In the third ODI against Sri Lanka, skipper Harry Brook and stalwart Joe Root registered centuries to their names while Jacob Bethell played a knock of 65 runs. Reflecting on his team's victory, Brook said that having Root in the side helps on a daily basis
Team India is placed in Group A of the T20 World Cup 2026 along with teams such as Namibia, the Netherlands, Pakistan, and the United States of America (USA)
The "Men in Blue" will enter the clash with an aim of securing another win, whereas the "Black Caps" will play for pride. The hosts have made one change where Ishan Kishan will miss out on the clash due to niggle, and Arshdeep Singh is set to feature in the clash
With the series already in the bag, the Suryakumar Yadav-led men are all set to lock horns with the "Black Caps" for the fourth T20I. The match is scheduled to be played on Wednesday at the ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam
Former India captain and head coach Rahul Dravid believes India will start the upcoming T20 World Cup as favourites, pointing to their impressive 80 per cent success rate in recent years. Speaking at the launch of R Kaushik’s book on Rohit Sharma in Bengaluru, Dravid said India are playing T20 cricket at a different level and are strong contenders
Former Pakistan players and cricket board officials have cautioned the Pakistan Cricket Board against damaging its relationship with the ICC, stressing that support for Bangladesh should not come at the expense of Pakistan cricket. With PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi deferring a decision on Pakistan’s participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup
Young middle-order batter Vihaan Malhotra rediscovered his form with a composed unbeaten 109 as India stormed to a massive 204-run victory over Zimbabwe in their opening Super Six match of the U-19 World Cup. Backed by Abhigyan Kundu’s fluent 61, India piled up a mammoth 352 for 8
Mumbai Indians all-rounder Hayley Matthews praised Nat Sciver-Brunt after the England captain became the first-ever cricketer to score a century in the Women’s Premier League during MI’s clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The duo put on a crucial 131-run partnership to help MI post 199 and secure a 15-run victory
New Zealand bowling coach Jacob Oram admitted that his side is not playing to its full potential in the ongoing T20I series against India but said the team remains calm under pressure and focused on long-term goals. Oram said the Kiwis are looking beyond the series and aiming to peak during next month’s T20 World Cup
India bowling coach Morne Morkel said the team’s decision to rotate bowlers in the ongoing T20I series against New Zealand is not only about managing workload but also about maintaining unpredictability ahead of the T20 World Cup
India have been on an impressive winning streak since January 2024, beginning with a 3-0 T20I series sweep against Afghanistan at home. The highlight came in June 2024 when India lifted their second ICC T20 World Cup, winning eight of nine matches
With nine runs needed off six balls, Devine struck twice, dismissing Sneh Rana and Niki Prasad, as Delhi Capitals' chase came to a halt.
India have been on an impressive winning streak since January 2024, beginning with a 3-0 T20I series sweep against Afghanistan at home. The highlight came in June 2024 when India lifted their second ICC T20 World Cup, winning eight of nine matches
28 January,2026 08:04 AM IST | Mumbai | Karan ShankarWith nine runs needed off six balls, Devine struck twice, dismissing Sneh Rana and Niki Prasad, as Delhi Capitals' chase came to a halt.
28 January,2026 03:04 AM IST | Vadodara | PTIAhead of the match, Team India's Sanju Samson, who has been struggling to find himself among the runs, will be expected to deliver a big knock. The "Men in Blue" have already sealed the series 3-0 against the "Black Caps"
27 January,2026 08:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDanni Wyatt-Hodge will miss out on the clash due to sickness, and Georgia Wareham will come back into the team. Devine will open the innings, and the skipper wants her team to fight hard, irrespective of what the match's result turns out to be
27 January,2026 07:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentWith the T20 World Cup 2026 scheduled to kick off from February 7, the Proteas will begin their campaign on February 9 by playing a clash against Canada at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad
27 January,2026 07:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
In the fourth T20I match against Team India, New Zealand posted a total of 215 runs. Here's all you need to know (Pic: X/Instagram)
Mumbai Indians' premier all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt played a knock of an unbeaten 100 runs off just 57 deliveries, which was laced with 16 boundaries and a maximum. The "Paltan" defeated RCB by 15 runs at the Vadodara International Cricket Stadium in Kotambi
27 January,2026 04:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
KL Rahul has represented India in 67 Tests, 94 ODIs, and 72 T20I matches. In the longest format of the game, the right-hander has garnered 4053 runs, with a top score of 199 runs
27 January,2026 04:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Though PCB Chairman Naqvi wrote in a social media post that a final decision on this matter will be announced by Friday or Monday, sources told IANS that Pakistan will play India in the T20 World Cup
27 January,2026 09:37 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Since his debut, Hardik has been a contributor to India's white-ball success and has won the 2024 T20 World Cup and 2025 Champions Trophy with the Men in Blue, delivering clutch performances in crucial matches over the years
27 January,2026 09:24 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
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Team India captain Rohit Sharma opened up about his emotional journey to cricketing success, crediting his parents—especially his father—for the sacrifices they made to help him reach the top. Speaking from the heart, Rohit recalled the intense years of grinding through Under-19 cricket, Ranji Trophy, Duleep Trophy, and Irani Trophy before finally making it to the Indian team. He shared how his father stood by him through every struggle, watching closely as his career unfolded. Interestingly, Rohit revealed that while his world record 264 in ODI cricket barely got a reaction from his father, it was his red-ball cricket achievements that truly made his father proud
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