Ishan Kishan’s explosive 77-run knock and a clinical bowling masterclass from Varun Chakaravarthy led India to a dominant 61-run victory over arch-rivals Pakistan at the R. Premadasa Stadium. Defending a target of 176, the Indian attack dismantled the Pakistan lineup for just 114 runs, maintaining their unbeaten streak in the T20 World Cup 2026 and officially securing a place in the next round.
Matthew Short and Cooper Connolly struck fluent fifties as Australia clinched the three-match ODI series with a convincing two-wicket win over India in the second game, here on Thursday.
Following the exit of Dream11 as the Indian cricket team’s jersey sponsor, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday confirmed Apollo Tyres as the new lead sponsor of Team India.
Cheteshwar Pujara, the rock of Indian batting in the longest format for over a decade, on Sunday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, bringing the curtains down on an exemplary Test career.
The question of whether MS Dhoni could become the next Indian cricket coach has been widely discussed among fans and experts. Dhoni, India’s World Cup–winning captain, continues to enjoy huge respect for his calm leadership and sharp cricketing mind. But is he really in line for the coaching role?
The choice of Shubman Gill to lead Indian cricket team in the forthcoming Test series against England is not a shot in the dark. There is little doubt about his credentials. But he will be under greater scrutiny post this responsibility. It is the right move in the backdrop of the team’s transition.
