Is all well between Tilak Varma and Arshdeep Singh after the IPL 2026 incident? Why did Tilak and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi lose their cool during the India A match? Gurnoor Brar’s selection has been lauded. Cameron Green will skip the remaining Bangladesh tour. Pakistan’s central player contract system has been overhauled. England have named replacements for Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson.
No Tilak Varma vs Arshdeep Singh
In an exclusive conversation with InsideSport, Punjab Kings player Prabhsimran Singh revealed that Tilak Varma isn’t miffed with Arshdeep Singh after the latter received criticism for his comments in a viral video. Prabhsimran stated that the two are great friends and advised people to think much about it. The wicketkeeper batter also said that Arshdeep didn’t let the criticism affect him and continued to perform for Punjab.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi fights with Sri Lanka player
Suryansh Shedge has been India A’s standout performer. However, his outstanding outing was overshadowed by Tilak Varma’s constant bickering with the on-field umpires on multiple occasions, while Vaibhav Sooryavanshi engaged in a physical altercation with a Sri Lanka A player after losing in a Super Over.
BCCI praised for Gurnoor Brar selection
Ravichandran Ashwin has lauded the selection committee headed by Ajit Agarkar for backing Gurnoor Brar after he claimed a 3-fer on his India debut. Ashwin stated that one can understand why Brar was picked ahead of Auqib Nabi, as he bowls fast, swings the ball, and generates bounce due to his tall build.
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Test debuts for Cox & Baker
England have named their playing XI for the second New Zealand Test. The Three Lions have made four changes, three of which are forced. Jordan Cox and Jofra Archer come in for Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson, who are unavailable for selection. Matt Fisher comes in for injured Ollie Robinson, and Shoaib Bashir sits out for Sonny Baker.
PCB’s new central contracts
PCB has decided to overhaul the central contract system ahead of the 2026-27 cycle. From now on, Pakistan will have 5 categories, and contracts will be awarded depending on fitness, domestic participation, and format-specific performance. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi added that a ‘data-driven’ approach will take over going forward.
Cameron Green flies back to Australia
Australian all-rounder Cameron Green has returned home to manage his workload. Ahead of the packed red-ball schedule, which begins with a home Test against Bangladesh on August 13, Green has been pulled out of the Bangladesh T20I series in Chattogram. The all-rounder had played 3 ODIs against the Tigers.
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