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Harshit Rana has been named in India A’s 15-member squad for the ACC Men’s Rising Stars Asia Cup in Doha from November 19 to 29. Tilak Varma will captain the side, with Rajat Patidar as vice-captain, while Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Rinku Singh are also included.
Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara believes Virat Kohli has a better chance than Rohit Sharma of scoring a century in the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand, citing Kohli’s No. 3 position and anchor role.
Sanath Jayasuriya says teams chasing huge totals on flat white-ball pitches is good for cricket, even as the trend puts bowlers under pressure. His comments followed Sri Lanka’s successful pursuit of England’s 429 in Rawalpindi and came alongside praise for India’s Abhishek Sharma.
Rohit Sharma has reportedly agreed to return as Mumbai Indians captain for IPL 2027 after initially suggesting Tilak Varma for the role. Hardik Pandya is understood to be willing to play under Rohit if a proposed trade does not happen, according to The Indian Express.
UP Warriorz enter WPL 2027 after adding eight players at auction, led by Sophie Molineux at ₹1.10 crore. Their likely XI blends Meg Lanning’s batting with Deepti Sharma’s all-round skills, though the final combination remains a prediction.
Ravichandran Ashwin awarded Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Abhishek Sharma perfect 10s after India chased 199 in 13.2 overs to beat New Zealand by six wickets and take a 3-0 series lead.
India beat Zimbabwe by eight wickets in Vadodara to complete a 3-0 women’s ODI series sweep. Vaishnavi Sharma claimed 5/39, while Pratika Rawal and Shafali Verma hit unbeaten half-centuries in a 17-over chase.
Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan analysed how Vaibhav Sooryavanshi generates power after the 15-year-old struck 45 off 19 balls against New Zealand in Wellington. Sooryavanshi hit four fours and four sixes before sharing a 133-run opening stand with Abhishek Sharma.
Chennai Super Kings are overhauling their support staff under Zaheer Khan, with Mohit Sharma and Gareth Batty linked to new roles. Albie Morkel speculation and player-trade chatter remain separate from confirmed appointments.
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