Sanju Samson smashed a blistering 57 off 22 balls to power India to a dominant seven‑wicket win over Afghanistan in the second T20I at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, clinching the series with an unbeatable 2‑0 lead.

Led by Shreyas Iyer, Team India hold a 1‑0 lead, while Afghanistan are determined to script history by levelling the contest against the reigning T20 World Cup and Asia Cup champions.

The Pakistan Cricket Board is bracing for sweeping changes after its 0‑3 Test drubbing against England, with chairperson Mohsin Naqvi expected to axe members of the selection committee.

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed that India’s refusal to accept the Women’s Asia Cup trophy from Mohsin Naqvi was a deliberate decision amid worsening India‑Pakistan cricket relations.

The Harmanpreet Kaur‑led India clinched their record‑extending eighth title but refused to accept the Asia Cup title from Mohsin Naqvi, the ACC chairman from Pakistan.

Dambulla denied them two years ago, but the Harmanpreet Kaur-led India Women have conquered in Dubai, lifting the Asia Cup crown for a record-extending eighth time after defeating Sri Lanka by 72 runs.

Arshdeep Singh and Abhishek Sharma starred as India cruised to a seven‑wicket win over Afghanistan in the opening T20I at the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium in New Delhi.

The fate of Ajit Agarkar as chairman of India’s senior men’s selection committee will be decided within the next 48 hours, with the BCCI set to deliberate on his contract renewal.

The Friendship Cup 2026 got underway at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi with Team India, led by Shreyas Iyer, taking on Afghanistan in the opening T20 international.

Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, India enter unbeaten after victories over Thailand, Hong Kong, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, while Sri Lanka also remain undefeated, having sealed their spot with a semi‑final win over Pakistan.

India T20 captain Shreyas Iyer has expressed excitement about the Asian Games 2026, saying he looks forward to interacting with the country’s top athletes at the quadrennial event in Aichi‑Nagoya.

The India vs Afghanistan T20 series in New Delhi will serve as vital preparation for the Asian Games 2026, with Shreyas Iyer leading a rebuilding Indian side.

Rohit Sharma sparked social media buzz with a subtle swipe at chief selector Ajit Agarkar, donning a T‑shirt referencing Agarkar’s remarks about his and Virat Kohli in India’s ODI setup.

Rohit Sharma remains at the center of debate in Indian cricket, with retirement speculation mounting after his lean run in the England tour.

Jasprit Bumrah returns from a knee injury to join Shreyas Iyer and his team for the three‑match series against Afghanistan in Delhi before heading to the Asian Games in Japan.

East Zone clinched the Duleep Trophy title at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium, ending a 13‑year wait. Though the summit clash against South Zone finished in a draw, Ishan Kishan‑led EZ’s towering first‑innings score sealed the victory.

Mitchell Santner has declined a Big Bash League offer from the Adelaide Strikers to prioritise New Zealand’s upcoming Test assignments against India and Australia.

India Women will look to extend their dominant run in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 as they face Bangladesh in the semi‑final today at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai.

Indian all‑rounder Hardik Pandya has been named in India A’s squad for the upcoming three‑match one‑day series against Australia A in Puducherry, marking his long‑awaited return after being sidelined since May 2026.

The BCCI has announced Campa, SBI Life, and ChatGPT as Associate Partners for India’s home cricket season through March 2028. Valued at over ₹130 crore, underscoring the rising commercial appeal of Indian cricket.