scorecardresearch
Add as a preferred source on Google
Sunday, October 5, 2025
TopicT20

Topic: T20

From Vinoo Mankad to Kapil Dev, India had it all — what’s behind the dry spell of all-rounders now

The problem was highlighted in ODI World Cup when Hardik Pandya limped off with ankle injury in match against Bangladesh. This also hurts India most when team plays Test matches overseas.

IPL T20 multi-club deals spook boards in changing landscape

Eight IPL franchises own at least one team in another league abroad. Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals have both acquired teams in new T20 tournaments in South Africa, UAE and US.

Inaugural Women’s Premier League season: How the 5 teams stack up after Mumbai auction

Of 449 shortlisted cricketers who went under the hammer, 87 — including 30 foreign players — were bought by Bangalore, Mumbai, Gujarat, UP & Delhi Women Premiere League franchises.

SubscriberWrites: India needs a new approach to T20 matches. The team needs a mix of fresh and seasoned players

India cannot play to never lose. We need to take defeats in our stride and also enjoy the game, writes Rishi Desai.

New Zealand win ODI series against India 1-0 after Christchurch match washed out

Having raced to 104-1 in 18 overs, helped by Finn Allen's breezy 57, New Zealand had looked on course for a 2-0 series victory until rain stopped play.

India win T20 series against New Zealand after tie in Napier

Chasing 161 for victory, India were 75-4 after nine overs when rain forced the players off the ground at McLean Park.

Buttler retained by Rajasthan Royals, Williamson and Finch released from IPL franchise

Last year's runner-up Rajasthan Royals retained Buttler ahead of the auction for next year's IPL. Sunrisers Hyderabad has released Williamson & Kolkata severed ties with Finch.

Indian T20 team to undergo major transition, Ashwin, Karthik may get eased out

While it appears that Ashwin & Karthik have played their last games in the shortest format, the BCCI sources said it will leave it on Kohli & Rohit to decide on their T20I future.

Aggressive white ball opener, 2022’s ‘most improved’ Test batsman — who is Litton Das

Bangladeshi player Litton Das nearly single-handedly broke the back of India's defence of 184 in Adelaide Wednesday. But there's more to this opener than his latest innings.

Hardik Pandya to lead Team India in T20Is against New Zealand; Kohli, Sharma, Rahul rested

India will be touring New Zealand for a white-ball series comprising three T20Is and as many ODIs after the World T20 in Australia between 18 to 30 November.

On Camera

Wintrack vs Chennai Customs has unleashed middle class anger. And BJP must worry

It’s hard to build a house, run a business, or do anything without paying bribes. And yet, citizens’ anger about this open, unchecked corruption won’t erupt into Anna Hazare-type rallies.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.