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Former captain Sunil Gavaskar proposes alterations to India’s lineup for the T20 World Cup final. He suggests dropping Abhishek Sharma due to consistent batting struggles. Rinku Singh could replace him, with Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson opening. Gavaskar also considers bringing in Kuldeep Yadav for Varun Chakravarthy, citing the latter’s…

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New Zealand bowler Brett Randell made history by becoming the first player in 254 years of first-class cricket to take five wickets in five consecutive deliveries. Playing for Central Districts against Northern Districts, he finished with 7/25, helping bowl out ND for 82 after CD’s 373 in the Plunket Shield…

Nine ODI World Cup semi-finals. Two finals. Five T20 World Cup semi-finals and now a second final on Sunday. New Zealand’s record in big-ticket tournaments is anything but accidental, yet they continue to be casually described as cricket’s perennial dark horses. …

Finn Allen transformed from a middle-order batter into New Zealand’s explosive T20 opener after Wellington coach Glenn Pocknall promoted him to open in 2020. Recognising his power and attacking potential, Pocknall nurtured Allen’s aggressive style through challenging training. Allen later proved the decision right with record-breaking performances, including a 33-ball…

Silence and crowd noise were back in discussion ahead of Sunday’s final but India captain Suryakumar Yadav chose to downplay the chatter. He acknowledged the challenges, pressure and excitement a final brings, and his message to the team was simple: be courageous. …

Struggling for form in the 2026 T20 World Cup, Abhishek Sharma quietly received support from his biggest backer. On the eve of the final in Ahmedabad, Rajkumar Sharma, his father, and childhood coach watched from afar during India’s nets, offering silent belief that the opener can rediscover his touch on…

Lakshya Sen has reached the All England Open Badminton Championships final. He defeated Victor Lai in a tough semifinal. This marks his second appearance in the title match. Sen battled through pain to secure the win. He joins Prakash Padukone as the only Indian to achieve this feat twice. Sen…

Michael Vaughan has criticized the ICC’s unequal treatment of teams exiting the T20 World Cup, highlighting England’s swift charter flight home while West Indies and South Africa remain stranded in Kolkata. He argued that a team’s influence at the ICC should not dictate their post-elimination travel arrangements, emphasizing fair treatment…

Suryakumar Yadav playfully dismissed Mitchell Santner’s pre-final vow to silence the Ahmedabad crowd, calling such remarks a tired cliché. He emphasized the positive dressing room atmosphere as India, the defending champions, prepare to face New Zealand in Sunday’s T20 World Cup final, aiming to lift the trophy on home soil….

India faces New Zealand in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final at Ahmedabad. Despite India’s recent series win, former Australian players Brad Haddin and Nathan Lyon back New Zealand. They highlight opener Finn Allen’s potential threat and captain Mitchell Santner’s bowling prowess as key factors for the Black Caps,…

New Zealand, the good boys of cricket, are ready to take the big boys, India, on in their own backyard at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The crowd, noise and burden of expectations will be a challenge, and Kiwis are ready to embrace it. …

India faces New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final, aiming to defend their title and become three-time champions. Despite a previous loss to South Africa, India reached the final after a strong semi-final win. New Zealand, however, holds a perfect 3-0 record against India in T20 World Cups, seeking…

Gukesh Dommaraju’s emotional apology during the Prague Masters highlighted a broader dip in form among India’s top players, including Arjun Erigaisi and Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa. Experts cite heavy schedules, distractions from fame, repetitive elite events and overreliance on engine preparation as factors. It is also likely that the slump is temporary….

With 13 wickets to his name, Varun Chakravarthy is currently the joint-leading wicket-taker of the 2026 T20 World Cup. In the first four matches, he picked up nine wickets at an economy rate of 5.17. In the last four games, however, he has leaked runs at 11.63 while picking up…