The ex-India star picked Ruturaj Gaikwad and Yashasvi Jaiswal as openers in his alternate squad for T20 World Cup 2026.
Shubman Gill, who until recently was the designated T20I vice-captain, and Jitesh Sharma, who regularly featured in the T20I squad over the last few months, did not find a place in the T20 World Cup 2026 squad
Ishan Kishan a surprise inclusion after his heroics in Jharkhand's Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy-winning campaign earlier this month.
The BCCI on Saturday announced a 15-member India squad for T20 World Cup 2026.
Jitesh Sharma affected a lightning-fast run-out to deny South Africa's Quinton de Kock a century in the 2nd T20I in Mullanpur on Thursday.
If starting with Jitesh Sharma in the last three T20s in Australia felt like an experiment, his selection over fellow wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson in the series opener against South Africa provided ample clarity about the team management's thought process going into the T20 World Cup
The entire country witnessed history unfold as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) clinched their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title on June 3, 2025.
The player acknowledged the depth of talent in Indian cricket and emphasised that both he and Sanju Samson share the same goal.
Jitesh Sharma vs Sanju Samson and Harshit Rana vs Arshdeep Singh are two of the toughest decisions the Gautam Gambhir-led team management has to make.
In a baffling turn during the semi-final of the Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025 in Doha, the management of India A left 14-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi stranded in the dug-out during the Super Over.