Captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and elected to field first in the 2nd T20I against South Africa at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh—a decision that could shape the series momentum.
In a heartwarming and strategic pre-match moment, 2011 World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh made a surprise appearance in Team India’s huddle ahead of the 2nd T20I against South Africa in Mullanpur—sparking viral images and renewed team spirit after their dominant series opener.
In a groundbreaking move for cricket fandom, the ICC has launched ticket sales for the T20 World Cup 2026 with entry-level prices as low as Rs 100 in India and LKR 1,000 in Sri Lanka—making it the most affordable global cricket event in history.
With the IPL 2026 Auction in Abu Dhabi just days away, franchises are locked into strict financial limits. While Kolkata Knight Riders sit flush with Rs 64.3 crore, Mumbai Indians are down to just Rs 2.75 crore—and no, they can’t simply ‘increase’ their purse at will.
Bangladesh A team cricketer Tofael Ahmed Raihan has been formally charged with sexual assault following a detailed police investigation that includes victim testimony, medical reports, and hotel records. The case has drawn intense scrutiny after Raihan failed to surrender despite bail conditions and played in a domestic tournament.
Following India’s Test series loss to South Africa, a heated debate over ‘split coaching’ erupted. World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev has now firmly backed Gautam Gambhir, stating the BCCI must implement the system best suited for Indian cricket.