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15 hours ago
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Vaibhav Suryavanshi conquers historic milestone at the age of 14
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who made a blistering impact in the IPL earlier in the year, has gone on to achieve a massive milestone on the global front. read more Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who emerged as a revelation for the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2025, has gone on to achieve a massive milestone on the global front. Suryavanshi took the cricket world by storm in the eighteenth edition of the IPL, smashing boundaries and sixes at will. Witnessing the skill of the 14-year-old wonder-kid, some of the biggest legends of the sport were left stunned. Vaibhav Suryavanshi attains massive milestone While the IPL gave a jump-start to the youngster, he has successfully taken the momentum forward and is now making immense strides at the international level. Playing for India in the first Youth Test against England, which took place from July 12 to 15 at the Kent Cricket Ground in Buckingham, Suryavanshi etched his name in the history books by becoming the first player in history to score a half-century and take a wicket in the same Youth Test match before turning 15. The record was previously held by Bangladesh's Mehidy Hasan Miraz (15 years, 167 days). Former India cricketer Suresh Raina also held the record from 2002 to 2007. He attained the feat at the age of 15 years, 242 days. Also Read | 'Shikhar Dhawan and Afridi did all that fake acting': Fans riled up over former India cricketers willing to play against Pakistan in WCL STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Vaibhav Suryavanshi's other notable achievements Suryavanshi scored his second 50+ in Youth Test cricket, following a century against Australia. He's now the youngest player on record to score multiple half-centuries in international U-19 cricket in the longest format. Suryavanshi also became the youngest Indian to take a wicket in U-19 Test cricket and the second-youngest globally. The 14-year-old Indian star is rapidly climbing the ranks and could have a bright future ahead in the sport.
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2 days ago
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Yashasvi Jaiswal called 'confused' by ex-India cricketer after dismissal in Lord's Test chase: 'He was not comfortable'
Yashasvi Jaiswal's approach came under scrutiny from a former Indian opener after he was dismissed playing a poor pull shot during the chase in the Lord's Test against England. Usually a composed presence at the crease, Jaiswal looked uncharacteristically unsettled in the third Test. read more One of India's most reliable batters Yashasvi Jaiswal had a disappointing performance during the Lord's Test. Image: AP Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa feels a muddled approach from Yashasvi Jaiswal led to his early downfall against Jofra Archer during the Indian cricket team's chase in the Lord's Test as the visitors suffered a heartbreaking defeat by 22 runs. With just 193 runs needed to win in the final innings, India were seen as the favourites and Jaiswal, who averages 50.78 in 22 Tests, was seen as someone who could be a potential match-winner for Shubman Gill and Co. But the opener only lasted for seven balls and got out for a duck. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Jaiswal's dismissal came as he attempted an uncharacteristic pull shot against Archer on a short delivery that was pitched outside off. Generally, Jaiswal would have played a cut shot on such a delivery, a shot that he has mastered over the years, but he went for a pull shot against Archer as the pace outfoxed him, leading to an easy top-edged catch for wicket-keeper Jamie Smith. Uthappa feels Jaiswal was confused during Lord's dismissal Analysing Jaiswal's dismissal, former India opener Uthappa added that the opener never looked comfortable in the middle and it seemed like he was not sure what approach to take as the target was not so big. 'Yashasvi was genuinely not comfortable from the word go. You could see through the over that he was confused, so to speak, not clear. Maybe not confused, but just not clear as to how he wants to approach it. Because it was only 190 runs, I think he was half and half. It almost seemed like an afterthought, that shot,' Uthappa said on his YouTube channel. Also Read | India pacer injured ahead of Manchester Test, may need stitches Uthappa also added that Karun Nair, who got out lbw after failing to read a Brydon Carse delivery that moved back in, was guilty of not following the delivery properly. 'He (Nair) left it at the point of delivery. I don't think he watched it coming in and made that decision as the ball came to him. Until that point, that dude was batting solid, man. He is batting so well,' Uthappa added. Also Read | Bumrah's availability still in doubt for must-win Manchester Test STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Sri Lankan legend Kumar Sangakkara, who has worked with Jaiswal for several years at Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League, had also remarked while commentating on Sky Sports that the Indian opener looked tired and uncomfortable in the middle. 'Watching Jaiswal in the first over that he faced, he didn't look comfortable, he didn't look watchable. He has spent a long time at short leg for India, and he has come out looking a bit jaded,' he said on commentary.
NDTV
3 days ago
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'Sachin Tendulkar-Virat Kohli Level': 14-Year-Old India Star Finds Fan Following In England
Vaibhav Suryavanshi impressed everyone with his stunning performances during India U-19's 3-1 series win over England in the Youth ODIs. The 14-year-old, who became a sensation through his performances for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025, scored 355 runs at a a strike rate of 174. The youngster slammed 27 sixes during the series and even scored a stunning century. Daniel Peacock, a cricket analyst and statistician for the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), revealed how Vaibhav has been attracting a lot of attention and has also developed a fan following in England 'The first time I watched him in the flesh though, I do remember a real air of excitement at Northamptonshire for the second one-dayer – more photos, more press, the BBC had even come to see him play,' Peacock told Times Of India. 'I knew I was watching a serious star talent. He hit 86 from 31 in a 40-over game [reduced due to weather], which included six fours and nine sixes. He got a standing ovation after pulling the pacer Sebastian Morgan to backward square leg. The PA announcer, when announcing his score after the dismissal, said: 'I think we will be seeing a lot more of this boy play.'' 'Then at New Road, home of Worcestershire, in a near-perfect all-round performance, he strutted comfortably to 143 off 78 balls. By the time he walked off after being caught in the deep to spin, I think everyone inside the venue had long realised they had just witnessed something really special.' Vaibhav became a star during the series with his knocks gaining apprecation from both fans as well as experts. Peacock explained that fans were travelling from far just to see the youngster in action and he even found himself in comparison with India greats like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli. 'People are starting to make noise about him here. Cricket fans already know who he is – even if they can't all pronounce his name. These games usually attract a few die-hards, but there's certainly been a little extra media attention (we've had the likes of BBC, The Athletic, Getty, etc.), and a lot of British-Indians have come to watch Vaibhav play in the flesh for the first time,' he said. 'I'm sure it won't be too long until he's playing at the highest level – Test and international cricket. When he does make his debut and starts scoring big, everyone in the world will know who he is.' 'The people I've spoken to in the game – I think we all have the same feeling. We've watched and witnessed a young star in the making, something very special. I would go as far as to say he's probably the best 14-year-old in any sport that I've seen live. I think the sentiment in England is that we are watching a very special young boy playing cricket – and the expectancy is Tendulkar-Kohli-level, or even beyond,' Peacock concluded.
India.com
4 days ago
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- India.com
From Ajay Jadeja, Azharuddin To Sreesanth: Indian Cricketers Accused Of Selling Their Teams For Money
photoDetails english 2932839 Updated:Jul 16, 2025, 09:28 PM IST ndian Cricket's Dark Chapter: Accusations of Corruption 1 / 10 The world of cricket, often revered for its integrity and sportsmanship, has unfortunately seen its share of controversies. Over the years, several Indian cricketers have faced serious accusations of involvement in match-fixing and spot-fixing, shaking the very foundations of the sport. Let's Look at some of the prominent names who have been embroiled in such allegations. Ajay Jadeja 2 / 10 Ajay Jadeja, a stylish middle-order batsman and agile fielder, was a popular figure in Indian cricket. His career was marred by the 2000 match-fixing scandal, leading to a five-year ban from all forms of cricket. While his ban was later overturned by the Delhi High Court in 2003, making him eligible to play again, he never returned to international cricket. Manoj Prabhakar 3 / 10 Manoj Prabhakar, a talented all-rounder known for his swing bowling and aggressive batting, was also implicated in the 2000 match-fixing scandal. He famously conducted a sting operation that exposed some of the alleged dealings, but was himself found guilty of involvement. The BCCI subsequently banned him for five years. Mohammad Azharuddin 4 / 10 Mohammad Azharuddin, a former Indian captain and one of the most elegant batsmen of his era, became the central figure in the 2000 match-fixing scandal. He was handed a life ban by the BCCI for his alleged role in fixing matches. However, the Andhra Pradesh High Court overturned his life ban in 2012, citing it as "unsustainable." Sreesanth 5 / 10 Sreesanth, a fiery fast bowler known for his passionate on-field demeanor, was arrested in 2013 on charges of spot-fixing during the Indian Premier League (IPL). He was playing for Rajasthan Royals at the time and was subsequently banned for life by the BCCI. The Supreme Court later set aside his life ban in 2019, and his ban was reduced to seven years, ending in 2020. Mohnish Mishra 6 / 10 Mohnish Mishra, a domestic cricketer who played for Pune Warriors India in the IPL, was caught in a 2012 sting operation by a Hindi news channel. He was accused of accepting money for spot-fixing and for receiving undeclared payments from his franchise. Following the investigation, he was handed a one-year ban by the BCCI. Ankeet Chavan 7 / 10 Ankeet Chavan, a left-arm orthodox spinner for Rajasthan Royals, was arrested along with Sreesanth and Ajit Chandila in the 2013 IPL spot-fixing scandal. He was accused of agreeing to concede a certain number of runs in an over for money. The BCCI imposed a life ban on him, which was later lifted in 2021 by the BCCI, allowing him to return to cricket. Siddharth Trivedi 8 / 10 Siddharth Trivedi, another player from the Rajasthan Royals squad in 2013, became a prosecution witness in the IPL spot-fixing case. While his direct involvement in criminal activities like spot-fixing was ruled out, he was found to have failed to report approaches from bookies. He was subsequently given a one-year ban by the BCCI. Ajit Chandila 9 / 10 Ajit Chandila, an off-spinner who also played for Rajasthan Royals, was arrested in the 2013 IPL spot-fixing scandal alongside Sreesanth and Ankeet Chavan. He was accused of taking money from bookies to manipulate parts of IPL matches. The BCCI initially imposed a life ban on him, which was later reduced to seven years in 2023. Accused Not Guilty 10 / 10 It is important to note that the individuals mentioned in this gallery were accused of involvement in various forms of corruption in cricket. While some faced bans from the sport, the legal outcomes and the duration of their bans varied, with some bans being overturned or reduced by courts or cricketing bodies over time. give me 90 top seo keywords that will rank this article and bring views linear form add commas
NDTV
4 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
'Don't Spoil Like Prithvi Shaw': Vaibhav Suryavanshi Given Massive Warning
Young Indian batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi is rising through the ranks with his dominating show in the world of cricket. At the age of 13-years, the left-handed batter hogged lime light for being picked for a mammoth sum of Rs 1.1 crore at IPL 2025 auction that was held in November last year. He got his opportunity in the T20 extravaganza this year and stunned all with his batting ability. Suryavanshi, who by then became 14 years old, scored 252 runs in 7 mathces, while also becoming the fastest Indian to score a century in IPL history. He achieved the feat in just 35 balls. As IPL concluded, Suryavanshi continued to spread his charm in under-19 cricket. He shone with scores of 48, 45, 86, 143 and 33 in the Youth ODI series against England before smashing 14 and 56 in the 1st Youth Test against the side. At such a young age, Suryavanshi has already got a superb fan following. Commenting on the popularity that the player is getting, many users on social media said that he should not suffer the same fate as Prithvi Shaw's. Shaw also emerged as one of the rising batting sensations in India, but lost his fame with time after failing to live up to the expectations. He should continue this, not spoil like Prithvi — Chittaranjan Kumar (@chitta2019) July 16, 2025 This to much fan following and paparazzi at this young age can lead to bad performance in future. We have already seen an example of Prithwi shaw. — (@Real_Talks_Ind) July 15, 2025 Time se pehle prithvi na bann jaaye bs — Vishal Mishra (@vforvishall) July 15, 2025 Recently, two girls by the name of Aanya and Rivaa travelled for 6 hours just to get a picture with Suryavanshi. Both girls wore the Rajasthan Royals shirt as they met the 14-year-old India star. Even the official X (Twitter) highlighted the incredible fan story on social media. "Proof why we have the best fans. Drove for 6 hours to Worcester. Wore their Pink. Cheered for Vaibhav & Team India. Aanya and Rivaa, as old as Vaibhav himself, had a day to remember," Rajasthan Royals' handle wrote. Proof why we have the best fans Drove for 6 hours to Worcester Wore their Pink Cheered for Vaibhav & Team India Aanya and Rivaa, as old as Vaibhav himself, had a day to remember — Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) July 9, 2025
