Shubman Gill’s shocking exclusion from India’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad has fueled intense discussion. With chief selector Ajit Agarkar citing lack of runs and captain Suryakumar Yadav demanding an aggressive opener, the door opened for Ishan Kishan—whose domestic dominance sealed the deal.
Hyped teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi once again failed to deliver when it mattered most, scoring just 26 in the U19 Asia Cup final against Pakistan. His second consecutive low score—after a meek semi-final effort—has sparked debate about pressure, preparation, and potential.
Dubbed the ‘weakest Ashes side’ before the series, Australia has emphatically reclaimed the urn with a commanding 3-0 lead over England. Captain Pat Cummins dismissed the critics with a simple mantra: ‘We just crack on.’ Now, the cricketing world is taking notice.
Australia have officially retained the Ashes after a commanding 82-run victory in the third Test, sealing an unassailable 3-0 lead. A visibly gutted Ben Stokes opened up post-match, saying, ‘It hurts, it sucks,’ while captain Pat Cummins hailed his team’s relentless execution.
The Pakistan Cricket Board has extended the PSL franchise bids deadline for the second time, citing poor technical submissions and weak investor interest. With the Multan Sultans’ future hanging in the balance, the league’s ambitious expansion faces serious headwinds.
Former India opener Wasim Jaffer has publicly criticized India’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad, arguing Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jitesh Sharma were more deserving than Ishan Kishan and Washington Sundar. With Shubman Gill also omitted and Axar Patel named vice-captain, the selections are sparking fierce debate.