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Shubman Gill joins Don Bradman in elite list, completing 1,000 Test runs as captain at 82.76 average with a century vs Afghanistan.

MCC admits frustration over Lord’s pitch after England vs New Zealand Test saw 40 wickets fall in 166 overs, raising concerns over variable bounce.

Afghanistan trail by 451 runs at 113/5 against India in Mullanpur, with follow-on looming as debutant Manav Suthar eyes a five-wicket haul.

Sourav Ganguly urges caution on expectations from 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as he nears India debut, highlighting need for patience and development.

Shubman Gill remains out of India’s T20 plans despite a strong IPL season, with selectors prioritising workload and long-term roles ahead of key ICC events.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi expresses disappointment after IPL 2026 exit, vows to win multiple titles with Rajasthan Royals despite Orange Cap success.

Shreyas Iyer asserts he will lead India’s T20 team on his own terms, emphasising independence after being named captain by BCCI selectors.

AB de Villiers questions whether teenage IPL star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will pursue Test cricket despite his ambition to play all formats.

Brazil defender Wesley França suffered a suspected muscle injury against Egypt, leaving Carlo Ancelotti concerned ahead of the FIFA World Cup.

Manav Suthar reflects on his journey from street cricket to India debut, overcoming challenges and drawing inspiration from legends.

Sunil Gavaskar urges India to debut Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in Ireland T20Is after his record-breaking IPL 2026 season.

Rain washes out second ODI in Kingston, leaving West Indies unable to win series as Sri Lanka retain 1-0 lead ahead of decider.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi jokes about waiting for a licence to drive his IPL 2026 prize car after a record-breaking season earns India call-up.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi recalls questioning limited IPL auction bids before thriving with Rajasthan Royals and dominating IPL 2026.

Sunil Gavaskar compares Suryakumar Yadav’s calm captaincy to MS Dhoni, highlighting his legacy despite losing India’s T20I leadership role.

Khushdil Shah alleges umpiring bias favouring India in Indo-Pak matches, sparking backlash as fans cite India’s recent dominance.

Debutant Manav Suthar takes 3 wickets as India dominate Afghanistan, leading by 451 runs on Day 2 of the one-off Test.

Gus Atkinson’s five-wicket haul powers England to a 115-run win over New Zealand in the first Test at Lord’s, taking a 1-0 lead in the series.

Ricky Ponting reveals he backed Shreyas Iyer for India’s T20I captaincy, citing his leadership skills, maturity and ability to handle high-pressure situations.

Shreyas Iyer says he will stay true to himself as India’s new T20I captain and lead the team without operating under anyone’s shadow.