Vaibhav Suryavanshi was not called up to bat for India A in the Super Over. India ended up scoring zero runs in it. (Images via X/Screengrabs, Getty) India A’s Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025 semi-final ended in a mix of disbelief and backlash after the side collapsed to a Super Over defeat against Bangladesh A…
A comedy of errors meant that India A forced a super over in the semi-final of the Rising Stars Asia Cup against Bangladesh A. (Images via X/Screengrabs) India forced a Super Over in extraordinary fashion after Bangladesh made a mess of what looked like a simple win. In the final ball of India’s innings, Bangladesh…
Bangladesh A beat India A (Screengrab) In one of the most chaotic and unforgettable finishes in recent age-group cricket, Bangladesh A edged India A in a dramatic Super Over after both sides finished on 194/6 in their 20 overs in the Asia Cup Rising Stars semifinal in Doha. What followed was a Super Over that…
Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) India A’s chase of 195 in the Asia Cup Rising Stars semifinal began at a blistering tempo thanks to an explosive cameo from opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, whose 15-ball 38 laid the platform for a high-octane pursuit. Facing a demanding equation from the outset, India A needed early momentum,…
Shubman Gill’s travel to Guwahati for the second Test against South Africa was a calculated risk, with management hoping for a last-minute recovery. Despite no red flags from the BCCI medical team, Gill was deemed not to be match-fit, leading to his eventual withdrawal and travel to Mumbai for specialist consultation. Did Shubman Gill take…
Usman Khawaja was barred from coming on to open for Australia and from coming in as the No. 3 batter due to a specific rule in cricket. (Images via Getty) Australia’s opening day of the Ashes took an unexpected turn when Usman Khawaja was barred from starting the innings. The opener, who had spent an…
India’s Rishabh Pant (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi) Rishabh Pant, who will lead India in the second Test against South Africa in Guwahati, acknowledged on Friday that captaining in a one-off match is not ideal but said he remains focused on the task after regular skipper Shubman Gill was released from the squad due to injury. Pant…
South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada, third left, celebrates with teammates (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed) South Africa have been dealt another major setback ahead of the second Test in Guwahati, with premier fast bowler Kagiso Rabada officially sidelined. Rabada, who injured his ribs during a training session before the Kolkata Test, has still not regained full fitness and…
Ajinkya Rahane (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) Ajinkya Rahane has called on India’s team management to stop the constant chopping and changing at No.3 and commit to a long-term option, urging them to offer the chosen batter a proper “long rope.”The former India captain, who occupied the No.5 position for years, voiced concern over India’s…
After the uproar over Kolkata’s deteriorating pitch, batting coach Kotak expressed his shock regarding the extreme turn of the surface, noting that the team had envisioned a more standard track. He addressed Gambhir’s earlier comments, particularly the challenges posed by inconsistent bounce. After Gambhir says Kolkata pitch was exactly what the team wanted, batting coach…
