With Abhishek Sharma hospitalised with a stomach bug, Sanju Samson is set to get another opportunity at the top of the order.
'You won't find anyone else like Hardik Pandya.'
Abhishek Sharma's flamboyance will meet its match in Shaheen Shah Afridi's precision in what promises to be an "edge of the seat" battle in the Asia Cup final on Sunday.
Muthiah Muralidaran, Sunrisers Hyderabad's spin bowling coach, explains why bowlers are struggling in the IPL, citing the changing mindset of batters and the league's focus on entertainment.
Ajinkya Rahane's captaincy and batting form are under scrutiny as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) struggle in the IPL. Critics question his suitability as captain and batter, citing his low boundary count and strike rate. With limited leadership alternatives, KKR faces a grim situation.
'This is love, it is a celebration for those who support the Indian team.'
For India, a win against the West Indies will guarantee a semifinal spot, with four points making net run rate a non-issue.
Ehsan Malinga shines amid a record SRH chase against MI, claiming the Purple Cap with a disciplined spell and continuing his impressive rise in IPL 2026.
Hazlewood said he was keyed up for the massive summer with the Ashes beginning November 21.
I didn't like the way Pakistan players coming at us for no reason: Abhishek on aggressive batting
Sunrisers Hyderabad pacer Praful Hinge remains grounded despite his impressive IPL debut, focusing on continued improvement and maintaining his composure.
India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate says adding Sanju Samson to the top order is under discussion after the SA loss, reveals Abhishek's food poisoning battle.
The Supreme Court has reserved its order on Congress leader Pawan Khera's plea for anticipatory bail in a case related to allegations against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife.
Kolkata Knight Riders ended Sunrisers Hyderabad's five-match winning streak with a dominant seven-wicket win in Hyderabad, powered by a clinical bowling display and a composed chase led by Angkrish Raghuvanshi.
Kolkata Knight Riders will be looking for their spinners to rediscover their form against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL match.
Punjab Kings, led by Shreyas Iyer, are determined to win their first IPL title after a convincing victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad, chasing down a 220-run target with ease.
Lucknow Super Giants face a tough challenge against a confident Sunrisers Hyderabad in their upcoming IPL clash. SRH's explosive batting and home advantage make them favourites, while LSG needs to address their batting inconsistencies to secure their first win of the season.
Former India captain Anil Kumble has criticised Kolkata Knight Riders for releasing key players Shreyas Iyer and Phil Salt after their IPL victory, suggesting it undermines their chances of future success. He also praises Shreyas Iyer's leadership and Cheteshwar Pujara compares SRH's opening pair to Kohli and Gayle.
India appear well set for T20 World Cup title defence, feels former India captain Sunil Gavaskar.
Sunil Gavaskar says India played with overconfidence and failed to adapt in their 76-run T20 World Cup defeat to South Africa, and backs Axar Patel's return for the Zimbabwe clash.
The Namibia match could be a God-sent opportunity for an out-of-form Sanju Samson to get into run-scoring mode after a string of failures that saw him lose his place to Ishan Kishan, who is going through a purple patch.
Abhishek Sharma waged a lone battle with an entertaining 68 from 37 balls in the second T20I against Australia at MCG on Friday.
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.
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.
Walking in with the run rate climbing, Shivam Dube launched a stunning counterattack that briefly swung the momentum in India's favour.
Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins has returned to Australia for a final scan on his injured back to gain clearance for the second phase of the Indian Premier League (IPL). He is expected to rejoin the squad on April 17 if cleared.
Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand on Sunday?
India, bidding to become the first team to successfully defend the Twenty20 World Cup title, face an England side building momentum in their semifinal at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.
Abhishek notched his third successive fifty in the tournament with a fluent knock which came at a staggering strike rate of 196.77, containing eight fours and two sixes.
New faces with big dreams. These players are set to step onto the T20 World Cup stage for the first time.
India and West Indies clash in a high-stakes virtual quarter-final on Sunday, with the winner advancing to the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup.
South African batter Heinrich Klaasen has confirmed his retirement from international cricket, choosing to prioritise family time and T20 leagues despite briefly considering a comeback.
Praise poured in from all corners for Sanju Samson who guided India to a victory over the West Indies in a virtual quarterfinal in their T20 World Cup Super 8 match at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, on Sunday.
Two individuals have been booked for allegedly defrauding a young man of Rs 20 lakhs under the guise of arranging a student visa for overseas education, according to police reports.
Entrepreneur and fashion lover Laila Faisal has been making headlines lately thanks to rumours linking her with Indian cricketer Abhishek Sharma.
Indian ODI and Test skipper Gill recently suffered a significant setback after being dropped from the squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup and the New Zealand T20I series due to fitness and form concerns.
In a remarkable coincidence, both Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Priyansh Arya scored exactly 197 runs each in the Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 last season for Bihar and Delhi respectively.
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has said it not going to be easy for Pakistan to defeat India in their ICC T20 World Cup group match come February 15.
'He is not changing it anymore and hopefully he sticks to it and plays many more knocks like this for us.'
With all the talent involved, Bandar does look like it's aiming for something wild and exciting, notes Mayur Sanap.
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