“I presumed Ricky Ponting would be the coach” – Michael Vaughan’s hilarious remark on Shreyas Iyer’s appointment as Team India T20I captain
Former England captain Michael Vaughan, funnily enough, said that he felt Team India would appoint Ricky Ponting as their head coach after announcing Shreyas Iyer as the new T20I captain. However, the star batter returned to the short-format side after 2023 and replaced Suryakumar Yadav as the skipper as well. Notably, Australian legend Ricky Ponting […]
By SMCS - Jun 27, 2026
Michael Vaughan shares a tactic to counter Vaibhav Suryavanshi in ENG vs IND 2026 T20Is
Legendary batter Michael Vaughan suggested that England should think of sending Team India out to field first in the upcoming T20I series so that the bowlers get a chance against a relatively tired Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who is still settling in as a fielder as well. However, Vaibhav mostly featured as an impact sub in the […]
By SMCS - Jun 27, 2026
Aakash Chopra names his India playing 11 for IRE vs IND 2026 1st T20I
Former India player turned commentator Aakash Chopra has picked his Indian team playing XI for the first T20I against Ireland. Young Vaibhav Suryavanshi couldn’t find a place in his chosen side. India will take on Ireland in two T20Is, with the first game to be played in Belfast on Friday, June 26. Suryavanshi is potentially […]
By SMCS - Jun 26, 2026
Should not drop someone just to give Sooryavanshi an opportunity, says Sitanshu Kotak
While the talks around the build-up to Team India’s two-match T20I series against Ireland remain centred around a potential debut for the young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, he may have to wait a little longer to made his debut, with batting coach Sitanshu Kotak saying that it would be unfair to change the combination to fit him […]
By SMCS - Jun 26, 2026
“He’s not going to have a long road ahead of him where he’s going to play without pressure” – R Ashwin on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
The entire focus is on the young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the 15-year-old kid, who could make his debut for India. He made his Ranji Trophy debut at the young age of 12, scored his first IPL ton at 14, and finished as IPL 2026’s highest run-getter after turning 15. He is the youngest to be added […]
By SMCS - Jun 26, 2026
AB de Villiers comments on Sanju Samson missing from India’s squad for ENG vs IND 2026 ODIs
South Africa legend AB de Villiers opined on star batter Sanju Samson missing out on India’s ODI squad for the upcoming series against England. The Indian team will play three ODIs in England starting July 14 as well. However, Team India picked Ishan Kishan and KL Rahul as the two wicket-keeper batters, while Rishabh Pant […]
By SMCS - Jun 25, 2026
Sunil Gavaskar Unhappy With BCCI, Wants New ‘Rule’ To Be Introduced
Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has shared a few suggestions to the BCCI as Team India prepares for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland. Recently, India recorded wins in the one-off Test and three-match ODI series against Afghanistan under the captaincy of Shubman Gill. Notably, the series took place just six days after the IPL […]
By SMCS - Jun 25, 2026
“This has come as a lucky break” – Jatin Paranjape says about Suryansh Shedge
It’s a “lucky break” for Suryansh Shedge, but he can turn his unexpected India call-up into a great learning experience by simply being there inside the dressing room with some help from young captains Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill, says his mentor and former national selector Jatin Paranjape. Paranjape, also a former Indian player who […]
By SMCS - Jun 25, 2026
Aakash Chopra comments on Nitish Kumar Reddy getting ruled out of IRE and ENG T20Is
Veteran commentator Aakash Chopra has said that a fragile sticker needs to be put on bowling all-rounders like Nitish Kumar Reddy and Hardik Pandya. He commented on that because Nitish and Hardik have been ruled out of action quite frequently. However, Nitish will miss India’s upcoming T20I series against Ireland and England due to a […]
By SMCS - Jun 24, 2026
Aakash Chopra comments on the Rishabh Pant and Kuldeep Yadav trade after IPL 2026
Former India player Aakash Chopra has added that Rishabh Pant has taken a massive pay cut as part of his trade from the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) to the Delhi Capitals (DC). He further added that most people are unable to earn as much in their entire life. Pant, who was bought by LSG for […]
By SMCS - Jun 24, 2026
















