Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has cast serious doubt on Sanju Samson’s place in India’s T20 World Cup XI, citing his poor form—even on home ground—amid Ishan Kishan’s blistering century against New Zealand.
Great news for Team India ahead of the T20 World Cup: Tilak Varma is nearing full fitness and will participate in pre-tournament warm-up matches, confirmed by Suryakumar Yadav. Washington Sundar is also making strong strides in his recovery, boosting India’s depth and balance.
With a blistering 103 off just 43 balls against New Zealand, Ishan Kishan didn’t just score his maiden T20I ton—he sent a seismic message to India’s selectors. Is Sanju Samson’s spot in the T20 World Cup squad now in serious jeopardy?
In a breathtaking display of power-hitting, Ishan Kishan smashed a 42-ball century to propel India to a mammoth 271/5, leading to a dominant 46-run victory over New Zealand in the final T20I. Combined with Arshdeep Singh’s five-wicket haul, the win sealed a 4-1 series triumph—and sent a strong message ahead of the T20 World Cup.
After Pakistan’s emphatic 90-run win over Australia in Lahore, a fiery moment stole headlines: Cameron Green appeared to accuse debutant Usman Tariq of chucking following his dismissal. The clip went viral instantly—sparking intense debate over bowling actions, sportsmanship, and the fine line between frustration and fair play in international cricket.
In a controversial move following Bangladesh’s exclusion from the 2026 T20 World Cup, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has imposed sweeping new restrictions on journalists at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium—sparking outcry over transparency and media access.