Former England captain Michael Atherton believes India is the 'pre-eminent' white-ball team and has a strong chance of holding all three ICC limited-overs titles after their T20 World Cup win.
'Because in white-ball cricket, we've lost two out of the last three series in the one-day format. If it was an era, we wouldn't have lost two series.'
Sourav Ganguly urges Kolkata Knight Riders to promote Rinku Singh up the order as the team struggles for form in IPL 2026, with three matches yielding no wins.
Mitchell Santner explains his defensive T20I blueprint after a match-winning 3/26 against India in Visakhapatnam, detailing how pressure, match-ups and key wickets powered New Zealand's 50-run win.
Iran's participation in the upcoming FIFA World Cup is uncertain as the government awaits FIFA's response regarding their request to relocate matches from the United States to Mexico due to security concerns.
Ahead of the T20 World Cup final, two fans have gone viral online after posting a video performing a ritual to ward off the 'evil eye'.
For Ian Smith, a player of Rishabh Pant's calibre walks into any T20 side and hence the former New Zealand stumper finds it baffling that the keeper-batter hasn't been picked for the upcoming World Cup starting in less than three weeks' time.
India captain Suryakumar Yadav said they played a batter short on purpose to test themselves in the fourth T20 against New Zealand, in Visakhapatnam, on Wednesday.
India and Pakistan will meet on Sunday for what could turn into a decider for a semi-final spot, albeit with net run-rate a factor as well.
Airfares to Ahmedabad have surged as cricket fans travel to the city for the T20 World Cup final. Indian Railways has introduced special trains to manage the increased demand.
Skipper Suryakumar Yadav would want the attacking batter in him to front up and bolster his leadership against New Zealand when the five-match T20I series gets underway in Nagpur on Wednesday, serving as a final dress rehearsal for India's World Cup title defence in less than three weeks' time.
Former New Zealand all-rounder Doug Bracewell has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Monday, as per the ICC website.
Virat Kohli has surpassed the legendary Sachin Tendulkar to become India's highest run-scorer against New Zealand in ODIs.
New faces with big dreams. These players are set to step onto the T20 World Cup stage for the first time.
'I was able to witness why he was successful. His dedication and discipline are what made him the greatest to have played the game.'
Pathan also praised Virat Kohli's enduring fitness and consistency, calling him a "Run Machine" and noting that he continues to score centuries.
Ahead of the T20 World Cup final, the Indian cricket team is leaving no stone unturned, from changing hotels due to perceived bad luck to considering a red soil pitch and planning a grand entertainment show featuring Ricky Martin.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Sanju Samson's performance in the T20 World Cup, highlighting his focus and intensity during crucial matches.
Washington Sundar is recovering from a rib injury and undergoing workload assessment at the Centre of Excellence as selectors await a final call on his availability for the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan face a key test as India take on New Zealand in the second T20I at Raipur, eyeing World Cup momentum.
England finally faced some resistance from New Zealand in the shape of Tom Blundell's defiant century but dismissed the Black Caps for 259 to wrap up a thumping 323-run victory on the third day of the second Test on Sunday.
The International Cricket Council has confirmed pacer Pramod Madushan as the replacement for Sri Lanka quick Eshan Malinga, who was ruled out of the Twenty20 World Cup on home soil after dislocating his shoulder against England last week.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that it is premature to comment on the tariff changes announced by the United States, adding that the commerce ministry is currently reviewing the situation.
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.
India lifted the prestigious trophy after defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, successfully defending the title and becoming the first team in the history of the tournament to retain the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
New Zealand batter Glenn Phillips said the chance to script another chapter of history in India was "pretty cool" but stressed that his side would rely on process and adaptability rather than emotion as they eye a rare white-ball series success against a formidable host.
Sunrisers Hyderabad bowling coach Varun Aaron praised Abhishek Sharma's maturity and cricketing mind after his unbeaten 135 against Delhi Capitals in the IPL. Aaron also highlighted the skills of pacers Sakib Hussain and Eshan Malinga.
Abhishek Sharma has turned IPL 2026 into a statement season, bouncing back from a tough T20 World Cup to smash an unbeaten 135 against Delhi Capitals in Hyderabad.
In a thrilling finish, New Zealand secured a decisive victory over Pakistan in Dubai on Monday, ensuring their place in the T20 World Cup semifinals for the first time since 2016.
Virat Kohli has reclaimed the top spot in the ICC ODI batting rankings for the first time in five years.
New Zealand coach Rob Walter said all-rounder Michael Bracewell's participation in the five-match T20I series against India is dependent on his recovery from a minor left-calf strain that he sustained during the recent third ODI at Indore.
Suryakumar Yadav lightens India's arrival in Thiruvananthapuram with playful banter as Sanju Samson returns home ahead of the final T20I against New Zealand.
Indian men's cricket team players took to their respective social media handles to celebrate the team's T20 World Cup 2026 victory as the Suryakumar Yadav-led team defeated New Zealand in the final at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.
Sanju Samson seeks revival with home support as India manage injuries and combinations against New Zealand in the final T20I before the World Cup.
'Even if Reddy fails, the management should persist with him, and India will eventually get a good all-rounder.'
Rohit Sharma produced a match-defining half-century against Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday to underline that his appetite for runs remains as strong as ever.
Tilak Varma set to be cleared by CoE, will join Indian team on Feb 3 in Mumbai
New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner emphasizes the importance of pace variety in his team's bowling attack for the T20 World Cup, highlighting the different strengths of bowlers like Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Kyle Jamieson, and Jacob Duffy.
Matilda and Agnus announced New Zealand's squad for the T20 World Cup.
The sustained aggression of Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav has made it difficult for New Zealand bowlers to "remain calm" in the ongoing five-match T20I series in India.
