Gautam Gambhir is using Naman Dhir, Tilak Varma and Nitish Kumar Reddy to share parts of Hardik Pandya’s all-round role, a practical solution as India manage the star’s fitness and squad balance.
Tilak Varma struck an unbeaten 51 off 26 balls as India chased 181 to beat New Zealand by four wickets in Christchurch, taking a 2-0 lead in the five-match T20I series. His unbroken 69-run stand with Nitish Kumar Reddy rescued India after the visitors slipped to 112/6.
Naman Dhir smashed an unbeaten 42 from 15 balls as India chased 226 to beat New Zealand by four wickets in Christchurch, setting a new Indian record for the highest score from No. 7 or lower in a successful T20I chase.
Sanju Samson has called Jasprit Bumrah a once-in-a-generation bowler after India’s 24-run defeat to West Indies in Hyderabad. While acknowledging Bumrah’s importance, Samson backed Arshdeep Singh and Prince Yadav, saying India’s young bowlers need more opportunities and support to develop.
Keemo Paul claimed 5/41 after Shai Hope’s unbeaten century as West Indies defeated India by 24 runs in Hyderabad to level the five-match T20I series 2–2.
India take a 2–1 lead into the fourth T20I against West Indies in Hyderabad, with a series victory within reach. After three high-scoring contests, India will rely on their explosive top order and bowling attack to overcome a dangerous West Indies batting line-up.
Abhishek Sharma’s explosive 69 and Arshdeep Singh’s three-wicket haul powered India to a 14-run victory over West Indies in Indore. India now lead the five-match T20I series 2–1.
Veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar has earned a surprise India T20I recall after nearly four years, with the 36-year-old named in the squad for the upcoming five-match series against New Zealand.
