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.

The BCCI has confirmed that Indian cricketers at the 2026 Asian Games will be housed in facilities arranged by the organising committee, rather than the five‑star hotels usually provided during overseas tours.

KL Rahul has ended speculation over his future, confirming his continued association with the Delhi Capitals ahead of the IPL 2027 season.

Cricket Australia has confirmed a landmark move to privatise the Big Bash League, beginning with the sale of the Melbourne Renegades. The announcement marks the first step in opening the competition to private investment.

Karun Nair responded to his omission from the Duleep Trophy final with a statement performance, smashing 104 off 183 balls for KSCA’s Secretary XI in the Thimmappaiah Memorial Tournament.

Ishan Kishan braved humid conditions to craft a monumental 270, reminding selectors of his red‑ball credentials and propelling East Zone to a mammoth 708 in the Duleep Trophy final.

Peak drama looms over the Women’s Asia Cup final as PCB chief and ACC President Mohsin Naqvi prepares to attend as chief guest.