India’s teenage batting sensation, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, is the talk of the cricket world. His fearless strokeplay and explosive performances have fans and pundits calling for him to be fast-tracked into the national team. But as the hype builds, the cautionary tale of Prithvi Shaw resurfaces — once hailed as India’s next superstar, now a story of unfulfilled potential and off-field controversies. Rupha Ramani takes a hard look at whether performance alone is enough for an India cap. Are we setting up another young prodigy for burnout? From the rise of Shubman Gill to the lessons of discipline and mentorship, First Sports decodes what Indian cricket truly needs to build long-lasting champions, not one-season wonders.
Also on the show, India's football icon Sunil Chhetri has been named in India's 23-man squad for the AFC Asian Cup Qualifier against Singapore. While India flourished at the CAFA Nations Cup without Chhetri, why is India going back to the old approach? Football has divided Morocco. The protests are raging over the government's decision to invest millions in the 2030 World Cup, but not spend on the people. Will this threaten the AFCON?