David Willey revealed that players favor the PSL over the IPL due to the "certainty and security" of game time. He noted that sitting on the bench for 10-11 weeks in the IPL is a "defining factor," leading veterans like Faf du Plessis and Moeen Ali to choose the PSL.
Bangladesh 'A' cricketer Tofael Ahmed Raihan has been formally charged with sexual assault after allegedly luring a woman with a promise of marriage. Police filed the charge sheet on December 11, confirming evidence including hotel records supports the victim's claim.
Ashish Nehra defended T20I openers Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma, stating critics could "remove" them for Sai Sudharsan/Gaikwad, but warned against judging players after 2-3 games: "It will be very difficult." He urged patience ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026.
Former India opener Aakash Chopra criticized Suryakumar Yadav (SKY) over his prolonged poor T20I batting form, stating a captain's "primary role is to score runs." SKY has averaged only 14.35 in 17 T20I innings in 2025, which Chopra calls India's biggest T20 World Cup concern.
Irfan Pathan stated Shubman Gill's poor form (duck in 2nd T20I) is intensified by Sanju Samson's bench status. Pathan emphasized Gill must score runs to keep his T20I spot, noting Samson’s 178 SR as an opener cannot be ignored for long.
Suryakumar Yadav conceded India’s defeat in the 2nd T20I was due to over-reliance on Abhishek Sharma and the top-order failure (Gill 0, SKY 5) in the chase of 214. He admitted, "We can't rely on Abhishek all the time" and that he should have "batted a little deeper" to anchor the innings.
Aakash Chopra tips Cameron Green as the most expensive player in the IPL 2026 mini-auction, predicting a bid of ₹25-28 crore, primarily due to his unique all-round skills. He also lists Jonny Bairstow and Michael Bracewell as key overseas targets for franchises like KKR and CSK.
Aakash Chopra suggests Sanju Samson should replace Shubman Gill as opener if the vice-captain's poor form continues (Gill was out for a Golden Duck in 2nd T20I vs SA). Chopra highlights Samson's previous aggressive strike rate ( 175) and three T20I centuries as sufficient reason to prioritize him over the struggling Gill.
Abhishek Sharma's mother, Manju Sharma, shares the anxiety she feels watching her son's aggressive, high-risk batting style on the international stage. She admits, "I get nervous when my son bats," highlighting the pressure faced by cricket families. Her emotional reactions have often gone viral.
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