Pakistan wrapped up a commanding 2-1 ODI series victory over South Africa with a seven-wicket win in the final match, powered by Abrar Ahmed’s devastating 4-27 and Saim Ayub’s explosive 77. The win capped a successful home season for the Men in Green.
India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has lauded the explosive opening combination of Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma as ‘fire and fire,’ backing Gill’s aggressive evolution and highlighting their crucial chemistry in the recent Australia series win.
Abhishek Sharma didn’t just stumble into his Player of the Series performance in Australia—he meticulously planned for it. The young left-hander credits months of mental and technical prep, plus the Indian think-tank’s trust, for his breakthrough. Now, his eyes are set on the T20 World Cup squad.
India clinched the T20I series 2-1 against Australia after the final match in Brisbane was abandoned due to persistent rain. The series win marks a strong start under new leadership and builds momentum ahead of the T20 World Cup.
India A captain Rishabh Pant showed tremendous grit by returning to bat after retiring hurt from painful blows. His comeback has significantly eased injury concerns ahead of India’s crucial home Test series against South Africa.
Former Aussie captain Steve Waugh has issued a powerful message to Indian icons Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma: ‘You’re not irreplaceable.’ With the 2027 ODI World Cup on the horizon, their future is now a high-stakes puzzle for chief selector Ajit Agarkar.