Manav Suthar’s biggest strength is the ability to impart revs on the ball, says Washington Sundar
Suthar’s deliveries gripped off the wicket and kept the batters guessing on whether they would turn or skid on straight and helped him pick three wickets on Day 2.
From wagering an egg sandwich to leading India: Deshpande hails ‘leader’ Shreyas Iyer
Deshpande believes Shreyas’ rise from the maidans of Shivaji Park to becoming India’s T20I captain hardly surprises those who know him closely.
IND vs AFG Live Score Day 2, One-off Test: India 475/6 at Lunch; Washington, Suthar rebuild after three quick wickets
IND vs AFG: Get all the score updates, commentary and highlights from Day 2 of the one-off Test between India and Afghanistan in New Chandigarh.
WI vs SL — Second ODI between West Indies and Sri Lanka washed out
Sri Lanka leads the three-match series 1-0 after winning the first game by 41 runs, giving former Proteas star Gary Kirsten his first win as Sri Lanka coach.
Bengal T20 League: Shami hat-trick powers Siliguri Strikers to dominant win
Shami finished with 4 for 27 in 4 fours while Karan Lal (3-36) also impressed as Siliguri bagged 24-run victory over Rarh Tigers.
Joy in Samastipur: Family rejoices as 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi makes India T20I squad
At 15 years and 71 days old, Sooryavanshi became the youngest ever player to feature in an Indian cricket team, surpassing the long-standing record held by the legendary Sachin Tendulkar.
Robinson rocks New Zealand again as rain frustrates England at Lord’s
Rain and bad light meant fewer than 10 overs were bowled on the third day of this three-match series.
ENG vs NZ Highlights, 1st Test Day 3: Play called off due to rain, Robinson’s twin strikes hands England the advantage
ENG vs NZ Live Score: Get all the latest updates, commentary and highlights from Day 3 of the first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord’s.
From Tendulkar to Sooryavanshi: A welcome shift in how BCCI protects its teenage prodigies
Sooryavanshi’s cricket would be taken care of by the team management, but it is important for him to stay focused on non-match days, where his parents would ensure he is not troubled by the ever-demanding media.
Rohit, Suryakumar back Shreyas to succeed as India T20I captain
Rohit, the ambassador for T20 Mumbai, suggested that Mumbai cricket’s demanding ecosystem plays a major role in preparing captains for bigger responsibilities.