Formula 1’s Oscar Piastri acknowledged cricket’s newest sensation, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, after his record-breaking IPL century. At just 14 years old, Vaibhav stunned the world by smashing 101 runs off 38 balls for the Rajasthan Royals. His fearless innings against a world-class bowling attack has marked him as a phenomenon, capturing attention across sports.
Virat Kohli’s brother, Vikas, has criticized Sanjay Manjrekar on social media following Manjrekar’s remarks about Virat’s performance in the IPL 2025. Manjrekar suggested Kohli is past his prime, a claim Vikas refuted by highlighting Manjrekar’s own ODI strike rate.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India is preparing for the England Test series. A pool of players is ready for both the Test team and the India ‘A’ tour. Rohit Sharma is on the shortlist, with selectors deciding on his captaincy. Rajat Patidar and Karun Nair are being considered for the middle order.
Rohit Sharma’s journey from a talented debutant to a legendary opener is marked by patience and dominance. Across 499 matches, he has amassed 19,700 runs, including a record-shattering 264. As a captain, he has led with calm, securing 104 wins, two ICC trophies, five IPL titles, and two Asia Cups, solidifying his legacy as a game-changer.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old batting sensation, has captured the attention of cricket legends like Michael Hussey and James Hopes. Hussey likened Vaibhav’s explosive batting to Adam Gilchrist’s, emphasizing his fearless approach against top bowlers. Hopes highlighted the confidence of ‘Gen Z’ batters and the strong position of Indian cricket in white-ball formats, noting the exposure young talents receive in India.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a prodigious cricket talent from Bihar, overcame age restrictions to shine. Coaches recognized his potential early, fast-tracking him to U-19 cricket where he impressed with aggressive batting. His U-19 Test debut featured a record-breaking century.
Chennai Super Kings, struggling with only two wins, face Punjab Kings at Chepauk in a crucial IPL encounter. CSK’s batting combinations and powerplay woes persist despite MS Dhoni’s return as captain. Punjab Kings, with a stronger position, aim to exploit CSK’s weaknesses, leveraging their in-form bowlers against a demoralized Chennai unit in anticipated warm conditions.
Following their IPL match, Delhi Capitals’ Kuldeep Yadav playfully slapped KKR’s Rinku Singh, both representing Uttar Pradesh, in a friendly exchange. KKR defeated DC by 14 runs, boosting their playoff hopes. KKR’s innings was propelled by Angkrish Raghuvanshi (44) and Rinku Singh (36), while Sunil Narine’s 3/29 restricted DC to 190/9 despite contributions from Faf du Plessis and Axar Patel.
