Put into bat, Abhishek's onslaught propelled India to their highest powerplay score of 95 studded with 16 boundaries.
Sri Lanka batter Lahiru Thirimanne announced his retirement from international cricket after a long career.
Virat Kohli has announced his retirement from Test cricket, bringing an end to a remarkable chapter in his illustrious career.
Suryakumar Yadav, who scored a 44-ball 76 in the third T20 International against the West Indies on Tuesday, moved within two rating points of top-ranked Pakistan captain Babar Azam.
The third and final T20 International between India and Ireland here on Wednesday was washed out without a ball being bowled.
Mumbai off to flourishing start in SMAT, beat Railways by 7 wickets
The series in Australia could well be Rohit's last in India Blues. But Kohli, given his high fitness standards, could play on until the 2027 World Cup.
Ireland and South Africa will now play three One Day Internationals in Abu Dhabi, starting on Wednesday.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran shared an opening stand of 118 to drive Afghanistan to a stunning 21-run win over Australia.
Despite "nervousness" creeping into the camp, Rajput is assured that his side will be ready, but it will come down to the manner in which they execute their game.
Brendon McCullum spoke on his 158* knock for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the opener of the inaugural Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008
'I'm really pleased. Like I've had pretty rubbish year, not going to lie before this World Cup.'
His consistency comes at a crucial time, with stiff competition for a spot in India's Asia Cup XI following Shubman Gill's return as vice-captain, and the inclusion of wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma after a stellar IPL season for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Head blasted a match-winning, unbeaten 154 from 129 balls at Trent Bridge as world champions Australia stormed to a seven-wicket win over England in the first ODI on Thursday.
KL has answered his doubters emphatically in this series, registering at least one fifty-plus score in every Test so far.
The IPL consistently rewards smart squad building, tactical flexibility, and balanced team composition over individual star power. So what exactly are franchises paying for when the bidding war begins?
'@IamSanjuSamson, who hit a century in his last ODI, has not been picked for ODIs, while @IamAbhiSharma4, who hit a T20I century in the #INDvZIM series, has not been picked at all/'
The Harmanpreet Kaur-led Indian side landed in the evening after completing their warm-up games in Bengaluru.
India secured their second Twenty20 World Cup title with a dramatic seven-run win over South Africa in the final in Barbados.
West Indies award 9 cricketers historic multi-year contracts across men's, women's teams
Nicholas Pooran, who announced his retirement from all international formats on Tuesday, has been appointed as the captain of MI New York in the Major League Cricket
Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for Friday's fourth T20I against South Africa?
Mushfiqur Rahim, who made his ODI debut almost 20 years ago, is Bangladesh's second highest run-getter in ODIs with 7795 runs in 274 matches at an average of 36.42, with nine centuries.
The mystery spinner even has a YouTube channel dedicated to football discussions.
Despite outstanding performances in the IPL and on the international stage, several big names failed to make the cut.
A dominant India hammered England by 150 runs to claim the five-match series 4-1.
Paceman Josh Little picked up Ireland's second hat-trick in T20 internationals when he grabbed a trio of New Zealand victims at the T20 World Cup on Friday.
Was it a lack of confidence about whether he would perform in England that influenced his decision? asks K R Nayar.
Mandhana happy to score a ton in a format that 'is not a natural format for me.'
Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan smashed quickfire half-centuries as a dominant India outclassed Ireland by a whopping 76 runs in the opening T20 International, in Dublin, on Wednesday.
Dasun Shanaka led from the front with a scintillating half-century as Sri Lanka edged World champions Australia by four wickets in the third and final Twenty20 International to avoid a series whitewash, in Pallekele, on Saturday.
Josh Inglis smashed a 43-ball century, Australia's fastest in the shortest format, as the visitors thrashed Scotland by 70 runs in the second Twenty20 International at The Grange, in Edinburg, to clinch the series with a game to spare on Friday.
'He will have no problems playing under any captain, he will still give his 100 percent for the team.'
Ishan Kishan jumps 10 places to 23rd, Hooda re-enters top 100
There are many Indian fans in Dubai, who, as a mark of protest, have decided to give this match a miss.
'Archer brings excitement and an X-factor to the team'
Shubman Gill created a world record by becoming the first cricketer to score a century in Test, ODIs, T20I and IPL in a single calendar year.
Rinku Singh says head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav have empowered Indian players to express themselves on the field
India overpowered South Africa by 16 runs in a high-scoring contest in the second T20 International in Guwahati on Sunday to register their first-ever T20 home series victory against the Proteas.
Here's wishing the OG 'Captain Fantastic' a very Happy Birthday.
