India put up 249 for 5 but without Jasprit Bumrah the bowlers couldn't defend it

India are on a ten-match winning streak in T20Is

After skipper Shreyas Iyer's match-winning century powered India to an eight-wicket victory in the opener, the hosts will be eager to maintain their momentum, while the West Indies seek a strong comeback to keep the series alive.

India A were wrecked by pace and bounce again in a chase of 276

After a four-year absence from India's T20I setup, veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar is back in national colours, and assistant coach Sitanshu Kotak believes what drove the selectors to bring him back.

Australian Test captain Pat Cummins has responded to discussions surrounding Usman Khawaja's upcoming book, which is expected to reveal behind-the-scenes details from the infamous Sandpaper gate scandal.

A case is pending before the Itanagar bench of the Gauhati High Court; "until the court gives the clearance, we cannot do anything," says BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia

New Zealand have been dealt a significant blow ahead of their five-match T20I series against India, with key batter Mark Chapman and emerging all-rounder Zak Foulkes ruled out through injury.

Kotak also spoke about Ishan Kishan's growth, noting how "he is much more mature now"

Sri Lanka's Dhananjaya de Silva has officially resigned as Test captain, stating that the time is right for younger players to take charge of the team's future.

India have a 42-9 record at home since last losing back-to-back T20Is at home

Gautam Gambhir expressed confidence that Ajit Agarkar's contributions to Indian cricket would be valued even more with the passage of time.

"Just get off strike and let him play," Ishan Kishan said of his approach on a day when Shreyas Iyer was scoring freely while he was not quite in rhythm

Among T20I bowlers, Abrar Ahmed lost his top spot to Rashid Khan

Virat Kohli's camp has dismissed accusations that the former India captain received financial compensation for visiting the ashram of spiritual leader Premanand Maharaj.

A former India wicketkeeper-batter has welcomed Bhuvneshwar Kumar's return to the Indian T20I setup, describing the veteran pacer as a deserving selection after years of consistent performances.

Tanmay Baloda picked up eight wickets in the second Australia Under-19 innings to set up a target of just 11, which India Under-19 knocked off in just five balls

Fifties from Hope and Rutherford took West Indies to 171, but India made a mockery of the chase

Dhruv Jurel has been named the captain of the side, while Rishabh Pant has been picked but his participation will be subject to fitness

India women's cricket team will begin a new era under full-time captain Smriti Mandhana, with Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma appointed as vice-captains for the upcoming T20I and ODI series against Zimbabwe respectively.