Former India player Sunil Gavaskar has applauded Team India openers Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup. While defending the left-handed batting combination, he also stated that the two players help India do well inside the powerplay by putting pressure on the opposition captain as well. Speaking to Sports Tak’s […]

Former India player turned veteran commentator Aakash Chopra has named his Indian playing XI for their T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up match against South Africa. He opined on whether Suryakumar Yadav could bat at No. 3 to avoid having all lefthanders in the top three as well. However, India will take on South Africa in […]

A light-hearted moment from the Indian cricket team’s practice session has taken social media by storm, offering fans a refreshing glimpse into the camaraderie within the squad. Indian all-rounder Shivam Dube found himself at the centre of a playful tease from his teammates, with pacer Arshdeep Singh leading the banter in a video that has […]

Former India cricketer turned analyst Ravichandran Ashwin commented on star India batter Shreyas Iyer’s exclusion amid the T20I series against New Zealand as well. Iyer was called up as a replacement for the injured Tilak Varma ahead of the series as well. “There is a lot of fandom for many players these days due to […]

Shivam Dube’s transformation has been striking and timely. At India’s first training session ahead of the New Zealand series, the changes were visible — not just the tidy haircut but a leaner, sharper physique that has translated into smarter, more explosive performances on the field. The Mumbaikar has always been a power option; now he’s […]

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 […]

India all-rounder Shivam Dube did not hide his sense of satisfaction while speaking about captain Suryakumar Yadav after India’s emphatic win over New Zealand in the Raipur T20I. Having publicly backed Suryakumar during a prolonged lean patch, Dube admitted it was immensely pleasing to see that belief rewarded on a record-setting night for Team India. […]

Team India have named their squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, starting on February 7. They enter the tournament as the defending champions as well. However, Suryakumar Yadav is all set to lead the team in his first-ever ICC tournament as captain, with Axar Patel named vice-captain in the absence of star […]

India all-rounder Shivam Dube has come out strongly in support of out-of-form T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav, insisting that a temporary dip in runs cannot define a player of his stature, especially with the T20 World Cup fast approaching. Suryakumar, widely regarded as one of the most destructive batters in world cricket, has not registered a […]

Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has applauded Shivam Dube for his performance in the five-match T20I series against Australia, with the Indian team winning 2-1. The veteran also feels Dube’s performance with the ball was the biggest plus point and that it will be a major factor if Hardik Pandya suffers injury as well. Speaking […]