Sachin, Yuvraj, Gambhir, Zaheer know why they had to leave the team: Sandeep Patil

IANS | October 12, 2026 2:51 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Former India cricketer and ex-chief selector Sandeep Patil has stated that iconic cricketers like Sachin Tendulkar, Yuvraj Singh, Gautam Gambhir, and Zaheer Khan ‘know the reasons' why they were phased out of the national side, adding that his selection committee had to put the future of Indian cricket ahead of personal relationships.

We had planned how to keep things tight to Hope: Arshdeep

IANS | October 12, 2026 2:16 PM

Indore, Oct 12 (IANS) India’s left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh said he felt really good over the successful execution of tactics to remove West Indies captain Shai Hope early in the third T20I against the West Indies, adding that getting rid of a quality batter of his calibre required meticulous preparation and inputs from the coaching staff.

'Abhishek finds ways to score runs': Rahane calls opener 'special talent'

IANS | October 12, 2026 1:38 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Former Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane heaped praise on opener Abhishek Sharma for finding ways and methods to score runs even when he's struggling a bit.

3rd T20I: ‘India deserved this win from a bowling perspective,’ says Bishop

IANS | October 12, 2026 1:18 PM

Indore, Oct 12 (IANS) Former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop praised India’s bowling execution and Abhishek Sharma’s tactical awareness after the hosts secured a 14-run victory over West Indies in the third T20I at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Sunday, taking a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.

'Abhishek blossomed into world superpower opener': Karthik praises opener for consistent performances

IANS | October 12, 2026 1:11 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik heaped praise on star opener Abhishek Sharma for "consistently churning out runs" in different conditions and against different bowling attacks as he has "blossomed into a world superpower opener".

Lack of dew and Indian bowlers execution made the difference in Indore, says Springer

IANS | October 12, 2026 12:56 PM

Indore, Oct 12 (IANS) West Indies all-rounder Shamar Springer said that the lack of dew and disciplined bowling by India’s bowlers on a low-bounce pitch were the difference as the visitors lost by 14 runs in the third T20I held at the Holkar Stadium on Sunday night.

Gave respect to Chase before launching boundaries in power-play: Abhishek Sharma

IANS | October 12, 2026 12:34 PM

Indore, Oct 12 (IANS) India’s left-handed opener Abhishek Sharma revealed that his uncharacteristic cautious start against off-spinner Roston Chase was a calculated move to counter tactical plans of the West Indies before he unleashed his trademark attacking strokes in the power-play in the third T20I at the Holkar Stadium.

Prince Yadav reveals he played with Abhishek Sharma's bat during crucial Indore cameo

IANS | October 12, 2026 12:34 PM

Indore, Oct 12 (IANS) India fast bowler Prince Yadav revealed he used star opener Abhishek Sharma's bat while scoring a crucial cameo against the West Indies in the third T20I at the Holkar Stadium here.

‘There is nothing better than taking a wicket,’ says Dhir after 3rd T20I heroics

IANS | October 12, 2026 12:21 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) India all-rounder Naman Dhir has explained how reading a batter's intentions helps him make decisions with the ball, after his two-wicket contribution proved crucial in India’s 14-run victory over the West Indies in the third T20I at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Sunday, giving the hosts a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.

ACB hopeful to revive APL; few Indian parties interested in acquiring franchises

IANS | October 12, 2026 12:07 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) The Afghanistan Cricket Board is confident of reviving the Afghanistan Premier League, with the board confirming that five parties remain interested in acquiring the two remaining franchise spots in the league.

Cricket

Sachin, Yuvraj, Gambhir, Zaheer know why they had to leave the team: Sandeep Patil

We had planned how to keep things tight to Hope: Arshdeep

'Abhishek finds ways to score runs': Rahane calls opener 'special talent'

3rd T20I: ‘India deserved this win from a bowling perspective,’ says Bishop

'Abhishek blossomed into world superpower opener': Karthik praises opener for consistent performances

Lack of dew and Indian bowlers execution made the difference in Indore, says Springer

Gave respect to Chase before launching boundaries in power-play: Abhishek Sharma

Prince Yadav reveals he played with Abhishek Sharma's bat during crucial Indore cameo

‘There is nothing better than taking a wicket,’ says Dhir after 3rd T20I heroics

ACB hopeful to revive APL; few Indian parties interested in acquiring franchises

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