After a string of low scores against New Zealand, Sanju Samson’s position as India’s first-choice T20I wicketkeeper-batter is under serious threat from the red-hot Ishan Kishan. Experts like Aakash Chopra are demanding a hard look at the team composition.
Talent isn’t enough. Despite being one of India’s most gifted batters, Sanju Samson’s T20I career is haunted by a frustrating pattern of inconsistency. With the T20 World Cup just around the corner, experts warn that time is running out for him to address critical technical and mental roadblocks—or risk being left behind.
New Zealand’s Mark Chapman has revealed a startling truth about Abhishek Sharma’s explosive batting: it’s not just brute force, but a masterclass in calculated aggression. This insight is now central to the Kiwis’ strategy as they prepare for the upcoming T20 World Cup on the subcontinent.
Following Bangladesh’s exclusion from the T20 World Cup 2026, fears are mounting that Pakistan could also pull out—sparking a crisis. Former star Kamran Akmal has issued a stark warning: without India and Pakistan, the ICC’s flagship event simply won’t survive, financially or competitively.
In a scathing accusation, BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla has alleged that Pakistan actively misled and pressured Bangladesh into refusing to play its T20 World Cup 2026 matches in India—a move that ultimately led to Scotland taking its place in the tournament.
On India’s 77th Republic Day, the nation’s sporting heroes—from Olympians to cricket legends—used their platforms to celebrate the Constitution, unity, and civic responsibility. Discover their heartfelt messages and what they mean for the country’s future.