With a strike rate nearing 200 and the ability to dismantle bowling attacks in the powerplay, Abhishek Sharma isn’t just a batter—he’s India’s psychological edge in their quest to defend the T20 World Cup title.
New Zealand all-rounder Mark Chapman has heaped praise on India’s Abhishek Sharma, calling his explosive batting ‘calculated chaos’—a blend of raw power and sharp tactical awareness that’s giving rival teams serious food for thought ahead of the T20 World Cup.
In a late squad twist, Shreyas Iyer will now stay with the Indian T20I team for the full series against New Zealand after Tilak Varma’s anticipated return to competitive cricket was postponed—raising questions about India’s middle-order strategy ahead of major tournaments.
At just 18, Nitish Sudini etched his name in the record books by becoming the first USA cricketer to score a century in an Under-19 World Cup—fulfilling his late father’s dream and setting his sights on the senior national team.
With Washington Sundar and Tilak Varma facing fitness doubts, Team India is scrambling for a backup plan ahead of the T20 World Cup. A crucial warm-up match on February 4 could see Riyan Parag thrust into the spotlight as the selectors weigh options between South Africa and an India ‘A’ side.
With their third SA20 title in four years—including a dramatic last-over heist against Pretoria Capitals—Sunrisers Eastern Cape have cemented their status as T20 cricket’s most consistent franchise. But what truly sets them apart isn’t just talent; it’s a meticulously crafted, well-balanced team structure that others can only envy.