November 2, 2026

Afghanistan has climbed to sixth place in the latest ICC ODI rankings, achieving their highest-ever position since receiving ODI status in 2009. The updated rankings, released on Sunday, reflect the team’s recent run of strong performances in the 50-over format. The rise follows Afghanistan’s title-winning campaign in the tri-series in Zimbabwe, where they defeated the […]

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has criticised the BCCI selectors for recalling Bhuvneshwar Kumar to the T20I squad for the five-match series against New Zealand, calling the decision a missed opportunity to give younger fast bowlers international exposure. Bhuvneshwar returned to India’s T20I setup after a four-year absence but had a modest outing in the

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has acknowledged that the demands of coaching the national team have left him mentally drained at times, while insisting that he remains capable of handling the pressure. Following India’s 3-2 T20I series win over New Zealand, Gambhir also backed the team’s inexperienced bowling attack ahead of the ODI series and

New Zealand ended India’s winning run in the five-match T20I series with a seven-wicket victory in the final match at Hamilton on Sunday. Tim Seifert’s 83 and Glenn Phillips’ unbeaten contribution helped the hosts chase down India’s 192-run target in just 18 overs, securing a consolation win after India had already taken an unassailable 3-1