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Aaryavir Sehwag and Ruturaj Gaikwad [Source: X, AFP]
India U19 defeated Afghanistan to reach the final of the 2026 U19 Asia Cup. In other news, Ruturaj Gaikwad will open the innings for the Indian team in the fourth ODI against New Zealand.
Capping an eventful day in the world of cricket, here we take a look at five of the biggest cricketing news that emerged out of Thursday, November 12.
James Anderson joins Surrey for 2027 County Championship
Former England fast bowler James Anderson has been roped in by the Surrey Cricket Club for the 2027 County Championship Division One season in England next year. The legendary paceman recently captained the Lancashire team, before the club refused to extend the cricketer’s County contract.
Upon joining the Surrey cricket club to script a new chapter late in his career, James Anderson said, “It's an honour to join a club like Surrey and I can't wait to start a new chapter in my career.”
Sandeep Lamichhane collects hat-trick for Biratnagar Kings in NPL 2026
Biratnagar Kings captain and legendary Nepal spinner Sandeep Lamichhane wrecked Pokhara Avengers batting line-up with a sensational six-wicket haul in match number 22 of the NPL 2026 season.
The cricketer picked up impressive figures of 6-27 from his four overs, thus marking his best-ever T20 performance. He also picked up a hat-trick with the wickets of Yuvraaj Samra, Chamika Karunaratne and Kiran Thagunna.
India, Pakistan defeat AFG, BAN to reach U19 Asia Cup 2026 final
India defeated Afghanistan by eight wickets and 79 balls to spare in the second semifinal of the 2026 U19 Asia Cup in Al Ameerat. Meanwhile, Pakistan walloped Bangladesh by nine wickets in just 21.5 overs in the first semifinal of the tournament.
For India U19, Aaryavir Sehwag slapped yet another fifty, while a five-wicket haul from Rizwanullah won it for the Pakistan U19. The two sides will now face each other in the final of the Asia Cup.
Ruturaj Gaikwad to open for India in place of Shubman Gill vs NZ
Ruturaj Gaikwad is set to make his return to the Indian playing XI in the upcoming fourth ODI match against New Zealand, as per reports. Moreover, the cricketer will likely open the innings in place of India’s regular captain and Test bound Shubman Gill. The report also states that fellow comeback man Ishan Kishan will helm the middle-order.
Saqib Khan takes record seven-fer on Test debut vs SL
Pakistan fast bowler Saqib Khan picked up five wickets on Day 4 against Sri Lanka in the first Test in Rawalpindi to claim seven for the innings at an expense of 130 runs in just 34 overs.
With his performance, the cricketer now holds the record for notching up one of the best bowling figures for any Pakistan bowler in his debut Test innings.
