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Shreyas Iyer will remain part of India’s squad for the remainder of the ongoing T20I series against New Zealand, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed on Tuesday. The update comes as Tilak Varma continues his recovery from injury and is now expected to rejoin the national side only ahead of India’s warm-up fixture for the ICC …

In a stunning display of T20 prowess, Team India scripted history by chasing down a target with a whopping 60 balls remaining against New Zealand in Guwahati on Sunday, January 26. This feat now tops the charts for the top 4 chases of 150+ runs in T20Is with the most balls spare, underscoring India’s dominance in the shortest format. The …

A rare and intriguing moment unfolded during the third T20I between India and New Zealand on Sunday in Guwahati, when several New Zealand players were seen checking Abhishek Sharma’s bat on the field. The incident followed Abhishek’s blistering assault that powered India to a dominant chase and left the visitors visibly stunned. The unusual scene added to an already memorable …

Indian Premier League (IPL) thrives on the “Thala” factor, and as the 2026 season approaches, the narrative surrounding MS Dhoni has shifted from retirement rumours to a radical tactical evolution. Despite being 44, Dhoni’s recent return to the nets in Ranchi has sparked a frenzy. However, it is a revelation from his former teammate and spin wizard, Ravichandran Ashwin, that …

In a series of candid and heartwarming interview with Mens XP, rising pace sensation Harshit Rana has pulled back the curtain on the private personalities of India’s biggest cricket icons. Following his breakout international debut, the KKR star shared a hilarious and unexpected encounter involving Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma that completely shattered his preconceived notions of the legendary batter. …

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has picked the batting order of Shreyas Iyer for India in the upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand, beginning on January 21 in Nagpur. Pathan believes Iyer’s improved game against fast bowling, coupled with his long-established dominance against spin, makes him the ideal candidate for the role in the shortest format. Shreyas Iyer drafted …

ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup has always been a stage where future stars announce their arrival, and the Group B clash between India Under-19 and Bangladesh Under-19 at Bulawayo on January 17, 2026, was no exception. In a high-stakes encounter defined by rain interruptions and shifting momentum, it was a moment of pure athletic brilliance from 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi that …

After months of uncertainty, the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is set to return to the cricketing calendar. The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has confirmed that the venue has been granted permission to host Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 matches as well as international fixtures, offering relief to fans and stakeholders following a prolonged suspension of cricket at the ground. …

In a heartbreaking conclusion for the home fans at Indore, the heroic efforts of Virat Kohli (124) and Harshit Rana (52) proved to be in vain as New Zealand clinched their first-ever ODI series win on Indian soil. Despite Kohli’s magnificent 54th ODI century and Rana’s fearless maiden fifty, India fell short by 41 runs, finishing on 296 in their …

In a high-pressure series finale at the Holkar Stadium, Nitish Kumar Reddy has announced his arrival on the world stage with a gritty maiden ODI half-century against New Zealand. Walking into a crisis with India reeling at 71/4 and chasing a mammoth 338, the young all-rounder showed nerves of steel to stitch together a vital 88-run partnership with Virat Kohli. …