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Afghanistan missed a chance to dismiss KL Rahul in the IND vs AFG Test. A sharp edge off his bat was missed by umpires. Rahul's calm act fooled Afghanistan, with Graeme Swann saying, "He should be put up for an Oscar for his acting."
Former chief selector MSK Prasad said Suryakumar Yadav was rested, not dropped, for the T20I setup. He questioned the narrative of dropping the captain due to form, saying, "You don't drop your World Cup winning captain like that." Prasad believes the selectors rested Suryakumar, Hardik Pandya, and Jasprit Bumrah, all top-ranked players, to manage workloads.
Rishabh Pant hit a quick fifty on Day 1 of India's Test against Afghanistan. He used his anger on spinner Abdul Malik, hitting him for three sixes in one over. Pant, who had a tough time in the IPL, "tackled spin to the best of his abilities" on a tricky pitch. He remained unbeaten on 50.
Suryakumar Yadav, India's T20 captain, led his team to World Cup glory. Now, he leads Triumph Knights MNE in a T20 Mumbai league match. Shreyas Iyer, also an India player, featured as an Impact Player for SoBo Mumbai Falcons. Suryakumar's captaincy record is stellar, but his recent batting form has fallen.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's childhood coach, Manish Ojha, congratulated the 15-year-old on his historic India call-up. Ojha hopes the BCCI "has found the 'poster boy'" for Indian cricket. The young player showed remarkable performances, dominating bowlers and hitting massive sixes. He became the youngest ever picked for the national side, breaking Sachin Tendulkar's 36-year-old record.
Former Mumbai cricketer Bhupen Lalwani is among 25 athletes provisionally suspended by NADA for doping. Lalwani tested positive for Terbutaline. The list also includes national record holder KM Deeksha and wrestler Sahil Jaglan. This shows Indian sport is grappling with a growing doping problem.
BCCI will cover all expenses for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's parents to travel with the 15-year-old during Ireland and England tours. The board feels family support will help him adjust. Sooryavanshi got his first national call-up after scoring 776 runs in IPL 2026. He is currently with India A in Sri Lanka.
India scored 368 for three on Day 1. Shubman Gill (103 not out) and KL Rahul (100) hit centuries. Sai Sudharsan added 81. Rishabh Pant also played well. Afghanistan's bowlers struggled on the pitch. Coach Richard Pybus said, "They don't have cricket fields, they have cricket grounds."
Bihar's Tajpur erupted in joy on Saturday as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi got a maiden India call-up for Ireland, England tours and Asian Games. His father said, "Our entire family, people in the society and village came to our home to congratulate us." Many celebrated with laddoos and crackers.
BCCI will fully fund Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's parents' tour to help the 15-year-old adapt. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said, "As he is a child, we have decided to allow his parents to accompany him." This mirrors arrangements for Sachin Tendulkar's early career. The board believes family presence is essential for the young player.
On Saturday, B. Sai Sudharsan scored 81 runs against Afghanistan, repaying coach Gautam Gambhir's faith. Sudharsan said, "It gives so much freedom and certainty, mentally." He got his third Test half-century, with K.L. Rahul, building a 139-run partnership. This helped India get on track for an innings victory.
Chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar said Suryakumar Yadav's form and India's T20 World Cup planning led to his captaincy change. Agarkar said it was "in our view, the right call." Many factors were considered for the next two years. Shreyas Iyer got the captaincy.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will see a big age gap, with over 25 years between the youngest and oldest players. Mexico's Gilberto Mora, 17, is the youngest. Scotland's Craig Gordon, 43, is the oldest. Many veteran stars like Ronaldo, 41, will also play.