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Sooryavanshi becomes youngest captain in men's T20 cricket history

Sooryavanshi, however, could not make a significant contribution with the bat in his record-breaking outing, scoring 18 off 12 deliveries before being caught and bowled by left-arm pacer Chetan Sakariya

U19 Asia Cup final: Usman Khan's hundred lifts Pakistan to 337 for 9 against India

Indian pacers Kavya Patel and C. Venkata picked up some late wickets but by then Pakistan had already reached a big score

Different Ground, Same Business: Suryakumar Celebrates Mumbais Winning SMAT Start

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Elite: Mumbai captain Suryakumar Yadav summed up his sides emphatic start to the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Elite 2026 campaign with a confident social media post after returning to competitive cricket with a match-winning performance against Hyderabad. Different ground, same business. Good start to SMAT with the boys. Onwards and upwards!, Suryakumar wrote on Instagram, sharing pictures from the outing after Mumbai registered a seven-wicket victory in their Group D encounter at the Jadavpur University Campus 2nd Ground in Kolkata on Saturday. The 36-year-old marked his return to top-flight cricket with an explosive unbeaten 60 off just 21 deliveries, helping Mumbai overhaul Hyderabads 172-run total in only 13.1 overs. His innings featured five sixes and six fours, with the right-hander bringing up his half-century in just 15 balls. Suryakumars knock came after a productive opening stand between Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who scored 27 off 13 balls, and Hardik Tamore, who contributed 22 off 16. However, it was the Mumbai skippers arrival that completely shifted the momentum of the chase. He found an equally aggressive partner in Musheer Khan, who struck 51 off 24 deliveries. The duo took the attack to Hyderabads bowlers, with Suryakumar collecting 22 runs off Ved Reddy in the ninth over, before the pair added further pressure by taking 24 runs off Pranav Varma in the next over. Musheer departed in the 12th over, but Suryakumar continued his assault before Shivam Dube joined him, bringing the chase to a swift conclusion. Dube finished the contest with a six, leaving Mumbai comfortably ahead with 41 balls to spare. The outing was particularly significant for Suryakumar, who was named Mumbai captain for the domestic T20 tournament earlier this month. He had last featured in an official T20 match for Mumbai Indians during the IPL in May, before turning out in the Mumbai T20 League in June. Mumbais commanding win offered an encouraging start to their campaign, with Suryakumars form providing an early talking point as the tournament progresses. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS

PBKS boss's big demand: Make IPL longer, not bigger

Punjab Kings co-owner Mohit Burman advocates for a longer IPL window to allow all teams to play each other home and away, and discusses the significant trade deal bringing Hardik Pandya to the team. He also addresses concerns about Pandya playing under Shreyas Iyer and the difficult decision to let Arshdeep Singh go.

SMAT 2026: Jharkhand open title defence with win; Saurashtra, Andhra, Gujarat register victories

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) Defending champions Jharkhand began their Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title defence on Saturday with a six-wicket win over Mizoram, while Saurashtra, Andhra and Gujarat also registered victories on day one of the league stage. At Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Jharkhand needed just 8.3 overs to complete a chase of 77. Jharkhands bowlers, led by Harsh Rajs 3-16, were disciplined in bundling out Mizoram for 76. Chinmay Sutar, who had a prolific first half of the Ranji Trophy season, including hitting an unbeaten 400 against Nagaland, made only 19 off 15 balls. For Mizoram, there was nowhere to hide once their innings folded at a modest total. Utkarsh Singh made 45 not out off 26 balls, laced with five fours and three sixes, as Jharkhand wrapped up the chase despite losing four batters. At the Holkar Stadium in Indore, Vaibhav Sooryavanshis first match as Bihars captain ended in defeat. Saurashtra, playing in their Elite Group B game, chased down 138 with 21 balls to spare, winning by five wickets. Bihar, who chose to bat after winning the toss, finished on 137/9. Prithvi Raj top-scored with 38 off 27 deliveries, hitting four sixes, while Altamish contributed 24. Sooryavanshi, who was the centrepiece of attention of the sparse crowd in the stadium, made a 12-ball 18 before being dismissed caught and bowled by left-arm seamer Chetan Sakariya. For Saurashtra, Sakariya returned with 3-33 in his four overs, while Prerak Mankad was even tighter, finishing with 3-20. Skipper Jaydev Unadkat and Krains Fuletra each picked up a wicket. Harvansh Singh set the tone for Saurashtras chase with 33 off just 11 balls, studded with three fours and three sixes, while Harvik Desai made 21. Ruchit Ahir and Sidhant Rana remained unbeaten on 21 each as the target was reached in 16.3 overs. Suraj Kashyap was the best bowler for Bihar with 3-39, while Sakariya was adjudged Player of the Match. It was a forgettable start to the captaincy stint for Sooryavanshi, who is also slated to join the India A team for the Rising Stars Mens Asia Cup, to be played in Doha from November 19 to 29. In an Elite Group C fixture in New Chandigarh, Andhra defeated Tripura by 43 runs. Batting first, Andhra could manage only 141/9 in their 20 overs, with SNDV Prasad hitting an unbeaten 33-ball fifty. But that proved to be enough as Tripura were dismissed for 98 in 17.2 overs. Pacers Cheepurapalli Stephen and KV Sasikanth took three wickets each for Andhra, as Tripuras batters fell without showing any fighting spirit and failed to bat out their full quota of overs. At the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, riding a late surge from Ashutosh Sharma (20 not out off nine balls) and Vishal Jayswal (22 not out off eight balls), Gujarat posted 250/9, enough to secure a 21-run victory. Skipper Urvil Patel hit a blistering 30-ball 62, including six fours and four sixes, while debutant spin-bowling all-rounder Khilan Patel, who was a member of the India team that won this years Mens U-19 World Cup, smashed a fluent 84 off just 29 balls, including six fours and eight sixes. For Odisha, Lalit Yadav and Debabrata Pradhan starred with the ball, each scalping three wickets. Despite a 49-ball 87 from Subhranshu Senapati and Kartik Biswals 32-ball 55, Odisha fell short of the target, finishing at 229/8. Left-arm pacer Arzan Nagwaswalla picked 4-50, while leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi took 2-37 in his four overs.

Aakash Chopra opens up on star pacer being ignored again after loss in fourth NZ ODI

The Indian team suffered a heavy loss against New Zealand in the fourth ODI of the ongoing series between the two sides. After posting a total of 333 runs in the first innings of the game, New Zealand bundled out the Indian team for a score of 89 runs, as the Black Caps won the game by 244 runs .

Usman century and fifties from Qadir and Yousaf set India 338 to win Under-19 Asia Cup

India's bowlers clawed back well after a spectacular start from Pakistan, who had reached 204 for 2 after 30 overs, with only 63 runs added for the loss of six wickets in the last ten overs

'Bhul Gaya': Sooryavanshi Forgets Bihar Playing XI Details On Historic Captaincy Debut

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi had a light-hearted moment on his historic captaincy debut on Saturday when the 15-year-old forgot the details of Bihar's playing XI after winning the toss against Saurashtra in their Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2026-27 opener at the Holkar Stadium. Asked about the team's combination and playing XI after opting to bat, Sooryavanshi responded with a smile, saying, I think, sir, bhool gaya lagta main (I think, sir, I have forgotten). The amusing exchange came on a landmark day for the Bihar youngster, who became the youngest captain in men's T20 cricket history at 15 years and 232 days old. Speaking about the opportunity to lead his home state, Sooryavanshi described the responsibility as a dream come true and expressed gratitude for the chance to captain the team where his cricketing journey began. It feels like a dream come true because I started playing cricket here, and getting the opportunity to lead the same state is a big thing. I am very grateful, and I will try to fulfil the responsibility given to me to the best of my ability, he said. Sooryavanshi surpassed Croatia's Zach Vukusic, who had previously held the record after captaining his national team at the age of 17 years and 311 days. The teenager's first outing as Bihar captain, however, did not produce a substantial contribution with the bat. After winning the toss and electing to bat, he scored 18 off 12 deliveries before being caught and bowled by left-arm pacer Chetan Sakariya. Bihar struggled after his dismissal and managed 137/9 in their allotted 20 overs, with Prithvi Raj top-scoring with 38 runs. Sooryavanshi's availability for Bihar in the tournament will be limited, as he is scheduled to join India A for the ACC Rising Stars Emerging tournament in Doha after featuring in only two matches. The youngster recently featured in India's T20I series against New Zealand, scoring an impressive 45 off just 19 deliveries in a blistering opening partnership with Abhishek Sharma. India went on to win the five-match series 3-2. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS

Will Young reveals NZ's plan to level series against India

New Zealand opener Will Young expressed confidence in his team's ability to carry momentum from their recent comprehensive victory over India into the fifth and final ODI. He highlighted the importance of adapting to conditions and praised Matt Henry's bowling. Despite missing key players, Young believes the team can level the series against a strong Indian side.

U19 Asia Cup Final: Usman Khan's ton powers Pakistan to 337 vs India

Defending champions Pakistan, led by opener Usman Khan's century and Abdul Qadir's aggressive 80, posted a commanding total of 337 for nine against India in the Under-19 Asia Cup final. Skipper Farhan Yousaf also contributed a crucial half-century, setting a challenging target for India.

MI Emirates Name Kieron Pollard As Wildcard Signing For Upcoming ILT20 Season

Joburg Super Kings: MI Emirates on Saturday announced Kieron Pollard as their wildcard signing for the upcoming season of the ILT20. The move brings the former West Indies back into the fold for the tournament held in the UAE, where he has been a part of it since its inception in 2023. Wildcard. Locked. POLLY is coming home! wrote the franchise on its social media accounts. Last season too Pollard was brought in as a wildcard player, alongside Nicholas Pooran, after the leagues first auction was held. In the last season, MI Emirates came close to winning the trophy but lost the final to Desert Vipers, who won their first title. Pollard arrives with a record few boast of in the cricketing world. He has played 754 T20 matches, the most by any cricketer, and amassed 14,999 runs at an average of 31.71 and a strike rate of 150.92. He is 63 runs short of overtaking Jos Buttler as the formats leading run-getter. His bond with the MI group began when he turned out for them in the IPL from 2010 to 2022, before becoming their batting coach, and was recently named as their head coach for the 2027 season. The new role in MI led to Pollard making room in his busy schedule. He quit as head coach of MI London in the mens Hundred, a decision taken in early November, and has also opted out of his playing contract with Joburg Super Kings (JSK) in the SA20. At MI Emirates, Pollard will play under head coach Mark Boucher, the former South Africa wicketkeeper-batter. Boucher took charge from former India all-rounder Robin Singh, under whom MI Emirates won the ILT20 title in 2024. The 2026/27 ILT20 will run from November 21 to December 20 in Sharjah, Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Previously, MI Emirates appointed ex-South Africa player Colin Ingram as their assistant coach and former India mens fielding coach T. Dilip as their fielding coach, with Paras Mhambrey, who recently left the Mumbai Indians setup, continuing as their bowling coach. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS

I Was Left With A Blank Wall: Ethics Chief Dr Simon Longstaff Revisits Sandpapergate Investigation

Dr Simon Longstaff, the ethics expert who Cricket Australia commissioned to review the team culture of the men's team in 2018.

U19 Asia Cup Final: Usman's 107 Leads Pakistan To 337/9 As India Pull Things In Death Overs

Al Amerat Cricket Ground: Usman Khan's 107, Abdul Qadir's 80 and captain Farhan Yousaf's 63 led Pakistan U19 to a strong total of 337/9 against India U19 in the U19 Asia Cup 2026 final at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 2) here on Saturday. Pakistan, the U19 Asia Cup defending champions, had a strong outing against the majority of the Indian bowlers to put up a strong score in the final, similar to what they did in the 2025 title clash when they had made 347/8. Meanwhile, the Indian bowlers produced a strong comeback in the death overs to keep the lid and limit what could have been an easy 350+ score at the end. India U19, who were missing their tournament's leading wicket-taker, Ishan Sood, due to a niggle, used eight different bowlers as captain Lakshya Raichandani had a busy day on the field. For India U19, Kavya Patel and Chigurupati Venkata were the pick of the bowlers as they picked four and three wickets, respectively and pulled things back for India with strong bowling in the death overs. Usman Khan was one of the stars for Pakistan U19 once again as he smashed his second century of the tournament. The opener made a stroke-filled 107 from 111 balls, laced with 11 fours and three sixes, while Abdul Qadir put a brilliant, impactful innings of 80 from 54 deliveries. Pakistan U19 captain Farhan Yousaf also came good as he made 63 from 60 balls to lead his team into the death overs. The defending champions Pakistan began strongly with openers Usman and Hayam Khan putting up a 62-run stand for the opening wicket. Pakistan were 93/1 at the powerplay stage when Kavya Patel nicked Hayam behind for Anvay Dravid to grab the edge in the ninth over. However, Usman and Abdul went hammers and tongs behind the Indian bowlers right after they joined hands, with the latter hitting 26 runs in his first eight balls only. Abdul meted out a punishing treatment to India's lead spinner, Manal Chauhan, who was hit for 40 runs in his three overs as the left-arm spinner was taken to the cleaners more often than not. Usman brought up his third fifty-plus score in the 15th over, and India U19 had to quickly change their spin options and bring in the likes of Yashbardhan Chauhan, Arjun Rajput and VK Vineeth. Pakistan kept the foot on the gas, and Abdul smashed Manal for a couple of towering sixes in the 23rd over before he hit Yashbardhan for another pair of sixes in the next one. Off-spinner Arjun got the crucial breakthrough by breaking the 135-run second-wicket stand when he removed Abdul for 80 as the Pakistan batter found backward point on his cut. Farhan and Usman kept the scoreboard ticking, and the latter brought his second tournament century in the 35th over. India made a comeback in between when they did not concede many runs for a few overs. Pakistan U19 were 197/2 after 27 overs, and they remained 210/2 after 32 overs before Usman and Farhan added a few quick runs. Medium pacer Kavya Patel then got the prized wicket of Usman in the 37th over when the batter slapped one straight to mid-off. The Pakistan U19 captain got to his second tournament fifty in the 43rd over, but India U19 made a strong comeback in the death overs. Chigurupati Venkata took two wickets in the 45th over to begin the comeback. The medium-fast bowler bowled one slower to get Ahmed Hussain caught by Aaryavir Sehwag at mid-off for 17 before he got the set Yousaf with another slower one as the batter was caught at deep mid-wicket. He returned in the next over and dismissed Hasnain Abbas Dar before Kavya got Hamza Zahoor caught at long-off in the 48th over. Kavya bowled the final over of the innings and gave only seven runs away. Pakistan would rue not getting a strong death-over period. They were 274/3 at the 40-over mark and added 63 runs in the final 10 overs while they lost six more wickets to end at 337/9. Brief Scores: Pakistan U19 337/9 in 50 overs (Usman Khan 107, Abdul Qadir 80; Kavya Patel 4-68, Chigurupati Venkata 3-40) against India U19. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS

Will Young Sends Warning To India Ahead Of Series Decider

Explosive opener Will Young said New Zealand will look to carry forward the momentum from one of their most comprehensive victories over India in a bid to level the series in the fifth and final ODI...

Suryakumar Yadav Returns In Style With 15-Ball Fifty As Mumbai Crush Hyderabad

Mumbai captain Suryakumar Yadav unleashed his carnage as Mumbai chased down 173 against Hyderabad in their Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy opener on Saturday at the Jadavpur University Campus 2nd Ground here on a high note.

'Sandpaper Scratch Is Totally Different From One Bounce': Akram Questions Cummins' Unawareness Of Scandal

Following Usman Khawaja: Pakistan's legendary former fast bowler Wasim Akram reacted to the reignited Sandpapergate scandal that has rocked Australian cricket yet again. Following Usman Khawaja's explosive claim that the whole Australian team knew about the use of sandpaper on the ball during the Cape Town Test, Australian cricketers have differing views on the episode. While former cricketer and one of the three sanctioned David Warner has backed Khawaja, current captain Pat Cummins, who was one of the bowlers during the infamous Cape Town Test of 2018, has lambasted Khawaja. Now Akram shared his opinions on the scandal, questioning how Cummins, who was a key part of the bowling group, did not know that the ball had been tampered with. He stated that teams manage the ball to get shine on one side and rough on the other for generating reverse swing, a sandpaper scratch is totally different than the one bounce scratch that happens when the ball is bounced on the ground. He added that as a bowler, I'll know straight away something is not right. I saw Pat Cummins, who's a very close friend of mine, a great cricketer and one of the top leaders in world cricket, saying that he didn't know. So probably the team didn't know at the time what was happening, in my opinion. It's my opinion. It can be right or wrong. But as a bowler, when the cricket ball comes in my hand, either it's the fifth over, either it's in the 10th over, or either it's in the 50th over, the old ball, where you look after the ball, you shine the one side; if it's a dry day, dry square, you one bounce throw, you get scratch a bit. But the sandpaper scratch is totally different from the one-bounce scratch, Akram said in a video posted on social media. Akram, known as a master of reverse swing, asked the fans to check for themselves how different the scratches look when sandpaper is rubbed over the ball. And as a cricket lover, if you want to check, grab a semi-new cricket ball, grab a piece of sandpaper, and rub it in; you know, the scratches are totally different, he said before claiming that he is not taking sides with anybody. So again, as I said, I'm not taking anybody's sides. And Australians are known and famous for their straightforwardness, hardness on the field, off the field, and most importantly, honesty. And I think that's what the whole nation has been, you know, under stress a bit, obviously, eight years ago and back to it again. I hope things get sorted out. He further raised questions about Cummins and the bowlers, who had jointly issued a statement in 2021 denying having knowledge of the ball-tampering plan. This is my take on this issue: as a bowler, especially an experienced bowler, I'll have a look at the ball, and I'll know straight away something is not right, the former Pakistan cricketer concluded. Cummins recently lambasted Khawaja's claims that the whole team knew about the scandal. The Aussie skipper said the former opener was 100% wrong to claim everyone knew about the ball-tampering plan, calling it complete and utter nonsense. When he says we all knew, if by that he means that we knew sandpaper was going out on the field, he's 100% wrong, Cummins said. I've said that consistently for the last eight years, I did not know that was happening. But I think Usman actually says things that are actually far more serious than that. He says that I and others were architects of a scheme to ball-tamper with sandpaper. That's complete and utter nonsense. I was genuinely shocked this week when I found out that Usman admitted that he told Cam (Bancroft) to be careful when using sandpaper, Cummins had said on Khawaja's claims. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS

Former India cricketer slams India's batting attack after 244-run defeat against New Zealand in the fourth ODI

The Indian team succumbed to a hefty loss in the fourth ODI of the ongoing series against New Zealand. The two sides met at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on November 13th for the clash,...

You Can't Completely Surrender: Shreyas Iyer And Co. Sent Strong Message After 89 All Out vs New Zealand

Chasing a target of 334 in the fourth ODI against New Zealand in Mount Maunganui on Friday, India were 0/3 by the end of the first over, with Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer back in the hut

SMAT 2026: Mumbai, Punjab, Chandigarh, Puducherry Register Wins On Opening Day

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Elite: Mumbai and Punjab registered impressive run-chase victories, while Chandigarh and Puducherry also opened their Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Elite 2026 campaigns with wins as the first four matches of the tournaments opening day got underway. Mumbai produced the most emphatic chase of the opening four matches, defeating Hyderabad by seven wickets after reaching a target of 173 in just 13.1 overs. Suryakumar Yadav led the charge with an unbeaten 60 off 21 balls, while Musheer Khan struck 51 off 24 deliveries. Angkrish Raghuvanshi added 27 off 13 as Mumbai raced to 174/3. Earlier, Hyderabad were bowled out for 172 in 20 overs, with Abhirath Reddy top-scoring with 35 off 24 balls. Maxwell Swaminathan claimed three wickets for Mumbai, while Sairaj Patil and Shivam Dube each picked up two. Punjab also completed a successful chase, edging past Haryana by four wickets after reaching 193/6 in 19.1 overs while chasing 191. Vihaan Malhotra anchored the innings with 86 off 50 balls, including eight fours and five sixes. Uday Saharan provided the finishing touch with an unbeaten 38 off 17 deliveries, hitting the winning boundary against Rahul Tewatia. Haryana had posted 190/6, powered by Dinesh Banas 42 off 20 balls, Rahul Tewatias 35 off 20 and Samant Jakhars quickfire 24 off 12. Harpreet Brar claimed two wickets for Punjab, while Sumit Kumar took three for Haryana. Chandigarh secured a tense three-wicket victory over Baroda, reaching 149/7 in 19.5 overs after restricting their opponents to 148/6. Shivam Bhambri held the chase together with 45 off 41 balls, while Aarush Bhandari contributed 26 off 18. Jagjit Singh struck the decisive boundary in the final over to seal the win. Barodas innings was built around Shivalik Sharmas 45 off 42 and Krunal Pandyas unbeaten 40 off 42. Bhanu Pania added a brisk 19 off seven balls, while Krunal also impressed with the ball, returning figures of 2/7 in four overs. In the fourth match, Puducherry defended a challenging 204/9 to beat Maharashtra by 15 runs. Bhanu Anand and Parameeswaran Sivaraman both scored 46, while Pugazhendi Akash hammered 42 off just 14 deliveries to lift Puducherry to a formidable total. Maharashtra mounted a strong response, led by Sahil Parakhs 57 off 29 balls and Arshin Kulkarnis 33 off 18. However, Badal Rawats three-wicket haul for 12 runs helped Puducherry restrict Maharashtra to 189/5 and secure the victory. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS

2027 ODI World Cup Spot Not On My Mind, Only Teams Cause Matters, Says Will Young

ODI World Cup: With the 2027 Mens ODI World Cup less than a year away, New Zealand batter Will Young said he was keeping selection thoughts out of his head and added that the groups collective success mattered more to him than individual achievements. Young smashed 125 in the fourth ODI against India, as New Zealand won by 244 runs. But whether Young boards the flight for the mega event remains to be seen, as New Zealand are missing the services of Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra, who are busy preparing for the Test series starting on November 19. Add to it Tim Seifert, who hit 58, and another big-hitter, Finn Allen, whos currently being trialled in the middle order. Im trying not to look at it that way to be honest. I think youre right, there is a World Cup round the corner and theres a lot of people that want to be in that squad and on that plane to Africa. So I think at the moment every player that gets an opportunity is looking to put their best foot forward. The best thing about this team is its all about contributing to the teams success rather than worrying about your own game and looking over your shoulder as to who else is doing well. So thats how we try to do it as a team, but youre right, it is an important series and theres a couple more series as well leading up to the World Cup that are important to try and stake your claim to make that squad. But the most important thing I think is being a good team man and trying to contribute in different ways towards the teams success that will get you on that plane, Young told reporters on the eve of the ODI series decider on Saturday. That spirit, Young said, was reflected in the way Seifert and Allen have gone about their work. Its brilliant having Tim and Finn in the ODI setup. They both havent been in the setup for a little while and you can see the enjoyment and the energy they bring into the group. Theyre really enjoying the opportunity and it certainly rubbed off on me yesterday. They came out and they showed the power that theyve got but I think both of them are better than just crash bash players. You showed that yesterday, they adapted to whats in front of them and we built some really meaningful partnerships and it contributed to the win at the end of the day. Its an exciting time having Tim and Finn in the team and hopefully tomorrow they can have an impact on the game as well, he added. Young himself showed that adaptability on Friday, playing a string of sweeps against Indias spinners at Bay Oval. It is a shot he conceded was never a staple in his younger days, given the nature of pitches in New Zealand. He credited time spent in India and elsewhere in the subcontinent for helping him add it to his repertoire. No I didnt always sweep. Growing up in New Zealand the sweep isnt a shot you really need. It doesnt turn as much here. Its normally the bounce that can get you stuck. But thankfully over my cricketing career Ive travelled to India and other parts of the subcontinent and have had the chance to grow my game and learn. Its across all different types of opportunities Ive had. Some at an amateur level, some with the New Zealand A side and obviously in the international game as well. So as my careers gone on, Ive managed to work out what can work in certain conditions and against certain bowlers and just keep it in my toolbox for when I think the times right in the game. Asked if one particular coach or mentor had helped him with the shot, Young said his learning had come from several people and plenty of experimentation. Theres been many people Ive worked with over the years. So no I think you just sort of, through trial and error really, you figure out what works and what doesnt depending on the bowler and the conditions and certain factors like that on the day. On knowing when to bring the shot out, Young stressed that reading the situation matters and that good preparation makes those decisions easier. You try your best to assess what the game requires of you, try to assess what the conditions are and what the field is set theres a million different factors youve got to take in. So I think the main thing is training well so you know what tools youve got in your arsenal and then the trick is really deciding what you think is the best option at any given time and backing yourself to do that. Asked about his thinking to counter Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav, he said the early approach against the former had been tricky before he changed his approach. Axar was hitting a really nice length. The wicket was holding a little bit just from just back of a length so I found it difficult to find my timing. Kuldeep is a confidence bowler too. So I knew if I stayed still and didnt offer too much hed gain in confidence. So I thought I could hit with the wind and I could bring out my sweeps and thankfully that worked yesterday. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS

5th ODI: Rohit, Kohli under pressure as NZ eye series decider

India faces New Zealand in the fifth and final ODI with the series poised at 2-1. After a significant batting collapse in the previous match, India's batters are under pressure to perform better on seaming pitches. The match is crucial for both teams, with India aiming to seal the series and New Zealand looking to draw it at home.

Kieron Pollard joins MI Emirates as their wildcard signing for ILT20

Kieron Pollard has only ever played for MI Emirates in the ILT20, the association stretching back to the first season of the tournament, in early 2023

Levelling ODI Series Against Strong India Would Be A Great Reward, Says Will Young

World Test Championship: New Zealand batter Will Young believes squaring the series against a really strong Indian side in Sundays fifth ODI at Bay Oval would be deeply satisfying for the hosts, though he added that they will still treat it as any other game. New Zealand go into the series decider on the back of a thumping 244-run victory over India. After making 333 in their 50 overs, thanks to Youngs 125 and Tim Seiferts 58, Matt Henry taking out Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and skipper Shreyas Iyer in the first over made the result a foregone conclusion, as India were eventually bowled out for 89. I think its certainly a little bit of extra motivation, but at the same time its another game of cricket. Theres been a lot of cricket so far this summer and theres a lot more to come. So weve got to show up tomorrow with the same mindset that we would (for) any other game. Obviously our team will be slightly different with a few of our key players heading away to get ready for the Test series. So therell be a couple of adjustments to make there. But youre right, its certainly a great carrot to have dangling in front of you to level the series and do that against a really strong Indian side will be really rewarding, Young told reporters on the eve of the series finale on Saturday. New Zealand will enter the final game without a majority of their first-choice players, who left the series early to prepare for the Test series starting on November 19. I think one thing this team does talk about is being where your feet are. Weve got an opportunity tomorrow to play another game of one-day cricket. As I said before, its a slightly different balanced squad so therell be some guys slotting in and thats a great opportunity for them to show what they can do. With the record about ODI matches at home, I think well just try to put that out of our mind to be honest. Tomorrows another opportunity to do what this teams all about, being where your feet are, adapting to whats in front of you and giving it your all. Once thats over, well turn our minds to red-ball cricket and thatll be another fantastic series. Both teams are well within the hunt within the World Test Championship so theres plenty on the line for both sides which will make for some really interesting cricket, added Young. Fridays result, though, has given New Zealand plenty of belief going into the decider after suffering defeats in Auckland and Wellington. It certainly was. I think we got told after the game that it was one of our more comprehensive victories from our side and one of the more comprehensive defeats for the Indian side and you dont ever go out chasing those sorts of things. Its just something thats nice to reflect on afterwards. But I think our whole style of cricket in the one-day format is built around adapting to whats in front of you and Seifert and I managed to do that at the start of our innings. Obviously we had a bit of luck go our way as well, but we built a nice platform. We identified the wicket was slightly better than the first two ODIs in Auckland and Wellington and we posted what we thought was a competitive total. At times we were probably trending for slightly more than what we got, but in the end 330 (333) was what we thought was a good score and then our bowlers went out and just absolutely nailed it, especially in that first 10 and set up the rest of the innings from there, added Young. Youngs innings, his fifth ODI ton and first against India, was far from smooth at the start. He survived consecutive dropped chances off Auqib Nabi in the second over, with Rohit and Ishan Kishan giving him reprieves. The right-hander explained how he kept his composure after the second drop. I think so, yeah. Obviously a little bit of context around that. The first time I was quite frustrated at myself because it was a similar way that I got out in the second ODI. But then after the second one happened, the very next ball, I just have to laugh it off and yeah, I did. Thats exactly what I did. I laughed it off and just tried to concentrate on the next ball as if it was any other ball. He was generous in his praise of Seifert, whose fluent knock at the other end let Young settle into his innings. Certainly. I think youve got to remember that cricket is a team sport and thankfully Seifert was seeing it like a beach ball at the other end and I could sort of just ride along with the momentum that hed created and then after a while I managed to find my timing as well and create some meaningful partnerships throughout the so that was great. He also quipped that Henrys discipline, together with the conditions at dusk, made him almost unplayable. I think it was certainly a better wicket, but I think there was still reward there for bowlers who hit a consistent length and Matt Henry certainly did that. From the very first ball he hit what was the perfect length on that surface. In terms of it being that twilight period, the white-ball sort of behaved a little bit like the pink ball can in the twilight period. It gained a little bit of extra pace off the wicket at that time and it meant that when Matt Henry hit that length and got the ball to nip, it did so quite quickly and I think thats why he ended up with figures of 6-27. It was happening quickly and he had a great length. He came back into the side seamlessly. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS

5th ODI: India Eye Winning Finish As New Zealand Seek To Level Series (Preview)

Sony Sports Network: India will look to put their crushing defeat in the fourth ODI behind them and finish the five-match series on a winning note when they take on New Zealand in the final match at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Sunday. While India have already ensured they cannot lose the series, the hosts will be eager to build on their emphatic comeback and force a 2-2 draw. The contest has acquired a different complexion after New Zealands 244-run victory on Friday. Having struggled to make an impact in the opening two matches, the hosts delivered a commanding performance, first posting 333 and then bowling India out for just 89. Will Youngs career-best 125 provided the foundation with the bat before Matt Henry dismantled the Indian top order with a match-winning haul of 6/27. Henrys opening-over burst, which accounted for Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer, exposed Indias vulnerability against movement and disciplined fast bowling. The visitors will need a far more assured response at the top if they are to avoid another difficult outing, particularly with the conditions at Bay Oval offering the seamers an opportunity to make an early impression. Indias batting combination will remain under scrutiny following the absence of Shubman Gill and KL Rahul, who have moved on to prepare for the upcoming Test assignment. Shreyas Iyer, leading the side in the final two ODIs, will be keen to bring greater stability to the batting order after a disappointing outing in the previous game. Rohit and Kohli remain central to Indias plans, while Ishan Kishan, Ruturaj Gaikwad and the other middle-order options will be looking to make their opportunities count. The visitors, however, have reasons to be confident in their earlier performances. They won the opening ODI in Auckland and edged the second encounter in Wellington, with their bowling attack repeatedly finding ways to put the New Zealand batting line-up under pressure. Gurnoor Brar, who claimed four wickets in the second match, has been among Indias notable performers in the series. New Zealand, meanwhile, will hope Fridays performance marks a turning point rather than an isolated success. The departure of experienced batters Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls and Glenn Phillips for Test preparations has left the hosts with a reshaped line-up. Youngs century and Tim Seiferts attacking 58 in the fourth ODI offered encouraging signs, while Henrys return to the attack has provided a major boost to their pace resources. Playing at the same venue for a second time in three days could also give both teams a useful reference point while assessing the surface and bowling conditions. New Zealands quicks exploited the conditions superbly on Friday, and India will have to be prepared for another challenging start if the hosts manage to generate similar movement with the new ball. With the series outcome already beyond New Zealands reach, the final ODI is an opportunity for the hosts to deny India a series victory and carry momentum into the upcoming Test assignment. For Iyers side, the priority will be a convincing all-round response and a finish that reflects the promise they showed earlier in the tour. When: November 15, Sunday, 7:30 AM IST Where: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui Where to watch: The match will be shown live on the Sony Sports Network channels on TV, and live streaming is available on the Sony LIV app and website. Squads: New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (c), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Kristian Clarke, Josh Clarkson, Jacob Duffy, Matt Fisher, Dean Foxcroft, Mitch Hay (wk), Nick Kelly, Brett Randell, Tim Seifert (wk), Blair Tickner, Will Young India: Shreyas Iyer (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan (vc, wk), Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Auqib Nabi, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Arshdeep Singh, Kumar Kushagra (wk), Mohammed Siraj, Yash Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Breaks Mega World Record With T20 Captaincy For Bihar

With his appointment, the 15-year-old has surpassed several young captains to claim the record by a considerable margi

SMAT 2026: Sooryavanshi Becomes Youngest Captain In Mens T20 History

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi added another remarkable milestone to his rapidly growing cricket career on Saturday, becoming the youngest captain in mens T20 history when he led Bihar against Saurashtra in their opening match of the 2026-27 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy here at the Holkar Stadium. At 15 years and 232 days, Sooryavanshi took over the record from Croatias Zach Vukusic, who had captained his national team at 17 years and 311 days. The Bihar teenager thus became the youngest player to lead a team in the shortest format, underlining the extraordinary pace of his rise in the game. The appointment marks another significant moment for a batter whose career has gathered momentum across formats and age groups. He made his T20I debut for India just five months ago and was also part of the countrys Under-19 World Cup-winning campaign in Zimbabwe earlier this year. His first outing as Bihar captain, however, did not produce a substantial contribution with the bat. After winning the toss and opting to bat, Sooryavanshi managed 18 runs from 12 deliveries before being caught and bowled by left-arm pacer Chetan Sakariya. The teenagers availability for Bihar in the tournament will be limited, with the Saurashtra fixture followed by only one more match before he joins India A for the ACC Rising Stars Emerging tournament in Doha. The competition, scheduled to begin on November 19, will be played in the 50-over format. Sooryavanshi heads into the assignment with recent international experience behind him. During Indias tour of New Zealand, he featured in two T20Is and made an impressive 45 off just 19 balls in a blistering opening partnership with Abhishek Sharma. The pair added 133 runs in only 7.1 overs, setting the tone for Indias innings in that contest. India went on to win the series 3-2. Saturdays appearance was only Sooryavanshis eighth T20 match for Bihar and his 44th overall, including 23 outings for Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League. One of his most explosive performances in the format came last November, when he smashed 144 off 42 balls for India A against the UAE at the ACC Rising Stars tournament. The innings placed him among the Indian batters with the joint third-fastest centuries in T20 cricket. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS

Gurnoor Brar added to India's squad for New Zealand Tests, Kuldeep Yadav faces exclusion

In a major development, the Indian team has added star pacer Gurnoor Brar to their upcoming Test for the two-game Test series against New Zealand. The first test of the series is slated to be...

Shreyas Iyer Joins Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill In Unwanted India Captaincy Record

India were left shell-shocked by New Zealand on Friday. India's batting line-up suffered a spectacular collapse as New Zealand registered a massive 244-run win in the fourth ODI

SMAT 2026: Suryakumar's Carnage, Musheer's Blitz Lead Mumbai To Cakewalk Win Over Hyderabad

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Mumbai captain Suryakumar Yadav unleashed his carnage as Mumbai chased down 173 against Hyderabad in their Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy opener on Saturday at the Jadavpur University Campus 2nd Ground here on a high note. On his return to competitive cricket, Surya made a stellar unbeaten 60 from 21 balls to power his side to a cakewalk win in the Group D Elite clash. Musheer Khan also made a strong 51 off 24 balls, while Shivam Dube provided the finishing touches as Mumbai chased down the target in just 13.1 overs. Surya, who lost his India T20I captaincy and his place in the team after leading the Men in Blue to the 2026 T20 World Cup defence, is playing top-flight cricket for the first time since the IPL. He was in action during the Mumbai T20 League in June and then in club cricket, but returned to top-flight cricket after some time. He was named captain of the Mumbai side for the SMAT. Coming to the match, Hyderabad made 172/10 in their 20 overs as their batters could not make the most of the starts. Abhirath Reddy scored 35 off 24 balls, while No. 4 Kodimela Himateja made a 16-ball 25. Captain Chama V Milind came with a late cameo of 22 from 12 deliveries to power the side to a fightable total. In reply, Mumbai made a strong start with Angkrish Raghuvanshi (27 from 13 balls), and the other opener, Hardik Tamore, also batted well with 22 from 16 balls. Mumbai were 90/2 after 7.5 overs, well on course for the chase before SKY and Musheer ripped apart the bowling. SKY hit two sixes and as many fours in the first seven balls he faced, bringing up his fifty in just 15 balls. Musheer also showed his hitting prowess as the two made a mockery of Hyderabadi bowlers, with SKY first hitting Ved Reddy for 22 in the ninth over, before the pair combined to hit Pranav Varma for 24 in the next. Musheer was dismissed on 51 in the 12th over, but SKY kept going as Dube also joined the party and finished the job with a six on the 14th over. During his 60-run stay, SKY smashed five sixes and six fours, while Musheer hit three sixes and six fours. Dube tonked a couple of sixes as well. Brief Scores: Hyderabad 172/10 in 20 overs (Abhirath Reddy 35, Kodimela Himateja 25; Maxwell Swaminathan 3-23, Shivam Dube 2-31) lost to Mumbai (Suryakumar Yadav 60, Musheer Khan 51; Ajay Dev Goud 2-41, Pranav Varma 1-30) by seven wickets. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS

Scott, Lyon star as New South Wales secure first win under Haddin

It was a third consecutive loss for defending champions South Australia who are now fifth in the table with NSW fourth

'I Was Left With A Blank Wall': Sandpapergate Reviewer Says 'nobody Chose To Change Statement'

Dr Simon Longstaff: Dr Simon Longstaff, the ethics expert who Cricket Australia commissioned to review the team culture of the men's team in 2018, has stated that his offer to allow players to say their truth about the Sandpapergate scandal was met with deaf ears as he was left with a blank wall. The ball-tampering episode has been reignited since Usman Khawaja's book, Sabr, made explosive claims that the whole Australian team knew about the scandal at the Cape Town Test in 2018 and that the Aussies also used sandpaper during the previous Test match. Australia Test and ODI captain Pat Cummins has denied the allegations, calling them complete and utter nonsense, although David Warner continues to back Khawaja and hits out at the CA. Now, speaking to Nine's Weekend Today on Saturday, Longstaff, who reviewed the team culture in the aftermath of the Sandpapergate and labelled the CA as arrogant, has said he offered the players a chance to tell their truths, but no one changed their statements. He said that he heard whispers almost immediately that more people had known than the three who were sanctioned and that the ball-tampering predated Cape Town. Were talking effectively about good people who made bad decisions, so thats where we looked, he said, as quoted by Nine.com.au. Along the way, there were whispers, and I can't put it any more strongly than that, that something else had gone on earlier and that more people had known. When we came to look into that because I couldnt turn a blind eye to it once the suggestion was made I afforded the senior people I spoke with an opportunity Well, is there something else you want to say about the whole circumstance? Nobody chose to make any alteration to their statement, so I was left with basically a blank wall. Some people saying one thing, others another, but not sufficient to be able to say there needs to be a further inquiry at that time, he added. Khawaja wrote in his book that he was waiting for (his) phone to ring because he wanted to be part of CA's investigation, but he was never interviewed. I thoroughly feel that I didnt get interviewed because of that, because they knew that I wanted to take it as a team, because they knew I was ready to tell the truth if I was interviewed, Khawaja wrote. And I was waiting for my phone to ring. It just never rang, and then the penalties were given, and I couldnt believe it. Longstaff said that several were invited to participate in the investigation, while others denied it, and he could not remember whether Khawaja was invited. I can't remember exactly who it was that was given the opportunity to contribute to our review, which went much further than just the players involved, he said, as quoted in the report. It looked at the whole of Cricket Australia, sponsors, supporters past Test players to see what the comparison could be. Not everybody we invited to participate in our review chose to accept that invitation. They had the liberty not to. Anything they were to say was under strict conditions of confidentiality, which of course, we're bound to respect even to today. Longstaff also spoke on Cummins' stand against Khawaja, labelling his press conference as absolutely convincing in his sincerity. That stands against Usman Khawaja's claim that everybody knew, so there's a clear contradiction there, he said. If Cummins did not know, and I believe he didn't, then not everybody knew. But that leaves a different question. Was it that many other people did know, if not Cummins? And is Khawaja being sincere in his belief that if not everybody, there was a considerably larger number (that knew). Now we just dont know. Theres been consistent denials from the bowling team as a whole, and that stands in contrast now to what Usman Khawaja and David Warner are both asserting. To that end, I think, although its so messy, there has to be some explanation which could be found. Ive spent a career looking into questions like this, and inevitably, when you find this kind of conflict of opinion, there is a reason behind it. Its just a question of whether or not Cricket Australia wants to determine what that is, he added. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS

England need quick response after Beardman shock

While controversy swirls around Australian cricket, the men's ODI side made short work of England in the first game

Mohammad Kaif Spots Worrying Trend In Rohit Sharma's Dismissals Ahead Of World Cup 2027

In three innings in the ongoing India vs New Zealand ODI series, Rohit Sharma has scored 23 runs. In two of those innings (the first and the fourth), he was dismissed for 0

Sooryavanshi becomes youngest captain in men's T20 history

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi broke the record held by Croatia's Zach Vukusic, who captained his national team when he was 17 years and 311 days old

At 15, Vaibhav breaks record as T20 cricket's youngest captain

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has made history by becoming the youngest captain in men's T20 cricket, leading Bihar in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026. This achievement follows his stellar performance in IPL 2026, where he won multiple awards including the Orange Cap.

Will Young makes ODI World Cup case but won't be 'looking over the shoulder'

There's no certainty about New Zealand's 2027 ODI World Cup squad, but Will Young, their most-used batter in the top three since his debut, wants to put his

Katerina Siniakova clinches a record sixth year-end WTA No. 1 doubles finish

Nations League: Netherlands hit Greece for 7; Klopp's Germany shine

The Netherlands secured a dominant 7-0 victory over Greece in the Nations League, with Tijjani Reijnders scoring a hat-trick. Germany also won 3-1 against Serbia, leaving both teams battling for quarter-final spots. Other Nations League matches saw Switzerland and Slovakia earn promotion.

David Warner Accuses Cricket Australia Of 'Cover-Up' Over 'Sandpapergate'

David Warner blasted Cricket Australia's handling of the 2018 ball-tampering scandal as a cover-up on Saturday, escalating a row that has torn apart the sport. Former opener Warner, who was banned for a year over his part in the Sandpapergate incident in Cape Town, lashed out at what he claimed was a shoddy investigation. As far as I am aware, CA did not interview Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc or Nathan Lyon in their 2018 investigation, he said on Instagram. If that's correct then how can CA push the idea that the bowlers didn't know? It looks like they had decided who they wanted to blame from the very beginning, ran a shoddy investigation to serve the purpose and now they want to maintain the false narrative that the bowlers had no idea. That stinks of a cover-up. Festering wounds over what happened in the third Test at Cape Town were re-opened this week when Usman Khawaja released his autobiography. In the book, he alleged that the whole team knew about the plot to rough up the ball with sandpaper to make it swing. A Cricket Australia probe concluded only then-skipper Steve Smith, his deputy Warner and Cameron Bancroft were in the know, with all three sent home from South Africa in disgrace. Starc, Hazlewood, Lyon and Pat Cummins all denied publicly in a 2021 statement that they were aware of the plan. On Friday, Cummins, now the Test captain, held a lengthy press conference to rubbish Khawaja's latest claims, calling them 100 percent wrong. In response, Warner accused him of throwing close friend Khawaja under the bus. Starc also stated during the week that we weren't aware of things being taken on the field. Hazlewood and Lyon have yet to comment. Cricket Australia has ruled out reopening their investigation and in a statement on Saturday said all players had been given the chance to come forward. As we have stated previously, all players were given the opportunity to speak at the time of the initial investigation and have had the ability to come forward with new evidence in the eight years since, a spokesperson said. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Subsequently, CA has respected every player and former players' right to provide their own version of events.

Temba Bavuma Set To Extend Test Captaincy Record

Temba Bavuma is set to extend one of Test cricket's most remarkable records when he captains South Africa in the first of two Tests against Bangladesh at the Wanderers Stadium on Sunday. With 13 wins in his first 15 Tests as captain, Bavuma has had more success than anyone in the history of the game at an equivalent stage of their captaincy. Only Lindsay Hassett of Australia can match Bavuma's record. They both had 13 wins, one draw and one loss in their first 15 matches in charge. Hassett's fortunes took a downturn in his 16th match at the helm, when they lost to South Africa in Melbourne in 1952/53 and he had only one more win in his last nine matches as captain. For South Africa to lose at home to Bangladesh would be similar in shock value to Australia's loss against an unheralded South African team 74 years ago. South Africa are the reigning World Test champions and their wins under Bavuma include three against Australia and three against India of which two were in India last year. South Africa have won 14 of their 16 previous Tests against Bangladesh, with the other two matches having been rain-affected draws in Bangladesh in 2015. But Bangladesh pulled off a surprise win against Australia in Darwin in August and as Bavuma noted in a recent interview, the target is on our back and everyone wants to have a go at us. The tour schedule makes an already tough assignment for Bangladesh even more challenging. As recently as Monday, they were completing a drawn Test against West Indies in Sylhet. They arrived in Johannesburg on Wednesday, just four days before facing the world champions. Bangladesh lost all eight of their previous Tests in South Africa. Five were by an innings and the closest of the other three defeats was by 220 runs in Durban in 2021/22. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories A key player for Bangladesh could be Towhid Hridoy, who made 350 not out for Bangladesh A against South Africa A in a high-scoring draw in Potchefstroom in September and followed up with 242 not out and 82 in the second Test against the West Indies last week.

David Warner Accuses Cricket Australia Of 'Cover-Up' In Sandpapergate Probe

Former Australia opener David Warner has accused Cricket Australia (CA) of conducting a flawed investigation into the 2018 ball-tampering scandal, questioning why senior fast bowlers Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon were allegedly not interviewed during the inquiry.

Brar added, Pant joins Indias Test squad; Kuldeep released

The Hindu understands that the decision to bring in Gurnoor Brar was influenced by the friendly conditions expected during the Test series, which begins in Wellington on November 19

Warner accuses Cricket Australia of 'cover-up' over 'Sandpapergate'

David Warner blasted Cricket Australia's handling of the 2018 ball-tampering scandal as a cover-up on Saturday, escalating a row that has torn apart the sport.

U19 Asia Cup: Pakistan Opt To Bat First As India Miss Ishan Sood For Final

Al Amerat Cricket Ground: Pakistan U19 won the toss and opted to bat first against India U19 in the U19 Asia Cup final at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground here on Saturday. Pakistan U19 went unchanged from their semifinal win against Bangladesh, while India U19 made one change to the Playing XI from the Afghanistan semifinal victory. India made one change to their Playing XI as India's highest-wicket-taker, Ishan Sood, missed out due to a niggle, with Chigurupati Venkata coming in. We want to bat first. Pitch looks for batting; that's why we want to bat. Now we are looking forward to the final and going full strength. Same team, Pakistan U19 captain Farhan Yousaf said at the toss. Meanwhile, India captain Lakshya Raichandani said, Happy to bowl first. Batting has peaked at the right time and yeah, we will continue to bowl good.One change. Ishan has a back niggle so Venkata comes in. India are looking for a record-extending ninth U19 Asia Cup final and also revenge for the 2025 defeat they suffered against Pakistan in the showdown clash. Pakistan, which won its second title last year, will be eyeing a title defence. Pakistan have looked like a team to beat as they have won all of their matches, while India have dropped just one game, and that was against Pakistan in the group stage of the junior-level tournament. India's campaign has largely been led by two stars -- Aaryavir Sehwag and Ishan Sood, but the team will need more support from the other batsmen and bowlers if they want to beat a strong Pakistan team. Moreover, India are now missing Sood in the final as well. Aaryavir has scored 303 runs in four matches, averaging 101, and is the competition's top scorer. Aaryavir has scored 303 runs across four matches, including two fifties and a ton. Playing XIs: India U19: Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani(c), Aaryavir Sehwag, VK Vineeth, Yashbardhan Chauhan, Arjun Rajput, Anvay Dravid(w), Manal Chauhan, Mohit Ulva, Aryan Savsani, Kavya Patel, Chigurupati Venkata Pakistan U19: Usman Khan, Hayam Khan, Abdul Qadir, Farhan Yousaf(c), Ahmed Hussain, Ali Raza, Hamza Zahoor(w), Hasnain Abbas Dar, Mohammad Sayyam, Rizwanullah, Niqab Shafiq Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS

Pakistan ask India to field in Under-19 Asia Cup final

India are without their leading wicket-taker, Ishan Sood, who has a back niggle, and have replaced him in the XI with Chigurupati Venkata

Labuschagne lauds 'awesome' Queensland attack after handsome victory

The home side needed less than six overs on the final day to complete a 10-wicket win

Warner questions CA's ball-tampering probe, names 3 Aussie stars

David Warner has reignited the 2018 ball-tampering controversy, alleging that Cricket Australia deliberately avoided interviewing key bowlers like Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc, and Nathan Lyon to protect its narrative. Warner claims the investigation was shoddy and designed to blame specific individuals, suggesting a cover-up. His comments follow Usman Khawaja's autobiography, which also hinted at wider knowledge of the incident. While Pat Cummins has rejected claims of broader team involvement, Starc maintains the bowlers were unaware of any foreign object being used. Cricket Australia has stated there's no compelling reason to reopen the investigation.

Gurnoor Brar replaces Kuldeep Yadav in India's Test squad

Gurnoor Brar will miss the fifth ODI against New Zealand as a result, but no replacement has been named for that match

Warner claims 2018 ball-tampering investigation 'stinks of a cover-up'

Warner has claimed that Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon were not interviewed

Brar Added To Indias Test Squad For NZ Series, Kuldeep Yadav Released

Pacer Gurnoor Brar: Pacer Gurnoor Brar has been added to Indias squad for the forthcoming two-match Test series against New Zealand and subsequently released from the ODI squad ahead of the last and final game of the five-match series, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said on Saturday. Moreover, spinner Kuldeep Yadav will link up with his domestic side, Uttar Pradesh, and play in the upcoming tournaments. The Mens Selection Committee has added Gurnoor Brar to the Indian squad for the two-match Test series against New Zealand, starting November 19, 2026 in Wellington. Kuldeep Yadav will be released from the Test squad in order to play the ongoing domestic cricket back in India. Meanwhile, Rishabh Pant - the wicketkeeper-batter - has joined the members of the Test squad in Wellington. Gurnoor will now link-up with the members of the Test squad and will not be available for the fifth ODI. There will be no replacement for the final ODI, the BCCI said in a statement on Saturday. The Men in Blue had a dreadful outing in the fourth ODI on Friday upon the exit of senior players Shubman Gill and KL Rahul, who left the side to join the red-ball squads after the third game of the 50-game series. The Kiwis made the best use of the conditions, with Matt Henry shining with a six-wicket haul as the Indian batting unit collapsed to a mere 89 while chasing a target of 334, eventually suffering a 244-run loss, the second-biggest defeat margin for India in ODIs. After the ODI series concludes on Sunday, the two sides will lock horns in two Tests, starting on Thursday at Basin Reserve in Wellington. Indias updated Test squad: Shubman Gill (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul (vice-captain), Devdutt Padikkal, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Anshul Kamboj, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Sai Sudharsan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Mohammed Siraj, Gurnoor Brar Indias updated ODI squad for the fifth ODI: Shreyas Iyer (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper, vice-captain), Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Auqib Nabi, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Arshdeep Singh, Kumar Kushagra (wicketkeeper), Mohammed Siraj, Yash Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS

Gurnoor Brar gets Test call-up, Kuldeep sent back

Gurnoor Brar has been added to India's Test squad for the New Zealand series following impressive ODI performances, while wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav has been released to return to domestic cricket. Brar will miss the final ODI, and Rishabh Pant has also joined the Test squad.

BCCI Selectors Release Star Spinner Days Ahead Of NZ Test Series, Adds Gurnoor Brar. Rishabh Pant Joins Team

The BCCI Men's Selection Committee has added Gurnoor Brar to the Indian squad for the two-match Test series against New Zealand, starting November 19, 2026 in Wellington

In Hunt Of Sachin Tendulkar's 100-Ton Records, Virat Kohli's Equals His Big Unwanted Feat

Friday, November 13, was a forgettable day for Team India as it suffered a crushing 244-run defeat to New Zealand in the fourth ODI at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui.

IND vs PAK U19 Asia Cup final LIVE score: India hope to make amends in summit clash against arch-rivals

The stage is set for the summit clash of the U19 Asia Cup 2026 final. India U19 will be taking on Pakistan U19 in the final as both sides will look to get their hands...

BCCI U-19 Hopeful Dies by Suicide, Family Accuses Two Youths Of Harassment

Nandini's family members have alleged that two youths, identified as Anil and Krishna, had been troubling her

Already decided who to blame: Warner accuses CA of pushing false narrative over Sandpapergate

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) Former Australia opener David Warner has accused Cricket Australia (CA) of conducting a flawed investigation into the 2018 ball-tampering scandal, questioning why senior fast bowlers Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon were allegedly not interviewed during the inquiry. Usman Khawaja sparked major controversy with the release of his autobiography, Sabr, which reopened the 2018 South Africa ball-tampering scandal. He said knowledge of the ball-tampering plan went far beyond the three sanctioned players (Steve Smith, David Warner, and Cameron Bancroft), claiming it involved everyone in the dressing room. In an Instagram post on Saturday, Warner challenged the governing bodys assertion that the bowlers had no prior knowledge of the plot, arguing that the investigations approach raised questions about how responsibility was assigned in the aftermath of the Cape Town Test. Warner, who was handed a 12-month suspension alongside Steve Smith following the scandal in South Africa, took issue with the suggestion that the frontline bowlers were unaware of the plan to alter the ball's condition. He questioned the basis on which Cricket Australia arrived at that conclusion, pointing to the absence of interviews with three senior members of the bowling group. As far as I am aware, CA did not interview Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc or Nathan Lyon in their 2018 investigation. If thats correct, then how can CA push the idea that the bowlers didnt know? It looks like they had decided who they wanted to blame from the very beginning, ran a shoddy investigation to serve the purpose and now they want to maintain the false narrative that the bowlers had no idea. That stinks of a cover up, Warner wrote in an Instagram post. Earlier on Friday, Australian red-ball skipper Pat Cummins held a fiery 68-minute press conference, calling Khawaja's claims complete and utter nonsense and 100% wrong about players knowing about sandpaper on the field. He also strongly pushed back against Khawajas race-based captaincy claim, saying it was a serious allegation that required evidence, and adding that Khawaja had been casual and flippant with people's lives and reputations. While commentating during the first ODI between Australia and England on Friday, Warner backed Khawaja's version of events as 100 per cent accurate and accused Cummins of throwing Khawaja under the bus.

Former India cricketer comes to Kuldeep Yadav's defence after India's loss in fourth NZ ODI

The Indian team succumbed to a hefty loss in the fourth ODI of the ongoing series against New Zealand. The two sides met at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on November 13th, and completely dominating the Indian team, the Black Caps registered a 244-run victory, as they won their first game of the series, putting forth an exceptional display of cricket .

India vs Pakistan Live Streaming, U19 Asia Cup 2026 Final Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

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Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium: Saud Shakeel narrowly missed out on a century for the second time in the match as the first Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka ended in a draw, with the hosts reaching 284/8 in their second innings at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Friday. The left-handed middle-order batter scored 97 off 210 balls, hitting seven fours, as Pakistan finished their second innings at 284/8 in 84.5 overs on the fifth and final day to end the match with a lead of 272 runs. Saud, who had scored 93 in the first innings to help Pakistan declare at 434/9, once again fell agonisingly short of the three-figure mark when he was bowled by Lahiru Kumara. His patient and determined effort helped Pakistan secure a draw after the hosts had conceded a slender 12-run first-innings lead. Sri Lanka were all out for 446 in their first innings. Resuming at 57-1, Pakistan suffered a couple of early setbacks as Azan Awais (22) and Mohammad Taha (24) departed without adding to their overnight scores. Sri Lanka raised their hopes a bit when Pakistan captain Babar Azam was dismissed by Milan Rathnayaka for 34 off 48 balls, and Salman Agha managed 13 as the hosts slipped to 125/5. Saud then held the innings together, combining with wicketkeeper-batter Muhammad Ghazi Ghori (35) to add 92 runs for the sixth wicket. After Ghazis dismissal, Arafat Minhas chipped in with 16, while Saud continued to hold firm before becoming the eighth batter dismissed on the final ball of the match. Rathnayaka was Sri Lankas most successful bowler in the second innings with figures of 3-47, while Asitha Fernando and Kumara took two wickets each. Pakistan debutant Saqib Khan was adjudged Player of the Match for his outstanding figures of 7-130 in Sri Lankas first innings. Brief scores: Pakistan 434-9 decl. and 284-8 in 84.5 overs (Saud Shakeel 97, Muhammad Ghazi Ghori 35; Milan Rathnayaka 3-47, Asitha Fernando 2-35, Lahiru Kumara 2-65) vs Sri Lanka 446. Match drawn Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS

South Africa To Continue WTC Momentum Against Bangladesh

ICC World Test Championship: Coming on the back of a 2-1 win over Australia, South Africa will next face Bangladesh at home in a two-Test series starting November 15, hoping to further improve their chances in the World Test Championship (WTC). Even though their current opponents are ranked lower in the WTC Standings than their previous opponents - Australia - the hosts will be determined not to let their feet off the accelerator as they look to make a push for next year's WTC Final. South Africa are the reigning WTC champions and considered the favourites to reach the final again. In international cricket, you can't take any series for granted, Kagiso Rabada told the reporters ahead of the two-match series. There are always high stakes on every game that you play. And moving into this series against Bangladesh, they'll be heightened in their spirits, looking at the way they've played in recent times. It's actually exciting, you know? You want to be up against the best opposition that you can be. And I think they'd want to come here and prove a point, and I'm really looking forward to this battle. I think it will show how healthy cricket is, said Rabada. Bangladesh are currently fifth in the WTC Standings, and are coming on the back of a 1-0 series defeat at the hands of the West Indies. Previously, the team had registered a well-earned draw in a two-match series in Australia. A performance that hasn't gone unnoticed in the Proteas camp. For the reigning ICC World Test Championship winners, the upcoming series is also about ensuring they continue to vie for the top two spots in the Standings. I think it's human nature; we've found ourselves on that side before where we probably got a bit too complacent, he said. It's something that we have to guard against, to really give it our best shot and not drop the intensity, to keep our standards right up there. We're not really thinking about the result; we're just going to think about how we want to play, because that's what we've been doing these past two years, having that desperation to win. And yeah, getting into the faces of our opponents, that's exactly how we want to play. We'll be looking to do more of the same, he added. The first Test between South Africa and Bangladesh will kick off in Johannesburg on Sunday. The second Test will be played at Centurion from November 23-27. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS

171-run Knock Changed Women's Cricket Perception: Harmanpreet Kaur Unveils Wax Statue In Jaipur

Mahendra Singh Dhoni: Indian women's cricket star Harmanpreet Kaur on Friday joined the league of cricketing legends Sachin Tendulkar, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, and Virat Kohli as her wax statue was unveiled at a ceremony held at the Rajasthan International Centre (RIC) in Jaipur. Organisers noted that the figure, crafted by the Historica Museum, is the world's first wax statue of a female cricketer and will be placed on permanent display at the 'Historica: Step into History' museum at Nahargarh Fort. Reflecting on her career milestones at the event, Harmanpreet said her historic 171-run knock played a pivotal role in transforming public perception around women's cricket in India. She observed that the sport has undergone a remarkable shift, with stadiums increasingly drawing packed crowds and growing numbers of women turning out to cheer for the national side. Drawing a parallel with India's 1983 men's World Cup triumph, she stated that the women's team's World Cup success had similarly reshaped the landscape of the women's game. This is just the beginning. Women's cricket will reach even greater heights in the coming years, she said. Recalling the World Cup victory at Lord's, Harmanpreet described lifting the trophy as one of the most unforgettable moments of her life, emphasising that the triumph was the culmination of the entire squad's collective dream and unity. During the ceremony, young aspiring cricketers from Jaipur welcomed the Indian skipper with a guard of honour using raised bats. Touched by the gesture, Harmanpreet interacted with the youngsters, posed for photographs, and urged them to pursue their sporting ambitions with dedication. Describing the wax figure as a deeply emotional milestone, Harmanpreet noted that seeing her statue displayed alongside cricketing icons she grew up admiring reflected years of perseverance and early career struggles. She also lauded the sculptors and museum team for the detailed measurements, photographs, and video recordings undertaken to create an accurate likeness. Highlighting the need to nurture grassroots talent, Harmanpreet pointed out that India's villages and small towns possess immense sporting potential. Having hailed from a similar background herself, she called for greater encouragement and improved sporting infrastructure for aspiring female athletes in rural areas. She added that coordinated initiatives by state cricket associations and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), alongside an almost year-round cricketing calendar, now offer emerging players a stronger platform to build professional careers. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS

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Women's Emerging Nations Trophy: Sri Lanka, Pakistan maintain winning starts on Day 2

Digital Desk | Ajman (UAE), Nov 13 (IANS) Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Ireland and Bangladesh won their respective matches on Day 2 of the ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy 2026 in Ajman, United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday. Sri Lanka and Pakistan both bagged their second consecutive wins, beating Scotland by four wickets and Thailand by 24 runs, respectively. Elsewhere, captain Gaby Lewis's 71 powered Ireland past hosts the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by 61 runs, while Dilara Akter's unbeaten 68 took Bangladesh to a nine-wicket win over Zimbabwe. Gunaratne guides Sri Lanka to another win Vishmi Gunaratne scored 49 as Sri Lanka overcame a middle-order wobble to beat Scotland by four wickets. Batting first, Scotland slipped to 26/4 after eight overs before Darcey Carter scored 62 from 55 balls to help their side to 111 for eight, with Sugandika Kumari taking two for 15. Sri Lanka lost Hasini Perera for a duck in the first over, but Gunaratne and captain Harshitha Samarawickrama (24) steadied the ship in the middle overs. Abtaha Maqsood (3-18) struck twice in three balls to give her side an opening with Sri Lanka at 83 for five, needing 29 from 32. However, Gunaratne held her nerve and took her team to within three runs of victory before Kaushini Nuthyangana (16 not out) finished the chase with 11 balls to spare. Lewis leads Ireland to first win Captain Gaby Lewis produced a Player of the Match performance, striking 71 from 40 balls as Ireland beat the UAE by 61 runs for their first win of the tournament. Lewis hit 12 fours and a six in an opening stand of 102 with Amy Hunter (29), which ended in the 11th over when Hunter was run out. Janani Thirukkumaran (2-20) slowed the scoring after Lewis was bowled by Indhuja Nandakumar, but Lara Maritz (29) and Laura Delany (18 not out) lifted Ireland to 171 for five. In reply, the UAE slipped to eight for three in the second over, as Aimee Maguire struck with successive deliveries. Captain and opener Esha Oza anchored the recovery with 51 from 45 balls, but once she was caught off Louise Little in the 15th over, the chase faded, and the UAE finished on 110 for eight. Ayesha powers Pakistan past Thailand Ayesha Zafar smashed an unbeaten 59 from 26 balls as Pakistan beat Thailand by 24 runs for their second win of the tournament. Shawaal Zulfiqar (42) and Sadaf Shamas (37) laid the platform with an opening stand of 63, before Ayesha hit 10 fours and a six in an unbroken stand of 87 with captain Muneeba Ali (37 not out) to lift Pakistan to 180 for two. Thailand made a rapid start to the chase, with Natthakan Chantham (43) and Phannita Maya (33) putting on 74 inside eight overs. Tasmia Rubab then broke the stand as Thailand lost three wickets for 17 runs to slip to 91 for three. Captain Naruemol Chaiwai (23) and Sarnsiree Plant (20) kept Thailand in the chase, but Rubab bagged three wickets in the final over to finish with four for 18 as Thailand were held to 156 for eight. Dilara leads Bangladesh to nine-wicket win Dilara Akter struck an unbeaten 68 as Bangladesh responded to their opening-day defeat with a nine-wicket win over Zimbabwe. After a steady start, Zimbabwe lost three wickets for one run as they slipped from 33/0 to 34 for three in the ninth over, with Rabeya Khan (three for 26) removing openers Kelis Ndhlovu (22) and Beloved Biza (12). Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano (40) and captain Josephine Nkomo (35) rebuilt with a stand of 73 for the fourth wicket, before Disha Biswas (two for 13) dismissed both in the 18th over as Zimbabwe closed on 131 for seven. Meanwhile, Dilara (68 not out) and Shathi Rani (45) put on 104 for the first wicket, as Bangladesh comfortably reached their target with 15 balls to spare. Brief scores: Scotland v Sri Lanka Scotland 111/8 in 20 overs (Darcey Carter 62, Megan McColl 16; Sugandika Kumari 2/15, Sathya Sandeepani 2/18) lost to Sri Lanka 115/6 in 18.1 overs (Vishmi Gunaratne 49, Harshitha Samarawickrama 24; Abtaha Maqsood 3/18, Chloe Abel 1/8) by four wickets UAE v Ireland Ireland 171/5 in 20 overs (Gaby Lewis 71, Amy Hunter 29; Janani Thirukkumaran 2/20, Indhuja Nandakumar 1/22) beat UAE 110/8 in 20 overs (Esha Oza 51, Samaira Dharnidharka 18; Cara Murray 2/21, Aimee Maguire 2/23) by 61 runs Thailand v Pakistan Pakistan 180/2 in 20 overs (Ayesha Zafar 59*, Shawaal Zulfiqar 42; Suleeporn Laomi 1/28, Onnicha Kamchomphu 1/34) beat Thailand 156/8 in 20 overs (Natthakan Chantham 43, Phannita Maya 33; Tasmia Rubab 4/18, Momina Riasat 1/25) by 24 runs Zimbabwe v Bangladesh Zimbabwe 131/7 in 20 overs (Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano 40, Josephine Nkomo 35; Rabeya Khan 3/26, Disha Biswas 2/13) lost to Bangladesh 132/1 in 17.3 overs (Dilara Akter 68*, Shathi Rani 45; Michelle Mavunga 1/24) by nine wickets

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