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Suryakumar Yadav Joins Elite List In T20Is

Displaying consistency and skill, Suryakumar Yadav, the India T20 Internationals captain, has joined the elite list of cricketers with the most Player of the Series awards in T20Is. This achievement places him just behind Virat Kohli, who leads the pack with six awards, showcasing Yadav's remarkable rise in the shortest format of the game. With his fifth such accolade, Yadav now stands shoulder to shoulder with Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan and Australia's cricketing giant David Warner. Yadav's journey to this milestone has been nothing short of spectacular. His aggressive batting style, coupled with his ability to play under pressure, has made him a crucial asset for the Indian cricket team.

How India And Pakistan Can Face Off In A Test Match After 18 Years

The last time India faced Pakistan in a Test match, Sourav Ganguly and Anil Kumble were still active India cricketers, MS Dhoni had never captained India in a Test, 'Om Shanti Om' and 'Jab We Met' were in theatres, and Lays' yellow potato chips was the flavour of the month. December 2007 is the period we're talking about. With the two nations refusing to tour each other for bilaterals series since, we haven't been witness to one for nearly 17 years. But the next possibility could be nearby, in 2025.

"Not Who The Coach Is": Sanjay Manjrekar's Post Blasted By Internet As Anti-Gautam Gambhir

The Gautam Gambhir-era in Indian cricket started on Saturday with the side taking on Sri Lanka in the first of a three-T20I series. From the time, Gambhir took over as the Indian cricket team coach, anticipation has been building over his tenure. As the mentor of Kolkata Knight Riders, Gambhir guided the team to the IPL 2023 title. Earlier, he guided Lucknow Super Giants to two straight IPL playoffs.

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Among India Players To Train Ahead Of ODIs Against Sri Lanka

India skipper Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and a few other players will start their from Monday ahead of the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka starting August 2. While the Indian T20I team under Suryakumar Yadav will play the third and final match on Tuesday in Pallekele, Rohit, Kohli and a few others like rookie Harshit Rana will train in Colombo after reaching the island nation's capital on Sunday.

"Would Be Playing Those Shots In Nets": Nehra Floors Jaiswal With Epic Virat-Rohit Remark

India's opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal played some beautiful strokes as the team took on Sri Lanka in the first T20I of the 3-match series on Saturday. Jaiswal scored 21-ball 40 while opening the innings with vice-captain Shubman Gill who also looked in sublime touch. However, it was Jaiswal who also displayed his ability to hit some unorthodox shots, tailor-made for T20 cricket, probably trying to match his skipper Suryakumar Yadav. Speaking about those shots, former India pacer Ashish Nehra left Jaiswal in splits as he suggested that the left-hander would only be playing such shots in the nets if Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were still playing T20 international cricket.

'Impact Player' Setback For Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Despite Making Stance Clear

The meeting between the BCCI and all ten Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise owners is all set to take place on July 31, ahead of the mega auction for next season. During the meeting, the board and the franchises will discuss about number of retentions teams can make and the Right to Match (RTM) options in hand ahead of IPL 2025 mega auction. The future of the 'Impact Player' rule will also be up for debate after garnering criticism from all corners. Star players likes Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma had voiced there opinions on the matter, expressing their disappointments.

Virat Kohli's World Record Matched In Half The Time, Suryakumar Yadav Does The Unthinkable

India's newly-appointed T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav began his journey as the full-time skipper of the team in emphatic fashion, winning the first match of the series quite convincingly. Suryakuma's Team India beat the Lankans by 43 runs after putting a whopping total of 213/7 on the board, with the skipper leading from the front. Surya scored 58 runs off 26 balls during his stay in the middle, and was pivotal in dictating the tempo of the game. Even as a skipper Surya gave a fine example of his strategic mindset, helping the team begin the tour on a winning note. As a result, Surya was named the Player of the Match, with the honour enabling him to match Virat Kohli's world record.

"They Should Keep It Behind Their Back": Ex-India Star On Virat Kohli-Gautam Gambhir IPL Row

A lot has been said and talked about how the Gautam Gambhir-Virat Kohli relationship could be in the upcoming years during the former's reign as Team India's head coach. The duo, who had a huge verbal fight during IPL 2023, have already moved through it. However, the chatter about their bond continues to persist as the two stars will now be seen together for Team India, one as a head coach and another as a player. Another important reason for their relationship to be discussed is the fact that both Virat and Gambhir carry an in-your-face attitude.

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Suryakumar Yadav Joins Elite List In T20Is

How India And Pakistan Can Face Off In A Test Match After 18 Years

"Not Who The Coach Is": Sanjay Manjrekar's Post Blasted By Internet As Anti-Gautam Gambhir

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Among India Players To Train Ahead Of ODIs Against Sri Lanka

"Would Be Playing Those Shots In Nets": Nehra Floors Jaiswal With Epic Virat-Rohit Remark

'Impact Player' Setback For Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Despite Making Stance Clear

Virat Kohli's World Record Matched In Half The Time, Suryakumar Yadav Does The Unthinkable

"They Should Keep It Behind Their Back": Ex-India Star On Virat Kohli-Gautam Gambhir IPL Row