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IND vs NZ, 5th T20I: The final showdown serves as World Cup dress rehearsal

The fifth and final T20I between India and New Zealand will be played on Saturday in Thiruvananthapuram. This is the last game for both teams before the biggest carnival, the T20 World Cup 2026, which is hardly a week away. The series is already decided, with India having sealed it with the victories in the first three games. The trophy will not change hands regardless of what happens in Trivandrum. However, this game is not a…

Jan 31, 2026

Rohit Sharma names two key players for India at T20 World Cup

T20 World Cup-winning Rohit Sharma believes two players, all-rounder Hardik Pandya and left-arm fast bowler Arshdeep Singh , could prove decisive in shaping the team’s fortunes at the upcoming T20I World Cup 2026. India, who will enter the tournament as the defending champions, are eyeing back-to-back titles. Rohit Sharma, who led India to glory in the previous edition of the tournament, recently shared his thoughts on the…

Jan 30, 2026

"I'll be batting at No.3": Salman Ali Agha confirms No.3 role, Babar demoted

Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha has taken a bold call ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, confirming that he will bat at the No. 3 position throughout the tournament. It comes as a notable change in Agha’s T20I career, who has largely operated in the middle and lower order. Explaining the reason behind his decision, Agha believed that he can give Pakistan a sharper attacking edge at No. 3. In Pakistan’s opening T20I against Australia in Lahore on Thursday…

Jan 30, 2026

"Why have you kept Shreyas Iyer…? Ex-Indian batter questions India’s selection strategy in 4th T20I against New Zealand

Team India's bold selection call for the fourth T20I against New Zealand in Visakhapatnam backfired hugely as the men in blue suffered a disappointing 50-run loss. Heading into the fourth T20I, India opted for an unconventional playing XI that didn't yield a fruitful result. The surprise emerged from the absence of Ishan Kishan , who was ruled out after picking up a niggle ahead of the match. With Kishan unavailable, Shreyas Iyer was…

Jan 30, 2026

SL vs ENG, 1st T20I: Sri Lanka hope to reignite T20I fortunes as they host England

Sri Lanka are set to host England in a three-match T20I series at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, with all three encounters scheduled to be played over the course of a week. The opening clash gets underway on Friday as both teams fine-tune their preparations ahead of the T20I World Cup. For Sri Lanka, this series is an opportunity to stage their comeback. After conceding a 2–1 defeat in the recently concluded ODI series against England…

Jan 30, 2026

South Africa name women’s squads for home series against Pakistan

South Africa have announced the women’s T20I and ODI squads for the upcoming white-ball series against Pakistan , scheduled to be played at home between February and March. The series forms a crucial part of South Africa’s build-up to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, which will take place in England during June and July. Kayla Reyneke has earned her maiden international call-up. Reyneke previously led South Africa at the Under-19 Women’s…

Jan 29, 2026

Shastri backs India as favourites for T20 World Cup title defence

Former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri has tipped the Indian men’s team to enter the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup as strong favourites, highlighting a fearless squad mindset and the growing influence of spin as key factors behind their dominance. India are set to begin their title defence on February 7 with an opening clash against co-hosts USA. They have been placed in Group A, alongside Pakistan, along with the Netherlands and Namibia. "I think the defending champions…

Jan 29, 2026

Sri Lanka name 16-man squad for England T20Is, Dasun Shanaka to lead

Sri Lanka have named a 16-member squad for their upcoming three-match T20I series against England , set to begin on January 30 at the Pallekele Cricket Stadium. The series is important as it serves as the final competitive rehearsal for both sides ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which starts on February 7. Dasun Shanaka will continue to lead the side, with the management placing confidence in his leadership.…

Jan 29, 2026

"We wanted to challenge ourselves": Suryakumar Yadav on India’s experiment in 4th T20 against New Zealand

New Zealand delivered a commanding all-round performance to defeat India by 50 runs in the fourth T20I at Visakhapatnam, registering their first victory of the five-match series. Despite entering the match under huge pressure, New Zealand showed courage with the bat and ball to claim their first win. Meanwhile, India’s decision to experiment with their team combination backfired as they suffered their first defeat in the series. With the five-match series already secured, Indian…

Jan 29, 2026

Sophie Molineux appointed Australia captain as Australia announce squads for India series

Australian women’s cricket team is set for a generational shift, with Sophie Molineux appointed as the team's captain across all three formats. The spin-bowling all-rounder will succeed Alyssa Healy , marking the beginning of a new leadership era. Molineux’s transition into the role will be immediate, as she will first take charge of the T20I side when Australia hosts India in the upcoming multi-format series next month. Since making her debut back in 2018, Molineux…

Jan 29, 2026

PAK vs AUS, 1st T20I: Eyes on Babar as Pakistan and Australia gear up for consequential T20I series

Pakistan and Australia are set to lock horns in a three-match T20I series in Lahore starting on January 29 (Thursday), with both teams keen to fine-tune their combinations and build momentum ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup. The series comes less than a fortnight before the global tournament, providing a crucial platform for both sides as they look to settle on their best XIs and gain match sharpness. This is also Australia’s first T20I assignment…

Jan 29, 2026

IND s NZ, 4th T20I: India endure 50-run loss in Visakhapatnam as New Zealand fight back

India slumped to a chastening 50-run defeat against New Zealand in the fourth T20I on Wednesday, enduring a humbling night in Visakhapatnam. Chasing an enormous total of 215, India stumbled throughout their innings as wickets fell at regular intervals. The chase began on a shaky note, with India losing early wickets in the form of Abhishek Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav, who both managed only 0 and 8 runs, respectively. Early wickets put…

Jan 28, 2026