IPL | Buttler on Vaibhav Suryavanshi: ‘His bat swing is like Yuvraj and Lara’
Jos Buttler lauded 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s incredible talent, drawing comparisons to Brian Lara and Yuvraj Singh after witnessing his explosive 35-ball century in the IPL. Buttler highlighted Suryavanshi’s fearless approach and ability to dominate world-class bowlers like Siraj, Krishna, and Rashid Khan. He further praised the young batter’s composed performance against Chennai, showcasing maturity beyond his age.
In a historic cricket match in Glasgow, the Netherlands triumphed over Nepal after an unprecedented three Super Overs. The thrilling contest saw both teams matching each other throughout, with Nepal forcing the first Super Over with a late surge. Ultimately, the Netherlands secured the win thanks to Zach Lion-Cachet’s decisive final Super Over performance and Michael Levitt’s winning six.
Former England captain Graham Gooch shares his insights ahead of the India-England Test series, emphasizing the honor of captaincy and the importance of Shubman Gill performing with the bat. Gooch believes England has a point to prove with their aggressive approach, while also acknowledging the home advantage.
Dinesh Karthik has cautioned Shubman Gill about the enormity of captaining India in the upcoming Test series against England, highlighting the vulnerability of the English bowling attack. Despite the challenges, Karthik remains hopeful about India’s chances, despite the pressure England’s batting will exert. The series, commencing on June 20 in Leeds, marks the start of a new WTC cycle.
Ahead of the Test series against England, Sai Sudharsan acknowledged Washington Sundar’s significant influence on his career, citing Sundar’s rapid rise and representation of India as inspiration. Sundar, in turn, praised Sudharsan’s consistent improvement, work ethic, and skill set, recognizing him as an inspiration to aspiring cricketers.
Karun Nair, poised for an India Test team return after eight years, reflects on a challenging period, particularly “the end of 2022.” Despite domestic success, he describes it as his “darkest phase,” even tougher than his initial drop.
Angelo Mathews has expressed his disappointment with Sri Lanka’s limited Test schedule in the upcoming World Test Championship cycle, consisting of only six two-match series. He contrasts this with the extensive schedules of Australia, England, and India, emphasizing the importance of Test cricket for younger players.
Digvesh Rathi, the mystery spinner who rose to prominence with Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025, continues to impress. A video surfaced showing Rathi achieving a remarkable feat in a local T20 match, claiming five wickets in five balls. His impressive performance, featuring deceptive googlies, further solidifies his reputation as a talent to watch.
The BCCI has introduced a new rule for junior cricketers in the Under-16 category, allowing a second bone test if the ‘+1 factor’ makes them ineligible. This aims to ensure accurate age determination, preventing players from missing a season due to arithmetical calculations rather than scientific assessment.