One playing XI change made by the Indian cricket team in the T20 World Cup Super 8 clash — the one the world is talking about — was Axar Patel being dropped for Washington Sundar

Ravi Shastri did not hold back as he delivered a brutal verdict on the Suryakumar Yadav-led side suffering a heavy loss against South Africa in the T20 World Cup Super 8 match.

Former England cricket team skipper Michael Vaughan blasted the Indian team management for their selection call following the 76-run loss to South Africa in the T20 World Cup Super 8 match.

India's tactical decision backfired in a 76-run loss, sparking debate on team balance and the impact of sidelining a key all-rounder like Axar Patel.

India took the surprising decision to not include all-rounder Axar Patel in the playing XI for the T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight match against South Africa in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

India are likely to make one big change heading into their first Super 8 match of the T20 World Cup 2026 against South Africa in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

India's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has acknowledged two pressing issues facing the team heading into the Super 8s of T20 World Cup.

Washington Sundar last played a competitive match nearly a month ago during the ODI series against New Zealand.

Some significant changes have occurred in the BCCI's annual player retainership 2025-26, with the likes of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma being demoted and Shubman Gill being promoted.

India captain Suryakumar Yadav provided a concerning update regarding the health status of key players of the squad.