Anshul Kamboj Finding Success With New Game Plan
Anshul Kamboj is enjoying a productive run with wickets flowing consistently after implementing a strategy that suits his bowling. However, Ambati Rayudu believes the pacer still needs to develop his slower ball variations to become a complete bowler at the highest level.
Kamboj’s current wicket-haul masks a crucial vulnerability: he’s a one-dimensional death bowler relying on pace. Rayudu’s assessment is fair—without slower-ball mastery, he’ll struggle against T20 franchises exploiting predictability. His IPL contracts depend on becoming unreadable. Consistency means nothing if opposition batsmen know exactly what’s coming. Kamboj must evolve now or plateau permanently.
Bhatia, Nandani, Radha Named for Women’s T20 World Cup
India has selected Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, and other key players for the Women’s T20 World Cup squad. Amanjot Kaur misses selection due to injury, having also sat out the recent South Africa series. The team combines experienced campaigners with young talent for the tournament.
India’s squad omits a proven all-rounder in Amanjot Kaur, banking instead on unproven depth. That’s a gamble. While Mandhana and Verma anchor the batting, the bowling attack lacks a specialist death bowler of Kaur’s caliber—a glaring weakness against explosive T20 lineups. Selectors are prioritizing youth development over immediate tournament success. This squad needs Mandhana performing at her absolute best to compensate for the gaps.
Bhatia, Nandani, Radha Named For Women’s T20 World Cup
India selects Bhatia, Nandani, and Radha for the Women’s T20 World Cup squad. Amanjot Kaur misses out due to injury, having also sat out the recent South Africa series. The trio replaces key absences in the squad preparations for the tournament.
India’s injury crisis is deepening at the worst possible time. Amanjot Kaur’s continued absence exposes a fragile fast-bowling depth chart heading into the World Cup. Bhatia, Nandani, and Radha are capable, but none offer Kaur’s aggressive length bowling that troubles T20 batters. The selection reveals India hasn’t built sufficient backup options in their pace attack. This squad will struggle against explosive top-order batting.
Mumbai Indians Back Suryakumar Despite IPL 2026 Slump
Suryakumar Yadav has managed just 183 runs across nine innings in IPL 2026, raising concerns about his form. However, Mumbai Indians remain committed to the talented batter and show no signs of dropping him from the squad despite the ongoing struggle.
Suryakumar’s form collapse is real, but Mumbai’s loyalty makes sense—he’s their captain-in-waiting and a long-term investment. Dropping him now risks damaging his confidence before a potential leadership transition. The franchise is banking on IPL experience to rebuild his technique rather than panic-selling mid-tournament. That’s either shrewd long-term thinking or dangerous complacency. We’re leaning toward the latter if this slump extends beyond two more matches.
Hardik’s Slow Knock Costs Mumbai Indians Dearly Against CSK
Hardik Pandya’s sluggish 18 off 23 balls proved costly for Mumbai Indians, who managed only 159 against Chennai Super Kings. The allrounder’s strike rate of just 78.26 resulted in an estimated loss of INR 3.20 lakh per delivery, contributing to Mumbai’s overall batting loss of INR 73.58 lakh in the match.
Hardik’s 18 off 23 was a batting masterclass in irrelevance. Mumbai’s middle order collapsed around him, yet he refused to accelerate—classic risk-aversion when aggression was non-negotiable. The real problem: with Bumrah absent, Hardik’s captaincy duties may have strangled his natural attacking instinct. CSK’s bowlers exploited this hesitation ruthlessly. Mumbai need their star player unfettered, not overthinking. This version of Hardik costs them tournaments.
