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Ricky Ponting has backed PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer as a leading contender to become India’s next T20I captain, praising his maturity and leadership growth despite a recent dip in form.


Ricky Ponting believes Shreyas Iyer is among the frontrunners for India’s T20I captaincy.

Shreyas Iyer has scored 396 runs in IPL 2026 at a strike rate of 162.70 for PBKS.

Shreyas Iyer in this frame. (X)

Ricky Ponting believes Shreyas Iyer deserves to walk into India’s T20I team as c

KKR and MI face off in a dead-rubber IPL 2026 clash at Eden Gardens, with humid weather, a batting-friendly pitch, and explosive stars set to headline the contest.

Finn Allen’s explosive form gives KKR a major boost ahead of the MI clash.

Eden Gardens pitch and evening dew could once again favor chasing teams.

Hardik Pandya and Ajinkya Rahane in this frame. (BCCI/IPL)

KKR vs MI Head-to-Head Record, Probable XIs, Pitch Report & Weather Forecast

It is unclear whether Phil Salt will be available for RCB's next game but he is expected to join the camp later this week ahead of IPL 2026 playoffs.

Phil Salt is expected to be available for IPL 2026 playoffs.

Salt had headed home last month due to a finger injury. 

Phil Salt, Virat Kohli

Will Phil Salt rejoin RCB for remainder of IPL'26? Big update ahead of LSG game

Riyan Parag wants commentators to only talk about cricket and treat cricketers with a 'little respect'. He also responded to criticism on social media.

Riyan Parag missed the game against Lucknow Super Giants due to hamstring injury.

Parag is expected to be fit for the game against Mumbai Indians later this week.

Riyan Parag

'I would request commentators to talk about cricket': Riyan Parag after LSG win

Afghanistan Tour of India 2026

Prince Yadav remained wicketless in Jaipur against RR but LSG head coach Justin Langer is delighted to see the pacer getting his maiden ODI call-up.

Prince Yadav has taken 16 wickets in 13 games in IPL 2026.

Virat Kohli, Justin Langer have spoken highly of Prince. 

Justin Langer, Prince Yadav, Virat Kohli

'I'm sure Gambhir & his team will...': LSG coach Langer on Prince's ODI call-up

Jammu & Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi had support in selection committee but Gurnoor Brar's pace trumped a 60-wicket Ranji season to get Afghanistan Test nod.

Auqib Nabi averaged just over 12 in Ranji Trophy 2025-26 season.

Punjab pacer Gurnoor Brar has played 18 first-class games so far.

Gurnoor Brar, Auqib Nabi

‘Few selectors wanted Nabi...': Insider reveals why Brar got picked for AFG Test

Scored a century in their previous ODI innings, Sanju Samson and Ruturaj Gaikwad were not named in ODI squad for Afghanistan because selectors are impressed with Ishan Kishan's hitting ability and temperament.

Selectors picked Ishan Kishan in ODIs for his hitting ability and temperament.

Selectors have kept the door ajar for Sanju Samson, Ruturaj Gaikwad's ODI return.

Gautam Gambhir, Ishan Kishan

Ishan picked over Samson and Ruturaj for AFG ODIs for this reason keeping WC in 

IND vs AFG: In the selection committee's meeting, the option to rest Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli was explored but the selectors decided against it.

Rohit Sharma's participation in the ODI series against Afghanistan is subject to fitness.

Virat Kohli and Rohit are not guaranteed spots in ODI World Cup 2027 squad.

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma

Discussions around resting RO-KO for AFG series took place, not confirmed for WC

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