After a stunning 517-run rampage in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy—leading Jharkhand to their first-ever title—Ishan Kishan has stormed back into India’s T20 World Cup squad. And according to R Ashwin, it was his newfound respect for domestic cricket that made all the difference.
Devon Conway has etched his name in the annals of cricket history by becoming the first New Zealander—and one of only a handful globally—to score a double century and a century in the same Test match. His masterclass of 227 and 100 has stunned the cricketing world.
The decision to omit Shubman Gill from India’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad is being called ‘damage control’ by a former India cricketer, who claims selectors ‘got carried away’ by his Test success. But is this a pragmatic reset—or a missed opportunity?
Despite a gritty lower-order fightback, England fell agonizingly short in their record chase attempt as Australia sealed a 3-0 Ashes 2025 series win in Adelaide—retaining the urn with two Tests to spare.
Shubman Gill’s high-profile omission from the T20 World Cup wasn’t just about an injury. Behind the scenes, ‘Project Shubman Gill’ had already collapsed due to a shocking lack of form, paving the way for Sanju Samson’s long-awaited big break.
Legendary Sunil Gavaskar didn’t just defend Shubman Gill after his T20 World Cup omission—he offered heartfelt, almost spiritual advice: “Ghar pe kisiko bolo, nazar utar de.” Here’s why India’s batting jewel is down but far from out.