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, […]

Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) cricketer Shreevats Goswami has praised West Indies captain Shai Hope for his outstanding performances on the ongoing tour of India. Goswami believes Hope’s influence on West Indies cricket in white-ball formats is comparable to Virat Kohli’s impact on the Indian team. Hope has been in sensational form during the ongoing […]

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has criticised the Indian team management for leaving Kuldeep Yadav out of the playing XI during the ongoing T20I series against the West Indies. With the five-match series level at 2-2, India’s bowling combination has come under scrutiny ahead of the decisive fifth T20I in Bengaluru on October 17. Kuldeep […]

With the India vs West Indies T20I series level at 2-2, the fifth and final match in Bengaluru on Saturday, October 17, will decide the winner. India will be eager to finish the series on a high, but selecting the right combination could prove crucial. Former India cricketer and assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has shared […]

Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has shared his thoughts on how India should utilise young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of the final T20I against the West Indies. With the five-match series reaching its decisive stage, the 15-year-old left-hander’s continued absence from the playing XI has sparked discussions about whether India should give him […]

Former India batter Wasim Jaffer has questioned the team management’s decision to leave Rinku Singh out of the T20I squad, arguing that the left-hander’s finishing abilities make him a valuable option in the middle order. Jaffer believes Rinku’s ability to deliver at No. 5 or No. 6 could have made a difference in India’s recent […]

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 […]

West Indies Cricket CEO Chris Dehring has criticised the financial structure underpinning international cricket, arguing that the current revenue-sharing model puts the Caribbean team at a significant disadvantage when it plays against India. He believes the system disproportionately benefits countries with large domestic markets while leaving smaller cricket boards struggling to generate sufficient income. Speaking […]

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 […]