Vaibhav Sooryavanshi a ‘game-changer’, forced selectors to pick him in squad: BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar
Agarkar described Sooryavanshi as a "game-changer" and said that his performances compelled the selectors to pick him in the squad.
Agarkar described Sooryavanshi as a "game-changer" and said that his performances compelled the selectors to pick him in the squad.
India have opted for a strong blend of youth and experience for the Asian Games cricket event, with Tilak Varma named vice-captain and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi among the selections.
The BCCI named Shreyas Iyer as India's new T20I captain and Tilak Varma vice-captain, while 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was included in all three squads.
Alexander Zverev defeated Jakub Mensik 7-5, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 to reach the French Open 2026 final. The German is now one victory away from claiming the first Grand Slam title of his career.
Business leaders Gautam Adani and Anand Mahindra congratulated R Praggnanandhaa after he became the first Indian to win the Norway Chess title, praising his fearless approach and challenger spirit.
The South African is scheduled to hold three-part mental conditioning sessions starting 1st July at the ongoing National Coaching Camp for Indian Men's Core group in SAI, Bengaluru.
Indian captain Pawan Sehrawat led the charge, scoring 16 of the 33 points. Iran, like India, was on unbeaten run coming into the contest.
Out of the 41 batters to have done so to date, his current average of 49.67 is bettered only by India's stalwart batter Virat Kohli (53.44).
Edouard Mendy has departed from Premier League club Chelsea to join Saudi Professional League side Al-Ahli on a three-year deal.
Six teams - India, Iran, Japan, Korea, Chinese Taipei and Hong Kong- are participating in the Asian Championships. The top two teams after the single-legged round-robin league will meet in the final on Friday.
