Pakistan’s batting superstar Babar Azam has once again found himself under intense scrutiny after a meager score of 2 against Australia, reigniting a fierce debate about his future in the T20I format just months before the World Cup.
As hometown hero Sanju Samson prepares for a high-stakes T20I against New Zealand in Thiruvananthapuram, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor’s public endorsement adds to the immense pressure on the batter to perform before the T20 World Cup.
With the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 just around the corner, India’s final T20I against New Zealand was a high-stakes audition for the crucial wicketkeeper-batter role. But who truly won the battle between Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson? We break down the stats, form, and team dynamics to reveal the likely frontrunner.
With the T20 World Cup 2026 just around the corner, star wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson is under intense scrutiny. His inconsistent performances have sparked a fierce debate about his place in the Indian squad, leaving fans and experts wondering if the local hero can turn his fortunes around in time.
Despite a recent slump, India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has backed Sanju Samson, calling his struggles a ‘temporary phase’ as the team finalizes its T20 World Cup plans.
With Royal Challengers Bengaluru already in the final, the race for the remaining two WPL Playoffs 2026 spots is a nail-biting three-way (or four-way?) tussle. We break down exactly what each team needs to advance.