Abhinav Mukund

Abhinav Mukund has questioned Lucknow Super Giants' team structure and direction following their IPL 2026 defeat to Delhi Capitals. He highlighted a perceived lack of team identity compared to franchises like Gujarat Titans, suggesting LSG relies too heavily on individual brilliance rather than a defined playing style. Mukund also raised concerns about team balance and selection decisions.

Chennai Super Kings' enduring IPL success stems from consistent ownership and player retention. Stephen Fleming's long tenure as coach has fostered a winning culture. A unique tradition sees the franchise double BCCI prize money for players, showcasing their commitment to welfare. This approach has built a stable, experienced team.

Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers has expressed concern for Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL 2026, suggesting Trent Boult may have lost pace and effectiveness. De Villiers warned that this could be an area opposition batters might target, despite the team's otherwise strong squad. However, Abhinav Mukund remains optimistic about Mumbai's depth and balance.

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan suggests the upcoming IPL season might be MS Dhoni's final appearance for Chennai Super Kings. While Dhoni's fitness is praised, his role is expected to shift towards mentoring, with Sanju Samson potentially benefiting from his guidance. The team aims for a sixth IPL trophy as a fitting farewell.

Skipper Abhinav Mukund smashed an unbeaten ton in the second innings as the second unofficial Test between India A and New Zealand ended in a draw.

In a goof-up, the BCCI on Saturday forgot to mention batsman Abhinav Mukund's name in its contracted list of cricketers.

Abhinav opened up on his conversation with coach Ravi Shastri and Virat Kohli, his emotional tweet after facing racial abuse on social media and expressed confidence about getting an opportunity again.

Another India 'A' team is currently on a tour to South Africa for a tri-series and four-day games, but in none of these teams, Abhinav Mukund features.

Abhinav Mukund has been a warrior for Tamil Nadu for more than a decade. Making his debut when he was 17, the southpaw went past a milestone at Dharamsala that he will cherish in the days to come.

Discarded Test opener Abhinav Mukund was on Friday appointed captain of the India 'A' team for the tour of New Zealand while Rajasthan's Ashok Menaria will be the Tamil Nadu opener's deputy.

Between September 19 to October 10 this year, Tamil Nadu's rising allrounder B Aparajith has scored 407 runs and taken six wickets.

Tamil Nadu will have three of their star campaigners back in the mix for the upcoming Ranji clashes against Mumbai and Railways. Star offie R Ashwin, Dinesh Karthik and Abhinav Mukund return to bolster the squad. Ashwin, who was rested as per a request from the BCCI, is available for the game.

India spin bowler Ravichandran Ashwin and all-rounders Vijay Shankar and Washington Sundar were on Sunday named in the Tamil Nadu probables list for the VIjay Hazare Trophy One-Day Tournament 2019-20, beginning later this month.

A brilliant 154 by skipper Abhinav Mukund and half-centuries by Dinesh Karthik and Baba Indrajith enabled Tamil Nadu reach 398 for six in their first innings on the penultimate day of their Group A Ranji Trophy match.

"There was a point of time that I was not raring to even put on whites. I wasn't part of any team, and I wasn't part of any first-class team. I was dropped from my own first-class team," Abhinav Mukund confessed on Friday.

Lyca Kovai Kings' skipper Abhinav Mukund (70 n.o., 12x4) didn't put a foot wrong as he guided his side to a comfortable 8-wicket win over VB Kanchi Veerans in their TNPL 4 clash at NPR College ground in Dindigul on Sunday evening.

It was a night that saw Kovai Kings prevail in a keenly-fought TNPL-3 clash against Karaikudi Kaalai. The battle that was decided in a Super Over saw Kovai skipper Abhinav Mukund leading the way with a crisply-crafted 59 that set the tone for their chase.

Abhinav Mukund and Ajinkya Rahane smashed twin half centuries as India crushed New Zealand by seven wickets in their second match of the Emerging Players.

Abhinav Mukund was recalled after nearly six years as a back-up opener in the 16-member Indian Test squad for one-off Test against Bangladesh. Wriddhiman Saha regained his rightful place as the No. 1 wicket-keeper in Tests, replacing Parthiv Patel.

Abhinav Mukund was appointed skipper of the India 'A' team that tours New Zealand in September-October to play three limited-overs matches, a lone T20 and two four-day first-class games.

Tamil Nadu earned three points from their Group A Ranji Trophy match against Punjab on the basis of first innings lead in a game that ended in a tame draw on the final day here.

Despite coming off a disastrous tour of West Indies, skipper Abhinav Mukund is focused on his new mission as India 'A' team gears up for their first ever tour of New Zealand, starting September 18.

Tamil Nadu captain Abhinav Mukund will be leading a 14-member India A side in a two-day warm-up match against Bangladesh before the one-off Test against visitors start on February 9 in Hyderabad.

Karnataka opener Ravikumar Samarth has replaced Tamil Nadu batsman Abhinav Mukund the India ‘A’ side for the upcoming tour of South Africa. Mukund was named in the Sri Lanka-bound India side for a three-match Test series starting July 26.

Though there was speculation about limited-overs skipper Vijay Shankar becoming the captain in the longer format as well, the selectors went for the experienced Abhinav who took the team to the semifinals last year. Baba Indrajith was named his deputy.

Tamil Nadu skipper Abhinav Mukund on Friday said that his boys "are not" taking Tripura lightly ahead of their second Ranji Trophy match here at the MA Chidambaram Stadium starting October 14.

Abhinav Mukund's 112-ball 86 followed by keeper-batsman N Jagadeesan's (61 batting, 10x4) resistance helped Tamil Nadu end Day 1 of their Ranji Trophy clash against Saurashtra on 250-7 at Rajkot on Wednesday.

With defending champions Chennai Super Kings slated to take on Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL season-opener this year, former batter Abhinav Mukund feels Chepauk is 'no longer a fortress' for the five-time winners.

India batsman Abhinav Mukund and former fast bowler Dodda Ganesh opened up to facing racial jibes on the cricket field. The two shared their respective stories on social media in the wake of Floyd George's death that has caused massive outrage in the United States.

The Tamil Nadu selectors have named a 26-member probables list for Ranji Trophy Championship 2017-2018, scheduled to begin on October 6.