India produced a remarkable comeback against New Zealand in the second T20I at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Saturday, October 24, recovering from a difficult position to secure a four-wicket victory. Despite slipping to 112/6 in the 15th over while chasing 181, the visitors held their nerve to complete the target with one ball remaining. […]

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has backed teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi to feature in India’s playing XI for the second T20I against New Zealand. Suryavanshi’s opportunity came following an injury sustained by wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan, as he will miss the second game due to a low-grade right adductor strain, which he sustained during the […]

Former India cricketer Dinesh Karthik believes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi should remain with the national team rather than return to domestic cricket for Bihar, even if he continues to warm the bench. Karthik considers being part of India’s extended squad a legitimate role, as the young batter could be called upon if any of the first-choice top-three […]

Former Indian cricketer turned commentator Dinesh Karthik applauded Abhishek Sharma for his stunning show against the West Indies in Indore. He also called the youngster the opposition’s most prized wicket in T20Is. He smashed the West Indian bowling attack despite losing his Sanju Samson early, scoring 69 off 30 deliveries. Abhishek’s quickfire knock included six […]

India will face the West Indies in the fourth T20I of their five-match series at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on October 14, 2026. With India leading the series 2-1 after the first three matches, the hosts will aim to strengthen their advantage and move closer to sealing the series. Ahead of the […]

Former India cricketer turned commentator Dinesh Karthik believes India must stick with the same playing XI instead of bringing changes after a shocking six-wicket loss in the second T20I against West Indies. Team India were left stunned after West Indies chased down a record score of 250 to level the five-match series with three games […]

India suffered a disappointing defeat in the second T20I against the West Indies at the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi on October 9, 2026. Despite posting an imposing 249/5, the hosts failed to defend their total as the visitors completed a remarkable chase with six wickets and nine balls to spare. The result levelled the […]

Former Indian cricketer turned commentator Dinesh Karthik added that there is a massive drop in batters’ ability to adapt to difficult surfaces after playing on flat surfaces in modern-day cricket. However, the Indian batters had the luxury of a batting paradise once again during the second T20I against West Indies, where they smashed 249-5 as […]

Bhuvneshwar Kumar is set to make his return to India’s T20I setup after nearly four years away from international cricket. The experienced pacer has been recalled for the upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand, with the first game scheduled later this month. Bhuvneshwar last played a T20I for India against New Zealand in November 2022. […]

Former Indian cricketer turned commentator Dinesh Karthik said that Vaibhav Suryavanshi will have to continue his patient wait on the bench, but backed the likes of Prince Yadav and Nitish Kumar Reddy to come into the playing XI for the second T20I against West Indies as well. India took a 1-0 lead in the five-match […]