Former Rajasthan Royals director of cricket operations Zubin Bharucha, who played a key role in discovering and introducing the young prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to the franchise, has defended the left-handed batter after criticism over the teenagers fielding during IPL 2026, saying the young batter has the qualities needed to improve further.Despite scoring the most runs, hitting the most sixes and maintaining the highest strike rate in IPL 2026, questions have been raised about Sooryavanshis fielding and overall game.Former India cricketers Sanjay Manjrekar and Mohammad Kaif recently pointed out areas where the Rajasthan Royals batter still needs improvement.Speaking to Sportstar, Manjrekar questioned Rajasthan Royals decision to use Sooryavanshi as an Impact Player in several matches and said the youngster should also be tested in pressure situations on the field.Isnt a cricketer somebody who bats well and fields well as well? Vaibhav Sooryavanshi... you want to see him on the field and also see what happens when he is put under pressure as well. If hes a great batter but a slight liability on the field, Id like to see that exploited, he said.Kaif also highlighted Sooryavanshis fielding during Rajasthan Royals match against Delhi Capitals last week."Its painful to watch the fielding in this IPL. Today Yash Raj dropped KL when he was on zero. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi too misfielded. The young boy hasnt taken a catch this season," Kaif wrote on X.While playing for India he needs to be sharper on the field. It is the duty of coaches to teach youngsters fielding skills. On their part, the boys should enjoy fielding and take pride in it." 131248078Responding to the criticism, Bharucha backed the youngster and praised his overall game."Vaibhav possesses rare qualities such as batting, fielding, the ability to read the game, and team spirit, which set him apart from other players. His fielding abilities are quite mature for his age," he said, while speaking to Dainik Jagran."He has exceptionally safe hands and impressive field movement. He has everything he needs to improve his fielding skills. As his physical strength and fitness improve, he will become a faster, more agile, and more nimble player," he added.Bharucha also said that fielding is an area every modern cricketer needs to keep improving and added that Sooryavanshi is willing to work hard and learn.

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After more than 30 years, the World Cup is back in Boston.Or at least, it's nearby. World Cup games will be hosted in the small town of Foxborough about 30 miles south of Beantown for the first time since 1994, when the now-demolished Foxboro Stadium hosted eventual runner-up Italys 2-1 win over Spain in the quarterfinals. Boston/Foxborough also hosted Womens World Cup matches in 1999 and 2003, the latter at the current Gillette Stadium, which opened in 2002 and is home to the NFLs New England Patriots.Gillette Stadium (renamed Boston Stadium for the World Cup in accordance with FIFA regulations) also is no stranger to some of soccers biggest stars. Lionel Messi played here during the 2016 Copa America Centenario and in MLS matches for Inter Miami in 2024 and 2025. Other notable stars include Luis Surez and Sergio Busquets.Landmarks/Places to SeeMassachusetts was one of the original 13 colonies for what would become the United States. So, Boston is rich in American history. Top tourist spots include American Revolution-themed sites like the Boston Tea Party ships, as well as the Old North Church and Paul Reveres house. Sports venues like Fenway Park and TD Garden are also popular. Food Scene in Boston Theres a little bit of everything in Boston. It starts with the North End for all things Italian. Seafood is also huge, where lobster rolls and clam chowder are staples, particularly downtown near the wharf and Boston Harbor. There are also several Michelin Star restaurants in Boston, Cambridge and surrounding cities. Fan ZonesOfficial FIFA Fan Festival events will take place June 1227 at Boston City Hall Plaza, in the heart of downtown.High Street Place will become Bostons House of Soccer and feature a giant indoor screen for fans to watch World Cup action between June 11-July 19.The city of Revere is also hosting free watch parties beginning June 12 for the USA vs. Paraguay match and continuing on June 13, 19, 24, 27 and July 14, 15 and 19.Transportation OptionsThe Metro Boston Transit Authority, known locally as the T, has set train prices at $80 round trip from Boston to Foxborough for tournament games. There also is an express bus option that will depart from various Boston-area locations, which will cost $95 round trip.Stadium TipsTailgating will be allowed prior to matches, but space will be severely reduced from what is normally available for NFL games. There are about 20,000 parking spots available for Patriots games, but there will be only around 5,000 for public use during the World Cup.___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer

After more than 30 years, the World Cup is back in Boston.Or at least, it's nearby. World Cup games will be hosted in the small town of Foxborough about 30 miles south of Beantown for the first time since 1994, when the now-demolished Foxboro Stadium hosted eventual runner-up Italys 2-1 win over Spain in the quarterfinals. Boston/Foxborough also hosted Womens World Cup matches in 1999 and 2003, the latter at the current Gillette Stadium, which opened in 2002 and is home to the NFLs New England Patriots.Gillette Stadium (renamed Boston Stadium for the World Cup in accordance with FIFA regulations) also is no stranger to some of soccers biggest stars. Lionel Messi played here during the 2016 Copa America Centenario and in MLS matches for Inter Miami in 2024 and 2025. Other notable stars include Luis Surez and Sergio Busquets.Landmarks/Places to SeeMassachusetts was one of the original 13 colonies for what would become the United States. So, Boston is rich in American history. Top tourist spots include American Revolution-themed sites like the Boston Tea Party ships, as well as the Old North Church and Paul Reveres house. Sports venues like Fenway Park and TD Garden are also popular. Food Scene in Boston Theres a little bit of everything in Boston. It starts with the North End for all things Italian. Seafood is also huge, where lobster rolls and clam chowder are staples, particularly downtown near the wharf and Boston Harbor. There are also several Michelin Star restaurants in Boston, Cambridge and surrounding cities. Fan ZonesOfficial FIFA Fan Festival events will take place June 1227 at Boston City Hall Plaza, in the heart of downtown.High Street Place will become Bostons House of Soccer and feature a giant indoor screen for fans to watch World Cup action between June 11-July 19.The city of Revere is also hosting free watch parties beginning June 12 for the USA vs. Paraguay match and continuing on June 13, 19, 24, 27 and July 14, 15 and 19.Transportation OptionsThe Metro Boston Transit Authority, known locally as the T, has set train prices at $80 round trip from Boston to Foxborough for tournament games. There also is an express bus option that will depart from various Boston-area locations, which will cost $95 round trip.Stadium TipsTailgating will be allowed prior to matches, but space will be severely reduced from what is normally available for NFL games. There are about 20,000 parking spots available for Patriots games, but there will be only around 5,000 for public use during the World Cup.___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer

Emma Raducanu will open her French Open campaign against Argentine clay-court specialist Solana Sierra following Thursday's draw at Roland Garros.The British number one enters the tournament without a seeding after dropping to 37th in the world rankings.Raducanu's clay-court preparation has been severely limited, with just one match on the surface this season following her opening-round defeat to Diane Parry in Strasbourg.The 64th-ranked Sierra, a 21-year-old who exited in the first round during her maiden main draw appearance last year, represents a manageable opening test for the 2021 US Open champion.The draw could have proved far more challenging for Raducanu, who faced the possibility of meeting one of the world's elite players in the opening round.However, should she overcome Sierra, a considerably tougher obstacle awaits in the form of 13th seed Jasmine Paolini, the Italian who reached the 2024 final.Paolini must first navigate past Dayana Yastremska to set up that potential encounter.There is some encouragement for Raducanu's prospects: the Italian has managed only two victories on clay throughout this season.The British player would not face second seed Elena Rybakina until the fourth round, should she progress that far.The pair were originally scheduled to face each other at the Italian Open earlier this year, but Raducanu withdrew from that tournament due to illness.Sierra should not be underestimated despite the relatively favourable draw for the British player.The Argentine has produced impressive performances across the European clay swing this season and demonstrated her grass-court capabilities with an unexpected run to the fourth round at Wimbledon last year.Raducanu has endured difficult Grand Slam draws throughout 2025, suffering early exits against Iga Swiatek, Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka at the season's previous major championships.Katie Boulter, Britain's second-ranked player, will begin her Roland Garros campaign against American teenager and wildcard Akasha Urhobo.Francesca Jones, the sole other British woman in the singles draw, faces a stern examination against Brazil's Beatriz Haddad Maia, who reached the semi-finals in 2023.On the men's side, 20th seed Cameron Norrie opens against Paraguay's Adolfo Daniel Vallejo, whilst Jacob Fearnley could earn a blockbuster second-round meeting with world number one Jannik Sinner if he defeats Juan Manuel Cerundolo.Toby Samuel secured his maiden Grand Slam main draw appearance after coming through qualifying, capping a remarkable rise of 1,708 ranking places since early 2025.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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