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.
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.
Indian teenage cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, aged 15 years and 118 days, made history by scoring his maiden T20I half-century against Zimbabwe in Harare, becoming the youngest player globally to achieve this feat, surpassing Gibraltar's Louis Bruce.
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's T20 team, led by new captain Shreyas Iyer, faces Zimbabwe in a three-match series in Harare, aiming to regain confidence after consecutive defeats in Ireland and England. The series is crucial for Iyer's captaincy and several players seeking to revive their T20 careers.
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.
Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh lauded teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as an "unbelievable" talent for his fearless approach, recalling his IPL debut six. Harbhajan also shared Sachin Tendulkar's career advice on focus, which he now imparts to young players.
15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi returns to Harare Sports Club for a T20I series with the senior India team against Zimbabwe, four months after his U-19 World Cup triumph there. He aims to leverage his familiarity with the venue to bounce back from a challenging senior debut against England.
Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza has expressed strong support for 15-year-old Indian cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, calling him a "generational talent" despite a challenging T20I debut. Raza emphasized the importance of nurturing the young opener's potential ahead of India's upcoming three-match T20I series in Zimbabwe, where Sooryavanshi is expected to get another opportunity.
Yuvraj Singh has nicknamed teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 'Terminator 6', drawing parallels with Abhishek Sharma ('Terminator 4'). Singh, who sees Sooryavanshi as a 'serious player in the making', expressed his desire to mentor the 15-year-old, similar to his role with Sharma. Sooryavanshi recently debuted for India and broke Yuvraj's List A fifty record.
Yuvraj Singh has nicknamed 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi "Terminator 6", comparing him to Abhishek Sharma ("Terminator 4"). Singh sees Sooryavanshi as a "serious player in the making" and expressed a desire to mentor him, similar to his work with Sharma. Sooryavanshi recently debuted for India and broke Singh's List A fifty record.
Former India cricketer Mohammed Kaif criticized the team's management for their handling of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sanju Samson following a 0-4 T20I series defeat to England. England's victory also saw them replace India as the top-ranked T20I side.
Former India cricketer Mohammed Kaif slammed the team's management for their handling of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sanju Samson following a 0-4 T20I series defeat to England. England's dominant victory also saw them replace India as the No. 1 ranked T20I side.
Fast bowler Jofra Archer is ready for another contest with 15-year-old Indian opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the upcoming T20I. Despite Sooryavanshi's IPL success, England leads the series 2-0, with Archer dismissing the young batter in the last match.
Former India wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel believes young opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi must prepare for consistent short-pitched bowling as his international career progresses. Teams identified this strategy during the IPL and are now targeting him with pace and bounce, a tactic Patel expects to continue.
Jofra Archer feels bowling in England is a return to 'normal cricket' compared to the IPL. After England's 125-run win over India, Archer noted bigger margins for error for bowlers in English conditions and issued a subtle warning to India's young batting unit.
England secured a historic 125-run victory over India in a T20 match, bowling out the feared batting side for just 76 runs. Despite a challenging start, England posted 201, a target India failed to approach, collapsing under pressure with frequent dismissals.
Suryakumar Yadav has refuted a fake statement circulating on social media, denying claims of unhappiness over his T20I captaincy and future. He reiterated his full support for the Indian team and congratulated young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi on his record-breaking debut.
Sanju Samson, Player of the Tournament in the T20 World Cup, has been excluded from India's squad for the Zimbabwe series. This decision, following captain Suryakumar Yadav's exclusion, is attributed to Samson's inconsistency despite recent strong performances. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's emergence is also a key factor.
Bolu Belediyesine yönelik "irtikap" soruşturması kapsamında, aralarında eski başkan Tanju Özcan'ın da bulunduğu 6'sı tutuklu 19 sanığın yargılanmasına başlandı. Sanıklar, müteahhitten ruhsat ve işlemler karşılığında para talep edildiği iddialarına ilişkin savunma yaptı.
Sanju Samson has been excluded from the upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe. Ishan Kishan will be the primary wicketkeeper, with Prabhsimran Singh earning a maiden call-up. Selectors aim to provide more opportunities to young players like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
Sanju Samson has been excluded from India's T20I squad for the upcoming series against Zimbabwe due to a poor run of form. Shreyas Iyer will captain the 15-member team, which includes maiden call-ups for Ashok Sharma and Yash Thakur.
Former India cricketer Saba Karim believes it's premature to consider 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as a replacement for Sanju Samson in India's T20I team. Karim backed Samson's strong performances and emphasized allowing Sooryavanshi to develop without comparisons, despite his impressive IPL 2026 season.
Former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik supports Sanju Samson despite his recent poor form in T20Is against England and Ireland, urging patience over calls for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Karthik also commented on India's decision to bat first in overcast conditions, attributing it to a 'hangover' from their Ireland series defeat, and praised captain Shreyas Iyer's half-century.
