Reflecting on the triumph, Gambhir described winning a World Cup as India’s head coach as a deeply emotional experience and a privilege to once again contribute in national colours.
Presiding over a cabinet meeting held at the state secretariat here, Dr Mohan Yadav said that the Indian players have once again made the country proud by winning the third World Cup, the second in a row.
The Senior BJP leader said Dhoni’s presence symbolizes the spirit, legacy, and continued excellence of Indian cricket.
Rana bowled just one over in the game before leaving the field and was later seen with his thigh heavily strapped.
Team India all-rounder Harshit Rana has been ruled out of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 due to an injury, said sources. Harshit Rana was injured during Team India's T20 WC 2026 warm-up match against South Africa on Wednesday.
Samson, who was part of India’s squad for their historic T20 World Cup 2024 triumph but did not get a game, admitted it was a challenging phase personally, even as he remained thankful for being included in the 15-member group.
The selection committee, headed by Ajit Agarkar, has proposed changes to the central contract structure. The committee has recommended scrapping the A+ category (Rs 7 crore) and leaving only three categories: A, B, and C. Further clarity on the monetary changes and whether the BCCI will approve this new model is expected at the next apex council meeting.
New Zealand sealed their first-ever bilateral ODI series win in India after eight attempts, ending a wait of 37 years. The result came just over 16 months after their Test team had stunned India with a 3-0 whitewash at home in 2024.
While Iyer has been added for the first three matches of the five-match series, Bishnoi replaces Sundar for the entire rubber with the BCCI revealing that the off-spinning allrounder will head to the Centre of Excellence for further management of his injury.
Addressing the media ahead of the series opener on Saturday, Gill highlighted the value of having two of the modern era’s greatest batters in the dressing room, particularly when the pressure is on.
