Ishan Kishan announced his return to the big stage in emphatic fashion with a blistering maiden T20I century in the fifth T20I against New Zealand, sending a strong message to the selectors ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The left-handed wicketkeeper-batter, who had made a comeback to the Indian squad for the […]

Sanju Samson’s return to his hometown of Thiruvananthapuram has turned into a celebration of rare scale and emotion, with fans unveiling a towering 40-foot cutout of the Indian batter outside the Greenfield International Stadium ahead of the fifth T20I against New Zealand. The tribute, organised by the Sanju Samson Fans Association (SSFA), reflects the deep […]

India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak publicly backed struggling opener Sanju Samson ahead of the fifth T20I against New Zealand in Thiruvananthapuram, insisting the management still trusts the Kerala star despite a worrying run of low scores. Samson’s latest outing in Vizag yielded 24 before Mitchell Santner cleaned him up, and India were beaten by 50 […]

Ishan Kishan looks set to return for India in the fifth and final T20I against New Zealand in Thiruvananthapuram after missing the fourth game with a niggle, batting coach Sitanshu Kotak confirmed on the eve of the decider. Kishan’s presence is a clear boost for India’s middle order: the 27-year-old produced a flurry of quickfire […]

There was a quiet confidence in Matt Henry’s voice in Thiruvananthapuram — the sort that comes from hard-earned experience rather than bravado. At 34, Henry has stepped up as New Zealand’s senior pace leader in a post–Southee/Boult era, and his message was simple: in T20 cricket, you can’t change what’s already happened, so you must […]

Team India have arrived in Thiruvananthapuram ahead of the fifth and final T20I against New Zealand, set to be played on Saturday, and the spotlight has firmly shifted to Kerala’s favourite son, Sanju Samson. With the series moving to his home state, expectations will be high for the wicketkeeper-batter to deliver in front of a […]

New Zealand produced a statement performance in Vizag on Wednesday, posting 215 in 20 overs and then skittling India for 165 in 18.4 overs to claim their first win of the series. The Kiwis combined aggressive intent with smart execution: Tim Seifert top-scored with a brisk 62 off 36, Devon Conway provided a steady 44 […]

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 […]

Sanju Samson’s recent slump is becoming a talking point for India’s T20I side just days before they begin their World Cup title defence. Though India remain arguably the most dangerous T20 unit on paper, form cracks in key players can quickly change the complexion of a tournament. Samson, India’s leading T20I run-scorer in 2024, has […]

Shivam Dube produced the defining innings of his T20 International career on January 28, even though the scoreboard didn’t reflect the impact of his knock. The left-handed all-rounder smashed a breathtaking 65 off just 23 balls in the fourth T20I against New Zealand, registering his highest T20I score to date. Dube reached his half-century in […]