“It was my fault, apologize to my teammates”, said Ben Stokes
Ahead of the third Test against New Zealand, England captain Ben Stokes revealed that upon his return to the team, the first thing he did was apologize to his teammates. Stokes stated that, as captain, he needed to acknowledge his mistake and apologize to everyone affected by the incident. Stokes stated that upon returning to the team, he held a meeting with the players and spoke openly about the entire situation.
He acknowledged his responsibility while also trying to focus the team’s attention on the upcoming match. Stokes says that while the result of the previous match cannot be changed, how the team performs this week is in their hands. He stated that his entire focus is now on securing a victory in the third and decisive Test against New Zealand.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to get a separate changing room in England
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is currently in the news. After his explosive batting in IPL 2026, he has been selected for the T20 series against Ireland and England. At 15, Vaibhav has become the youngest player to be selected for Team India. His international debut is likely to be in the upcoming T20 series against Ireland and England. Before this tour, a shocking news has come to light.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will not be allowed to change clothes or use the washroom in the main dressing room with the rest of the senior Indian team during the England tour. There’s an ICC rule behind this. At 15, Vaibhav is still a minor. The ICC and ECB’s “Safeguarding Policy for Under-16 Players” mandates that adult players and minor players under 16 must have completely separate changing rooms and washrooms. This is why Vaibhav will use a separate dressing room. He will have a special room, where he will stay with his parents.
“Harmanpreet Kaur’s strike rate is a cause for concern”: Shikha Pandey
India and Bangladesh will face each other in the 23rd match of the Women’s T20 World Cup. This match will be held in Manchester, and Team India must win at all costs. Prior to this match, significant questions have been raised about Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur. Harmanpreet Kaur has been unable to play freely in this tournament, which is causing Team India to suffer. This is why former fast bowler Shikha Pandey has advised her to stop worrying about wickets and focus on aggressive play.
Shikha Pandey said, “Harmanpreet Kaur’s low strike rate in the middle order is a cause for concern for Team India. If a wicket falls early, Yastika Bhatia comes in and Jemimah bats at No. 5. Regardless of Harman’s form, she should stop worrying about falling wickets. She should play aggressively. Once she gets into rhythm, she will be able to hit big shots.”
Vaibhav shouldn’t be compared to Tendulkar, said Kapil Dev
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who astonished the world with his explosive batting at the age of 15, is considered the next Sachin Tendulkar. Both achieved great feats at a young age. Sachin currently holds the title of the youngest Indian player to debut for India. Vaibhav is on the verge of breaking this record. Former Indian captain Kapil Dev has commented on this.
Kapil said, “Vaibhav is still very young. But yes, he’s a special talent, there’s no doubt about it. He’s a 16-year-old kid, and cricket is everything to him. We’ll test him when he’s 20-22. But there’s no doubt his talent is extraordinary. At 16, he’s like Sachin. But will he be able to play for that long? He still has a long way to go.”
Rishabh Pant will not be given the Delhi Capitals captaincy
Rishabh Pant will not captain the Delhi Capitals in IPL 2027. Delhi Capitals traded Rishabh Pant to Lucknow Super Giants, and LSG acquired Kuldeep Yadav in exchange. Pant will receive ₹12 crore less from the Delhi franchise than he did from Lucknow . Meanwhile, the biggest question is whether Pant will captain the Delhi team next season.
A statement from Axar Patel has put an end to all questions about the captaincy. Axar Patel said, “As a friend and captain, I would tell him (Rishabh Pant) that there will be no pressure on him from my side or the franchise. This (Delhi team) is his home and he has played here for many years. As captain, I will give him complete freedom.”
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