Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has identified Varun Chakaravarthy and Jasprit Bumrah as the key figures for India ahead of their T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight clash against South Africa.
Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has urged the India national cricket team to reassess their strategy on spin-friendly surfaces despite their continued success at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
Shivam Dube hit a career-best 66 off 31 balls as co-hosts India remained unbeaten at the T20 World Cup following a 17-run victory against the Netherlands in Ahmedabad.
A sensational 77 off 40 balls from Ishan Kishan propelled India to a commanding 61-run victory over Pakistan in Colombo on Sunday, securing their place in the Super 8s and extending their dominance over their arch-rivals in World Cups to 8-1.
Pakistan captain Salman Agha hopes his team's highly anticipated T20 World Cup clash against India in Colombo on Sunday will be played in the "spirit of cricket".
India batter Ishan Kishan says his team have to adapt to different pitches to what they are use to at the ongoing T20 World.