Ireland defeated India by 34 runs in the 1st T20I in Belfast to register their maiden T20I win over the Men in Blue despite Abhishek Sharma's explosive fifty.
Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi said receiving his first India jersey fulfilled a lifelong dream after becoming the youngest player ever selected for India's senior men's cricket team.
Virat Kohli is set to undergo a fitness assessment ahead of India's England tour, while all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been ruled out of the white-ball series due to injury.
India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has reportedly been ruled out of the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan after suffering a last-minute injury setback despite receiving fitness clearance from the BCCI's Centre of Excellence.
Agarkar described Sooryavanshi as a "game-changer" and said that his performances compelled the selectors to pick him in the squad.
India captain Shubman Gill won the toss and chose to bat first against Afghanistan in the one-off Test in New Chandigarh, with left-arm spinner Manav Suthar making his Test debut.
Former India chief selector MSK Prasad says removing Suryakumar Yadav as T20I captain now would be premature. He backs Shreyas Iyer, Tilak Varma and others as future leadership options.
Virat Kohli has been ruled out of India's ODI series against Afghanistan with a hamstring injury, according to BCCI sources. Rohit Sharma remains doubtful due to fitness concerns.
Lalit Modi says India's cricket venues should evolve beyond match-day use, proposing integrated entertainment, retail and hospitality infrastructure around stadium complexes.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly considering shifting the IPL window to September–October, as the sweltering heat of April and May is often exhausting for cricket fans and players.
