During India's training session ahead of the one-off Test against Afghanistan, Rishabh Pant appeared more measured, both in body language and intent, seemingly heeding the advice of head coach Gautam Gambhir.
India faces Zimbabwe in a crucial T20 World Cup Super 8 match, needing a big win to improve their net run rate after a heavy loss to South Africa. The team needs to address issues in the top order and consider strategic changes to the batting lineup.
Pakistan captain Salman Agha expressed confidence in his team's spinners after their victory over Namibia in the T20 World Cup, highlighting Sahibzada Farhan's century and Usman Tariq's bowling.
Gautam Gambhir praised Suryakumar Yadav's unbeaten 84 as a 'masterclass' after India beat the USA by 29 runs in their opening T20 World Cup 2026 match at Wankhede.
Mitchell Santner's all-round showing helped New Zealand recover from a poor start to crush Sri Lanka by 61 runs in the T20 World Cup Super 8s,
Skipper Harry Brook played the most defining innings of his T20 career, smashing a 51-ball 100 to propel England into the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup.
Nepal's captain Rohit Paudel has emphasized the need for increased international cricket engagements for his team following their narrow defeat against England in the T20 World Cup. He believes regular exposure to top teams is crucial for the development of Nepali cricket.
Batting great Sunil Gavaskar hailed Sanju Samson after his match-winning knock powered India to a five-wicket victory in the must-win match against West Indies in the T20 World Cup.
The Super Eights match between India and South Africa is expected to be played on a black soil pitch that favors seamers, potentially influencing India's team selection strategy.
Outgoing Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott reflects on his three-year stint with the team, highlighting achievements and areas for future improvement following their exit from the T20 World Cup.
Captain Lorcan Tucker's blistering 51-ball 94 was complemented by a disciplined bowling effort as Ireland powered to a massive 96-run win over Oman in a lop-sided Group B T20 World Cup match.
Former England captain Kevin Pietersen believes India are the favorites to win the T20 World Cup, but cautions that the format is unpredictable and that India's 'favourites' tag comes with its own dangers.
India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak indicated that Jasprit Bumrah is unlikely to be rested for the final Group A match against the Netherlands, despite India having already qualified for the Super 8 stage.
Indian cricket is entering the T20 World Cup inspired not just by its legends, but by a fearless new generation that is already winning World Cups.
Former India chief selector Kiran More compared Rajasthan Royals teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to a young Sachin Tendulkar, calling the 15-year-old batting sensation a special talent destined to bring great glory to Indian cricket.
For Gautam Gambhir, the essence of team sport is acknowledgement of every contribution big or small, which according to him was missing in Indian cricket for long.
Dinesh Lad, the formative coach of former India captain Rohit Sharma, believes the batter should ignore critics questioning his fitness and form, and simply enjoy his game to return stronger in his favourite World Cup format next year.
Tickets for the semi-finals and final of the T20 World Cup went on sale on Tuesday with the ICC promising that if matches are forced out of Kolkata and Ahmedabad due to Pakistan's qualification.
Suryakumar Yadav's batting was a lesson on how to bat under pressure while the other reputed batters fell one by one at the other end.
Delhi Capitals' batting mainstay KL Rahul has praised RCB's experienced pace duo of Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar for showing that discipline and consistency can still succeed in modern T20 cricket, even without relying on extreme variations or unorthodox bowling styles.
Sri Lanka defeated Australia in a T20 World Cup match, with Pathum Nissanka scoring a century. Sri Lanka has qualified for the Super Eights.
A review of the IPL 2026 season, highlighting the successes of Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans, while noting the disappointing performances of Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants, setting the stage for significant changes.
Tensions have emerged within Pakistan cricket after Shadab Khan's response to criticism following the team's defeat to India in the T20 World Cup. His remarks have drawn criticism from former players and prompted a response from the PCB and Shahid Afridi.
Sunil Gavaskar believes Axar Patel's all-round skills and cricketing intelligence will make him one of India's greatest players.
Kamindu's cameo was the turning point of match: SL skipper Shanaka
Former Australia speedster Brett Lee would love to see India and Pakistan clashing in a T20 World Cup blockbuster in Colombo on February 15.
This was the first-ever double Super Over in the history of the T20 World Cup.
Chamara Kapugedera hails Sri Lanka hosting the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup clash in Colombo, backs India to have slight edge and calls Abhishek Sharma a potential game-changer.
Calling for "hard decisions", former all-rounder Farveez Maharoof came down heavily on the team management and players, terming the side's performance 'hurtful' and 'shameful.'
Kolkata Knight Riders have named Luvnith Sisodia as a replacement for the injured Matheesha Pathirana for the rest of the IPL season. Pathirana is out due to a hamstring injury.
Rachin Ravindra praised Mitchell Santner's leadership and performance after New Zealand's superb come-from-behind victory against Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup.
Aiden Markram discusses his strategy for separating his captaincy duties from his batting in T20Is, which has led to improved performance in the T20 World Cup. He emphasises focusing on his role as a batter to contribute to the team's success.
Ishan Kishan dedicates his Player-of-the-Match award to Indian fans and teammates after a stellar performance against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup.
A mouth-watering India-South Africa warm-up at the D Y Patil stadium did exactly that, igniting anticipation and hopes among fans.
Josh Hazlewood will not travel for Australia's early T20 World Cup matches in Sri Lanka as he continues injury rehabilitation in Sydney.
IIM Indore will conduct a study on teenage cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to understand the impact of early fame and pressure on child prodigies.
Pakistan's players are scheduled to fly to Colombo on Monday despite uncertainty over their participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup.
Form and familiarity favour India in T20 World Cup
Sanju Samson reveals how he overcame a lean patch by shutting out negativity and focusing on self-belief, culminating in a match-winning performance against the West Indies in the T20 World Cup.
Former Karnataka pacer S L Akshay died in Bengaluru on Sunday due to heart attack.
