Delhi have named a 16-member squad for the 2026 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy under Ayush Badoni, with Mayank Yadav, Ishant Sharma and Harshit Rana included. Nitish Rana has been left out as he continues his recovery from injury.
India captain Shreyas Iyer admitted the bowling effort fell short after New Zealand piled up 259/7 and won the fourth T20I by 87 runs in Auckland. Iyer pointed to the powerplay, Glenn Phillips’ century and the challenge of adapting to Eden Park’s dimensions.
Glenn Phillips smashes 107 off 49 balls as New Zealand score 259/7 and defeat India by 87 runs in the fourth T20I at Auckland. Jacob Duffy takes 4/23.
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.
Former India batter Mohammed Kaif has questioned India’s T20 bowling combination after the 24-run defeat to West Indies in Hyderabad, warning that the current setup may not be strong enough for the team’s 2028 T20 World Cup title defence.
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.
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.
