Ishan Kishan made an immediate impact in the fifth T20I against the West Indies, launching a fierce attack on Romario Shepherd during the rain-shortened series decider in Bengaluru. The Indian left-hander showcased his explosive batting with a quickfire knock that gave the hosts early momentum. Persistent rain reduced the contest to nine overs per side, […]

Veteran fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar is set to make an earlier-than-expected return to India’s T20I setup after being added to the squad for the fifth and final T20I against the West Indies in Bengaluru on Saturday. The 36-year-old was initially selected for India’s upcoming T20I series against New Zealand. Bhuvneshwar was preparing for the New […]

Former India batter Hanuma Vihari has come out in support of Abhishek Sharma after the youngster faced criticism for his slow innings in the fourth T20I against the West Indies in Hyderabad. India suffered a 24-run defeat while chasing a challenging target of 248, leaving the five-match series heading into a decisive finale. Abhishek, who […]

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has questioned India’s decision to drop Kuldeep Yadav from the playing XI for the fourth T20I against the West Indies, arguing that the move lacked “a bit of common sense”. Ashwin believes Kuldeep’s ability to trouble West Indies batters with his wrist-spin variations could have made a significant difference in […]

West Indies secured a 24-run victory over India in the fourth T20I in Hyderabad on October 14, 2026, but the final over sparked a debate over Shamar Joseph’s bowling tactics against Arshdeep Singh. With India needing 35 runs from the last six deliveries and their specialist batters already dismissed, the visitors appeared certain to win. […]

Former India batting legend Sunil Gavaskar has urged the Indian cricket team to take greater responsibility while chasing big totals after their 24-run defeat to the West Indies in the fourth T20I in Hyderabad on Wednesday. Despite Sanju Samson’s explosive half-century, India failed to chase down the visitors’ imposing total of 247/3, raising questions about […]

Former India batter Aakash Chopra has criticised India’s bowling performance following their 24-run defeat to the West Indies in the fourth T20I at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on October 14, 2026. Chopra pointed to India’s failure to adapt to the conditions and use effective variations, arguing that the visitors executed their plans […]

The ongoing India-West Indies white-ball series has largely been dominated by batters, leaving bowlers with limited opportunities to make an impact. However, the third T20I in Indore offered some relief, as low bounce and the absence of dew helped India defend a target of 224 runs. It was the first time in six matches across […]

India openers Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan played a crucial role in their team’s 14-run victory over the West Indies in the third T20I at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Sunday. The duo stitched together a century partnership that helped India post an imposing total of 223 runs, giving the hosts a 2-1 lead […]

India pacer Arshdeep Singh provided an early breakthrough by dismissing West Indies captain Shai Hope in the third T20I at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Sunday, October 11. Hope, who scored a century in the previous match, failed to make a significant contribution this time as India looked to defend their imposing total. The […]