India secured fourth place at the Commonwealth Games 2026 with 39 medals (13 gold, 17 silver, 9 bronze). T20I captain Shreyas Iyer lauded the athletes, particularly the boxing contingent for topping their medal table, inspiring the nation with their achievements.
India's Shubman Gill regains the No. 1 spot in ICC ODI batting rankings, surpassing New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell who missed recent series, with Gill now leading at 801 rating points.
India returns to the No. 1 position in ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings after winning a 2-0 lead over Zimbabwe in their three-match T20I series, edging out England due to a superior ratings decimal.
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed a record-breaking 50 off 19 balls, becoming the youngest male international cricketer to score a T20I fifty, leading India to a seven-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in Harare. Captain Shreyas Iyer praised the teenager's fearless approach and secured his first T20I captaincy win.
India, under captain Shreyas Iyer, defeated Zimbabwe by seven wickets in the first T20I in Harare, ending a seven-match winless streak. Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, became the youngest player to score a T20I half-century, while Mayank Yadav also made an impact on his comeback.
Shreyas Iyer, captaining India in the opening T20I against Zimbabwe in Harare, won his eighth consecutive toss, surpassing MS Dhoni's record for most successive toss wins by an Indian captain in T20 Internationals. India elected to bowl first on a pitch expected to have pace and bounce.
Teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed a record-breaking fifty (50 off 19 balls) to lead India to a seven-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the opening T20I in Harare, becoming the youngest male international cricketer to score a fifty. The win also marked captain Shreyas Iyer's first T20I victory.
India captain Shreyas Iyer has expressed confidence in teenage batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of the T20I series against Zimbabwe, believing he has learned from his challenging England tour. Iyer urged the young squad to play fearlessly, while Sooryavanshi affirmed his confidence despite recent setbacks and highlighted his familiarity with the Harare venue.
India captain Shreyas Iyer has urged his team to shed the fear of failure and express themselves freely in the upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe, following a winless tour of England and Ireland. He believes the challenging phase has helped the team identify areas for improvement.
India captain Shreyas Iyer believes a tough white-ball tour of England and Ireland has strengthened the squad ahead of the T20I series against Zimbabwe. He urged his young team to play aggressively without fear of failure, emphasizing adaptability to new conditions and respecting Zimbabwe's experienced squad.
India captain Shreyas Iyer has expressed confidence in teenage batsman Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of the T20I series against Zimbabwe, believing he has learned from his challenging international debut. Iyer also urged his young squad to play fearlessly, while Sooryavanshi affirmed his confidence despite recent setbacks.
India captain Shreyas Iyer reflects on the team's recent winless tours of England and Ireland, stating the difficult phase strengthened the squad. He urges his team to play with an attacking mindset ahead of their three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe, emphasizing quick adaptation to new conditions.
India's new T20I captain Shreyas Iyer is facing criticism after two consecutive series defeats. Former player Saba Karim questioned Iyer's tactical decisions, particularly the batting order in a recent match, stating it differed from his IPL captaincy.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor expressed dismay after India's T20I series loss to England, calling it 'one humiliation too many.' Captain Shreyas Iyer and assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate admitted the team is underachieving overseas.
England secured the five-match T20I series against India with a commanding nine-wicket win in the fourth match at Bristol. India captain Shreyas Iyer's unbeaten 80 wasn't enough as England chased down 158 in 13.5 overs, with Harry Brook and Phil Salt starring.
England secured the five-match T20I series against India with a commanding nine-wicket win in the fourth match at Bristol. Despite Shreyas Iyer's unbeaten 80, India's 158/7 was chased down by England's Harry Brook (79*) and Phil Salt (59*) in 13.5 overs.
England secured a historic nine-wicket victory over India in the fourth T20I at Bristol, clinching the five-match series 3-0. Chasing 159, England's captain Harry Brook (79*) and Phil Salt (59*) led an unbeaten 151-run partnership to chase the target in just 13.5 overs.
England secured a 3-0 lead in their T20I series against India with a dominant nine-wicket victory in Bristol. Chasing 159, Harry Brook (79*) and Phil Salt (59*) led England to victory with an unbeaten 151-run partnership.
Shreyas Iyer won his sixth consecutive toss as India captain, equaling Virat Kohli's record and nearing MS Dhoni's streak. Despite this luck, India faces challenges with recent losses and injuries to key bowlers Harshit Rana and Varun Chakaravarthy.
Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif expressed disappointment over Shreyas Iyer and Tilak Varma being appointed captain and vice-captain, stating they don't deserve guaranteed spots in the playing XI and their selection led to Sanju Samson's exclusion. Kaif questioned the decision, noting it's unusual for a player to return to the T20I side directly as captain.
Shreyas Iyer's sister, Shresta Iyer, defended his captaincy after India's heavy T20I loss to England. She urged fans to be patient, citing legends who also lost matches, and expressed confidence in his future as a great Indian captain.
India suffers a massive 125-run T20I defeat in Nottingham, their fourth consecutive loss. Captain Shreyas Iyer calls the batting "atrocious" amid concerns over captaincy, IPL-influenced play, and questionable selection choices.
Despite India's recent T20I series losses to Ireland and England, Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma maintain the top two spots in the ICC Men's T20I Batting Rankings. Shreyas Iyer also saw a significant jump.
India suffered a record 125-run defeat against England in the third T20I, with captain Shreyas Iyer describing the performance as 'atrocious'. England posted 201/7, and India were bowled out for 76, their second-lowest T20I total.
