In a surprising tactical shift, India captain Suryakumar Yadav has confirmed Ishan Kishan will bat at No. 3 in the first T20I against New Zealand, pushing Shreyas Iyer down to No. 5—citing World Cup continuity and role flexibility.
On January 15, 2023, the Indian cricket team etched its name in the history books with a monumental 317-run victory over Sri Lanka, shattering a long-standing record under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy. Powered by Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill’s batting masterclass, this win stands as India’s most dominant performance in ODI history.
Following India’s disappointing ODI series defeat to New Zealand, veteran commentator Sanjay Manjrekar has sparked debate by downplaying the result, calling bilateral ODIs ‘forgettable’ and insisting that only ICC World Cups truly define a team’s legacy in 50-over cricket.
Facing criticism over his recent scores, India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav is doubling down on his signature aggressive approach ahead of the crucial New Zealand series. Is this confidence or a risky gamble?
Following India’s unexpected ODI series defeat to New Zealand, veteran stars Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja face intense scrutiny over their roles in the team—especially with the 2027 World Cup on the horizon.
Despite India’s series loss to New Zealand, Virat Kohli’s masterful 124 not only extended his legacy but triggered a fiery public defense from his brother Vikas—directly challenging commentator Sanjay Manjrekar’s claims about Kohli’s ODI commitment.