The India vs Japan match, named the Suzuki Cup, is unprecedented and celebrates 75 years of IndiaβJapan diplomatic relations, while also offering Japan a rare chance to test themselves against the reigning T20 World Champions.
Ajit Agarkarβs tenure as chairman of Indiaβs menβs selection committee is nearing its end after a threeβyear stint marked by triumphs such as the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Champions Trophy 2025, and Asia Cup 2025, but also controversies and highβprofile retirements.
Ahead of the landmark India vs Japan T20I that launches the Asian Games 2026 campaign, Japanese allβrounder Benjamin ItoβDavis vowed to remain spirited, while Jake KusudaβNairn set his sights on dismissing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
The BCCI has entrusted its officeβbearers with the decision on whether to extend Ajit Agarkar as chairman of selectors or appoint a replacement, as his contract nears expiry on October 4.
India head coach Gautam Gambhir has confirmed that Hardik Pandya will miss the upcoming West Indies series as he continues rehabilitation for a quadriceps injury sustained during IPL 2026.
India coach Gautam Gambhir confirmed that teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will have to wait for his opportunity, after leaving the 15βyearβold on the sidelines during Indiaβs 3β0 T20I series sweep against Afghanistan.
"The bigger the pool, the better it is for us" - Gautam Gambhir looks at the positives after selectors mix and match players to put three India teams and two India A teams in place
In a clash that might have otherwise faded into a routine fixture, stylish Indian opener Abhishek Sharma injected life and spectacle with a performance for the ages at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.
Abhishek Sharma smashed a record 30βball century to power India to a crushing 127βrun win over Afghanistan in the third T20I at Arun Jaitley Stadium, sealing a 3β0 series sweep.