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Former BCCI vice-president Mahim Verma believes the inaugural Dehradun T20 League will accelerate the growth of young cricketers in Uttarakhand. The six-team tournament, featuring 18 matches, aims to provide emerging players with exposure, professional standards and opportunities to perform under pressure

Former Sri Lankan batter Roy Dias believes Test and ODI cricket remain relevant despite the T20 boom. He urged young cricketers to develop strong fundamentals in longer formats, saying a sound technical base will help them adapt across all three formats

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has called the IPL generation’s ability to seamlessly transition from T20 cricket to Tests a “mystery”. Comparing the shift to pop singers attempting classical ragas, he praised modern players’ adaptability, technique and concentration

India captain Shreyas Iyer urged his young squad to play fearless cricket and ignore external criticism following a tough white-ball tour in England, as the team prepares to bounce back in the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe in Harare

Cheteshwar Pujara believes the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will restore confidence to the Indian dressing room for the England ODIs. He noted that the young T20I squad struggled due to a lack of experience in English condition

Skipper C.V. Milind produced a stellar all-round performance, claiming 3/34 and hitting an unbeaten 29, to power Anvita Khammam Aces to a five-wicket victory over Ranga Reddy Risers. The win elevates the Aces to third in the TG20 standings

Gaurav Reddy’s blistering unbeaten century (101 off 47 balls) powered Anurag Nalgonda Knights to a dominant eight-wicket win over Medak Falcons in the TG20 League. The victory moves the Knights to second place in the tournament standings

Co-owner Steve Waugh revealed that the Amsterdam Flames deliberately prioritized versatile all-rounders over specialized batting depth in the inaugural ETPL 2026 draft. Waugh expressed complete confidence in the squad's balance, anchored by stars like Mitchell Marsh and Steve Smith

Following shock defeats to Ireland, India's team management faces immense pressure to include 15-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for the upcoming England T20 series, forcing Gautam Gambhir to contemplate tough selection casualties to preserve squad balance

Bhimavaram Bulls secured a dominant 103-run victory over Simhadri Vizag Lions in the Andhra Premier League. Half-centuries from B. Sathwik and Revanth Reddy powered the Bulls to 218, before bundling out the Lions for a mere 115 runs

Vijayawada Sunrisers beat Kakinada Kings by 51 runs in an Andhra Premier League T20 match at Visakhapatnam. M. Abhinav’s 49 and M. Lekaz Reddy’s unbeaten 62 stood out, but Sunrisers’ 202 proved too strong as Kings finished at 151

Dale Steyn credits a modern coaching and commentary shift for the fearless cricket played by young stars like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. By embracing failure and risk, the ecosystem has unlocked unprecedented player freedom and elevated the global game

Unveiling the Maharaja Trophy, cricket legend Rahul Dravid termed the KSCA T20 league a vital scouting ground for IPL franchises, while the association announced key rule changes regarding free-hits and pre-toss team submissions for the upcoming season

Rohit pointed out the dramatic transformation in the sport over the years, particularly in the shorter formats, where batting approaches and scoring patterns have changed significantly since his debut

Rithvik Goud’s unbeaten 122, Manikanteshwar Reddy’s century and five-wicket hauls by R. Dinesh and Vivek Singh stood out as several teams registered emphatic wins in the HCA League A and B-Division T20 league-cum-knockout championship matches played on Friday.

Kl Rahul highlighted his own adaptation to a more aggressive role, reflected on overcoming the “Test player” label, and shared how fatherhood has brought balance and clarity to his game.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face Delhi Capitals as they look to strengthen their position in the points table. Dinesh Karthik praised Krunal Pandya’s impact, Rajat Patidar’s leadership, and Virat Kohli’s consistency ahead of the match

Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting emphasised creating a supportive team environment where players feel valued and empowered. Speaking after their win over Mumbai Indians, he highlighted role clarity and auction strategy as key to building a successful T20 unit.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed a 32-ball century, equalling Rishabh Pant’s mark for the joint second fastest T20 ton by an Indian. His 144 off 42 balls powered India A to 297/4 against UAE in the Asia Cup Rising Stars

The Lanka Premier League 2025, running from December 1-23, will be the longest season in its history with 24 matches across three venues. For the first time, Indian players are expected to join, building excitement ahead of the 2026 Cricket World Cup.