India vs New Zealand Live Score, 5th T20I: All eyes on Sanju Samson for homecoming T20I in Thiruvananthapuram

India vs New Zealand Live Score, 5th T20I: India walk into the fifth T20I against New Zealand knowing that one heavy defeat does little to dent their larger standing. The loss in Vizag exposed some risks attached to experimentation, particularly the six-batter, five-bowler balance, but it has not shaken their status as World Cup favourites….

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After T20 World Cup exit, BCB reveals Shakib Al Hasan’s roadmap for next ICC tournament | Cricket News

Bangladesh’s long-running Shakib Al Hasan saga has taken another turn, with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) actively working towards a potential comeback for the veteran all-rounder, possibly as early as the upcoming home series against Pakistan in March. Batting coach Mohammad Ashraful, however, believes that if Shakib does make his return to international cricket, the…

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Ajay Jadeja: ‘Pakistani-yo ki choti choti khushiya’: Ajay Jadeja’s sharp dig at Pakistan PM’s X post steals spotlight | Cricket News

Pakistan’s Salman Ali Agha, second right, and teammates in Lahore. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Ajay Jadeja stirred a fresh cross-border debate on social media after taking a pointed swipe at Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s celebratory post following Pakistan’s 22-run win over Australia in the first T20I at Lahore.Go Beyond The Boundary…

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T20 World Cup: ICC reveals umpires for ‘crunch’ India-Pakistan match in Colombo | Cricket News

Abhishek Sharma speaks to Haris Rauf of Pakistan during the Asia cup match between India and Pakistan at Dubai International Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo/Getty Images) Elite Panel umpire Nitin Menon will officiate in his fourth T20 World Cup, while fellow Indian Anantha Padmanabhan will make his first appearance…

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The extra Test: When four pitches were used for 4 innings in a match | Cricket News

A match in progress at Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, Australia, circa 1880. (Photo/Getty Images) “In affectionate remembrance of English cricket which died at The Oval, 29th August, 1882. Deeply lamented by a large circle of sorrowing friends and acquaintances, RIP. NB The body will be cremated and the Ashes taken to Australia.“Australia’s first win on…

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At home, Sanju Samson faces moment of reckoning ahead of World Cup | Cricket News

India’s Sanju Samson (PTI Photo) Thiruvananthapuram: As the temple bells echoed across Thiruvananthapuram, the Indian team, led by captain Suryakumar Yadav, bowed in reverence to the hallowed Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple on Friday morning. One person’s absence cut through the moment like a deafening silence. Sanju Samson — the local hero, crowd favourite — was obviously…

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