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Yash Thakur replaces Harshit Rana in India's squads for Afghanistan T20Is, Asian Games

Yash Thakur is stepping in for the injured Harshit Rana in the Indian squads for the upcoming Afghanistan series and Asian Games. Rana's injury occurred during a recent match simulation. Thakur, who has made his T20I debut recently, has an impressive domestic track record.

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India vs Afghanistan T20I: Sony Pictures Networks bags TV rights for three-match series

Sony Sports Network has secured exclusive broadcast rights for the upcoming India-Afghanistan T20I series. The three-match series will commence on September 13 at the Arun Jaitley stadium. India's squad is led by Shreyas Iyer, while Afghanistan is captained by Ibrahim Zadran. Afghanistan's strong spin attack features Rashid Khan and experienced…

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KL Rahul to miss Duleep Trophy Final, confirms South Zone skipper Tilak Varma

KL Rahul will not participate in the upcoming Duleep Trophy final match. Devdutt Padikkal and Mohammed Siraj have been confirmed to play for South Zone. Padikkal's inclusion will significantly strengthen the team's batting lineup. Siraj and Padikkal's current form will offer a substantial boost. Their experience will greatly benefit the…

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Challenging to join India T20 squad after 5 days of Duleep, but it's our job to adapt: Tilak, Kishan

Tilak Varma and Ishan Kishan face a tough transition from domestic cricket. They must adapt quickly to the T20I format for the Afghanistan series. Both players emphasized their professional duty to adjust without making excuses. They believe two days of practice will be sufficient for preparation. The team will rely…

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Love for Tests is in my blood: India's T20 vice-captain Tilak eyes traditional format initiation

Tilak Varma scored unbeaten knocks for South Zone in the Duleep Trophy. He expressed his strong desire to play Test cricket for India. Varma stated his strength lies in red ball cricket despite white ball format appearances. He hopes to play the Duleep Trophy final before joining the Afghanistan series.…

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Afghanistan vs India T20I Series 2026: Full schedule, squads, dates, timings, venue and key players to watch

In September 2026, India will welcome Afghanistan for an exciting three-match T20I series, all set to take place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Kicking off on September 13 and wrapping up on September 17, both teams have announced their rosters. It's imperative for players to secure fitness…

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Duleep Trophy semis: Rajat Patidar's Central take on East, Tilak Varma-led South clash with North

Defending champions Central Zone face East Zone in the Duleep Trophy semi-finals. South Zone, last year's runners-up, will compete against North Zone. East Zone enters the match after a dominant quarterfinal victory. North Zone advanced by narrowly defeating West Zone in their knockout match. Both semi-finals promise intriguing contests between…

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BCCI dissatisfied with facilities in Japan, could send 'B' team for Asian Games: Board source

India may send a second-string squad to the Asian Games cricket tournament. Concerns exist regarding the facilities and arrangements provided for players in Japan. A BCCI observer will assess the situation and report back to the board. If conditions remain unsatisfactory, a 'B' team will likely be dispatched. Both men's…

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi jumps 230 spots to career-best 48th in ICC T20I rankings

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi achieved a career-best 48th rank in T20I batting. Ishan Kishan maintains the top spot in T20I batting rankings. Tilak Varma and Shreyas Iyer also advanced in the T20I batting list. Ravi Bishnoi moved up to 41st among T20I bowlers. Shubman Gill returned to the number one ODI batting…

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Prince Yadav's injury will force India to make a few changes, says Shreyas Iyer

India will make changes for the final T20I after Prince Yadav's hamstring injury. Skipper Shreyas Iyer confirmed the team's need for adjustments in the upcoming match. Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma's strong batting secured India's series victory. Yash Thakur's effective slower ball strategy proved successful for the Indian bowlers. Zimbabwe…

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Tilak Varma overtakes MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina in Indian T20I run-scoring charts

Tilak Varma has become India's seventh-highest T20I run-scorer. He surpassed MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina with his recent performance. Varma achieved this milestone during the second T20I against Zimbabwe. He scored an unbeaten 60 runs off just 29 balls. India posted a total of 219/5 in their allotted twenty overs.

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Zimbabwe vs India 1st T20I: Playing 11 prediction, Harare pitch report, weather and live streaming details

Zimbabwe vs India 1st T20I: India and Zimbabwe begin their three-match T20I series in Harare on July 23. Check predicted playing XIs, squad details, Harare Sports Club pitch report, weather forecast, match timing, TV telecast and live streaming details.

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India look for partial redemption against spirited Zimbabwe

India's young T20I team seeks a series win against Zimbabwe starting Thursday. Captain Shreyas Iyer aims for his first victory after recent defeats. Youngsters Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Abhishek Sharma will open the batting lineup. The team faces selection challenges for its all-rounders and pace attack. India's bowling unit will be…

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Ind vs Eng T20 final clash: Check pitch report, weather update and other key details

India seeks a positive end to their England tour in the final T20I. The Shreyas Iyer-led team aims to avoid a series whitewash. England has dominated the series and targets a clean sweep. Weather forecasts predict clear skies and ideal playing conditions. Both teams will field their predicted playing XIs…

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Time for Shreyas Iyer to create his own identity as captain: Saba Karim

Former India wicketkeeper Saba Karim believes Shreyas Iyer must assert his captaincy in international cricket. He noted tactical decisions in recent matches did not reflect IPL acumen. Karim suggested changes to the playing XI, favoring Sanju Samson and Suryansh Shedge. He attributed India's defeats to an inability to adjust to…

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5th T20I: Clueless India stare at rare T20 'whitewash'

In a bid to salvage pride, India gears up for the final test against England in Southampton, hopeful to avoid a 4-0 series sweep. Captain Shreyas Iyer seeks his first victory amidst a challenging phase marked by inconsistent batting and difficulty facing pace bowling. The pressure mounts as England's players…

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England vs India 4th T20I: Check Playing 11, other key details

ENG vs IND 4th T20I Playing 11: India seeks a series-saving victory against England in Bristol. The Shreyas Iyer-led team trails the five-match series by a margin of two games. Consistent batting struggles have plagued the Indian team throughout the current competition. Changes to the playing eleven are being considered…

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England vs India 3rd T20I Playing 11: Will India make changes? IND vs ENG predicted XIs here

ENG vs IND 3rd T20I Playing 11: India will look to level the five-match T20I series when they face England at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. Check the predicted playing XIs, confirmed England XI, team news, full squads and match preview.

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India T20I squad for Zimbabwe announced: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi included, Sanju Samson dropped; Check full team, schedule

Shreyas Iyer will captain India in the upcoming three-match T20 series against Zimbabwe, with Tilak Varma as his deputy. The squad features exciting young talent like Abhishek Sharma and Rinku Singh. In a separate development, Shivam Dube has been added to the ODI squad for the England tour, replacing Nitish…

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India likely to bench Ravi Bishnoi, bolster pace attack in third T20 against England

Desperate India, yet to secure a win on their UK tour, is set to bolster their pace attack by dropping leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi for the third T20I against England. Following a series loss to Ireland and a costly performance by Bishnoi, the team aims to leverage pace on a batting-friendly…

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Bethell blasts England to T20 win over India after Sooryavanshi’s historic debut

Jacob Bethell smashed 76 from 46 balls as England chased down 191 to win the second T20 international against India

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England vs India 1st T20I Playing 11: Check probable XIs, full squads and head-to-head record

India faces a stern test against England in the opening T20I at Chester-le-Street, aiming to rebound from a surprising series loss to Ireland. Led by Shreyas Iyer, the Men in Blue will need to counter England's potent swing and seam attack, featuring bowlers like Luke Wood and Sam Curran. This…

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ENG vs IND, 1st T20I: Playing XI, live streaming, pitch and weather report, match prediction

England and India clash in a T20I series opener at Riverside Ground, with hosts England holding a slight edge. Expect a seam-friendly pitch and potential drizzle. India, recovering from an Ireland series defeat, faces a strong English lineup featuring familiar faces. The match promises a close contest, potentially a low-scoring…

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India vs England T20I Series 2026: Full schedule, squads, match timings, live streaming and key details

India's new T20I era under captain Shreyas Iyer kicks off against England on July 1, 2026, in Chester-le-Street. This five-match series is crucial preparation for the 2028 T20 World Cup and the Olympics. With a blend of seasoned players and exciting young talent like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, India aims to build…

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Not surprised by India's loss to Ireland; Tilak struggling on slower tracks: Ambati Rayudu

Former India cricketer Ambati Rayudu expressed no surprise at India's 0-2 loss to Ireland, citing the team's lack of preparation for slower wickets. He highlighted Tilak Varma's struggles with footwork against such bowling and the difficulty of transitioning from flat IPL tracks. Rayudu also advised against rushing young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi…

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