Former India skipper Rohit Sharma hailed Suryakumar Yadav as a “big player”, stressing the batter’s importance to India’s T20 setup after his return to form with an unbeaten 82 against New Zealand ahead of the T20 World Cup
Abhishek Sharma’s blistering 14-ball fifty and skipper Suryakumar Yadav’s fluent half-century powered India to an emphatic eight-wicket win over New Zealand in the third T20I, sealing the five-match series 3-0 in Assam. After disciplined bowling restricted the visitors to 153-9, India wrapped up the chase in just 10 overs with an unbroken 102-run
Abhishek Sharma smashed an unbeaten 68 runs off just 20 deliveries. His knock included seven boundaries and five maximums. Along with Abhishek, skipper Suryakumar Yadav stayed unbeaten on 57 runs in just 26 balls. His knock was laced with six boundaries and three maximums
The T20 World Cup 2026 is all set to kick off from February 7 to March 8 and will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Agha-led men will begin their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign by playing a clash against the Netherlands on February 7 at the Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground in Sri Lanka
The visitors will be eager to register their first win to keep the series alive, whereas the hosts will aim to seal the series. Currently, Team India is leading the five-match T20I series by 2-0 against New Zealand
Joe Root credited Brendon McCullum for helping him sharpen his batting skills. England will soon engage in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026. The marquee tournament is scheduled to kick off from February 7 to March 8
Salman Ali Agha is set to lead the "Green Shirts" in the upcoming marquee tournament. The T20 World Cup 2026 is all set to kick off from February 7 to March 8 and will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka
Oz cricket legend Matthew Hayden’s daughter Grace gets thumbs up from viewers for stunning floral dress during Aus Open TV show in India
Lanky spinner Himanshu Singh returned with superb figures of 27-10-39-3 while pacer Tushar Deshpande (2-68) and Mohit Avasthi (2-54) chipped in as well, bowling out Hyderabad for 267 in their first innings after the hosts had resumed the third day’s play on 138-2 in reply to Mumbai’s 560. Hyderabad conceded a huge lead of 293 runs
The Irish Cricket board, however, categorically dismissed the suggestion. At the ICC Board meeting, Bangladesh were taken to the cleaners with an overwhelming 14-2 verdict in favour of the Tigers travelling to India for their games.
Addressing a press conference here, Naqvi said the matter would be placed before Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, who is currently out of the country, once he returns
An all-round India won a truncated game of 37-overs-per-side with complete ease, stamping their authority in the competition with another big victory
Addressing a press conference here, Naqvi said the matter would be placed before Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, who is currently out of the country, once he returns
25 January,2026 09:16 AM IST | Lahore | AgenciesAn all-round India won a truncated game of 37-overs-per-side with complete ease, stamping their authority in the competition with another big victory
25 January,2026 09:13 AM IST | Bulawayo | PTIKishan’s 76 has intensified the spotlight on Samson. For NZ, it remains to be seen how they bounce back after the walloping
25 January,2026 09:11 AM IST | Guwahati | PTIIshan Kishan says consistent run-scoring for Jharkhand restored his confidence, allowing him to trust his instincts while anchoring a dominant chase with a quickfire match-winning 76 against New Zealand
25 January,2026 09:08 AM IST | Raipur | IANSThe Bangladesh Cricket Board’s appeal to the ICC’s Dispute Resolution Committee seeking a review of the decision to host its T20 World Cup matches in India will not be heard, as the matter falls outside the panel’s jurisdiction. With Scotland kept on standby, the BCB may now consider approaching the Court of Arbitration for Sport as a last resort
24 January,2026 08:18 AM IST | New Delhi | PTIADVERTISEMENT
In the third T20I match against Team India, New Zealand posted a total of 153 runs. Here's all you need to know (Pic: X)
Gujarat Giants head coach Michael Klinger said a simple message to “fight hard” during the drinks break inspired his team to a dominant 45-run win over UP Warriorz in the WPL. Sophie Devine’s unbeaten fifty and Rajeshwari Gayakwad’s 3-16 helped GG end their home losing streak and climb to second place on the points table
24 January,2026 08:18 AM IST | Vadodara | IANS
Saurashtra registered a dominant 194-run victory over Punjab in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match as Shubman Gill endured another poor outing. Chasing 320 on a difficult pitch, Punjab collapsed for 125, with Gill managing just 14 after a first-innings duck. Left-arm spinner Parth Bhut starred with a sensational 10-wicket match haul
24 January,2026 08:17 AM IST | Rajkot | PTI
Test batter Sarfaraz Khan continued his stellar domestic form with a magnificent double century, scoring 227 to power Mumbai to a massive 560 all out against Hyderabad on Day Two of their Elite Group D Ranji Trophy match. The knock marked Sarfaraz’s fifth double hundred and saw him cross 5,000 first-class runs in just his 61st match
24 January,2026 08:17 AM IST | Mumbai | Subodh Mayure
India opener Abhishek Sharma said he has modelled his attacking T20I Powerplay batting on former skipper Rohit Sharma’s template, with encouragement from head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav. The left-hander said his role is clearly defined to attack early and set the tone for the team
24 January,2026 08:12 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
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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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