Suryakumar Yadav will captain India's T20I squad against South Africa, with Shubman Gill named vice-captain pending fitness. The team features a strong batting lineup including Abhishek Sharma and Hardik Pandya, alongside versatile all-rounders and a balanced bowling attack led by Jasprit Bumrah and spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakaravarthy.
The jersey was unveiled by former India captain Rohit Sharma who is also the brand ambassador of the tournament, and member of the Indian T20 side Tilak Varma. The upcoming T20 World Cup will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka and is set to begin on February 7, with the final scheduled for March 8. Suryakumar Yadav and his team will kick off their campaign against the USA on February 7 in Mumbai.
Virat Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad etched their names in history with a record-breaking 195-run partnership for India against South Africa in the second ODI. Gaikwad notched his maiden ODI century, while Kohli secured his 53rd, propelling India past 300. This remarkable stand surpassed the previous record held by Tendulkar and Karthik.
Virat Kohli smashed his 53rd ODI century, a remarkable 102, in India's second match against South Africa. This century, his second consecutive of the series, propelled his international tally to 84 hundreds. He also set a new record for consecutive ODI centuries, surpassing AB de Villiers.
Maharashtra government has lauded the Indian women's cricket team's World Cup victory with substantial cash rewards for players and support staff. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur led the team to their maiden title, defeating South Africa in a thrilling final. Star performers Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Radha Yadav received significant recognition for their exceptional contributions.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma displayed intense focus during a net session ahead of the second ODI in Raipur, appearing unfazed by discussions about their futures. While Kohli had a brief, uncommunicative moment with coach Gautam Gambhir, Rohit exchanged pleasantries. Former pacer Sreesanth urged Gambhir not to curb the senior pros' participation, deeming them superior to current players.