With captain Suryakumar Yadav and vice-captain Shubman Gill both in poor form, India’s T20I leadership is under unprecedented scrutiny—raising tough questions about team balance and future strategy.
Amid swirling rumors of a potential exit, JioStar and the ICC have issued a joint statement firmly denying any withdrawal from their landmark $3 billion media rights agreement. Here’s what it means for fans and the future of ICC cricket in India.
Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has issued a stark warning: Shubman Gill’s prolonged T20I slump could cost him his place in the World Cup squad—with Sanju Samson waiting to step in. With India’s powerplay struggles mounting, the pressure is on.
In a jaw-dropping moment during the India vs South Africa T20I, wicketkeeper Jitesh Sharma survived a dismissal that defied logic—a bail lifted but never fell. The rare incident sparked global debate and went viral, even as South Africa roared to a 51-run victory to level the series.
After a crushing nine-wicket victory over the West Indies, New Zealand have surged to the top of the WTC standings—shaking up the race for the final and leaving India and Pakistan scrambling.
In a masterclass of seam bowling, Jacob Duffy’s sensational five-wicket haul (5-38) ripped through the West Indies batting lineup, skittling them for just 128 in the second Test in Wellington. New Zealand needed only 56 runs to win—and chased it down in 12.3 overs to secure a commanding nine-wicket victory and a 1-0 series lead.