Lucknow Super Giants grabbed a consolation win as they handed table toppers GT a 33-run thrashing. While Mitchell Marsh slammed a century to set the stage for LSG, captain Rishabh Pant flopped yet again. However, he made it very clear that he has no plans of moving on from the franchise.
In other news, CSK’s Ayush Mhatre and RR’s Vaibhav Suryavanshi have been rewarded with spots in India U19 squad for England tour. Arshdeep Singh is also likely to make his Test debut which is long overdue. On that note, let us take a look at the top headlines from May 22.
Pant has no plans to leave LSG
Pant has hit out at the reports suggesting his release from the LSG following a disastrous IPL 2025 campaign. LSG paid an auction record Rs 27 crore to their skipper, but were knocked out of the IPL 2025 playoffs race. Pant himself has managed just 135 runs in 12 innings, with reports suggesting he would be released ahead of next season. Read more here.
Headache for RCB?
In a big boost for the Sunrisers Hyderabad, Travis Head, who was ruled out due to Covid-19, is set to return in the upcoming RCB vs SRH IPL 2025 clash. On Thursday, SRH bowling coach James Franklin confirmed that Head has fully recovered. RCB have already qualified for IPL 2025 playoffs. SRH will be aiming to hamper RCB’s chances of staying at the top of the table. Read more here.
Mhatre named U19 captain
BCCI announced the 16-member U19 squad for the upcoming tour to England. CSK star Ayush Mhatre has been named as the captain for the side with Abhigyan Kundu set to serve as his deputy. The tour comprises a 50-over warm-up match, followed by a five-match Youth One-Day series and two Multi-Day matches against England U19. Read more here.
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DRS May 23: Ayush Mhatre rewarded, DC owner unhappy & Rishabh Pant to leave LSG?
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“Can’t take chances”: Shami to be left out of India squad for England Tests
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DC owner unhappy?
DC became the first team in IPL who failed to qualify for the playoffs despite winning their first four matches. A defeat against MI signalled the end of the road for Axar Patel and co. DC co-owner Parth Jindal called for introspection following the team’s poor show in the second half of the tournament. Read more here.
LSG upset DC
Lucknow Super Giants have earned a consolation win to dent Gujarat Titans’ hopes of a Top-2 finish. Chasing a massive target of 236, GT’s top order failed to fire. While Shahrukh Khan scored a half-century, it was not enough to chase down the target as LSG cruised to a 33-run win. Read more here.
Test debut loading for Arshdeep?
With India set to tour England for a five-Test series, the national selectors have reportedly asked Arshdeep Singh to be on standby for a potential red-ball debut. As per a report, the Ajit Agarkar-led selection panel has “sounded out” the left-arm pacer and instructed him to stay battle-ready ahead of the high-profile tour starting next month. Read more here.
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