India will be locking horns with New Zealand in the third T20I of the ongoing five-match series against New Zealand at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on January 25.
Like every year on the eve of Republic Day, the Ministry of Home Affairs of the Government of India has officially announced the Padma Shri awards. The list includes several athletes, including the captain of the Indian women's cricket team, Harmanpreet Kaur and the former captain of the Indian men's team, Rohit Sharma.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) plans to announce the T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up schedule on Monday, January 26. Bangladesh refused to commit to the event because they cited security issues which made it dangerous for them to travel to India.
India sealed an eight-wicket win over New Zealand in the third T20I on January 25. The Men in Blue have taken a 3-0 lead in the five-match series after completing the chase of 154 runs in 10 overs, with Abhishek Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav scoring fifties in the winning cause.
Towards the end of the PowerPlay, Abhishek Sharma’s control percentage was an immaculate 100 having faced a dozen balls. Jacob Duffy was not at all interested in sullying his perfection as he offered a waist-high full toss outside the off-stump.
Praveen Kumar: Soon after the Padma Awards list was made public on Sunday, a case of mistaken identity involving Praveen Kumar triggered confusion on social media, with several users assuming the honour had been conferred on the former Indian cricketer instead of a para-athlete.
ODI World Cup: Harmanpreet Kaur, captain of the Indian women’s cricket team, was announced as a Padma Shri awardee on Sunday, joining eight other current and former sportspersons on the 2026 Padma Awards list.
RCB-W vs MI-W, Match 16, Cricket Tips: The winning streak of Royal Challengers Bengaluru ended in the previous game, and they suffered a 7-wicket defeat at the hands of Delhi Capitals Women.
India take an unassailable 3-0 series lead in the T20 series against New Zealand after Abhishek Sharma hits an unbeaten 68 off 20 balls, including a 14-ball 50.
Padma Shri Awards: Former India captain Rohit Sharma was named in the list of Padma Shri awardees on Sunday, joining eight other past and present sportspersons on the 2026 Padma Awards honour roll, which comprises five Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri Awards.
The International Cricket Council: The International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah paid tribute to former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Inderjit Singh Bindra, popularly known as I.S.
India defeated New Zealand by 8 wickets in the third T20I of the five-match series on January 25 at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. Chasing a target of 154 runs, the Men in Blue completed the chase in just 10 overs.
Barsapara Cricket Stadium: India skipper Suryakumar Yadav continued his fine form with the bat and carried the momentum from the second T20I into the third
Explosive Team India: Explosive Team India opener Abhishek Sharma smashed the second-fastest T20I half-century ever by an Indian, reaching the mark in just 14 balls during the third T20I against New Zealand here at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Sunday as India clinched a thumping victory riding on the youngster’s power-hitting prowess.
India delivered a stunning performance, taking down New Zealand by 8 wickets in the third T20I at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. Chasing a target of 154, India wrapped it up in just 10 overs, finishing at 155 for 2, while New Zealand managed 153 for 9 in their 20 overs.
T20 World Cup: With the T20 World Cup just days away, Team India sent a clear warning to their rivals, crushing New Zealand by eight wickets in the third T20I here at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium.
Dewald Brevis delivered an outstanding performance, guiding the Pretoria Capitals to a solid total of 158 for seven after they were put into bat first during the SA20 final against Sunrisers Eastern Cape at Newlands, Cape Town.
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup has always brought about such moments where batters have overcome the pressure and provided such performances that can be characterized by whole tournaments.
Josh Inglis blasted a six to seal a crushing six-wicket victory for the Perth Scorchers and their record sixth Big Bash League T20 title over the Sydney Sixers in Perth on Sunday.
Abhishek Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav led the Indian team to an 8-wicket win over New Zealand in the third T20I and also clinched the series, with two matches remaining.
India once again showed why they look like the best team in the five-match T20I series, defeating New Zealand by eight wickets in the third T20I at Guwahati to seal a 3-0 lead with two games to spare.
Abhishek Sharma completed his fifty in 14 balls in the third T20I against New Zealand, registering the second-fastest half-century by an Indian batter in the shortest format of the game.
Sanju Samson‘s lean run with the bat in the ongoing India vs New Zealand T20I series has once again brought his place under the scanner. With Ishan Kishan lighting up the contest from the middle order, the debate around India’s opening combination ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 has gathered pace.
Saurashtra spinner Parth Bhut revealed that advice from Ravindra Jadeja helped him dismiss Shubman Gill twice during a Ranji Trophy match. Bhut was instrumental in Saurashtra's dominant 194-run victory over Punjab at Niranjan Shah Stadium C in Rajkot.