The T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up fixtures got underway on Monday, and India A set the tone with a ruthless display of power-hitting, echoing the aggressive template recently showcased by the senior India team against New Zealand. In a high-scoring preparatory game at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, India A opener N Jagadeesan […]

Former World Cup winner Munaf Patel has come out strongly in support of Suryakumar Yadav, drawing a compelling comparison between the India T20I captain and modern greats Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in white-ball cricket. As India prepares for the final match of the ongoing T20I series against New Zealand, Suryakumar’s numbers do the talking. […]

Sanju Samson is going through yet another testing phase in his international career, one that has once again put his temperament and consistency under the scanner. The Kerala wicketkeeper-batter earned a recall as an opener after the selectors decided to drop Shubman Gill for the New Zealand T20I series and the upcoming T20 World Cup […]

The Government of India announced the Padma Awards 2026 on Sunday, recognising outstanding contributions across various fields, with Indian sport once again taking centre stage. A total of eight sportspersons and sports contributors were honoured this year, including star cricketers Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur, both of whom received the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian […]

Former India cricketer Mohammed Kaif believes that while Suryakumar Yadav’s numbers may suggest one batting position, India should remain flexible with his role depending on how the innings unfolds. Kaif feels that although Suryakumar has traditionally been more comfortable at No. 4, there are situations where promoting him to No. 3 could significantly benefit the […]

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has thrown his weight firmly behind Abhishek Sharma, tipping the explosive left-hander as the player to watch at the upcoming T20 World Cup. Speaking at an ICC event in Mumbai, Shastri praised Abhishek’s current form and fearless mindset, stating that the young opener’s confidence makes him one of the […]

Manoj Tiwary has pushed back against Sanjay Manjrekar’s assertion that Virat Kohli left Test cricket to chase an “easier” format, arguing the circumstances around Kohli’s exit were far more complex. Tiwary told InsideSport that Kohli didn’t walk away by choice but was effectively forced out, and that to frame his retirement as a bid for […]

Rohit Sharma has been a constant presence at every edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup since the tournament’s inception in 2007. From a young opener in South Africa to a title-winning captain in 2024, the journey has come full circle for the Indian batting stalwart. However, the upcoming T20 World Cup will mark […]

Rishabh Pant believes youth is meant for relentless effort, not restraint, and says pushing one’s limits early in life lays the foundation for long-term success. Speaking at an event on Monday, the India wicketkeeper-batter underlined that his journey has been driven by a single obsession: wearing the India jersey and winning matches, with everything else […]

Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has showered rich praise on current World No.1 T20I batter Abhishek Sharma, underlining how the young opener perfectly embodies India’s modern-day approach to T20 cricket. Speaking as a JioStar expert, Bangar highlighted Abhishek’s fearless mindset and attacking intent as the blueprint for how this Indian side wants to dominate […]