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India roared back in the Super 8 with a commanding 72-run win over Zimbabwe, posting a record 256/4 in Chennai. With Hardik Pandya and Abhishek Sharma leading the charge, the victory keeps India’s semi-final hopes alive ahead of a virtual quarterfinal against the West Indies.

South Africa ended India’s unbeaten T20 World Cup run with a commanding 76-run win in Ahmedabad. After recovering from 20/3 to post 187, the Proteas dismantled India’s chase through Marco Jansen’s pace and Keshav Maharaj’s decisive spell, exposing concerns in India’s top order and team balance.

The India-New Zealand white-ball series of 2026 revealed two contrasting paths, India dominant in T20s through fearless intent, and New Zealand clinical in ODIs through patience and structure. More than results, it became a rehearsal for the T20 World Cup, exposing India’s explosive strengths and unfinished middle-order questions.

Bangladesh have formally requested the ICC to shift their 2026 T20 World Cup group matches from India to Sri Lanka, citing player safety concerns and the prevailing political climate. The move follows rising tensions between the two boards and places the ICC in a complex position just months ahead of the global tournament.

Smriti Mandhana became the first Indian woman to score 4,000 T20I runs, reaching the milestone during India’s win over Sri Lanka in Visakhapatnam.

Virat Kohli’s return to the Vijay Hazare Trophy after 15 years is not nostalgia; it’s intent, discipline, and a reminder of where elite preparation begins.

India’s 2026 T20 World Cup squad brings bold calls as Gill, Jaiswal, and Jitesh miss out, while Kishan and Rinku return to reinforce clarity and composure.

India’s T20 World Cup preparation begins with promise and pressure as South Africa test combinations, form, and mental strength.

The IPL 2026 auction wasn’t about filling squads; it was about rewriting belief, value, and risk before the season even began. From record-breaking bids to faith in the unknown, the IPL 2026 auction set the tone for a season driven by risk.

The retention deadline for IPL 2026 arrived like a storm, quiet from outside but full of tension inside every team room. And when the official lists finally came out, it felt like…