Spin maestro Ravichandran Ashwin said teenage Vaibhav Sooryavanshi looked out of depth at No 3 in the second T20I against New Zealand and urged a rethink of his role.
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Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak lauds Sanju Samson’s fearless innings in the Christchurch win and cautions that excessive hype could hinder young opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s progress.
Former India coach Ravi Shastri welcomes Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s return, backs Mohammed Shami’s recall and warns that Jasprit Bumrah should not play all formats ahead of the 2027 World Cup.
Former India spinner R Ashwin said Yashasvi Jaiswal’s exclusion from the New Zealand ODI squad is unfair and could damage the youngster’s confidence ahead of the upcoming Test series.
The BCCI will announce India's 50‑over squad for the New Zealand series within the next two to three days, while injury updates and emerging talent shape the final list.
India’s Shubman Gill and Shafali Verma were each named ICC Player of the Month on October 13, 2026, after standout performances in the ODI series, Asia Cup and Asian Games.
India leads the five‑match T20I series 2‑1 and will seek a 3‑1 advantage in Hyderabad, while 15‑year‑old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi sparks debate with a cryptic social‑media post.
Ajit Agarkar will not be on the selection panel for India’s upcoming T20I in Ranchi, but his earlier pitch‑report role at the venue resurfaces as his three‑year stint as chairman ends.
Following strong Irani Cup displays, seamer Mukesh Kumar joins fellow Bengal pacer Akash Deep as a leading candidate for India’s two‑Test series in New Zealand.
A six‑for‑33 spell helped Rest of India clinch the Irani Cup and has reignited calls for fast bowler Mukesh Kumar to be considered for India's upcoming New Zealand Tests.