Underlining his growing stature as a key figure in India's bowling attack, pacer Arshdeep Singh on Thursday achieved a major personal milestone, surpassing senior pro Jasprit Bumrah to become India's highest wicket-taker in T20 World Cups.
A preview of the key player battles that could determine the outcome of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 final between India and New Zealand, highlighting individual matchups and their potential impact on the game.
Sanju Samson revealed that his stunning turnaround with the bat in the T20 World Cup was made possible only by the guidance from the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, who came to his rescue during a rough patch in his career.
Jasprit Bumrah's impact, precision and big-match temperament in the T20 World Cup draw comparisons with Sachin Tendulkar, as India's pace spearhead continues to shape games with unmatched control and cricketing intelligence.
Despite India's semi-final qualification in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, concerns linger over Abhishek Sharma's inconsistent form, with former captain Anil Kumble suggesting a lack of confidence.
India faced a heavy defeat against South Africa in their T20 World Cup Super Eights opener after a batting collapse while chasing 188. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav admitted the failure to build partnerships cost them the game.
India opener Smriti Mandhana has risen to the top of the ICC Women's ODI Batting Rankings.
India's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate highlights the team's challenges against finger spin and the predictability of their left-handed top order as they prepare for the T20 World Cup Super 8s.
Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan climbs to No.2 in ICC T20I batting rankings after twin World Cup centuries, narrowing the gap to India's Abhishek Sharma as Super 8 reshuffle impacts all categories.
Sanju Samson admits the pressure of securing a spot in India's T20 World Cup squad led to poor performance in the preceding series against New Zealand. He has since found form, crediting a return to basics and support from loved ones.
Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty extended their gains for the second straight session on Monday, driven by optimism over the India-US trade deal and robust buying in public sector banks, consumer durables, and realty stocks.
India won 18 series at home over 12 years, until it all unravelled late last year against New Zealand.
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner says the T20 World Cup final against India is 'not just another game' as the Black Caps aim to seize key moments and lift the title.
India captain Suryakumar Yadav on Wednesday climbed five places to seventh in the ICC men's T20I rankings
The result extends a difficult run for the West Indies, who were coming off a clean sweep of defeats across formats against Australia earlier in the week.
Scotland were included into the T20 World Cup following Bangladesh's withdrawal citing security concerns despite the ICC insisting that there were no threats as per their assessment.
Abhishek, Hardik help India pulverise Zimbabwe by 72 runs; stay in semis race
Australia overwhelmed the West Indies by 133 runs in the second Test in Grenada on Sunday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series with one match remaining.
England faces Nepal in their T20 World Cup opener, hoping to shift focus from off-field issues surrounding captain Harry Brook. Nepal aims to make an impact after a strong showing in the previous edition.
USA batter Aaron Jones has been provisionally suspended for alleged fixing during the BIM10 league in Barbados in 2023-2024.
England and Sri Lanka prepare for a crucial Super Eight match in the T20 World Cup, with spin bowling expected to play a key role. England aims to replicate their recent series win in Sri Lanka, while the hosts seek to capitalize on home advantage.
Despite concerns over his recent form, India are expected to maintain their faith in Abhishek Sharma for the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand on Sunday.
Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan praised South Africa's composure under pressure following their victory over India in the Super 8 stage of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, highlighting the match-winning contributions of David Miller and Dewald Brevis.
Anil Kumble and Faf du Plessis analyze India's T20 World Cup strategy, highlighting the team's experimentation with part-time bowlers and potential vulnerabilities on flat pitches.
Evin Lewis, skipper Shai Hope and Roston Chase all scored half-centuries for West Indies.
I would like to see Axar Patel, Sanju Samson coming back: Parthiv Patel on India's do-or-die Zimbabwe clash
'Why did I give him out? Was he out and so on? But then in life, mistakes happen. I have accepted that it was a mistake, and life goes on.'
Gautam Gambhir says individual milestones don't matter and urges focus on trophies after India's T20 World Cup triumph over New Zealand.
Rashid stars with ball, Banton seals chase as England beat Scotland to stay alive for Super Eights
England captain Harry Brook expresses confidence in his team's ability to defeat India in the T20 World Cup semifinal, highlighting their resilience and the potential of their top-order batters.
England captain Harry Brook acknowledges underestimating opponents in the group stage of the T20 World Cup and anticipates a stronger showing in the Super 8s, starting with their match against Sri Lanka.
Pathum Nissanka's 52-ball hundred was the first century of this year's T20 World Cup and it could not have come at a better time for Sri Lanka.
Fans are so confident of India retaining the ICC World T20 title that that they would like March 8 (the day of the final) to be added to the list of special days in March as 'Indian cricket's double-triumph day'.
Shivam Dube's consistent and crucial contributions often went unnoticed during India's victorious T20 World Cup campaign, despite his significant impact on the team's success.
New Zealand want to leave nothing to chance in battle to reach T20 World Cup semis
Benchmark Sensex tumbled 1,236 points or 1.5 per cent while Nifty closed near 25,450 on Thursday following an across-the-board sell-off amid escalating geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran.
Varun Chakravarthy, once considered India's 'X-factor' with the ball, is facing a form slump ahead of the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand on Sunday.
Indian equity markets closed higher, driven by gains in PSU bank, auto, and financial stocks, following the US Supreme Court's decision on tariffs. Sensex climbed 479.95 points to 83,294.66, and Nifty advanced 141.75 points to 25,713.
Tournament co-hosts India will be out to defend their Twenty20 World Cup title. The 10th edition of the 20-overs global showpiece event will run from February 7 to March 8.
Australia return home for a limited-overs series against South Africa, while the West Indies play Pakistan in three T20Is and three one-day internationals.
