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India Call Up Bhuvneshwar Kumar for Fifth T20I India have added experienced fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar to their squad for the fifth T20I against the West Indies in Bengaluru. The decision comes ahead of the series decider scheduled for October 17, 2026. His inclusion follows a shoulder injury concern involving left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh during the fourth match in Hyderabad. The move gives India another experienced bowling option for the crucial encounter. Arshdeep Singh's Injury Raises Selection Questions Arshdeep sustained a blow to

Team India Plans Careful Workload Management for Bumrah India’s premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is unlikely to feature in the upcoming five-match ODI series against New Zealand. Although the pacer is reportedly fully fit, the Indian team management wants to prioritise his preparation for the longer Test format. The decision is aimed at gradually increasing his bowling workload before the important red-ball matches. Bumrah is expected to play one India A multi-day fixture before joining the senior team. The plan reflects India’s focus

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has dismissed reports suggesting that the opening One-Day International (ODI) of India's upcoming three-match series against Sri Lanka will be shifted from Delhi to Ahmedabad. BCCI honorary secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed on Monday that the match, scheduled for December 13 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, will take place in the national capital as planned. BCCI Confirms Delhi as Venue for Series Opener Saikia clarified that reports about a possible change of venue

India defeated the West Indies by 14 runs in the third T20I in Indore, taking a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. Abhishek Sharma's explosive 69 off 30 balls set up India's total of 223, while Arshdeep Singh's three-wicket haul and disciplined spin bowling helped restrict the visitors to 209 for seven. Naman Dhir also played a crucial role, dismissing Kamil Pooran after the West Indies batter had hit him for three sixes in the same over. Naman Dhir's 'Six and Out' Moment

India defeated the West Indies by 14 runs in the third T20I on Sunday, taking a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. Abhishek Sharma's explosive 69 and Arshdeep Singh's three-wicket haul helped India secure the victory despite a late batting collapse. India posted 223 all out before restricting the West Indies to 209 for seven. Abhishek Sharma Powers India's Batting Abhishek Sharma led India's innings with a brilliant 69 off just 30 balls, hitting six sixes and five fours. His aggressive approach helped

The Indian men's cricket team has arrived in Japan ahead of their historic one-off T20I against Japan and the men's cricket tournament at the 2026 Asian Games. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared visuals of the team's arrival on Monday, showing players receiving a warm welcome from fans. Star Players Join the Japan Tour The arrival video featured several prominent Indian players, including Ishan Kishan, Jasprit Bumrah, Shreyas Iyer, Arshdeep Singh and Ravi Bishnoi. Fans gathered to welcome the

The Indian Twenty20 World Cup hero Shivam Dube was so confident a train ride in disguise would keep him incognito that he waited until after his fellow passengers fell asleep to break out the snacks — not needing them while they were awake, he thought. But just as Dube thought his ruse would come crashing down, it was his quick-witted wife who saved the day for the 32-year-old. He planned to go home soon after India won the World Cup — defeating New

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final has its two contenders, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. On Sunday, March 8, at 7:00 PM IST India (the defending champions) take on New Zealand — and every cricket fan across the planet has their sights trained on Ahmedabad. India's Road to the Final India’s semifinal against England was a riot. India batted first at the Wankhede Stadium on 05 March, achieving a score of 253/7 — anchored by Sanju Samson's flashy innings of

India held on to beat England by seven runs in a dramatic T20 World Cup semi-final in Mumbai on Thursday, despite Jacob Bethell’s brilliant 105. After Sanju Samson’s 89 sparkled, setting up India to set a huge 253-7 down the numbers, England fell short in what would have been a record chase on finishing at 246-7. Phil Salt (5), Harry Brook (7) and Jos Buttler (25) had perished early but Bethell, alongside Will Jacks (35), did much to keep England interested. The left-handed

India's assistant coach has said that the defending T20 World Cup champions will require "two big performances" in order to qualify for the semi-finals after their crash to South Africa on Sunday. India were red-hot favourites on home soil heading into the T20 World Cup but suffered a crushing 76-run defeat in the Super Eights, as the 80,000 fans at the sprawling Narendra Modi stadium fell silent. In their first run chase of the tournament, India's batsmen fell way short against some disciplined South Africa bowling.

South Africa crushed reigning champions India by 76 runs on Sunday in their Super Eight Group One match of the Twenty20 World Cup, confirming their title credentials and serving notice to opponents. Electing to bat in a rematch of the 2024 World Cup final, SA raced to a powerful 187-7 after recovering from 20-3. In response tournament co-hosts India also surrendered their top order to the nerves, and their innings never really broke free from the shackles of chasing a nominal target. They were bowled out for

Cricket’s T20 World Cup starts Saturday under a bitter‑sour build-up marred by political turmoil, Bangladesh flung out and Pakistan refusing to play arch-rivals and co-hosts India. Ultimately, Pakistan will play the first ball of the tournament with a very disorderly lead-in when they take on Netherlands in Colombo in the opener. Holders and pre-tournament favourites India will open the tournament in the night match on day one against the United States in Mumbai with a nation of more than a billion cricket followers looking to them