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9 hours ago
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Abhishek Sharma joins Virat Kohli & SKY in elite T20I club, beats SRH teammate Travis Head
Abhishek Sharma becomes the new No.1 in ICC T20I batting rankings. He has dethroned his Sunrisers Hyderabad teammate Travis Head from the top. Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja have gained in Test batting rankings with the latter reaching a career-best. read more Indian cricket fans have a new hero to cheer for as 24-year-old Abhishek Sharma has climbed to the top of the ICC T20I batter rankings, overtaking big names like Australia's Travis Head and Indian T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav. This is a huge moment for Abhishek, who made his international debut just last year. He first grabbed attention with a stunning T20I century against Zimbabwe in his debut series, but it was his recent performances against teams like South Africa and England that catapulted him to the top. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Travis Head, who had held the top spot for over a year after dethroning Suryakumar Yadav, lost his place because he didn't play in Australia's recent T20I series against the West Indies. Head is Sharma's teammate at Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). They are feared for their destructive partnership at the top when they play together at SRH. Also Read: Lee Fortis accused of 'double standards' as picture with Brendon McCullum goes viral: 'Very good reason why Poms are hated' Abhishek Sharma joins Virat Kohli & SKY in elite club With this, Abhishek becomes only the third Indian to ever top the T20I batting rankings after Virat Kohli and Suryakumar. Kohli ruled the rankings for three years from 2014 to 2017 and maintained his top spot for much of this period. Kohli retired from the format after winning the 2024 T20 World Cup. Tilkar Varma is also in the top 10 as he retained his No. 3 spot in the T20 batting rankings. Suryakumar Yadav is constant on No. 6 with England batters Phil Salt and Jos Buttler sandwiched between him and Varma. Yashasvi Jaiswal has dropped down two places to No. 11. Also Read: Oval Test: The Bumrah decision, the Kuldeep no-brainer and the Arshdeep call Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja gain in Test rankings Meanwhile, there are a few changes in the Test rankings as well in regards to Indian players. India's vice-captain in Tests, Rishabh Pant, has gained one place to go from eighth to seventh in the ICC Test batting rankings thanks to a gritty half-century in Manchester, where he batted with a fractured toe. Jaiswal also suffered a setback here as he dropped three places to No. 9 in the Test batting rankings after a mixed performance in the first four Tests in England, where he began with a century but failed to convert his starts and registered two ducks as well. Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja gained five places to climb to a career-best 29th in the batting charts after his unbeaten century in the fourth Test that helped his team avoid a loss.


India.com
3 days ago
- Sport
- India.com
IPL 2026: Nitish Kumar Reddy Breaks Silence On His Future With Sunrisers Hyderabad Amid Trade Rumours
India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has broken silence on his future with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) amid the trade rumours. According to a report from India Today, Nitish had expressed his desire to leave SRH over his role in the team, especially after being pushed down the batting order. However, the 22-year-old all-rounder on Sunday took to social media to issue clarification, saying that he will always stand by his current IPL team. "I tend to stay away from the noise, but some things deserve clarity. My connection with SRH is built on trust, respect, and years of shared passion. I'll always stand by this team," wrote Reddy on his 'X' account. Ahead of IPL 2025 mega auction, Visakhapatnam-based Reddy was retained by SRH at Rs six crore. It came after Reddy amassed 303 runs in 13 matches and also took three wickets in IPL 2024, which paved his way for selection into India T20I and Test teams. But Reddy failed to repeat his heroics in IPL 2025 - scoring only 182 runs in 13 games and didn't bowl a lot of overs due to his recovery from a side strain which kept him out of action after the first T20I against England earlier this year.
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3 days ago
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'Some things deserve clarity': Nitish Kumar Reddy clears the air on SRH exit rumours
Nitish Kumar Reddy has opened up on whether the rumours about him wanting to leave Sunrisers Hyderabad are true or now. Reddy had a forgetful IPL 2025 season with SRH, who finished sixth on the table. read more Indian cricketer Nitish Kumar Reddy has opened up on the speculations of him wanting to quit the IPL outfit Sunrisers Hyderabad. The all-rounder has been an integral part of the SRH squad for the last couple of seasons, and on the back of his performances in the IPL, he even managed to secure the India call-up. However, the past week saw rumours swirling about him wanting to explore a new challenge in the IPL edition of 2026. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Addressing the rumblings, Reddy has come out to state that he is not swayed by the 'outside noise' and clarifies that the relationship between him and SRH is as strong as ever. Reddy clears the air on whether he wants to leave SRH 'I tend to stay away from the noise, but some things deserve clarity. My connection with SRH is built on trust, respect, and years of shared passion. I'll always stand by this team,' Nitish Kumar Reddy wrote on X. An India Today report gave credence to the assertions by claiming that Reddy is not happy with his role within the SRH setup and is contemplating an exit from the franchise. Reddy had an untactful IPL 2025 edition. The all-rounder featured in 13 matches of the season and failed to lift the struggling team with his performance. He managed to score just 182 runs at an average of 22.75 and carried a modest strike rate of 118.95. Reddy was retained by the franchise ahead of the auction for Rs. 6 crore. Nitish's struggles continued in England The IPL struggles carried forward to India's series against England. The team management entrusted Reddy to deliver handy performances with the bat in the lower order and also contribute with the ball. Reddy failed to capitalise on the opportunities he received and might particularly rue the chance he missed at Lord's, where he could have forged a match-winning stand with Ravindra Jadeja. However, he left India in dire straits and eventually the team lost by 22 runs. Following the Lord's Test,


NDTV
3 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Nitish Kumar Reddy Breaks Silence On Reports Of Sunrisers Hyderabad Exit Over 'Role' Row
Indian cricket team all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy finally broke his silence on the rumours of him leaving Sunrisers Hyderabad. Ahead of the IPL 2026 auctions, some reports emerged, stating that SRH star has expressed his desire to leave the franchise, over his role in the team. However, Reddy took to social media to clear the air. "I tend to stay away from the noise, but some things deserve clarity. My connection with SRH is built on trust, respect, and years of shared passion. I'll always stand by this team," Reddy posted on X (formerly known as Twitter). I tend to stay away from the noise, but some things deserve clarity. My connection with SRH is built on trust, respect, and years of shared passion. I'll always stand by this team. — Nitish Kumar Reddy (@NKReddy07) July 27, 2025 According to a report by India Today, Reddy is looking for a new start as he is not happy with his role at SRH. Reddy was retained by the Hyderabad-based franchise at Rs 6 crore ahead of the mega auction of IPL 2025. In the 2024 season, Reddy had an amazing outing with 303 runs in 13 matches and also took three wickets. However, he failed to repeat his heroics in 2025 as he scored only 182 runs in 13 games. The report also stated that Reddy had conveyed to SRH that he wanted to bat at No.4 in the 2025 season and his request was accepted by the franchise. However, the pitch conditions forced them to bring in Heinrich Klaasen at No.4, pushing Reddy down at 5 and sometimes even 6 or 7. Talking about Reddy, the all-rounder is also going through a legal trouble as his former agent filed a petition against him, asking him to clear his dues of Rs 5 crore. According to some sources of India Today, Reddy opted for a new manager during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against Australia, ending his four-year relationship with Square The One. However, the agency has now accused him for not clearing the dues. A petition under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act has been filed by Square The One Private Limited, accusing the Sunrisers Hyderabad all-rounder of breaching the management agreement and non-payment of dues.


News18
3 days ago
- Sport
- News18
Nitish Kumar Reddy Wants To Leave SRH? All-Rounder Hits Back On Rumors
Last Updated: Nitish Kumar Reddy confirmed his commitment to Sunrisers Hyderabad, dismissing rumors of leaving. Despite a legal case with his former agency, he emphasized his bond with SRH. All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has cleared the air on his future with Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL, saying that he'll 'always stand by' the team and their relationship is built on 'trust, respect and shared passion'. His comments come hot on the heels of a media report claiming that he was contemplating leaving the franchise. The report said the all-rounder was unhappy with his role in the team, especially his batting position being below his preferred spot of number four, which was suggested to be connected to his diminished returns in the IPL 2025 season — 182 runs in 13 games. 'I tend to stay away from the noise, but some things deserve clarity. My connection with SRH is built on trust, respect, and years of shared passion. I'll always stand by this team," Reddy said in a post on X, adding an orange heart emoji to boot. I tend to stay away from the noise, but some things deserve clarity. My connection with SRH is built on trust, respect, and years of shared passion.I'll always stand by this team. 🧡— Nitish Kumar Reddy (@NKReddy07) July 27, 2025 Reddy made his debut for SRH in 2023 but didn't get many chances. Next year was his breakthrough in the IPL as he emerged as a reliable finisher plus a good, filling bowler with 303 runs and three wickets, which led to his India call-up and a Test debut soon after in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Though Reddy has clarified his stance on this 'noise', another, legal one remains pending. A case for non-payment of dues has been filed under his name by his former talent agency, Delhi-based Square The One. The case is listed for July 28, 2025, as M/s Square The One Pvt. Ltd. Through Its Director Sh. Shiv Dhawan Vs. Nitish Kumar Reddy. News18 CricketNext had reached out to Dhawan on Saturday, who confirmed the details available in the public domain but refrained from a comment, citing the matter being sub-judice. This website has also reached out to Reddy's current representatives and will update if and when we get a response. view comments First Published: July 27, 2025, 19:01 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.