Ahead of his side's eliminator clash against Rajasthan Royals (RR), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) fast bowling coach James Franklin hailed the young Indian all-rounder for his remarkable turnaround after a poor 2025 season.

Sunrisers Hyderabad assistant coach James Franklin was effusive in his praise for Ishan Kishan after his match-winning knock in the five-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings.

SRH assistant coach James Franklin credited skipper Pat Cummins' tactical nous of bluffing Priyansh Arya and the execution of detailed planning by the bowling group for playing a vital hand in their 33-run win over PBKS.

Pat Cummins had expressed disappointment over the missed opportunity, believing that the target was well within reach.

The SRH star was not considered for India's squad for the T20 World Cup which was announced last week.

MI Emirates on Saturday confirmed that former New Zealand pacer Shane Bond will be their head coach while former India batter Parthiv Patel will be the batting coach.

English county Durham has said they will speak to head coach James Franklin over the allegations made by Indian leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal.

James Franklin effectively ended his international career after the 34-year-old New Zealand all-rounder signed a two-year contract with English county Middlesex.

Barbados Tridents beat Northern Knights by 6 wickets.

The diminutive 39-year-old scored an impressive 89 as West Indies XI declared at 230/6