Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka has publicly credited former India coach Vikram Rathour for instilling a crucial aggressive mindset in the team’s batters ahead of the co-hosted T20 World Cup 2026, calling his input a ‘good value addition’ despite recent on-field struggles.
In a powerful display of faith and focus, head coach Gautam Gambhir and batting coach Sitanshu Kotak visited Mumbai’s iconic Siddhivinayak Temple ahead of India’s high-stakes campaign to become the first-ever team to defend the men’s T20 World Cup title.
Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha has made it unequivocally clear: the fate of the high-stakes T20 World Cup clash against India is not in his hands—but in those of the Pakistani government. With fans heartbroken, he’s shifting focus to their remaining fixtures.
In a bold and clear declaration, Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav has confirmed that Team India is fully committed to playing their T20 World Cup match against Pakistan in Colombo—regardless of political noise from across the border.
Just weeks after a serious injury, Tilak Varma returned with a blistering 45 off 19 balls against South Africa—sending a powerful message to the world that he’s ready for the T20 World Cup.
India’s commanding 4-1 T20I series win over New Zealand wasn’t just about bragging rights—it was a masterclass in fine-tuning their T20 World Cup blueprint. From Suryakumar Yadav’s explosive return to Rinku Singh’s clutch performances, every piece of the puzzle seems to be falling into place. But with the ultimate prize on the line, is this lineup truly ready for global glory?