India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has thrown his weight behind Ishan Kishan, saying the wicketkeeper-batter’s strong international comeback comes as no surprise to those who have tracked his journey closely. Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Kotak highlighted Kishan’s natural confidence and fearless approach — qualities he believes are tailor-made for modern T20 cricket. “We all […]

When you talk about defining moments in Indian T20 cricket, it’s impossible to ignore what Hardik Pandya did on that dramatic night in the 2016 T20 World Cup against Bangladesh. For many fans, that final over in Bengaluru wasn’t just a thrilling finish — it was the birth of Hardik Pandya, the big-match cricketer. Defending […]

After two years away from international cricket, Ishan Kishan returned with a statement innings, blasting a 24-ball 61 to power India men’s national cricket team to a 93-run victory over Namibia’s men’s national cricket team at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Kishan’s comeback has been steady rather than meteoric. After stepping away citing mental fatigue following the […]

India’s warm-up game against South Africa in Navi Mumbai offered more than just match practice ahead of the T20 World Cup—it hinted at a possible shift in India’s batting blueprint. In a notable change at the top of the order, Ishan Kishan walked out to open the innings instead of Sanju Samson and made an […]

India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav finally brought an end to his long wait for a half-century, and he was quick to credit a familiar voice for guiding him through the lean phase. After India’s commanding seven-wicket win over New Zealand in the second T20I at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur, Suryakumar […]

India captain Suryakumar Yadav has confirmed that wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan will make his much-anticipated return to international cricket in the first T20I against New Zealand on Wednesday, January 21. Kishan is set to bat at No. 3 in the series opener, which will be played in Raipur, marking his first T20I appearance for India in […]

Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes Virat Kohli’s stunning return to form in ODIs has nothing to do with technical tweaks and everything to do with mindset. According to Ashwin, Kohli has simply rediscovered the joy of playing cricket, the same carefree freedom that defined him as a young boy, and that emotional clarity is […]

Former India batter Robin Uthappa has reignited the debate around Virat Kohli’s Test retirement, urging the modern-day great to reconsider his decision through a social media post that has since gone viral. Kohli, who announced his retirement from Test cricket in May 2025 ahead of India’s five-match tour of England, continues to command attention whenever […]

Yuvraj Singh has candidly revisited the darkest chapter of his life — the moment he literally stared death in the face after being diagnosed with a malignant tumour months following India’s euphoric 2011 World Cup win. Fresh from being named Player of the Tournament and basking in national adulation, the left-hander’s career and life took […]

Hardik Pandya marked a memorable return to international cricket by delivering a match-winning all-round performance — and he credits a major part of that comeback to the unwavering support of his inner circle, especially his girlfriend Mahieka Sharma. The India vice-captain, who had been sidelined for more than two months, shone brightly in the opening […]