DRS May 31: Suryakumar Yadav sacked, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to play for India & setback for GT?

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ready to play for India

At 15, Vaibhav Suryavanshi has delivered one of the most remarkable batting seasons in IPL history. He broke Chris Gayle’s six-hitting record, became the first uncapped player to exceed 700 runs in a season, and redefined powerplay batting against world-class attacks. Rajasthan Royals coach Kumar Sangakkara stated post-Qualifier 2 that Suryavanshi is ready for international cricket. In GT’s Qualifier 2 win, Suryavanshi scored 96 off 47 after adjusting to short-pitched bowling and wickets falling around him. Sangakkara talked about his game-reading ability and fearlessness as signs he is prepared for the next level. Read more here.

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Mumbai Indians’ dressing room leaks

Mumbai Indians are set for a major overhaul after three poor IPL seasons, with dressing room confidentiality becoming the franchise’s immediate priority before captaincy or player reviews. Per TimesofIndia.com, MI are frustrated by persistent leaks of internal meetings, strategy, and conversations since Hardik Pandya replaced Rohit Sharma as captain in 2024. The division and bitterness reportedly intensified after Pandya’s trade from Gujarat Titans, with reports of a split camp and visible issues in body language and on-field approach. MI finished ninth in IPL 2026 with four wins from 14 matches and have lost 27 of 44 games since 2024, the most in the league. Read more here.

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Asian Games squad?

The 2026 Asian Games men’s cricket tournament will run from September 17 to October 3 in Japan, but India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav is reportedly not in BCCI’s 30-player probables list. According to Amar Ujala, the list includes Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah, with the final 15-member squad due around June 10. Scheduling clashes mean India’s senior side will play West Indies in ODIs/T20Is simultaneously, so the Asian Games squad is expected to feature younger IPL performers like 15-year-old Suryavanshi, who topped IPL 2026 with 776 runs at a 237.31 strike rate. Suryakumar’s exclusion reflects BCCI’s reported focus on building a younger core ahead of cricket’s 2028 Olympics return. Read more here.

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Rishabh Pant update

Rishabh Pant’s resignation as Lucknow Super Giants captain in IPL 2026 followed months of deliberation, with India Today reporting he informed LSG of his intent mid-season but was urged to reconsider. The franchise ultimately accepted his decision post-May 23. Pant’s returns contributed with 581 runs at 26.40 in 26 innings and 10 wins in 28 matches as captain. He talked about structural issues, noting too many voices in the setup with Justin Langer, Tom Moody, Lance Klusener and Kane Williamson, which restricted his instinctive captaincy style. Pant also aims to prioritize batting form after recent drops from India’s ODI side and Test vice-captaincy, seeking a return to the national team. Read more here.

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RR coach unhappy with Sam Curran

Rajasthan Royals coach Kumar Sangakkara expressed disappointment over Sam Curran’s withdrawal from IPL 2026. RR were told Curran had a season-ending groin injury after the T20 World Cup, prompting them to replace him with Dasun Shanaka. Curran has since played for Surrey in the T20 Blast, emerging as the tournament’s leading run-scorer with 141 runs at 70.50. Sangakkara said the situation was “disappointing” and voiced support for the BCCI’s strict policy on overseas withdrawals post-auction, noting injuries are understood but season-ending claims require scrutiny. RR exited the IPL 2026 after losing Qualifier 2 to Gujarat Titans. Read more here.

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