New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner has acknowledged the threat posed by India’s teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of the five-match T20I series, which begins on Thursday. While the youngster’s place in India’s playing XI remains uncertain, Santner revealed that his team has already discussed strategies to counter the left-handed batter if he gets an […]

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner has backed experienced Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar to pose a significant threat in the upcoming five-match T20I series, which begins on October 22 at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. Bhuvneshwar is set to return to India’s T20I setup after nearly four years, adding valuable experience to a bowling attack that also […]

New Zealand white-ball captain Mitchell Santner has reportedly turned down a lucrative Big Bash League (BBL) offer to remain available for the Black Caps’ upcoming international assignments against India and Australia. The 34-year-old left-arm spinner was approached by Adelaide Strikers but ultimately decided that his international commitments were more important at this stage of his […]

New Zealand all-rounder Mitchell Santner believes India have the quality and variety required to perform strongly in the upcoming two-Test series, despite the challenges posed by early-season conditions in New Zealand. The series, part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle, will begin with the first Test in Wellington from November 19 to 23. The […]

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner is hoping Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma do not get conditions that suit them when India travel to New Zealand for a multi-format series later this year. Santner admitted that the two Indian batting greats have enjoyed certain New Zealand pitches in the past and will remain a major threat […]

Mumbai Indians have suffered a significant setback in IPL 2026, with Mitchell Santner ruled out of the rest of the tournament after picking up a left shoulder injury against Chennai Super Kings on April 24 at the Wankhede Stadium. The all-rounder has not recovered in time, leaving MI to reshuffle their balance at a crucial […]

Mumbai Indians endured a crushing 103-run defeat against arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings at the Wankhede Stadium on April 23, but beyond the one-sided result, a controversial concussion substitution involving Mitchell Santner became a major talking point. While Sanju Samson headlined the game with a brilliant unbeaten century and Akeal Hosein dismantled MI’s batting with a four-wicket […]

Mumbai Indians were handed a major injury scare during their high-voltage IPL 2026 clash against Chennai Super Kings, as Mitchell Santner was forced off the field after a painful shoulder injury. The incident unfolded in the 17th over of the first innings, turning what should have been a routine breakthrough into a moment of concern […]

Match 24 of IPL 2026 promises an intriguing contest as the Mumbai Indians (MI) take on the Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on April 16. The clash brings together two teams heading in completely different directions this season. Mumbai Indians are under pressure after a disappointing run of three consecutive defeats. Their […]

Phil Salt turned the heat on the Mumbai Indians with a blistering start for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their IPL 2026 clash at the Wankhede Stadium, delivering one of the most explosive powerplay cameos of the season. Opening the innings, Phil Salt looked in complete control from the outset, taking on MI’s premier pacers […]