Thursday, April 30
Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya celebrated a decade in international cricket, marking the milestone with an emotional message on Instagram. He expressed gratitude for his journey, emphasising that his career is far from over and that he is just beginning his true path. Pandya highlighted his growth as a cricketer and a man while serving his country.
Jasprit Bumrah showcased his exceptional control and wicket-taking ability in the T20 against New Zealand, delivering a match-winning performance. Despite being used in varied roles, Bumrah's spell of 4-0-17-3 restricted the opposition and earned him Player of the Match. The bowler also reflected on his decade-long international career.
BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla accused Pakistan of instigating Bangladesh's refusal to play T20 World Cup matches in India, leading to Scotland's inclusion in the tournament. Shukla asserted Bangladesh was assured of security, but Pakistan's "intervention" and "misleading" tactics aggravated the situation. This comes amid Pakistan's own deliberation over participating in the tournament.
Ravi Bishnoi made a surprising comeback to the Indian T20I side, replacing Washington Sundar and Varun Chakravarthy. He delivered an impressive performance in his return match, taking two crucial wickets and showcasing his pace and accuracy. Bishnoi attributed his success to focused work on his bowling lengths during his time away from the national team.
India launched their U-19 World Cup Super Six campaign with a dominant 204-run victory over Zimbabwe. Vihaan Malhotra's unbeaten century anchored a formidable 352/8, supported by Abhigyan Kundu's fluent 61. Zimbabwe's chase faltered early, succumbing to India's disciplined bowling attack for 148, securing India a commanding start to the next stage.
BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla accused Pakistan of instigating Bangladesh's refusal to play T20 World Cup matches in India, leading to Scotland's inclusion in the tournament. Shukla asserted Bangladesh was assured of security, but Pakistan's "intervention" and "misleading" tactics aggravated the situation. This comes amid Pakistan's own deliberation over participating in the tournament.
Cricket Scotland's CEO expressed sympathy for Bangladesh after their ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 replacement, acknowledging the unusual circumstances. Bangladesh were removed for refusing to play under the published schedule, a request the ICC denied due to security assurances. Scotland, ranked 14th, step in, despite their own qualification campaign not going as planned.
