In IPL's Biggest Trade Yet, Punjab Get Their Superstar All-Rounder; MI Get Missing Piece To Support Bumrah

Suryakumar Yadav admitted that being dropped after the 2026 T20 World Cup was difficult but said the birth of his daughter helped him through the challenging phase. He credited wife Devisha for helping him rediscover his passion for cricket and said his immediate goal was to lead Mumbai to the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title.

The Mumbai Cricket Association has appointed Suryakumar Yadav as captain for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. SKY will aim to regain his place in the Indian team with strong performances. Shardul Thakur returns after recovering from a finger fracture, while Shivam Dube features in the squad. Suryansh Shedge and Tanush Kotian will miss the tournament due to India A duty.

Jemimah Rodrigues will captain Mumbai in the Senior Women's T20 Trophy Super League stage in Ahmedabad from November 14. Her unbeaten impact and match-winning 107 off 47 balls against Pondicherry helped Mumbai secure qualification. Head coach Ajay Kadam praised her experience, smart batting and leadership qualities, saying her presence has boosted the team's energy, confidence and overall performance.

Former cricketer Dilip Vengsarkar has voiced his disapproval of the BCCI's recent decision to abolish the toss in Under-23 matches. He believes this move strips the game of its excitement and strategic depth. Vengsarkar stresses that teams must learn to adapt to different playing conditions, warning that home advantage may be compromised if pitch conditions are too favorable.

Rishabh Pant is set to fly out to New Zealand next week and is likely to turn out for the first Test in Wellington from Nov. 19, TOI has learnt. On Thursday, Pant posted a video of himself training at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence, where he underwent rehab for a side strain. In the clip, he is seen batting in the nets without any discomfort.

Hardik's future has emerged as the biggest talking point of the trading season.

Calling India and New Zealand evenly matched sides, New Zealand allrounder Michael Bracewell expects another fiercely-contested series.