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ZIM vs IND, 2nd T20I: Ishan, Tilak star as India decimate Zimbabwe

India cliched a dominant 90-run victory over Zimbabwe in the second T20I at Harare on Saturday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Like the first T20I, India were in scorching form in all departments that helped them demolish Zimbabwe. After being asked to bat, India made full use of the conditions, posting a formidable total of 219/5 in 20 overs. The innings was led by an outstanding partnership between Ishan Kishan and Tilak…

Jul 25, 2026

"One opposition player's shirt": Jos Buttler praises Rohit Sharma after receiving signed jersey

England wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler shared a special moment with Indian cricket star Rohit Sharma following the conclusion of the three-match ODI series between England and India. Buttler revealed his happiness after receiving a signed Team India jersey from Rohit, calling the veteran Indian opener one of his favourite players of all time. Buttler took to Instagram to share a picture of the memorable gift on Instagram, expressing his appreciation…

Jul 25, 2026

ZIM vs IND, 2nd T20I: Zimbabwe look for fightback as roaring India eye series

India and Zimbabwe are set to face each other in the second T20I on Saturday at Harare Sports Club. After a commanding performance in the opening match, India have a 1-0 lead, heading into the second match. India's all-round performance in the first game helped them overpower Zimbabwe. The highly notable performance in the series came from teenage batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who performed sensationally, slamming an explosive half-century that came off 18…

Jul 25, 2026

Travis Head breaks silence on Virat Kohli handshake row

Australia batter Travis Head has opened up about the controversy surrounding his post-match interaction with Virat Kohli during the IPL 2026 encounter between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), dismissing rumours that the two players had fallen out. The controversy erupted at the end of the match when players from both teams lined up for the customary handshake, with Virat Kohli being shown by television cameras…

Jul 25, 2026

Afghanistan announce ODI squad for Ireland ODIs

Afghanistan have revealed their 15-player squad for the upcoming five-match ODI series against Ireland, with captain Rahmat Shah set to begin his captaincy tenure. The experienced batter will lead the side in an ODI series for the first time since being handed the captaincy in both the ODI and Test formats a few days ago. Wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz has been named vice-captain. The squad also sees the return of fast bowlers Fazalhaq…

Jul 25, 2026

Shreyas Iyer creates massive record as he halts winless start

India's newly appointed T20I captain Shreyas Iyer finally celebrated his first victory as India's T20I captain after taking the side to a commanding seven-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the opening match of the three-game series at Harare on Thursday. The convincing performance not only gave India a 1-0 lead but also created an important milestone in Iyer's captaincy journey after a tumultuous start. Iyer endured a frustrating start to his tenure as captain, with India failing…

Jul 24, 2026

Schedule confirmed for SA20 2027

The schedule for season 5 of the SA20 has been unveiled, with Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Pretoria Capitals set to launch the tournament by facing each other in a repeat of the season 4 finale on January 17, 2027, at St George's Park in Gqeberha. The blockbuster tournament will run from 17 January to 21 February. The knockout phase will get underway on 16 February, with Qualifier 1 scheduled to be played at Boland Park. The…

Jul 23, 2026

England reveal action-packed schedule for 2027 home summer

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced an action-packed schedule for the 2027 home summer, with England's men's and women's teams set to face Australia in concurrent multi-format Ashes series. The home summer will begin with a five-match ODI series against Pakistan starting on May 15. Following which, the side will host Bangladesh in a one-off Test, starting on 28 May. The Test against Bangladesh will be their only Test match ahead of the Ashes that…

Jul 23, 2026

Bangladesh's Ebadot Hossain to miss Australia Tests

Bangladesh have been handed a massive setback ahead of the two-match Test series against Australia , with pacer Ebadot Hossain being ruled out of the series. The two-match series, which is part of the ongoing World Test Championship, will begin on August 13 in Darwin. Ebadot will miss the series as he is set to welcome his first child. Moreover, there is a great deal of uncertainty prevailing over the availability of Nahid Rana…

Jul 23, 2026

"This is going to be a great challenge for us": Shreyas Iyer ahead of 1st T20I against Zimbabwe

As India prepare for the upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe , skipper Shreyas Iyer has underlined adaptability as a key weapon to overcome changing conditions. Following recent setbacks against Ireland and England, Iyer is of the opinion that the team's ability to adjust quickly will be the most important thing. "We had a rough patch in England, but a lot of positives (came) out of that. We got to know what we have to build as a team going…

Jul 23, 2026

ZIM vs IND, 1st T20I: India target improved performance as they face Zimbabwe

Having endured consecutive series defeats to Ireland and England, India are set to kick off a new phase in their T20I campaign when they go against Zimbabwe in the opening game of the three-match series at Harare Sports Club on Thursday. This is an important opportunity for Shreyas Iyer as well to revive his stature as a competitive captain. India head into the series on the back of a series of distressing results in the recent T20I assignments, making…

Jul 23, 2026

Rahmat Shah appointed Afghanistan's Test and ODI captain

Afghanistan have appointed Rahmat Shah as the team's new Test and ODI captain. The experienced batter will now take charge of the side at a crucial time, with wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz appointed as his deputy. Rahmat Shah's first challenge as the captain will be Afghanistan's upcoming five-match ODI series against Ireland. The tour will be an important opportunity for him to begin his tenure on a positive note. "The Afghanistan…

Jul 22, 2026