The India vs Japan match, named the Suzuki Cup, is unprecedented and celebrates 75 years of India‑Japan diplomatic relations, while also offering Japan a rare chance to test themselves against the reigning T20 World Champions.
Ajit Agarkar’s tenure as chairman of India’s men’s selection committee is nearing its end after a three‑year stint marked by triumphs such as the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Champions Trophy 2025, and Asia Cup 2025, but also controversies and high‑profile retirements.
Ahead of the landmark India vs Japan T20I that launches the Asian Games 2026 campaign, Japanese all‑rounder Benjamin Ito‑Davis vowed to remain spirited, while Jake Kusuda‑Nairn set his sights on dismissing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
The BCCI has entrusted its office‑bearers 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 15‑year‑old on the sidelines during India’s 3‑0 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 30‑ball century to power India to a crushing 127‑run win over Afghanistan in the third T20I at Arun Jaitley Stadium, sealing a 3‑0 series sweep.