The upcoming T20 World Cup promises to be a run-fest, particularly with several matches scheduled to be played in India, where batting-friendly conditions have become the norm. Over the last few IPL seasons, fans have witnessed teams not only posting mammoth first-innings totals but also chasing down targets that once seemed impossible. Against this backdrop, […]

India head into the T20 World Cup 2026 as clear favourites, carrying the confidence of a world No.1 T20I ranking and a dominant run over the past year. With explosive batting depth and a versatile bowling attack, India is expected to cruise into the knockout stages. However, former India captain Rohit Sharma has sounded a […]

Yuvraj Singh’s international career is remembered for its brilliance, resilience, and match-winning impact, but the final phase of his journey was marked by inner conflict and emotional exhaustion. One of India’s finest white-ball cricketers, Yuvraj played a defining role in the country’s triumphs at the 2007 ICC World T20 and the 2011 ODI World Cup. […]

India’s dominance in T20 cricket has masked growing concerns about the red-ball format. As the defending champions of the ICC T20 World Cup, India will enter next month’s tournament as favourites once again, backed by a fearless batting unit that has redefined white-ball cricket. However, that success has not translated into Test cricket, where India’s […]

Shivam Dube’s transformation has been striking and timely. At India’s first training session ahead of the New Zealand series, the changes were visible — not just the tidy haircut but a leaner, sharper physique that has translated into smarter, more explosive performances on the field. The Mumbaikar has always been a power option; now he’s […]

India’s bold team combination experiment in the fourth T20I against New Zealand at Visakhapatnam on Wednesday (January 28) ended in disappointment, as the visitors registered a comprehensive 50-run victory. Despite fielding five specialist bowlers and six batters, India found themselves outplayed in both departments. New Zealand posted an imposing 215/7 in their 20 overs before […]

Former India cricketer and head coach Rahul Dravid has sounded a timely warning ahead of the T20 World Cup, reminding everyone that reputation and form count for little if a team falters on the day that matters most. Drawing from painful personal experience, Dravid cited the 2023 ODI World Cup, where India went unbeaten through […]

Former India middle-order batter Manoj Tiwary has stirred a fresh debate around the future of Gautam Gambhir as head coach of the Indian men’s cricket team, suggesting that the BCCI should consider a major decision if India fails to defend their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title in 2026. With the tournament set to be […]

Former India captain and head coach Anil Kumble has thrown his weight behind leg-spinner Varun Chakaravarthy as India’s go-to spin option for the upcoming T20 World Cup, highlighting his ability to cope better with dew-laden conditions than traditional wrist spinners. With the marquee tournament scheduled from February 7 to March 8 across venues in India […]

Sanju Samson’s lean patch at the top of the order has been a talking point in the ongoing India vs New Zealand T20I series, but the Indian team management remains firmly behind the wicketkeeper-batter ahead of the T20 World Cup. On Tuesday, India men’s bowling coach Morne Morkel offered a timely vote of confidence, insisting […]