New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) Former India cricketer Dinesh Karthik was shocked after the exclusion of India's Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill from the T20 World Cup 2026 and the New Zealand T20I series. Along with Gill, Karthik also expressed his disappointment at the removal of Jitesh Sharma from the squad.
New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) have named Richard Ngarava as the new captain for both Test and One-Day International (ODI) formats, with Brian Bennett serving as vice-captain.
New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin expressed delight at India’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad, stating that the team was ready for its "title defence." He said he was happy for his ‘brother,’ Sanju Samson, and lauded Ishan Kishan’s selection, who has made a comeback to international cricket.
New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh believes the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee and team management deserves ‘10 out of 10’ for the changes made to the side selected for next year’s T20 World Cup, where they enter as defending champions.
Ranchi, Dec 20 (IANS) The SG Pipers women have entered the Ranchi turf with renewed determination as the countdown to the Hockey India League 2025–26 begins, scheduled from December 28, 2025, to January 10, 2026. With their sticks ready and focus intense, their arrival signals the start of an important phase in what promises to be a swift, high-pressure competitive tournament.
New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) Legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar described Shubman Gill’s omission from the T20 World Cup squad as surprising, suggesting that a lack of form and touch may have gone against the right-handed opener.
New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad said the concluding leg of their multi-format tour of India served as valuable preparation for them ahead of playing next year’s T20 World Cup.
Mumbai, Dec 20 (IANS) Indian athlete Vir Gahrotra won a gold medal at the Pole and Aerial Sports World Championship, achieving India’s first-ever podium finish at this international event in Budapest, Hungary.
New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene said seam-bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur’s addition will lend the side a different structure in IPL 2026, citing his versatility and experience as key assets.
Mumbai, Dec 20 (IANS) Team India’s squad for the T20 World Cup 2026 was announced on Saturday, with a major shock coming in the form of Shubman Gill being dropped from the side. Axar Patel took his position as the vice-captain, while Ishan Kishan made a dream comeback to the international setup.
