IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans pick left-arm pacer to replace injured Prithviraj Yarra | Cricket News – The Times of India
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IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans pick left-arm pacer to replace injured Prithviraj Yarra | Cricket News – The Times of India


IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans pick left-arm pacer to replace injured Prithviraj Yarra | Cricket News – The Times of India
Gujarat Titans’ Kulwant Khejroliya (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma)

NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans have made a key change ahead of IPL 2026, bringing in left-arm pacer Kulwant Khejroliya as a replacement for the injured Prithviraj Yarra. As the new season approaches, the team is focusing on stability and building on its strong past performances.On Tuesday, captain Shubman Gill stressed the importance of staying composed and trusting the team. “I think I’m just being myself, and the calmness comes from a sense of belief and security that I have within my group and in my own game,” Gill said.

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He explained how staying calm helps decision-making, adding, “Staying calm in any situation gives you an eagle-eye view, you’re able to look beyond the moment, see the bigger picture, and have a much clearer, long-term vision.”Gujarat Titans, who have been consistent performers since joining the IPL, are aiming to continue that success under Gill’s leadership.The team management has largely stuck with its core group, making only minor changes. Director of Cricket Vikram Solanki said, “As far as this season is concerned and putting a squad together, we had a really good year last year. We just fell at the final hurdle. We made very small changes at the auction, it just needed a little bit of adjustment.”He added, “There were five players who came in, and Matthew Hayden has joined us as well. The work is essentially shared among all of us, and we all try to work very hard. We are mindful of supporting these players as best as we can.”Gujarat Titans will start their IPL 2026 campaign against Punjab Kings on March 31, followed by their first home game against Rajasthan Royals on April 4, entering the season with confidence and a clear plan.


‘Why such a big craze over Rishabh?’: Ex-IPL star baffled by Pant’s Rs 27.5cr price tag | Cricket News – The Times of India
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‘Why such a big craze over Rishabh?’: Ex-IPL star baffled by Pant’s Rs 27.5cr price tag | Cricket News – The Times of India


‘Why such a big craze over Rishabh?’: Ex-IPL star baffled by Pant’s Rs 27.5cr price tag | Cricket News – The Times of India
Rishabh Pant (Photo by PTI)

NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant’s performances and massive IPL price tag have come under scrutiny after a disappointing season last time, where he struggled for consistency as the team missed the playoffs. The wicketkeeper-batter, bought for a record Rs 27.50 crore, is now being urged to rethink his approach as he aims for a comeback in India’s white-ball setup.Speaking on Star Sports, former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis criticised Pant’s lack of a clear game plan, saying, “Even in his method in Test cricket, it looks all over the place. “But there must be something in his head that says this is the blueprint I want to play with in Test cricket. It’s the same in T20 cricket. Just figuring out what your game plan looks like to give yourself the best chance of not being a 1 or 2 out of 10 player and instead be a 60 to 70% player, where you can have consistency.”He added that Pant seems overwhelmed by too many shot options: “It boils down to him having too many options in his head. It feels like he can score a six off every ball… But you still need a method even for T20 batting… with Pant, you feel like he’s always on the edge.”Du Plessis also questioned Pant’s huge auction value despite modest T20 numbers. He added, “You look at players like Pant in the auction and ask why there is such a big craze over someone like him… If you look at his T20 numbers, it’s not that great. So why is there such an obsession with him?” Pant scored just 269 runs last season at an average of 24.45, his lowest in IPL history, raising concerns about whether he has lived up to expectations.

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More cash reward for 14-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as Bihar CM Nitish Kumar honours U19 World Cup hero | Cricket News – The Times of India
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More cash reward for 14-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as Bihar CM Nitish Kumar honours U19 World Cup hero | Cricket News – The Times of India


More cash reward for 14-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as Bihar CM Nitish Kumar honours U19 World Cup hero | Cricket News – The Times of India
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi meets Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

NEW DELHI: Fourteen-year-old cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was honoured by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for his outstanding performance in the U-19 World Cup. The young star met the Chief Minister, Deputy CM Samrat Chaudhary and Sports Minister Shreyasi Singh at the CM’s residence and received a reward of Rs 50 lakh as a special gesture for his achievements.

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Recently, the BCCI announced a reward of Rs 7.50 crore for the Indian Under-19 cricket team after they lifted the U19 World Cup 2026 title by defeating England in the final.Sooryavanshi played a huge role in India’s U-19 World Cup triumph, especially in the final against England, where he smashed a brilliant 175 runs off just 80 balls. His innings included 15 fours and six sixes, and he reached his century in only 55 balls, one of the fastest in U-19 World Cup history. He was named Player of the Match in the final and also Player of the Tournament after scoring 439 runs in seven matches with a high strike rate. The left-handed opener has already made history at a very young age. He is the youngest player to debut in the IPL and the youngest to score a century in the league. He also became the youngest T20 centurion and the fastest Indian to reach an IPL fifty. Rajasthan Royals signed him for Rs 1.1 crore at the IPL auction, making him the youngest IPL player ever. Vaibhav has been breaking records across formats, including scoring fast centuries in youth Tests, domestic tournaments and List A cricket. He is already India’s leading run-scorer in U-19 ODIs with over 1,400 runs and multiple centuries. Known for his aggressive batting, Sooryavanshi continues to grab headlines with his fearless style, and he is expected to be a key player for Rajasthan Royals in the upcoming IPL season.