Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer has been fined Rs 24 lakh for a slow over-rate during their IPL 2026 match against Chennai Super Kings. This marks the team's second over-rate offence this season, leading to enhanced penalties for the captain and other players.
Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer has been fined Rs 24 lakh for a slow over-rate during their IPL 2026 match against Chennai Super Kings. This marks the team's second over-rate offence this season, leading to enhanced penalties for the captain and other players.
Shreyas Iyer once again proved his worth as a leader and a batter, guiding Punjab Kings to a commanding six-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Ishan Kishan and Tilak Verma led an intent-filled batting effort with well-paced 81 and an unbeaten 60 respectively to help India crush Zimbabwe by 90 runs in the second T20I and seal the the three-match series 2-0.
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Teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored his maiden international half-century, hitting 50 off 19 balls, to lead India to a comfortable seven-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the first Twenty20 International in Harare.
India pacer Mayank Yadav has described the two-year injury-enforced absence from international cricket as the most difficult phase of his young career, admitting that battling repeated setbacks at the age of 22-23 tested him mentally.
Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer says doubts about his ability to handle short-pitched bowling pushed him to improve his game.
India's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has challenged the T20 team to shed its 'underachievers' tag in foreign conditions, emphasising the need for quicker adaptation to varied playing environments after recent series losses.
Former India wicketkeeper-batter Saba Karim has called for Shreyas Iyer to assert his authority as captain in international cricket, criticising his tactical decisions in recent T20I losses against Ireland and England. Karim also suggested crucial batting order changes, advocating for Sanju Samson and Suryansh Shedge to be included in the playing XI to address India's struggles with English conditions and middle-order scoring.
Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has voiced strong support for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to feature in the 2027 ODI World Cup, emphasising that performance, not age, should be the primary criterion for selection.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hit an 18-ball half-century as India crushed Zimbabwe by seven wickets to go 1-0 up in the 3-match T20I series in Harare on Thursday.
Kuldeep Yadav will look towards the Sri Lanka series as his big opportunity to finally seal his place as India's No 1 spinner in Tests.
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Irfan Pathan backs Shreyas Iyer to replicate last season's form for Punjab Kings in IPL 2026, saying the batter is already a proven cricketer who doesn't need the league to prove his place in India's T20I team.
A struggling Indian team, led by Shreyas Iyer, is desperate to secure a consolation victory against England in the fifth T20 International in Southampton to avoid a humiliating 0-4 series whitewash.
Suryakumar Yadav, despite being stripped of T20I captaincy and dropped from the squad, can still make a comeback to the Indian side if he consistently performs in domestic cricket, according to a BCCI source.
Indian middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer has completed 5,000 international runs across all formats, achieving this milestone during a T20I against England where he scored 68 runs. The article also highlights his impressive career statistics and mentions Abhishek Sharma's new record for the fastest 100 T20I sixes by a Test-playing nation player.
The BCCI will review the performances of India's players and coaching staff after the T20I series defeat to England, with head coach Gautam Gambhir's role also coming under scrutiny following back-to-back series losses.
Virat Kohli has added another landmark to his remarkable ODI career by becoming the Indian batter with the most half-centuries in SENA countries -- South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia.
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.
The decision to bring in and then drop Vaibhav Sooryavanshi during India's T20I series against England has raised eyebrows, and former captain Kris Srikkanth has shared his disappointment over the way the youngster was handled.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's remarkably adaptive 81 and an equally solid effort from bowlers led by pacer Mayank Yadav ensured India's smooth 35-run win over Zimbabwe in the third and final T20I
Joe Root anchored England's chase with an unbeaten 99 as the hosts defeated India by four wickets in the second ODI to level the three-match series in Cardiff on Thursday.
Rohit Sharma faces intense scrutiny over his form and future as India prepares for the series-deciding third ODI against England. Despite BCCI assurances, his recent struggles have fuelled speculation, especially concerning his ability to last until the 2027 ODI World Cup. The match is crucial for both Rohit to regain form and for India to clinch the series.
India's new T20I captain Shreyas Iyer reflected on the team's disastrous series losses to Ireland and England, admitting they failed to adapt to English conditions. Despite the setbacks, Iyer views the experience as a crucial learning opportunity for himself as a leader and for the team, especially concerning future overseas tours and World Cup preparations. He highlighted the need for better adaptation, improved fielding, and strategic team combinations.
Ashwin wants Bhuvneshwar Kumar in India's 2027 World Cup squad, saying the veteran seamer's swing bowling could be crucial in South African conditions.
Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara and ex-assistant coach Abhishek Nayar have offered critical insights into India's recent T20I series defeat against England, highlighting issues with middle-order depth, all-rounders, poor fielding, and struggles against short balls.
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M S Dhoni celebrated his 45th birthday by watching the 3rd T20I between India and England in Nottingham, where he was mobbed by fans and received a huge roar from the Trent Bridge crowd, despite India's 125-run loss.
At 15, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has not just won a match. He has led from the front, lifted a struggling side, and announced -- loudly and clearly -- that he is here to stay, applauds R K Nayar.
Gautam Gambhir, known for his serious demeanour, surprised fans by sharing a series of memes on Instagram featuring a rare smile.
Skipper Shreyas Iyer's magnificent half-century draped in elegance and aggression in equal measure was the centrepiece in Punjab Kings' comfortable five-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings.
Pacer Ashok Sharma will make his debut against Zimbabwe in the T20I series opener in Harare on Thursday.
Shreyas Iyer, captain of Punjab Kings, expresses his determination to win the IPL trophy, highlighting the importance of team bonding and camaraderie ahead of the 2026 season. Arshdeep Singh also speaks on the importance of home support.
Ravichandran Smaran, the highest run-scorer in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, is focused on maintaining his form and securing a national call-up.
"Shreyas Iyer's contribution as leader got diluted...": Aakash Chopra Shreyas Iyer's captaincy record praised, but recognition still limited
Indian batter Tilak Varma has defended his batting approach during the recent tours of Ireland and England, stating that his strike rate was dictated by match situations and team requirements rather than personal preference. He emphasised his commitment to adapting his game, whether it means aggressive hitting or anchoring the innings, based on the team's needs, especially when wickets were falling frequently.
He will get his opportunity when the time comes, captain Shreyas Iyer said at the toss.
