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From Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to Jacob Bethell, young stars face defining second season test

From Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to Jacob Bethell, young stars face defining second season test

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3 min readMar 27, 2026 09:13 PM IST The first season in the Indian Premier League introduces talent; the second begins to define it. As we approach IPL 2026, young stars like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Jacob Bethell face heightened expectations, with bowlers better prepared and roles clearer. The novelty has faded – now comes the test of consistency and staying power. Here are four young players for whom IPL 2026 could prove defining: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (RR) Was 14 when he made his IPL debut and launched his career with a first-ball six off Shardul Thakur. A thrilling century arrived soon, and he was the talk of the world. A year later, all eyes are on the 15-year-old, who has become eligible to play international cricket. With a strike rate of over 200, where Sooryavanshi goes from here will be interesting to watch. With the novelty gone, the second season will present a far sterner test. Priyansh Arya (PBKS) A left-handed opener in the same mould as Abhishek Sharma. Last season, in Punjab Kings’ run to …

‘He is a brilliant player’: Hashim Amla lauds Shubman Gill | Cricket News

‘He is a brilliant player’: Hashim Amla lauds Shubman Gill | Cricket News

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Former South Africa player Hashim Amla lauded Shubman Gill along with Rishabh Pant and Ryan Rickelton as the next best thing in international cricket. Gill has been on fire in the ODI format, having scored a century in the Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh and a brisk 46 against Pakistan. “For India, you have got Shubham Gill; Rishabh Pant has been around for a while. For South Africa, we have Ryan Rickelton who has done really well off late,” Amla told PTI Videos in an exclusive interaction. “Every country has about 2-3 cricketers who are going to come through and I think that’s pretty normal, that you see that every five years some youngster poke in the head through international cricket, and possibly be the next best, big thing,” he added. Story continues below this ad The South African batting stalwart also termed Gill a brilliant player, saying his start in ODIs has been exceptional. “He is a brilliant player, the way he started in one-day cricket, he has been exceptional. He has been a …

Ira Jadhav smashes triple century in Women’s U-19 One Day Trophy

Ira Jadhav smashes triple century in Women’s U-19 One Day Trophy

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14-year-old Ira Jadhav created history on Sunday by becoming the first Indian women’s cricketer to score a triple century in a limited-overs match. Playing for Mumbai in the Women’s U-19 One Day Trophy, Ira smashed an unbeaten 346 runs off 157 balls against Meghalaya at Alur Cricket Ground. Her explosive innings included a staggering 42 fours and 16 sixes, as Mumbai posted a massive total of 563/3 in 50 overs. Ira was instrumental in two key partnerships: she added 274 runs for the second wicket with captain Hurley Gala, who scored 116, and then formed a 186-run stand with Diksha Pawar, who contributed 39 runs. Ira’s remarkable achievement also makes her the first Indian (man or woman) to score a triple century in a BCCI-organised limited-overs tournament. 🚨Record ! Ira Jadhav of Mumbai has shattered the record for the highest individual score in Women’s Under 19 One Day Trophy history! 🔥 She scored a sensational 346* off 157 balls against Meghalaya in Bangalore, leading Mumbai to a massive 563/3 total! #WomensCricket… pic.twitter.com/2qxD9mdJND — The Bridge …

CSK academy to facilitate seven West Indies youngsters for special training

CSK academy to facilitate seven West Indies youngsters for special training

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Cricket West Indies has announced that seven of their youngsters will undergo specialized training at the Chennai Super Kings Academy. Assited by Ramesh Subasinghe and assistant coach Rohan Nurse, Kirk McKenzie, Matthew Nandu, and Kevin Wickham — along with current and former West Indies Academy players Teddy Bishop and Jewel Andrew, and former West Indies Under-19 players Jordan Johnson and Ackeem Auguste. Director of Cricket, Miles Bascombe, said: “The Chennai Academy will host these seven batsmen and aim to equip them with skills and experience in navigating spinning conditions. “Our coaches will be on hand to ensure that the learnings in the period can be consolidated and extended to other players in the region through the academy.” The players will engage in a two-day match and three white-ball fixtures as part of their training at the CSK Academy. They will work alongside experienced coaches, including CSK Academy Director Sriram Krishnamurthy. Inspired from New Zealand? Earlier New Zealand has whitewashed India 3-0 and Kiwi middle-order batter Rachin Ravindra went to CSK academy ahead of their one-off …