India batter Abhishek Sharma scored 233 runs from 91 balls for Amritsar Men Senior against Tarn Taran in the Punjab State Inter District Senior One Day Limited Overs Tournament on Sunday, marking a strong return to form after a disappointing series against Zimbabwe.
India's Abhishek Sharma achieved the best bowling figures by an Indian opener in T20I cricket, taking 3/17 against Zimbabwe, surpassing previous records and helping India secure a 90-run victory and an unassailable 2-0 series lead.
India consistently uses T20I tours of Zimbabwe as a platform to debut emerging cricket talent, a tradition dating back to 2010 with players like Virat Kohli. The 2024 series saw new faces such as Abhishek Sharma, and the upcoming 2026 tour is expected to introduce more uncapped players.
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.
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.
Abhishek Sharma became the player with the most T20I appearances (53) before playing a Test or ODI for a Full Member nation, surpassing Samuel Badree. The record was set during India's loss to England in Southampton.
Abhishek Sharma became the player with the most T20I appearances (53) before playing a Test or ODI for a Full Member nation. The record was set during India's fifth T20I against England, which India lost by 56 runs, completing a 4-0 series sweep for England.
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.
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.
The Delhi High Court is hearing a suit by cricketer Abhishek Sharma seeking protection against unauthorized use of his image, including AI-generated content. The court noted the overlap between personality rights and defamation in the digital age, particularly concerning AI-altered images.
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 posted 189/7 against England in the first T20I at Chester-le-Street before rain abandoned the match. Abhishek Sharma smashed a record 20-ball fifty, followed by Shreyas Iyer's 68 and Shivam Dube's 42.
India's Ishan Kishan was run out in the first T20I against England due to a mix-up with Abhishek Sharma. Sharma later scored 59 off 24 balls, but the match was abandoned due to rain.
India's Ishan Kishan was run out due to a mix-up with Abhishek Sharma in the first T20I against England. Despite the early setback, Sharma scored 59 off 24 balls, and India posted 189/7. The match was abandoned due to rain.
India captain Shreyas Iyer achieved a significant milestone, scoring over 5,000 international runs during the first T20I against England. He played a crucial innings of 68 runs after India's early collapse.
India's opening T20I against England in Chester-le-Street was abandoned due to rain without a ball bowled in the second innings. India posted 189/7, with Abhishek Sharma scoring 59 off 24 balls and Shreyas Iyer adding 68.
Abhishek Sharma set a new record in the first T20I against England, becoming the fastest batter from a Full Member nation to hit 100 sixes in T20 Internationals, achieving the feat in 785 balls. He also became the fifth Indian to reach this milestone.
Abhishek Sharma set a new record in the first T20I against England, becoming the fastest batter from a Full Member nation to hit 100 sixes in T20 Internationals, achieving the feat in 785 balls. He also became the fifth Indian to reach this milestone.
India's Ishan Kishan has surpassed teammate Abhishek Sharma to become the world's No. 1 T20I batter in the latest ICC rankings, ending Sharma's year-long reign. Kishan's consistent form, including 317 runs in the T20 World Cup, propelled him to this elite position.
15-year-old cricket prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, known for his fearless batting, awaits his international debut after being named in India's T20I squad for the Ireland tour. Despite not playing in the series opener, which India lost by 34 runs, Sooryavanshi has impressed the team with his eagerness to learn.
Despite strong fan support and cheers at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi did not make his India debut against Ireland. Captain Shreyas Iyer confirmed the decision, while Ireland secured a historic 34-run victory.
India opener Abhishek Sharma acknowledged his team's difficulty in adapting to conditions after Ireland's unexpected 34-run victory in the first T20I in Belfast. Despite Sharma's quickfire 50, India collapsed to 148, falling to Ireland for the first time in any format.
Former England captain Michael Vaughan expressed surprise over India's decision to leave out 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi from the playing XI for the T20I against Ireland. Despite the youngster's recent call-up and impressive form, India opted for experienced players, leading Vaughan to question the move on social media.
