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 has named a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against India in Harare on July 23, 25, and 26, featuring uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Tafadzwa Tsiga and returning players Wessly Madhevere and Newman Nyamhuri.
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.
India's T20I vice-captain Tilak Varma addressed the team's recent back-to-back series defeats against Ireland and England, attributing challenges to adapting to overseas conditions. He stressed the importance of learning from setbacks, maintaining a positive team environment, and regaining momentum ahead of the upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe.
India fast bowler Ashok Sharma expressed his long-standing dream's fulfillment after receiving his maiden senior national team call-up for the upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe, aiming for an international debut and future Test cricket.
Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza expressed confidence in his team's ability to compete with India in the upcoming three-match T20I series, citing recent consistent performance and viewing both teams as being in a rebuilding phase, rejecting notions of Indian dominance.
Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar criticized India's T20I approach after their 0-4 series loss to England. He stated that sacking coach Gautam Gambhir or captain Shreyas Iyer wouldn't solve the issue, attributing the poor performance to inadequate preparation for overseas conditions, influenced by IPL performances.
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.
England has taken a commanding 3-0 lead against India in the T20I series. Skipper Harry Brook aims for a clean sweep, which would propel England to the top of the ICC T20I rankings.
India's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate expressed disappointment with the team's overseas T20I performance, stating players need to accept underachievement and adapt to challenging conditions. This follows series losses to Ireland and England, with the latter marking a historic defeat for India.
India's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate expressed disappointment with the team's overseas T20I performance after a series loss to England. He emphasized the need for players to adapt and accept underachievement in foreign conditions, urging them to focus on future challenges like the World Cup in Australia.
India's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate expressed disappointment with the team's overseas T20I performance after losing a series to England. He urged players to accept underachievement and focus on adapting to challenging conditions for future tournaments.
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.
India's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate expressed disappointment with the team's overseas T20I performance after losing a series to England. He urged players to accept underachievement and focus on adapting to challenging conditions for future tournaments.
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.
India's batting unit faces intense scrutiny after a record low T20I total of 76 against England. Facing a must-win scenario in the fourth T20I at Bristol, India trails 0-2 in the five-match series.
India's batting unit faces intense scrutiny after a record low T20I total of 76 against England. Facing a must-win scenario in the fourth T20I, India trails 0-2 in the series and needs a strong performance from openers and potential middle-order changes.
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.
India's T20I series against England in Durham begins with early setbacks as Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan are dismissed by Saqib Mahmood, leaving India at 6/2 after two overs. England captain Harry Brook and India captain Shreyas Iyer share team strategies and pitch observations.
Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara believes 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will likely have to wait for his T20I debut against England. Pujara cited the team management's probable preference for the established top order and the challenge of replicating IPL success in English conditions as reasons for the delay.
