Former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria congratulated the Indian Under-19 team for securing a record-extending sixth U19 World Cup title on Friday. Noting Vaibhav Suryavanshi's heroics, Kaneria said that India will have a new star and that he will soon be wearing the blue jersey.
India U19 defeated England U19 by 100 runs in the final to lift the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026, securing their sixth title in Harare, Zimbabwe. The young Indian side produced a record-breaking performance in a high-octane final.
President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated the India Under-19 team after they clinched a record-extending sixth ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup title by defeating England by 100 runs in the final at Harare, Zimbabwe.
The 14-year-old destructive batter hammered the fastest 150 of the tournament to set the Indian team in the driving seat as they look to defend a big total of 411 runs in the title clash.
A major controversy has arisen over the presence of Tarsem, accused of rape, as a coach for the Indian team taking part in the International Tent Pegging World Cup Qualifiers being held in Jordan from January 29-31.
Patel also said Kishan is making a comeback in this series after almost 2.5 years and has batted well. Kishan, who had a marvellous Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2025/26 campaign with Jharkhand, leading them to their first-ever SMAT title, returned to the Indian team after last playing a T2
Ishan Kishan, who had a marvellous Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2025/26 campaign with Jharkhand, leading them to their first-ever SMAT title, returned to the Indian team after last playing a T20I against Australia in late 2023.
Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan expressed immense confidence in India's chances for the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, saying, "It seems almost impossible to beat this Indian team" and stop India from retaining its title.
The former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen termed the Indian team as the favourites in the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, which will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka in February-March.
Badoni received his maiden call-up to the Indian cricket team as bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar was ruled out of the ongoing India vs New Zealand ODI series due to an injury.
Former Indian batting coach has heaped praise on the current World No. 1 T20I batter, Abhishek Sharma, for his fearless, aggressive brand of cricket in the shortest format.
The three-match ODI series against New Zealand, starting from Sunday at Vadodara, will mark the return of Virat to the Indian team. Now an exclusively ODI player, Virat had secured the 'Player of the Series' award against South Africa in December for scoring 302 runs in three matches at a