India registered a memorable four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the opening T20I at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Thursday, October 22, chasing down a challenging target of 226 runs with two balls to spare. The win gave India a 1-0 lead in the five-match series and marked their highest successful run chase in T20I […]

India captain Shreyas Iyer praised his batters after the Men in Blue pulled off an impressive chase of 226 runs against New Zealand in the opening T20I in Christchurch. Explosive performances from Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Iyer and Naman Dhir helped India begin the series on a winning note, showcasing their batting depth in challenging […]

Bhuvneshwar Kumar is set to make his return to India’s T20I setup after nearly four years away from international cricket. The experienced pacer has been recalled for the upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand, with the first game scheduled later this month. Bhuvneshwar last played a T20I for India against New Zealand in November 2022. […]

Rohit Sharma once again showed why experience matters in high-pressure situations during the third ODI between India and West Indies at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur on October 3, 2026. The veteran batter scored a composed 92 off 85 balls, hitting 10 fours and three sixes. Rohit walked in with India under […]

India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson has described Virat Kohli as a major source of inspiration for Indian cricketers, saying the current generation is fortunate to have a player of his stature around the national team. Kohli recently produced a sensational innings in the first ODI against West Indies at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. The veteran […]

Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson has described India as the “benchmark” in white-ball cricket, saying his team’s challenge is to close the gap ahead of the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. Hesson made the comments before Pakistan’s departure for the tournament. India and Pakistan can only meet in the Asian Games if both teams reach the […]

Sanju Samson delivered a spectacular performance in India’s second T20I against Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on September 15, 2026. The right-handed opener smashed 57 runs off just 22 balls, striking seven fours and four sixes at a remarkable strike rate of 259.09. Samson’s explosive innings played a crucial role in India’s […]

Indian batting legend Sunil Gavaskar has heaped praise on Abhishek Sharma for his explosive performance in the first T20I against Afghanistan in New Delhi. The former India captain compared the left-handed opener’s ability to hit towering sixes with that of his mentor, Yuvraj Singh, while highlighting his potential to change the course of a match […]

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has been impressed by Sri Lanka’s young batting talent Pasindu Sooriyabandara and believes his technique during the ongoing second Test in Colombo reminded him of a young Virat Kohli. Despite Sri Lanka’s struggles against India, Sooriyabandara and fellow youngster Sonal Dinusha have emerged as major positives for the hosts. Sooriyabandara […]

Former India captain Kris Srikkanth believes Devdutt Padikkal has done enough to establish himself as India’s preferred No. 3 batter in Test cricket following his outstanding performance against Sri Lanka in Galle. Padikkal grabbed the opportunity after Sai Sudharsan was ruled out of the series with a toe injury. Batting at No. 3, Padikkal produced […]