Michael Vaughan

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is electrifying the IPL 2026 with his explosive batting, amassing 404 runs and a remarkable 37 sixes. Experts like Michael Vaughan are hailing him as potentially the world's best six-hitter, drawing comparisons to Chris Gayle. His rapid ascent has sparked discussions about his value and future international prospects, with Vaughan predicting an imminent India call-up.

Teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed a blistering 103 off 37 balls, his second IPL century, after a dressing-room pact with Yashasvi Jaiswal to attack. Despite his explosive knock, Rajasthan Royals' 228 was chased down. Sooryavanshi's performance earned praise from opposition captain Pat Cummins, who called him his 'new favourite player'.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan was astonished as Lalit Modi revealed his extensive Ferrari collection during an interview. Modi gifted his son a Ferrari every year from age 21, amassing 11 cars for him, while Modi himself owns 21. The conversation also touched upon emerging cricket talent like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi praised Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as a future star, recalling his disbelief at the teenager’s talent. Speaking to Michael Vaughan, Modi said the youngster’s confidence stood out. While Vaughan flagged challenges of fame, Modi noted the IPL’s role in creating opportunities and inspiring many young cricketers across India.

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi expressed pessimism about India and Pakistan resuming bilateral cricket soon, citing significant political interference within the Pakistan Cricket Board as the primary obstacle. He believes external pressures have politicized decisions, hindering any possibility of a series, even at neutral venues, and fears the situation will worsen.

Yuvraj Singh, in an interview, recalled asking a 16-year-old Jasprit Bumrah to stop bowling to him during nets due to his extreme pace. Yuvraj, then making a comeback after cancer, found the young Bumrah's speed and deceptive bounce incredibly challenging. He lauded Bumrah as "the best," highlighting his consistent, match-winning performances across all formats.

Michael Vaughan has voiced concerns over Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka's public interactions with players post-match, warning it could destabilize the team. These visible discussions, particularly after a loss, fuel speculation and can create an unhealthy perception of internal discord. Vaughan stressed the need for clear leadership and consistent backing of player roles to maintain team balance.

At that time, Yuvraj had just played a big role in India’s 2011 World Cup win, he was Player of the Tournament. During the tournament, he was dealing with fatigue, nausea and discomfort. The illness was not detected then, and he continued to play.

Michael Vaughan and Simon Doull question Chennai Super Kings' captaincy dynamics, suggesting Ruturaj Gaikwad might feel threatened by new signing Sanju Samson's leadership credentials. Despite Samson's underwhelming start, his past success as captain at Rajasthan Royals looms large. This discussion follows CSK's second consecutive defeat, highlighting evolving leadership concerns within the team.

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's explosive 17-ball 52 in IPL 2026 has reignited calls for his India debut. Former England captain Michael Vaughan urged selectors to include the young talent on the upcoming white-ball tour of England, emphasizing the need for him to experience the national team environment.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a dominant win over Sunrisers Hyderabad, but a controversial catch by Phil Salt, which led to Heinrich Klaasen's dismissal, sparked debate. Despite the umpire's decision, replays suggested Salt might have touched the boundary sponge. Virat Kohli's unbeaten 69 then powered RCB's successful chase of 202.

Former England stars are split on IPL 2026 predictions. Michael Vaughan backs Mumbai Indians, calling them the clear winners. Alastair Cook supports defending champions RCB, while Phil Tufnell also considers CSK a strong contender. Led by Hardik Pandya, MI look strong, but RCB face early setbacks. Historically, only MI and CSK have successfully defended IPL titles.

Michael Vaughan has criticized South Africa's tactical decision to defeat the West Indies in the T20 World Cup, suggesting it inadvertently aided India's progression. Vaughan argued that eliminating strong teams early is crucial for World Cup success. South Africa's win allowed India to advance, ultimately leading to South Africa's semi-final exit against New Zealand.

After their T20 World Cup 2026 exit, West Indies and South Africa remained stranded in Kolkata for over a week, drawing criticism from Michael Vaughan, who questioned why England flew home within 36 hours of elimination. Officials said the delay was due to Middle East airspace restrictions affecting routes to the Caribbean and South Africa, forcing cancellations and charter flight complications.

Michael Vaughan hailed Jasprit Bumrah as the finest bowler he's ever witnessed after his T20 World Cup final heroics. Vaughan compared Bumrah's impact to football legends Messi and Ronaldo, stating his presence guarantees victory. Fellow experts agreed, though Alastair Cook questioned his iconic Test spells, a point Vaughan countered with Bumrah's impressive overseas Test records.

India posted a massive 253/7 against England in the T20 World Cup semi-final at Wankhede, powered by Sanju Samson’s explosive 89 off 42 balls. He added key partnerships with Ishan Kishan (39) and Shivam Dube (43). England dropped Samson early, and he punished them. Reacting to England’s poor fielding, Michael Vaughan joked, “My fielding academy might have to open again.”

Michael Vaughan has criticized the ICC's unequal treatment of teams exiting the T20 World Cup, highlighting England's swift charter flight home while West Indies and South Africa remain stranded in Kolkata. He argued that a team's influence at the ICC should not dictate their post-elimination travel arrangements, emphasizing fair treatment for all.

Players from South Africa national cricket team and West Indies national cricket team criticised travel arrangements after their exit from the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, questioning why England national cricket team flew home earlier. Quinton de Kock and David Miller voiced frustration, while Daren Sammy and Michael Vaughan also questioned the situation.

Travel chaos has stranded West Indies and South Africa teams in India post-T20 World Cup due to Middle East airspace restrictions. Accusations of ICC bias arose after England departed earlier, but the council denies preferential treatment, citing logistical factors like airspace availability and routing permissions as the sole determinants for departure sequencing.