In the fourth over of second innings, Iyer miscued a cutter from pacer Eshan Malings and was caught by skipper Pat Cummins, as he made five off as many balls.
Former India opener Aakash Chopra has picked his preferred Sunrisers Hyderabad playing XI for their IPL 2026 opener against RCB, backing Eshan Malinga as Pat Cummins’ replacement and urging the team to bat Nitish Kumar Reddy at No. 5.
Aakash Chopra analysed India’s Test transition struggles, saying the team is still in “labour pains before new growth emerges.” He highlighted unsettled roles, pitch debates and Gill’s absence as India prepares for the second Test against South Africa in Guwahati
Chopra pointed out that RR’s decision to part ways with key players like Jos Buttler, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Ravichandran Ashwin has left them with glaring gaps that haven't been adequately filled
Jadeja ended with a five-wicket haul conceding just 33 runs in his 9-over spell. The left-handed all-rounder was also handy with the bat, scoring 29 runs in 15 balls
Rinku grabbed the spotlight by smashing five sixes in an over bowled by Gujarat Titans' pacer Yash Dayal in the 2023 Indian Premier League. He had an outstanding tournament, amassing 474 runs in 14 matches for Kolkata Knight Riders.
Aakash Chopra took to Twitter to give an update about his health, saying that he has mild symptoms and will be away from the commentary duties for a few days.
Former Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has lent his support to KL Rahul amid the uproar over his ongoing struggles with the bat, requesting everyone to leave the 30-year-old batter alone.
He does not have any other option. As they say, if you are pushed into the water, you don’t have any other option but to swim as the other option is to drown. So he has to bat at whatever position given to him
Despite Ben Stokes not giving them good starts at the opening slot, Royals continued to open the innings with him and kept regular opener Jos Buttler in the middle order.
