Thursday, April 30
Harbhajan Singh criticized Pakistan's stance on Bangladesh's T20 World Cup exclusion, calling it an unnecessary attempt to create a '2 vs 1' scenario. He argued that Pakistan's intervention was uncalled for, as Bangladesh and its players are the ones suffering the most. Harbhajan also suggested the BCB let ego guide its decisions, hindering potential resolutions.
Bangladesh cricket officials are considering a return for former captain Shakib Al Hasan, less than a year after his international retirement. This comes as the board also grapples with the team's exclusion from the T20 World Cup due to security concerns in India. Shakib, who had faced public anger, expressed openness to reversing his decision.
Bihar secured a dominant 568-run victory over Manipur in the Plate final, earning a promotion back to the Ranji Trophy Elite Group. Piyush Singh's unbeaten double century and strong bowling performances from Suraj Kashyap and Himanshu Singh were instrumental in their crushing win.
MS Dhoni, at 44, is training intensely for IPL 2026, sparking speculation about his role. Former teammate R Ashwin believes Dhoni might bat higher up the order, potentially at number three, to be an aggressor. Ashwin also praised CSK's formidable batting lineup, bolstered by new signings, predicting a challenging season for opponents.
Sanju Samson's T20I career is plagued by inconsistency despite his talent. Experts point to a technical issue with bat-speed adjustment and mental pressure from competition. While suited for the top order, a lack of clarity and over-reliance on off-side play are highlighted as key challenges needing better management.
Sunil Gavaskar views India's T20I series win against New Zealand as crucial preparation for their World Cup defense. He highlighted the team's depth and focus on range-hitting, even with players yet to bat significantly. Gavaskar also praised Abhishek Sharma's rapid half-century and Suryakumar Yadav's timely knock.
