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India won the toss and elected to bowl against West Indies in the fourth T20I in Hyderabad, leading the five-match series 2-1. India retained their playing XI, while West Indies skipper Shai Hope confirmed two changes for the must-win encounter

Shreyas Iyer climbed three places to a career-best fourth in the ICC T20I batting rankings after scoring his maiden century. The latest rankings also saw movements among Indian, Pakistani and West Indian players, alongside changes in the Test rankings

Virat Kohli handed fast bowler Anshul Kamboj his debut ODI cap ahead of India’s third match against the West Indies in New Chandigarh. Kohli urged the young pacer to believe in his abilities and backed him ahead of his debut

Virat Kohli says he has consciously adopted a more aggressive approach in ODIs, shedding the anchor role he carried for years. The senior batter said faith in India’s long batting lineup has allowed him to take more risks

DDCA director Vikas Katyal has been appointed manager of the Indian cricket team for the upcoming home series against West Indies. The series will feature three ODIs and five T20Is across various cities, the Delhi association said

Aakash Chopra believes Indian selectors have made up their mind about Rishabh Pant’s immediate white-ball future after his omission from the ODI squad against West Indies. Pant, however, has been named captain of the Rest of India side for the Irani Cup

Aakash Chopra says Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's primary task ahead of India's ODI series against the West Indies is to keep scoring runs. He also backed India's squad and highlighted Nitish Kumar Reddy's role ahead of the 2027 World Cup

Fit-again Washington Sundar trained hard during India’s afternoon net session in Delhi ahead of the Afghanistan series. Jasprit Bumrah and Nitish Reddy will join the team on Friday, while pace-bowling coach Morne Morkel remains absent due to visa renewal

The BCCI will send its operations team to a Dubai workshop on the Future Tours Programme, where it plans to push for wider gaps between international matches. The move follows concerns over player workload and injuries caused by demanding schedules

BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla said the Indian team is giving ample opportunities to young players during its ongoing assignments. He also expressed confidence that India will win the 2027 ODI World Cup and highlighted the team's upcoming Test commitments

Shubman Gill and Devdutt Padikkal scored half-centuries to put India in a strong position against Sri Lanka in the second Test. India reached 187/3 at tea on day one after Gill and Padikkal added 120 runs for the third wicket

South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj praised India’s young left-arm spinner Manav Suthar, calling him a “gem” after his impressive performances against Sri Lanka in Galle. Maharaj said Suthar’s control and variations could help him carry India’s spin legacy forward

Gautam Gambhir dismissed criticism over India’s recent Test struggles, saying his priority remains winning trophies. The head coach backed Kuldeep Yadav and the five-bowler strategy, insisting India are undergoing a transition and rankings do not reflect their progress

The BCCI is yet to finalise a title sponsor for the Indian cricket team’s home matches after limited response to its tender. Reports suggest brands including Google Gemini, Spinny and SBI Life are in discussions, with pricing emerging as a key hurdle

Punjab Kings spinner Harpreet Brar opens up about his journey from repeated selection setbacks to IPL success, recalling how he chose cricket over joining the Punjab Police. Brar credits his parents’ support and says playing Test cricket remains his ultimate dream

Former Jammu and Kashmir captain Samiullah Beigh praised Auqib Nabi’s maiden India Test call-up, saying the pacer possesses rare skills and “magic in his wrists”. Beigh recalled spotting Nabi’s talent early and backed him to succeed at the international level

Warangal-born Hyderabad coach T.K. Dilip has ended a memorable five-year tenure as India's fielding coach after playing a key role in multiple ICC and Asia Cup triumphs. Known for introducing the 'Best Fielder' medal, he leaves behind a lasting legacy despite limited public recognition

Indian fast bowler Yash Thakur revealed that mastering death-overs bowling is his ultimate goal. Citing Jasprit Bumrah as his benchmark, Thakur aims to become a reliable, all-format match-winner capable of delivering under pressure across every phase of the game

Indian pacer Mayank Yadav credited mental toughness and improved body awareness for his successful return to international cricket. Coming off a 21-month injury layoff, Mayank took a wicket on his first ball to finish with 2-18 against Zimbabwe

India captain Shreyas Iyer urged his young squad to play fearless cricket and ignore external criticism following a tough white-ball tour in England, as the team prepares to bounce back in the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe in Harare