Abhishek Sharma's position as the top T20I batter has weakened as Pakistan's Sahibzada Farhan advanced in the latest ICC Men's T20I Player rankings, inching closer to the top spot.

India vs West Indies T20 World Cup Highlights: Sanju Samson carried India to victory, smashing 97 off 50 against West Indies in a must-win T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match in Kolkata on Sunday.

Abhishek Sharma rediscovered his form with a typically blazing fifty, and Hardik Pandya bludgeoned a half-century, powering India to a formidable 256 for four against Zimbabwe in their must-win Super Eight match

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has climbed up three ranks to number five in the men's batting rankings.

India's T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal dreams suffered a massive setback after the Suryakumar Yadav-led side suffered a crushing loss against South Africa.

Abhishek Nayar highlighted concerns around India's opening pair following their struggles in the Super Eight stage of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, particularly against off-spin in the powerplay.

India were bowled out for 111 in 18.5 overs after South Africa posted 187/7, with Marco Jansen taking 4-22 and Keshav Maharaj claiming 3-24.

India vs South Africa Highlights: All-round South Africa handed India a massive 76-run defeat in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Former India cricketer and national selector Jatin Paranjape feels fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and seam-bowling all-rounder Hardik Pandya will be the twin trump cards for the defending champions ahead of their Super 8 campaign in the T20 World Cup 2026.

Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar said that given the lack of runs from Abhishek Sharma, the world's number one T20I batter, who is yet to open his account in three innings, Ishan Kishan is "player number one" for India.