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.

India's star wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has jumped 17 places to eighth in the latest ICC Men's T20I player rankings following his Player of the Match heroics against Pakistan in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026.

India vs Netherlands Highlights, T20 World Cup 2026: Shivam Dube rescued India after a tricky start, while opener Abhishek Sharma suffered an embarrassing feat against Netherlands.

The Indian cricket team could rest a player or two for their T20 World Cup dead-rubber against the Netherlands in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.

Indian cricket team wicket-keeper batter Ishan Kishan grabbed the headlines with a brilliant match-winning knock against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2026.

Four ducks in his last six innings do suggest that Abhishek Sharma may need to review his plans in the powerplay.