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Manish Pandey finally got his chance to shine, scoring 45 runs to help KKR win. He said, "For four games, I was padded up, waiting for my chances." He stayed ready even when not playing, and his steady innings, with key partnerships, kept KKR's playoff hopes alive.
Harsh Dubey was shocked to learn of his India call-up! He thought he was being asked about India A, saying, "I was one step closer." After seeing his name on the squad list for the Afghanistan series, his teammates celebrated. Dubey credits his strong domestic season, where he took 69 Ranji Trophy wickets, for this big chance.
Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi, who took 60 wickets last season, was surprisingly not picked for the Test squad. Selectors said, "you don't get a lot of seamers in when you play in India," preferring Gurnoor Brar for his pace and temperament, despite Nabi's stellar Ranji Trophy performance.
Harsh Dubey is out of the India A squad because he got a big promotion to the senior national team for the Afghanistan series! KKR's Anukul Roy is now in for the Sri Lanka tour. This happened because the senior series and India A tour overlap.
KKR's Anukul Roy is now in the India A squad for the Sri Lanka tri-series! He's replacing Harsh Dubey, who got picked for India's main teams. The selection committee said, "The Men's Selection Committee has added Anukul Roy to the India A squad." This series runs June 9-21, 2026.
Sunil Narine just hit a big milestone, becoming the third bowler ever in the IPL to get 200 wickets! He achieved this on May 3, 2026, against Sunrisers Hyderabad. What's really special is he's the first non-Indian and the first to do it all with just one team, KKR.
Novak Djokovic has a new coach, his friend Viktor Troicki, just before the French Open. Djokovic shared on Instagram, "Welcome my friend, teammate and now coach." This comes as Djokovic, turning 39, chases a record 25th major title. Troicki, a former player and Davis Cup captain, previously helped Djokovic win Olympic gold.
India's U-18 men's hockey squad is ready for the Asia Cup in Japan from May 29 to June 6. Coach Sardar Singh said, "we have picked an 18-member squad that gives us the perfect tactical balance." The team trained hard and played Australia, aiming to win the trophy.
Mumbai Indians' tough season hit a new low when players dropped an easy catch, leaving captain Hardik Pandya in disbelief. The blunder happened when Deepak Chahar and Robin Minz fumbled a simple chance, letting Rovman Powell get a lifeline. This moment perfectly summed up their struggles, as they lost to Kolkata Knight Riders.
The HPCA academy in Nagrota has been a game-changer for women's cricket in the hills. Since 2009, coach Pawan Sen has nurtured talent, producing four India internationals, including World Cup winners. Sen said, "He was the coach, the physio, the mentor." This academy overcame societal doubts to build a strong foundation for female cricketers.
Mumbai Indians might let go of some big names like Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav after a bad IPL 2026 season. The team only won four games and finished ninth. They are looking to rebuild for the 2027 auction, and players like Robin Minz, Sherfan Rutherford, and Deepak Chahar are also under pressure.
Hardik Pandya got a ₹12 lakh fine from BCCI for a slow over-rate during an IPL match. This happened because of issues with bowling changes and a heated argument on the field. It's his first offense this season. He's now moving to international duties.