India went down in the third and final ODI in Indore by 41 runs to lose their first ever 5-0 home series against New Zealand, continuing the trend of recent underwhelming results. Kohli top-scored with a 108-ball 124 but could not get a stable partner to steer the challenging chase of 338.
The Indian cricket team has announced a 15-member squad for the series that is a good mix of experienced and young players.
He suggests altering the existing four-over limit for bowlers, allowing one to deliver an extra over to create tactical depth and balance between batting and bowling prowess.
India face a packed 2026 cricket season with a home T20 World Cup, tough overseas tours, many bilateral series, and early preparation for the 2027 ODI World Cup challenge.
The year brought events that were not only revealed through the scorecards, ranging from great victories in world tournaments to instances that redefined the future of Indian cricket.
Cummins missed the first two Ashes Tests due to a lower-back injury he suffered during the West Indies tour in June-July, but made a brilliant return in the third match in Adelaide to pick up six wickets in the series-clinching win.
Players with Indian national status, however, even if not actively participating, have been drawing Indian contracts.
Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer created a record 106-run ninth-wicket stand, presenting a resolute English fightback.
Rahane’s unbeaten 72 served as the team’s backbone, complemented by Sarfaraz’s sensational 73 off just 22 deliveries.
Shafali shared a 104-run stand with fellow opener Smriti Mandhana to set the platform for the big total.
This strong batting performance helped New Zealand achieve a first-innings lead of 73 runs.
Pandya, returning from a quadricep injury after two months, is set to play against South Africa in an upcoming ODI series in Cuttack.
Joining him is former India cricketer Sujith Somasunder as Vice-President, and Santosh Menon, who reclaimed his role as Secretary, previously held from 2019 to 2022.
This is the ODI series of the two teams and it will be a white-ball series that will start from 30 November after the three Test matches have been played between them.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will decide his fate following the 2-0 Test series whitewash, leaving Gambhir under pressure from both fans and critics.
The reigning world test champions showcased their superiority after having already secured a victory in the first test match in Kolkata within just three days.
The ICC has not yet released match-wise fixtures but the T20 World Cup 2026 is scheduled for February-March 2026
Since 2013, India has held the strongest home record in Test cricket.
After the successful tenure of Rahul Dravid which included India’s triumph in the T20 World Cup
As per their past encounters, both the venue and the pitch will have a deciding say in how the battle unfolds.
The wicketkeeper-batsman’s comeback is a testament to resilience, gratitude, and determination after overcoming significant hurdles.
As India and Australia prepare for the 5th T20I in Brisbane, weather reports predict a 36% chance of rain, with temperatures between 21°C and 28°C at the Gabba.
India’s star allrounder Deepti Sharma and Australia’s legendary captain Meg Lanning were released ahead of the Women’s Premier League 2026 mega auction
The Australian is set to miss the WPL (Women’s Premier League) due to his commitments with Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League.
For Harmanpreet and her team, their picture is a promise, not the final point of their journey.
