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Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
PM interacts with cricket sensation Suryavanshi at airport, praises him
Patna: Bihar's rising cricket sensation, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, added another memorable moment to his burgeoning career on Friday when he met during the latter's two-day visit to the state. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The meeting took place at the renovated Patna airport where Vaibhav was accompanied by his family. The PM interacted warmly with the young cricketer, blessing him and praising his remarkable talent. "He is being recognised and applauded across the nation," the PM said. Posting about the meeting on X, the PM wrote, "At Patna airport, met the young cricketing sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi and his family. His cricketing skills are being admired all over the nation! My best wishes to him for his future endeavours." Speaking to TOI, Neeraj Singh, senior GM (admin) of the Bihar Cricket Association (BCA), credited BCA president Rakesh Tiwari for arranging the meeting. "In fact, when Vaibhav scored a 35-ball century in the IPL, the PMO had described him as an 'extraordinary' player in a post on X. When the PM's visit to Bihar was finalised, our president received a message from the PMO that the PM would like to meet Vaibhav. He then contacted the National Cricket Academy (NCA) for permission. Once approved, we brought Vaibhav to the airport this morning," he said. BCA president Rakesh Tiwari added, "It was not just a personal milestone for Vaibhav but also a proof of the fact that there is no dearth of talent in Bihar cricket – what is needed are the right platforms, opportunities, and positive guidance." Vaibhav has been a standout performer this season, representing Rajasthan Royals in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He scored 252 runs in seven matches at a striking rate of 206.56. Last year, he became the youngest player ever bought at an IPL auction, acquired for Rs 1.1 crore. His stellar performances continued in domestic and international cricket. He scored 71 off 42 balls on debut against Baroda in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25, becoming the youngest Indian to record a List-A fifty. Internationally, he set a new benchmark for Indian youth cricket, smashing a 58-ball century in a Test match against Australia in Chennai, the fastest youth Test hundred by an Indian. Vaibhav also played a crucial role in India's campaign at the ACC U-19 Asia Cup, contributing two vital half-centuries and helping the team reach the final. He has been selected to represent India in the upcoming U-19 tour of England.
Mint
3 days ago
- Sport
- Mint
PM Narendra Modi meets Vaibhav Suryavanshi & family at Patna airport after 14-year-old's IPL success; see photos
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Indian Premier League's (IPL) 14-year-old sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi and his family at the Patna airport on Friday, the pictures of which was shared on social media. Suryavanshi became a household name after the 14-year-old's success at the top level of Indian cricket while playing for Rajasthan Royals. PM Modi took to social media to share three pictures oh him with Suryavanshi and his family and wrote, 'At Patna airport, met the young cricketing sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi and his family. His cricketing skills are being admired all over the nation! My best wishes to him for his future endeavours.' PM Modi has been a big fan of Suyryavanshi ever since the teenager smashed a hundred in the ongoing IPL to become the youngest-ever centurion in the history of the tournament. He even cited Suryavanshi's example to motivate and inspire the athletes at the Khelo India Youth Games in Bihar recently. Suryavanshi also hails from Bihar's Samastipur. The meeting facilitated by Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) president, who took a special permission from the National Cricket Academy (NCA), to summon Suryavanshi to Patna on Thursday and facilitated his meeting with Prime Minister Modi. "It was not just a personal milestone for Vaibhav but also a proof of the fact that there is no dearth of talent in Bihar cricket – what is needed are the right platforms, opportunities, and positive guidance," said BCA president Rakesh Tiwari in a statement. Suryavanshi made headlines last year when he became the youngest cricketer to be picked up at the mega auction by Rajasthan Royals for ₹ 1.1 crore. He took the cricketing world by storm last month when he scored a 35-ball hundred against Gujarat Titans. He finished his maiden IPL campaign with a fifty. Overall, in seven matches, Suryavanshi amassed 252 runs in seven matches, at a strike rate of 206.56. Earlier, his sensational 2024 season saw him excel both domestically and internationally. During his debut, Suryavanshi scored 71 off 42 balls against Baroda in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25, becoming the youngest Indian to score a List-A fifty. On the international stage, Suryavanshi set the record for the fastest youth Test century by an Indian, scoring a blazing 58-ball ton against Australia in Chennai. He also played a pivotal role in India's run to the ACC U19 Asia Cup final, contributing two crucial half-centuries. Stay updated on all the action from the IPL 2025. Check the IPL 2025 Schedule, track the latest IPL 2025 Points Table, and follow the top performers with the Orange Cap and Purple Cap.
India Today
24-05-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Why Karun Nair, why not Sarfaraz Khan? Chief selector explains big England tour call
For Karun Nair, May 24 was a special day. It marked his return to the Test fold for the first time since the tour of England in 2018. The Karnataka batter was picked in India's 18-man squad for the five-Test series against England, starting on May 24. However, for Sarfaraz Khan, it was a heartbreaking moment as the young Mumbai batter was left out despite not having done anything wrong in the limited opportunities he got to represent the team in selector Ajit Agarkar explained the decision to not consider Sarfaraz Khan for the tour of England, acknowledging that the decisions made by the selection committee in a competitive environment like the Indian cricket setup might turn out to be unfair on certain Khan made his debut against England at home in 2024. He went on to play six Tests and scored 371 runs at an average of close to 40. Sarfaraz hit a hundred in the series opener against New Zealand at home. However, he struggled for runs in the remainder of the series, which India lost 0-3. The Mumbai batter was not considered for overseas tours, including the five-Test series in the other hand, Karun Nair has forced his way back to the Test side on the back of a supremely consistent run in domestic cricket over the last two-three fair on somebody, it's unfair on someone else. At the moment, he (Karun Nair) has scored heaps of runs. He has played a bit of county cricket," Ajit Agarkar said after announcing India's 18-man squad on recently, Sarfaraz lost 10kg in a bid to keep himself ready for the tour of England. The Mumbai batter was working hard on his fitness in the off-season, making the most of the time away from the IPL 2025 KOHLI'S RETIREMENT INFLUENCED KARUN'S SELECTIONAgarkar added that India needed an experienced bat in the middle-order in the absence of Virat Kohli, who retired from the format on May 12."Sometimes you just have to make good decisions. Sarfaraz, I know he got a 100 in the first Test (against New Zealand) and then didn't get runs. Sometimes these are decisions the team management takes. At the moment, Karun has scored heaps of runs in domestic, has played a bit of Test cricket, played a bit of county cricket. With Virat not there, clearly we're lacking a bit of experience. We felt his experience could help," he scored 690 runs in 10 matches in the 2023-24 season for Vidarbha. He played a pivotal role in Vidarbha's triumph in the Ranji Trophy 2024-25, being the fourth-highest run scorer of the season. He accumulated 863 runs from 16 innings at an average of 53.93, registering four hundreds and two he played an integral part in his team's run to the final of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25, being the highest run scorer of the tournament. The 33-year-old scored 779 runs from eight innings at a mind-boggling average of 389.50 and a strike rate of 124.04 with five hundreds and one also played County Championships for Northamptonshire in 2023 and 2024, hitting a double hundred in a match against Glamorgan in his second year with the team.
Hindustan Times
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
'Dear cricket will give him another chance': Irfan Pathan's priceless reaction to Karun Nair earning India A call-up
Karun Nair's performance in the Ranji Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25 has been rewarded. The right-handed batter earned an India A call-up for the upcoming tour of England. The Men's Selection Committee on Friday named an 18-member squad led by Abhimanyu Easwaran. Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan had a priceless reaction to Karun Nair's getting a place in the squad, as he referenced an old tweet of the 33-year-old. In 2022, Karun Nair tweeted, 'Dear cricket, give me one more chance,' when he was left out of the Karnataka state team. Two years later, the right-hander changed his fortunes around as he went on a run-scoring spree for Vidarbha. Nair finished as the second-highest run-scorer in the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 season as he scored 863 runs in nine matches, helping his team Vidarbha win the title. He also smashed bowlers for fun in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, registering 779 runs at a staggering average of 389.50. This performance has helped Karun Nair get a place in the India A squad, and he will now look to make the most of his chances if he is named in the playing XI. With Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retiring from Tests, there is a realistic chance of Karun earning a call-up in the main squad as well. However, he would first need to prove himself against the England Lions. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Irfan Pathan said that Karun Nair being picked is a clear indication that he will play for the main team as well. 'Karun Nair getting selected for India A is clear indication that Dear cricket will him give him another chance to play for team India again,' Pathan said. Karun Nair also has experience playing in English conditions. He represented Northamptonshire in the County Championship in 2023 and 2024, scoring 736 runs in 10 matches at an average of 56.61. He also smashed four half-centuries and two centuries, including 202 not out against Glamorgan. Speaking of the India tour of England, the first game against England Lions will begin on May 30 in Canterbury, while the second will start on June 6 in Northampton. The India A side will also take on the senior India side in a four-day fixture from June 13. This match will take place just seven days prior to the start of the first Test between India and England in Leeds. Shubman Gill is expected to be named the captain for the series against England. The formal announcement is expected to be made next week when the squad for the five-match series is made public.
India Today
14-05-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Anil Kumble names ideal contender for Virat Kohli's no 4 spot in Test squad
Legendary India spinner Anil Kumble has revealed the ideal contender for Virat Kohli's number four position in Test cricket, suggesting Karun Nair's name. Kohli's sudden retirement ahead of the all-important tour of England has left a gaping hole in the Indian Test squad, which India must fill for the crucial the team management begins searching for Kohli's replacement, Kumble named Karun Nair to fill in the massive shoes, mentioning his success in the domestic season. He also stated that since Nair has the experience of playing in England, having plied his trade for Northamptonshire in County deserves to come back into the Indian team with the kind of domestic run he has had. So perhaps he could be the No.4 for India because I feel, you need a bit of experience. You ned someone in England who has been there and done that. He has played County cricket, so he knows the conditions. Karun may be on the other side of 30, but he is still young. If he gets an opportunity, there will be a lot more hope for youngsters to play first-class cricket. If the sheer performance in domestic cricket doesn't get recognised, it becomes a bit of a challenge," Kumble told ESPNCricinfo. Nair was in the form of his life as he enjoyed a prolific run in the domestic season. He played a pivotal role in Vidarbha's triumph in the Ranji Trophy 2024-25, being the fourth-highest run scorer of the season. He accumulated 863 runs from 16 innings at an average of 53.93, registering four hundreds and two likely to be picked in India A squadadvertisementEarlier, he played an integral part in his team's run to the final of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25, being the highest run scorer of the tournament. The 33-year-old scored 779 runs from eight innings at a mind-boggling average of 389.50 and a strike rate of 124.04 with five hundreds and one also finished as the highest run scorer for his team in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024-25 with 255 runs from six innings at an average of 42.50 and a strike rate of 177.08. Hence, Nair has been plundering runs everywhere and has openly expressed his desire to make a comeback to the Indian last appearance in Test cricket was back in 2017 against Australia in Dharamsala, and he was never picked again following the tour to England in 2018. He's likely to be picked in the India A squad, which will face the England Lions in two four-day matches during the May-June window in preparation for the five-match Test series against England. A stellar show in the series could well open the doors for a return for Karun Nair.
