Dambulla, June 22 (IANS) India A captain Tilak Varma credited his team’s resilience and collective character after they defeated Sri Lanka A by 66 runs to lift the tri-series title at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Sunday. Powered by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s explosive 94 off just 29 deliveries and backed by disciplined bowling, the Indian side capped their campaign with a commanding victory, prompting the skipper to reflect on how the side responded to setbacks and executed its plan…
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Dambulla, June 21 (IANS) India A clinched the Tri-Series title in emphatic fashion after defeating Sri Lanka A by 66 runs in the final at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Sunday, with teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s breathtaking 94 off 29 balls laying the foundation for a memorable triumph.Chasing a daunting target of 378, Sri Lanka A fought hard but were eventually bowled out for 311 in 47.1 overs despite a series of spirited contributions from their middle and lower order…
Dambulla, June 21 (IANS) Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed fastest fifty ever in List A cricket during India A match against Sri Lanka A in the Tri-Series final here at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Sunday. The 15-year-old prodigy took just 11 balls to complete his fifty, breaking Sri Lanka’s Kaushalya Weeraratne’s 21-year record of a 12-ball fifty. Opening the batting, Sooryavanshi hammered five fours and as many maximums to reach his half-century, which is al…
Mumbai, June 19 (IANS) Following the call-up of leg-spinner Prema Rawat to the senior national team for the ongoing ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, the BCCI Women’s Selection Committee on Friday announced crucial additions to the India A squads for the upcoming bilateral series against England A. All-rounder Niki Prasad has been drafted into the India A T20 squad, while off-spinner Minnu Mani has been added to the One-Day setup.”The Women’s Selection Committee has made the following additions to …
London, June 11 (IANS) Surrey wicketkeeper‑batter Kira Chathli has been named captain of England A for the upcoming women’s series against India A, which will feature three T20s and three 50‑over matches to be played in late June and early July.Kira, who recently earned her first call‑up to the senior England squad, will lead a side that includes three players capped at full international level – Jodi Grewcock, Ryana MacDonald‑Gay, and Charis Pavely. Several others who have impressed i…
Dambulla, June 11 (IANS) India A’s imposing 349 proved to be insufficient as Afghanistan A sealed a dramatic four-run victory via DLS method in a rain-hit 50-over match in the ‘A’ Teams Tri-series on Thursday, thanks to a blistering opening stand and composed knocks from skipper Imran Mir and Bahir Shah.India A, sent in to bat first on a surface expected to aid seamers, made an assertive start through Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who smashed 44 off 22 balls. His opening burst set the tone before Prab…
Dambulla, June 9 (IANS) A magnificent century from Ruturaj Gaikwad and a composed effort from the bowlers helped India A begin the Tri-Nation A Series with a hard-fought 8-run victory over Sri Lanka A at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Tuesday. Gaikwad rescued India A from a precarious position before the visitors defended 277 to emerge victorious in a nail-biting contest that went deep into the chase.Asked to bat first, India A were rocked early as they slipped to 16/2, with both Vaib…
New Chandigarh, June 8 (IANS) India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak hailed debutant Manav Suthar’s outstanding performance against Afghanistan, saying the left-arm spinner’s rise was a reflection of the strong domestic and developmental structure in Indian cricket.Suthar made a remarkable international debut, taking 7 for 62 and winning the Player of the Match award as India defeated Afghanistan by an innings and 300 runs in the one-off Test at New Chandigarh. The 22-year-old spinner played a key r…
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Sri Lanka ‘A’ top-order batter Nuwanidu Fernando on Monday said he sees the upcoming 50-over tri-series against India ‘A’ and Afghanistan ‘A’ as a crucial opportunity to consolidate his position and work towards establishing himself as a regular in the national team. The tri-series begins at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, with Sri Lanka ‘A’ taking on Tilak Varma-led India ‘A’. “In recent times, I have been batting well and the plan…
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Former India captain Kapil Dev has described teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi as a “special talent,” but cautioned against burdening the youngster with excessive pressure so early in his career. At 15 years and 71 days, the left-handed opener earned his maiden call-up to the India T20I squad for the upcoming tours of Ireland and England and the Asian Games 2026. He became the youngest player to be picked, breaking Sachin Tendulkar’s 36-year-old record.”I t…