Cheteshwar Pujara has backed Sanju Samson amid scrutiny over the wicketkeeper-batter’s recent T20 form, arguing that consistency is often overrated in the format. Pujara’s view adds to the debate over how India should assess top-order batters in a high-risk format.
India captain Shreyas Iyer said teenage batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will have to wait for his next opportunity after not playing in any of the five T20Is against West Indies. Iyer pointed to the consistency of Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma as the reason India retained their opening pair throughou
India teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi shared the two-word message “still believing” on social media after remaining out of the playing XI for the first four T20Is against West Indies. The post drew attention ahead of the fifth match, but it does not confirm whether he will be selected for the series d
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.
Former India captain Kris Srikkanth has criticised the team management for keeping Vaibhav Sooryavanshi out of the playing XI during the T20I series against West Indies. The teenager’s absence has sparked debate over selection, player confidence and how India should manage emerging talent.
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.
Former India opener Wasim Jaffer has questioned Yashasvi Jaiswal's decision to train as a wicketkeeper ahead of the 2026–27 domestic season. With Mumbai captain Siddhesh Lad indicating that Jaiswal wants to develop the skill, Jaffer has urged the young batter to prioritise his batting and focus on t
India head to Ranchi with a 1-0 lead in the five-match T20I series after a commanding eight-wicket win in Lucknow. West Indies must respond quickly as both sides meet in the second T20I on October 9.
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.
