Sunil Gavaskar has criticised IPL teams for prioritising raw talent from state T20 leagues over proven domestic performers in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He expressed concern that early fame and financial rewards may be affecting young players’ motivation.
Rajasthan Royals defeated Chennai Super Kings by six wickets, chasing down 188 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s impressive 57 off 33 balls and Yashasvi Jaiswal’s quick 36 set the stage for the victory. CSK’s batting inconsistency, despite Ayush Mhatre’s 43, led to their fifth loss while defending a total, increasing the risk of finishing last.
Cameron Norrie stunned Daniil Medvedev in a thrilling five-set match at the French Open, marking Medvedev’s sixth first-round exit at Roland Garros. Meanwhile, Alexander Zverev, the third seed, secured a straightforward victory against Learner Tien, advancing to the second round. Zverev expressed satisfaction with his performance and hopes for a successful tournament run.
Former South Africa coach Mark Boucher believes a World Test Championship (WTC) victory against Australia could revitalize Test cricket in South Africa. Despite criticism, Boucher highlights South Africa’s consistent performance leading to the final. He acknowledges the ‘chokers’ tag but emphasizes the WTC’s different dynamic.
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