It was a high-scoring T20I series of five matches in between India and New Zealand ahead of the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The stakes were high for India after a disappointing ODI series loss to the visitors, and the hosts bounced back with a resounding 4-1 series […]
Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav hilariously teased the wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson when the team arrived in Thiruvananthapuram ahead of the fifth and final T20I of the home series against New Zealand. The Men in Blue have already closed the series with a 3-1 lead. As Samson walked towards the airport exit, Suryakumar brazenly asked everyone not […]
Former Indian cricketer Akash Chopra believes that Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan are in contention for a spot as an opener in India’s favorite XI for the 2026 T20 World Cup. He expressed hope that both wicketkeeper-batsmen rediscover their scoring touch in the second T20I against New Zealand. The second match of the five-match T20I […]
Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan believes that in-form T20I opener Abhishek Sharma deserves consideration for India’s ODI line-up, including a potential role at the 2027 World Cup. Pathan’s comments come after another impressive performance from the southpaw in the opening match of the T20I against New Zealand in Nagpur on January 21. Abhishek continued his […]
Veteran Indian batsman Ajinkya Rahane has spoken about India’s T20I preparations ahead of the home series against New Zealand and the T20 World Cup, viewing Shreyas Iyer’s return to the side as a major positive, while also expressing concern over skipper Suryakumar Yadav’s recent struggles with the bat. Iyer has been reinstated into the T20I […]
India’s 1-2 defeat in the ODI series against New Zealand has sparked debate over the captain’s tactical decision-making Shubman Gillespecially during the high-pressure phases of the matches. While Gill’s batting prowess remains undisputed, his leadership in crunch situations has come under scrutiny following a brief analysis by veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin in the aftermath of […]
Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has heaped praise on the Indian all-rounder Harshit Rana for his heroic innings against New Zealand in the third and deciding ODI. Although India lost the match and ultimately the series, Rana’s innings during the 99-run partnership alongside Virat Kohli kept India in the match for some time. During the youngster’s […]
Even in a losing cause against New Zealand, India’s batting legend Virat Kohli once again showed why he remains one of the most consistent performers in ODI cricket. After Kohli’s stunning 124-run knock in the series decider at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, the legendary Sunil Gavaskar praised the star player’s approach and adaptability, which he […]
Indian team captain Shubman Gill did not shy away from expressing his disappointment after the Men in Blue suffered a 41-run defeat to New Zealand in the third ODI in Indore on Sunday, a defeat that also handed the visitors a historic 1-2 series win. Despite a brilliant century from Virat Kohli, the home side […]
Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane questioned the skipper Shubman Gill‘s tactical decision to use spin for just 12 overs during the third ODI against New Zealand at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore on Sunday, January 18. Despite the presence of frontline spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja, both bowlers were restricted to just six overs […]