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India will take on Zimbabwe in the first of a three-match T20I series at the Harare Sports Club on Thursday, July 23. All three matches will be played at the same venue, with the second and third T20Is scheduled for July 25 and July 26. Shreyas Iyer, leading India's T20I side, is yet to register a win as captain, having suffered back-to-back series defeats - 0-2 against Ireland and 0-4 against England. Ahead of the Zimbabwe series, Iyer called adaptability the key for his young squad, saying, "some of us are playing for the first time, so the quicker we adapt, the better result we would be getting."<h2>Iyer still looking for maiden win as captain</h2>The two-time consecutive world cup champions India have suffered back-to-back shock series defeats and would be eager to get past that against Zimbabwe. "We have to adapt as soon as possible, because that's what happened with us in Ireland. So I think we got a sort of reality check there," Iyer said on the eve of the match. "So as soon as we come here and create awareness, right execution, definitely the results will go our way.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/exclusive-the-team-has-several-quality-options-yuzvendra-chahal-on-india-s-kuldeep-axar-washington-selection-debate-1784742110080">'The team has...': Chahal on India's Kuldeep-Axar-Washington selection debate</a>"We had a rough patch in England, but a lot of positives came out of that. We got to know what we have to build as a team going forward, what kind of presence of mind, awareness, and adaptability we need once we step onto the field. Again, this is going to be a great challenge for us. Some of us are playing here for the first time. So the quicker we adapt, the better result we would get."<h2>Why the series is important for Iyer?</h2>Iyer has been named the T20I skipper as a replacement of Suryakumar Yadav but remains winless in his first seven matches. Talking about the impact of loss and recent injury setback in Australia, Iyer said: I feel it has made me more confident as an individual. Because as quickly as possible, when you overcome the injury phase, mentally it makes you very positive. You work on your skills. You work on your strengths and weaknesses. And I have this feeling that when you overcome this barrier as an individual, it makes you stronger as a person."

The two-time consecutive world cup champions India have suffered back-to-back shock series defeats and would be eager to get past that against Zimbabwe.

India will take on Zimbabwe in the first of a three-match T20I series at the Harare Sports Club on Thursday, July 23. All three matches will be played at the same venue, with the second and third T20Is scheduled for July 25 and July 26. Shreyas Iyer, leading India's T20I side, is yet to register a win as captain, having suffered back-to-back series defeats - 0-2 against Ireland and 0-4 against England. Ahead of the Zimbabwe series, Iyer called adaptability the key for his young squad, saying, "some of us are playing for the first time, so the quicker we adapt, the better result we would be getting." Iyer still looking for maiden win as captain The two-time consecutive world cup champions India have suffered back-to-back shock series defeats and would be eager to get past that against Zimbabwe. "We have to adapt as soon as possible, because that's what happened with us in Ireland. So I think we got a sort of reality check there," Iyer said on the eve of the match. "So as soon as we come here and create awareness, right execution, definitely the results will go our way. Also Read - 'The team has...': Chahal on India's Kuldeep-Axar-Washington selection debate "We had a rough patch in England, but a lot of positives came out of that. We got to know what we have to build as a team going forward, what kind of presence of mind, awareness, and adaptability we need once we step onto the field. Again, this is going to be a great challenge for us. Some of us are playing here for the first time. So the quicker we adapt, the better result we would get." Why the series is important for Iyer? Iyer has been named the T20I skipper as a replacement of Suryakumar Yadav but remains winless in his first seven matches. Talking about the impact of loss and recent injury setback in Australia, Iyer said: I feel it has made me more confident as an individual. Because as quickly as possible, when you overcome the injury phase, mentally it makes you very positive. You work on your skills. You work on your strengths and weaknesses. And I have this feeling that when you overcome this barrier as an individual, it makes you stronger as a person."

The two-time consecutive world cup champions India have suffered back-to-back shock series defeats and would be eager to get past that against Zimbabwe.

IND vs ZIM: Skipper Iyer wants team to 'adapt quickly' after two consecutive series defeats

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Should Kuldeep Yadav have a permanent place in India's XI? Yuzvendra Chahal opens up on India's spin selection debate.

Kuldeep Yadav has missed out on India's playing XI during the recent tours of England and Ireland, as the team opted for the spin-bowling all-rounder combination of Axar Patel and Washington Sundar. Speaking exclusively to WION’s Aditya Bhatia, India leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal shared his thoughts on whether Kuldeep should have a permanent place in the playing XI despite the current team combination. When asked if India should continue with Axar Patel and Washington Sundar or include Kuldeep Yadav regularly, the 35-year-old said the decision should be based on the match conditions and the team’s needs. “In my opinion, it should depend on the conditions and the team’s requirements rather than having a fixed combination. On pitches that help spin, there can even be room for more than one specialist spinner. Kuldeep has proved himself many times and whenever he gets an opportunity, he has delivered. Healthy competition among players is always good because it pushes everyone to perform better," said Yuzi. "The most important thing is that India has strong bench strength and the team management has several quality options to choose from. That is a positive sign for Indian cricket.” Also Read - Exclusive | 'It will definitely give me a boost': PV Sindhu on how Japan Open triumph fuels World Championships hopes Chahal and Ishant launch AQUON Meanwhile, Indian cricketers Ishant Sharma and Yuzvendra Chahal have launched AQUON, a daily hydration drink designed to help maintain hydration and electrolyte balance for both everyday consumers and athletes. AQUON is marketed by Delhi-based Kiyas Lab Private Limited, a DPIIT-recognised startup and is manufactured at Sapiens Labs in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh. Also Read - Exclusive | 'I never stop practising...': Sachin Baisoya on his rise from caddie to champion Speaking about the idea behind the brand, Chahal and Ishant said, “We’ve both spent years training, travelling and playing in Indian conditions, so we know how important hydration is. But most products we came across were either too sugary, too medicinal in taste, too expensive or simply not enjoyable enough to have every day. We felt there was space for something that worked well, tasted genuinely good and fitted easily into everyday life and not just sport. We were also very clear that quality couldn’t be compromised, which is why our products are manufactured in an NSF-certified facility and that’s all where AQUON started.”

Should Kuldeep Yadav have a permanent place in India's XI? Yuzvendra Chahal opens up on India's spin selection debate.

Exclusive | 'The team has several quality options': Yuzvendra Chahal on India's Kuldeep-Axar-Washington selection debate

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Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh has called for peace, safety and equal opportunities for children and citizens amid the NEET protests, urging all sides to resolve the issue through dialogue. 

Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh shared a message on social media, urging people to support peace, safety and equal opportunities for children and citizens as protests over the NEET exam paper leak continue across the country. In an Instagram story, Yuvraj Singh wrote, “To every child, student, woman and man: you deserve the opportunity to learn in peace, grow with safety and chase your dreams. Your well-being is the foundation of a brighter India. Let’s come together to build communities of care, opportunity and hope. Through dialogue we can find an amicable solution for the sake of India’s future.” On Jul 20, the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) organised its ‘Sansad Chalo’ protest in New Delhi. The demonstration led to police action, with Opposition leaders claiming that protesters were lathi-charged and tear gas was used to disperse the crowd. The standoff in Parliament over the NEET-UG paper leak issue continued on Wednesday. The Opposition has been demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and a discussion on the matter under a specific parliamentary rule. The government said it is ready for a debate but asked the Opposition not to add fresh conditions. Also Read - ‘No action against protesters’: Sonam Wangchuk sets condition for ending fast The ongoing dispute has caused repeated adjournments in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. Meanwhile, Delhi Police has registered 10 FIRs related to the CJP protests in the national capital. Also Read - China Open: Sindhu survives Unnati Hooda challenge, Shetty upsets World No. 11 The Delhi High Court has also issued notices to the Centre and the Delhi Police on three public interest litigations that allege excessive use of force during the protests. The court has directed the authorities to preserve CCTV footage and all other relevant electronic records linked to the incident. With inputs from agencies

Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh has called for peace, safety and equal opportunities for children and citizens amid the NEET protests, urging all sides to resolve the issue through dialogue.

'Through dialogue we can find an amicable solution': Yuvraj Singh on NEET protests

India’s top-order batters have closed the gap in the ICC Men’s ODI Batter Rankings after strong performances in the recently concluded ODI series against England, with Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma all making gains. While, England’s Joe Root was the standout performer of the series, scoring an unbeaten 249 runs to help his team secure the series win and his brilliant form lifted him four places to eighth in the latest ODI batter rankings. However, New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell continues to lead the rankings with 802 rating points.&nbsp;&nbsp;Gill remains second with 801 points after scoring 188 runs in the three-match series, just one point behind Mitchell. Kohli stays third with 767 points, while Rohit is fourth with 758 points, keeping all three Indian batters firmly in the race for the top spot despite India’s 2-1 series defeat.&nbsp;There were several other changes in the batting rankings as well, as England’s Ben Duckett climbed 11 places to joint 19th, while teammate Jacob Bethell moved up five spots to 64th. New Zealand’s Michael Bracewell rose six places to 54th and Mark Chapman jumped 10 spots to 62nd after strong performances against the West Indies.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-zim-1st-t20i-when-and-where-to-watch-live-streaming-in-india-1784716083853">IND vs ZIM, 1st T20I: When and where to watch live streaming in India?</a>&nbsp;In the ODI bowling rankings, Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan retained the No. 1 position. While, England fast bowler Jofra Archer was one of the biggest gainers, moving up one place to third after taking five wickets against India. He is now closing in on second-placed Abrar Ahmed.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ex-aussie-opener-david-warner-pleads-guilty-in-drink-and-drive-case-1784715968215">Ex-Aussie opener David Warner pleads guilty in drink-and-drive case</a>&nbsp;The latest T20I rankings also saw several changes after Bangladesh’s series victory over Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe batter Brian Bennett reached a career-best ninth place, while Bangladesh’s Tanzid Hasan climbed to 20th and Saif Hassan improved to 27th.&nbsp;Among the bowlers, Bangladesh’s Mahedi Hasan moved up to 19th, while Rishad Hossain climbed to joint 25th. Zimbabwe pacer Richard Ngarava enjoyed one of the biggest jumps, rising 37 places to 32nd in the T20I bowling rankings.

India's top ODI batters continued to climb the latest ICC rankings, with Shubman Gill moving to within one point of No. 1 ranked Daryl Mitchell. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma also remained among the leading batters, while Root, Archer and Rashid Khan made gains in their respective rankings.

India’s top-order batters have closed the gap in the ICC Men’s ODI Batter Rankings after strong performances in the recently concluded ODI series against England, with Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma all making gains. While, England’s Joe Root was the standout performer of the series, scoring an unbeaten 249 runs to help his team secure the series win and his brilliant form lifted him four places to eighth in the latest ODI batter rankings. However, New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell continues to lead the rankings with 802 rating points. Gill remains second with 801 points after scoring 188 runs in the three-match series, just one point behind Mitchell. Kohli stays third with 767 points, while Rohit is fourth with 758 points, keeping all three Indian batters firmly in the race for the top spot despite India’s 2-1 series defeat. There were several other changes in the batting rankings as well, as England’s Ben Duckett climbed 11 places to joint 19th, while teammate Jacob Bethell moved up five spots to 64th. New Zealand’s Michael Bracewell rose six places to 54th and Mark Chapman jumped 10 spots to 62nd after strong performances against the West Indies. Also Read - IND vs ZIM, 1st T20I: When and where to watch live streaming in India? In the ODI bowling rankings, Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan retained the No. 1 position. While, England fast bowler Jofra Archer was one of the biggest gainers, moving up one place to third after taking five wickets against India. He is now closing in on second-placed Abrar Ahmed. Also Read - Ex-Aussie opener David Warner pleads guilty in drink-and-drive case The latest T20I rankings also saw several changes after Bangladesh’s series victory over Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe batter Brian Bennett reached a career-best ninth place, while Bangladesh’s Tanzid Hasan climbed to 20th and Saif Hassan improved to 27th. Among the bowlers, Bangladesh’s Mahedi Hasan moved up to 19th, while Rishad Hossain climbed to joint 25th. Zimbabwe pacer Richard Ngarava enjoyed one of the biggest jumps, rising 37 places to 32nd in the T20I bowling rankings.

India's top ODI batters continued to climb the latest ICC rankings, with Shubman Gill moving to within one point of No. 1 ranked Daryl Mitchell. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma also remained among the leading batters, while Root, Archer and Rashid Khan made gains in their respective rankings.

ICC ODI Rankings: Joe Root jumps big, India trio close in on No. 1 spot

Former Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Lalit Modi said on Wednesday (July 22) that he was "really looking forward" to coming back to India after an appellate tribunal overturned major findings that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) imposed against him in a Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) case connected to the 2009 IPL season held in South Africa. "I am really looking forward to returning to India after a long time. Stay well and stay safe," Modi posted on X. An appellate tribunal in New Delhi has sidelined a penalty order issued by the ED against former IPL chairman Lalit Modi and some others in a FEMA (Foreign Exchange Management Act) case which is connected to hosting of the 2009 T20 cricket tournament in South Africa.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-and-china-relations-gradually-normalising-eam-jaishankar-tells-chinese-fm-wang-yi-1784716083032">India and China relations 'gradually normalising', EAM Jaishankar tells Chinese FM Wang Yi</a><h3>Tribunal upheld appellants' challenge</h3>Functioning under the Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators Forfeiture of Property Act (SAFEMA), the tribunal partially upheld the appellants' challenge to a May 31, 2018 order issued by the ED's special director, which had penalised them for multiple FEMA violations, and in doing so, struck down both the ED's findings and the penalties imposed. Falsifying the main investigation plank of ED about the nature of the transactions, prompting alleged FEMA violations, the tribunal said: "We have considered the submissions... and find that if, in a given case, the payment towards the service was made from time to time and that too without budgeting, then, according to the respondent (ED), it would fall in the definition of 'Capital Account Transaction'. We are unable to accept the argument advanced by the respondent (ED)." Reacting to the ruling on Tuesday, Lalit Modi welcomed the decision, saying the Tribunal had dismissed the core basis on which the ED had built its case against him, and that this effectively brings closure to what had been the most significant legal issue stemming from the South Africa-hosted IPL in 2009. His willingness to return is likely to bring new attention to the legal proceedings and controversies connected with him over the years.<h3>Who is Lalit Modi?</h3>Lalit Modi is credited with founding the Indian Premier League (IPL) and serving as its inaugural chairman, driving the tournament's rise into one of cricket's most prominent global leagues. However, controversy marred his time at the helm; in 2013, BCCI imposed a lifetime ban on him following disciplinary action over alleged misconduct.&nbsp;He remains a polarising figure, remembered both for his role in the IPL's early rise and for the governance disputes that followed. His downfall stemmed from accusations of corruption, conflicts of interest, and financial irregularities, including controversies tied to franchise bidding and broadcasting deals. The BCCI subsequently expelled him from the organisation and imposed a lifetime ban on him holding any position in cricket administration.

Lalit Modi is credited with founding the Indian Premier League (IPL) and serving as its inaugural chairman, driving the tournament's rise into one of cricket's most prominent global leagues. 

Former Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Lalit Modi said on Wednesday (July 22) that he was "really looking forward" to coming back to India after an appellate tribunal overturned major findings that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) imposed against him in a Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) case connected to the 2009 IPL season held in South Africa. "I am really looking forward to returning to India after a long time. Stay well and stay safe," Modi posted on X. An appellate tribunal in New Delhi has sidelined a penalty order issued by the ED against former IPL chairman Lalit Modi and some others in a FEMA (Foreign Exchange Management Act) case which is connected to hosting of the 2009 T20 cricket tournament in South Africa. Also read: India and China relations 'gradually normalising', EAM Jaishankar tells Chinese FM Wang Yi Tribunal upheld appellants' challenge Functioning under the Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators Forfeiture of Property Act (SAFEMA), the tribunal partially upheld the appellants' challenge to a May 31, 2018 order issued by the ED's special director, which had penalised them for multiple FEMA violations, and in doing so, struck down both the ED's findings and the penalties imposed. Falsifying the main investigation plank of ED about the nature of the transactions, prompting alleged FEMA violations, the tribunal said: "We have considered the submissions... and find that if, in a given case, the payment towards the service was made from time to time and that too without budgeting, then, according to the respondent (ED), it would fall in the definition of 'Capital Account Transaction'. We are unable to accept the argument advanced by the respondent (ED)." Reacting to the ruling on Tuesday, Lalit Modi welcomed the decision, saying the Tribunal had dismissed the core basis on which the ED had built its case against him, and that this effectively brings closure to what had been the most significant legal issue stemming from the South Africa-hosted IPL in 2009. His willingness to return is likely to bring new attention to the legal proceedings and controversies connected with him over the years. Who is Lalit Modi? Lalit Modi is credited with founding the Indian Premier League (IPL) and serving as its inaugural chairman, driving the tournament's rise into one of cricket's most prominent global leagues. However, controversy marred his time at the helm; in 2013, BCCI imposed a lifetime ban on him following disciplinary action over alleged misconduct. He remains a polarising figure, remembered both for his role in the IPL's early rise and for the governance disputes that followed. His downfall stemmed from accusations of corruption, conflicts of interest, and financial irregularities, including controversies tied to franchise bidding and broadcasting deals. The BCCI subsequently expelled him from the organisation and imposed a lifetime ban on him holding any position in cricket administration.

Lalit Modi is credited with founding the Indian Premier League (IPL) and serving as its inaugural chairman, driving the tournament's rise into one of cricket's most prominent global leagues.&nbsp;

'Looking forward to returning to India': Lalit Modi after tribunal quashes ED penalties in 2009 IPL case

From Abhishek Sharma to Shubman Gill, here's a look at the top five Indian batters with most runs against Zimbabwe in T20Is. This list also includes Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad and KL Rahul

From Abhishek Sharma to Shubman Gill, here's a look at the top five Indian batters with most runs against Zimbabwe in T20Is. This list also includes Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad and KL Rahul.

Meet top 5 Indian batters with most T20I runs against Zimbabwe

Shreyas Iyer will be aiming for his first win as India’s T20I captain when a young Indian side faces Zimbabwe in the opening match of the three-match series in Harare on Thursday (Jul 23). Having lost six of his first seven games as skipper, including series defeats to Ireland and England, Iyer will be eager to turn things around. India have brought back Rinku Singh to the squad, while Mayank Yadav also returns.&nbsp;The selectors have handed maiden T20I call-ups to Prabhsimran Singh, Yash Thakur, Ashok Sharma and left-arm spin-bowling all-rounder Harsh Dubey.&nbsp;Zimbabwe have also made changes to their squad, as uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Tafadzwa Tsiga has received his maiden T20I call-up, while all-rounder Wessly Madhevere and fast bowler Newman Nyamhuri return to the side for the series.&nbsp;&nbsp;As the crucial T20I clash between India and Zimbabwe approaches, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/who-is-amit-bhatia-indian-origin-businessman-leads-consortium-to-buy-stake-in-liverpool-fc-1784706808859">Indian-origin businessman Amit Bhatia leads consortium to buy stake in Liverpool</a><h2>IND vs ZIM,1st T20I: Match Details</h2><h2>When will the IND vs ZIM,1st T20I be played?</h2>The first T20I between India and Zimbabwe will be played on Thursday (23 Jul, 2026). The toss will take place at 4:00 pm IST.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/zimbabwe-name-t20i-squad-for-india-series-tafadzwa-tsiga-receives-maiden-call-up-1784714249143">Zimbabwe name T20I squad for India series, Tafadzwa Tsiga receives maiden call-up</a><h2>Where is the match being played?</h2>The match will be held at at Harare Sports Club in Harare.&nbsp;<h2>Where can fans watch the match on television?</h2>The live telecast of the first T20I between India and Zimbabwe will be available on Unite8 Sports in India.<h2>Where to livestream IND vs ZIM,1st T20I?</h2>The livestream of the first T20I between India and Zimbabwe will be available on the FanCode app and website.<h2>Squads</h2>India: Shreyas Iyer (captain), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Harsh Dubey, Suryansh Shedge, Yash Thakur, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav, Ashok Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi, Prabhsimran Singh and Rinku Singh&nbsp;Zimbabwe: Sikandar Raza (captain), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Tanaka Chivanga, Ben Curran, Brad Evans, Wessly Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Newman Nyamhuri, Milton Shumba and Tafadzwa Tsiga

As the crucial T20I clash between India and Zimbabwe approaches, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India.

Shreyas Iyer will be aiming for his first win as India’s T20I captain when a young Indian side faces Zimbabwe in the opening match of the three-match series in Harare on Thursday (Jul 23). Having lost six of his first seven games as skipper, including series defeats to Ireland and England, Iyer will be eager to turn things around. India have brought back Rinku Singh to the squad, while Mayank Yadav also returns. The selectors have handed maiden T20I call-ups to Prabhsimran Singh, Yash Thakur, Ashok Sharma and left-arm spin-bowling all-rounder Harsh Dubey. Zimbabwe have also made changes to their squad, as uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Tafadzwa Tsiga has received his maiden T20I call-up, while all-rounder Wessly Madhevere and fast bowler Newman Nyamhuri return to the side for the series. As the crucial T20I clash between India and Zimbabwe approaches, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India. Also Read - Indian-origin businessman Amit Bhatia leads consortium to buy stake in Liverpool IND vs ZIM,1st T20I: Match Details When will the IND vs ZIM,1st T20I be played? The first T20I between India and Zimbabwe will be played on Thursday (23 Jul, 2026). The toss will take place at 4:00 pm IST. Also Read - Zimbabwe name T20I squad for India series, Tafadzwa Tsiga receives maiden call-up Where is the match being played? The match will be held at at Harare Sports Club in Harare. Where can fans watch the match on television? The live telecast of the first T20I between India and Zimbabwe will be available on Unite8 Sports in India. Where to livestream IND vs ZIM,1st T20I? The livestream of the first T20I between India and Zimbabwe will be available on the FanCode app and website. Squads India: Shreyas Iyer (captain), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Harsh Dubey, Suryansh Shedge, Yash Thakur, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav, Ashok Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi, Prabhsimran Singh and Rinku Singh Zimbabwe: Sikandar Raza (captain), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Tanaka Chivanga, Ben Curran, Brad Evans, Wessly Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Newman Nyamhuri, Milton Shumba and Tafadzwa Tsiga

As the crucial T20I clash between India and Zimbabwe approaches, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India.

IND vs ZIM, 1st T20I: When and where to watch live streaming in India?

Former Australia opener David Warner has pleaded guilty to drink-driving, casting doubt over his captaincy of Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League. Warner was not required to appear before Waverley Local Court on Wednesday (Jul 22), with his lawyer Bobby Hill entering the plea on his behalf to a mid-range drink-driving charge stemming from an incident on Easter Sunday. Warner was pulled over during a roadside breath test in Sydney's eastern suburbs on April 5, before being taken to Maroubra Police Station, where his blood alcohol reading came in at 0.104 which is more than double the legal limit. The guilty plea now leaves Cricket NSW to decide whether the 39-year-old can continue leading the franchise.<h2>What did Warner's lawyer say?</h2>Addressing the court, Hill said "the parties are in discussion about the facts," while confirming his client's admission of guilt. This was not unexpected as Hill had already signalled a guilty plea back in May, telling the court that Warner was fully aware his conduct was wrong and regretted opting to drive rather than book a cab.According to Hill, the batter had shared a few glasses of wine at a friend's home before making that call, and the lawyer was at pains to stress it was the decision to drive, not the drinking itself, that amounted to poor judgement. Cricket NSW, meanwhile, did not downplay the episode. Chief executive Lee Germon said the allegations were "concerning" and were being taken "very seriously," adding that the organisation was a strong advocate for safe driving and firmly against drink-driving.<h2>What next for Warner?</h2>The Aussie leads Sydney Thunder in BBL and the franchise, along with Sydney Sixers and NSW Blues, are part of a state government campaign against drink-driving, which adds extra scrutiny to how the franchise responds. For now, Warner continues to juggle franchise commitments across the PSL and BBL while awaiting sentencing. Beyond the legal fallout, the bigger question is whether Cricket NSW allows him to retain the Thunder captaincy, a role restored only in 2024 after a lifetime leadership ban tied to the 2018 ball-tampering scandal was overturned.

Warner was pulled over during a roadside breath test in Sydney's eastern suburbs on April 5, before being taken to Maroubra Police Station, where his blood alcohol reading came in at 0.104 which is more than double the legal limit.

Former Australia opener David Warner has pleaded guilty to drink-driving, casting doubt over his captaincy of Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League. Warner was not required to appear before Waverley Local Court on Wednesday (Jul 22), with his lawyer Bobby Hill entering the plea on his behalf to a mid-range drink-driving charge stemming from an incident on Easter Sunday. Warner was pulled over during a roadside breath test in Sydney's eastern suburbs on April 5, before being taken to Maroubra Police Station, where his blood alcohol reading came in at 0.104 which is more than double the legal limit. The guilty plea now leaves Cricket NSW to decide whether the 39-year-old can continue leading the franchise. What did Warner's lawyer say? Addressing the court, Hill said "the parties are in discussion about the facts," while confirming his client's admission of guilt. This was not unexpected as Hill had already signalled a guilty plea back in May, telling the court that Warner was fully aware his conduct was wrong and regretted opting to drive rather than book a cab. According to Hill, the batter had shared a few glasses of wine at a friend's home before making that call, and the lawyer was at pains to stress it was the decision to drive, not the drinking itself, that amounted to poor judgement. Cricket NSW, meanwhile, did not downplay the episode. Chief executive Lee Germon said the allegations were "concerning" and were being taken "very seriously," adding that the organisation was a strong advocate for safe driving and firmly against drink-driving. What next for Warner? The Aussie leads Sydney Thunder in BBL and the franchise, along with Sydney Sixers and NSW Blues, are part of a state government campaign against drink-driving, which adds extra scrutiny to how the franchise responds. For now, Warner continues to juggle franchise commitments across the PSL and BBL while awaiting sentencing. Beyond the legal fallout, the bigger question is whether Cricket NSW allows him to retain the Thunder captaincy, a role restored only in 2024 after a lifetime leadership ban tied to the 2018 ball-tampering scandal was overturned.

Warner was pulled over during a roadside breath test in Sydney's eastern suburbs on April 5, before being taken to Maroubra Police Station, where his blood alcohol reading came in at 0.104 which is more than double the legal limit.

Ex-Aussie opener David Warner pleads guilty in drink-and-drive case

Zimbabwe have included uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Tafadzwa Tsiga in their T20I squad for the first time, while all-rounder Wessly Madhevere and fast bowler Newman Nyamhuri return for the three-match home series against India, starting on Thursday (Jul 23). Tsiga, Madhevere and Nyamhuri replace Clive Madande, Tinotenda Maposa and Tashinga Musekiwa in the 15-member squad. All three matches will be played at the Harare Sports Club on Jul 23, 25 and 26.&nbsp;Although Tsiga has already played 10 Tests for Zimbabwe, he is yet to make his white-ball international debut. If selected, the India series could mark his first appearance in T20Is.&nbsp;Madhevere returns to the T20I squad for the first time since Jul 2025. The all-rounder has played 79 T20Is and was recently part of Zimbabwe’s Test and ODI squads against Bangladesh.&nbsp;Nyamhuri also returns after missing matches in ODI series against Bangladesh earlier this month due to a minor injury. Tanaka Chivanga, who replaced him and featured in the third ODI, has retained his place in the squad.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/who-is-amit-bhatia-indian-origin-businessman-leads-consortium-to-buy-stake-in-liverpool-fc-1784706808859">Indian-origin businessman Amit Bhatia leads consortium to buy stake in Liverpool</a>&nbsp;Sikandar Raza will continue to captain Zimbabwe after the team enjoyed a strong run against Bangladesh. They secured a historic innings win in the one-off Test, claimed the ODI series 2-1, but lost the T20I series by the same margin.&nbsp;Zimbabwe will now face defending T20 World Cup champions India, who enter the series after a 2-0 defeat in Ireland and a 4-0 loss in England. The two teams last met in the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup, where India beat Zimbabwe by 72 runs in Chennai.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bcci-makes-changes-in-playing-conditions-ahead-of-upcoming-domestic-season-1784700706737">BCCI makes changes in playing conditions ahead of upcoming domestic season</a>&nbsp;Zimbabwe had reached the Super Eight after pulling off a surprise win over Australia.<h2>Zimbabwe T20I squad</h2>Sikandar Raza (captain), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Tanaka Chivanga, Ben Curran, Brad Evans, Wessly Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Newman Nyamhuri, Milton Shumba and Tafadzwa Tsiga (wk).

The three-match T20I series will be played at the Harare Sports Club, with matches scheduled for Thursday (Jul 23), Saturday (Jul 25) and Sunday (Jul 26) during India's short tour of Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe have included uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Tafadzwa Tsiga in their T20I squad for the first time, while all-rounder Wessly Madhevere and fast bowler Newman Nyamhuri return for the three-match home series against India, starting on Thursday (Jul 23). Tsiga, Madhevere and Nyamhuri replace Clive Madande, Tinotenda Maposa and Tashinga Musekiwa in the 15-member squad. All three matches will be played at the Harare Sports Club on Jul 23, 25 and 26. Although Tsiga has already played 10 Tests for Zimbabwe, he is yet to make his white-ball international debut. If selected, the India series could mark his first appearance in T20Is. Madhevere returns to the T20I squad for the first time since Jul 2025. The all-rounder has played 79 T20Is and was recently part of Zimbabwe’s Test and ODI squads against Bangladesh. Nyamhuri also returns after missing matches in ODI series against Bangladesh earlier this month due to a minor injury. Tanaka Chivanga, who replaced him and featured in the third ODI, has retained his place in the squad. Also Read - Indian-origin businessman Amit Bhatia leads consortium to buy stake in Liverpool Sikandar Raza will continue to captain Zimbabwe after the team enjoyed a strong run against Bangladesh. They secured a historic innings win in the one-off Test, claimed the ODI series 2-1, but lost the T20I series by the same margin. Zimbabwe will now face defending T20 World Cup champions India, who enter the series after a 2-0 defeat in Ireland and a 4-0 loss in England. The two teams last met in the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup, where India beat Zimbabwe by 72 runs in Chennai. Also Read - BCCI makes changes in playing conditions ahead of upcoming domestic season Zimbabwe had reached the Super Eight after pulling off a surprise win over Australia. Zimbabwe T20I squad Sikandar Raza (captain), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Tanaka Chivanga, Ben Curran, Brad Evans, Wessly Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Newman Nyamhuri, Milton Shumba and Tafadzwa Tsiga (wk).

The three-match T20I series will be played at the Harare Sports Club, with matches scheduled for Thursday (Jul 23), Saturday (Jul 25) and Sunday (Jul 26) during India's short tour of Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe name T20I squad for India series, Tafadzwa Tsiga receives maiden call-up

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has changed some playing conditions rules ahead of the upcoming domestic season. The board has also implemented guidelines of wicketkeeping position as laid out by the MCC among other changes. The major changes are against bowlers bowling deliberate no-balls and full toss deliveries. Under the new conditions, the bowlers will bowling such deliveries will now be suspended for the remainder of the match instead of being suspended for the innings. The revised conditions will come into effect from August 1.<h2>BCCI makes changes to domestic playing conditions</h2>The BCCI has updated several playing conditions a communication about which was sent to the state boards. ESPNCricinfo reports having seen the documents which details the changes for the upcoming domestic season. One of the major changes is last over of the day being bowled completely despite a wicket falling. Earlier, the last over of the day used to stop whenever the wicket fell without being completed. The change to ensure that batting teams do not avoid sending a new batter late in the evening during multi-day matches.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/french-open-offers-to-share-revenue-with-players-amid-prize-money-row-1784690627107">French Open offers to share revenue with players amid prize money row</a>Among other changes, the wicketkeepers will not be penalised for briefly having their gloves ahead of the stumps during the bowlers run-up as they will now have to be in correct position from instant of delivery and not from when ball comes into the play.The definition of overthrow has been changed according to MCC as well where now an overthrow will be referred to "a throw made in an attempt to break the stumps, prevent runs or effect a run-out."<h2>When does India's domestic season start?</h2>India's domestic season starts with Duleep Trophy on August 23 which will run through September 10. It is followed by Iran Cup from October 1 -5. The Ranji Trophy Elite Group matches start from October 11 and run till March 3 while the Plate Group matches will be played from Oct 11 to Jan 28. Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy will be played from November 14 to December 6 while the Vijay Hazare Trophy is scheduled from December 14 to January 8.

Under the new conditions, the bowlers will bowling such deliveries will now be suspended for the remainder of the match instead of being suspended for the innings.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has changed some playing conditions rules ahead of the upcoming domestic season. The board has also implemented guidelines of wicketkeeping position as laid out by the MCC among other changes. The major changes are against bowlers bowling deliberate no-balls and full toss deliveries. Under the new conditions, the bowlers will bowling such deliveries will now be suspended for the remainder of the match instead of being suspended for the innings. The revised conditions will come into effect from August 1. BCCI makes changes to domestic playing conditions The BCCI has updated several playing conditions a communication about which was sent to the state boards. ESPNCricinfo reports having seen the documents which details the changes for the upcoming domestic season. One of the major changes is last over of the day being bowled completely despite a wicket falling. Earlier, the last over of the day used to stop whenever the wicket fell without being completed. The change to ensure that batting teams do not avoid sending a new batter late in the evening during multi-day matches. Also Read - French Open offers to share revenue with players amid prize money row Among other changes, the wicketkeepers will not be penalised for briefly having their gloves ahead of the stumps during the bowlers run-up as they will now have to be in correct position from instant of delivery and not from when ball comes into the play. The definition of overthrow has been changed according to MCC as well where now an overthrow will be referred to "a throw made in an attempt to break the stumps, prevent runs or effect a run-out." When does India's domestic season start? India's domestic season starts with Duleep Trophy on August 23 which will run through September 10. It is followed by Iran Cup from October 1 -5. The Ranji Trophy Elite Group matches start from October 11 and run till March 3 while the Plate Group matches will be played from Oct 11 to Jan 28. Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy will be played from November 14 to December 6 while the Vijay Hazare Trophy is scheduled from December 14 to January 8.

Under the new conditions, the bowlers will bowling such deliveries will now be suspended for the remainder of the match instead of being suspended for the innings.

BCCI makes changes in playing conditions ahead of upcoming domestic season

Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza has backed India’s young batting star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of the three-match T20I series between the two teams, which begins on Jul 23 in Harare. With first-choice opener Sanju Samson unavailable, the 15-year-old is expected to feature in all three matches. Speaking to JioStar before the opening T20I, Raza praised Vaibhav’s talent and said the youngster has the potential to become one of the game’s best if he is guided in the right way.&nbsp;“I think Vaibhav has a lot of very good senior cricketers around him. If he is managed and handled well, I think Vaibhav could be a generational talent,” Sikandar Raza told JioStar.&nbsp;Raza also defended Vaibhav after the teenager’s quiet start to international cricket during India’s recent T20I series against England, where he failed to score more than 15 runs in his first few innings. He said it is unfair to judge such a young player after only few matches.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/i-can-attack-from-first-ball-but-tilak-varma-hits-back-at-strike-rate-criticism-1784650565410">'I can attack from first ball, but...': Tilak Varma hits back at strike-rate criticism</a>&nbsp;“Vaibhav is a supremely talented cricketer. If a 15-year-old kid is playing international cricket, criticizing him after just two or three matches isn’t justified,” Raza added.&nbsp;The Zimbabwe skipper also highlighted Vaibhav’s achievements over the past year, including helping India win the ICC U-19 World Cup in Zimbabwe, where he scored a century against England in the final. Raza said the teenager’s rapid rise has been remarkable and stressed that his development should be handled carefully.&nbsp;“To see what he has done over the last year, what he has done for India Under-19, and the fact that he made his international debut at the same age, these are no small feats by any means. You don’t get to hear such stories nowadays. Vaibhav is special. It will be important how he is managed and handled.”&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/zinedine-zidane-set-to-take-over-as-france-head-coach-1784640555328">Zinedine Zidane set to take over as France head coach</a>&nbsp;Vaibhav earned his place in India’s senior squad after a sensational IPL 2026 season, finishing as the tournament’s highest run-scorer with 776 runs in 16 matches and winning the Orange Cap. He is now set to return to Zimbabwe, the country where he first celebrated a world title with India’s U-19 team earlier this year.

Ahead of the three-match T20I series in Harare, Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza backed India's young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, saying the youngster deserves time and should not be judged after just a few international outings.

Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza has backed India’s young batting star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of the three-match T20I series between the two teams, which begins on Jul 23 in Harare. With first-choice opener Sanju Samson unavailable, the 15-year-old is expected to feature in all three matches. Speaking to JioStar before the opening T20I, Raza praised Vaibhav’s talent and said the youngster has the potential to become one of the game’s best if he is guided in the right way. “I think Vaibhav has a lot of very good senior cricketers around him. If he is managed and handled well, I think Vaibhav could be a generational talent,” Sikandar Raza told JioStar. Raza also defended Vaibhav after the teenager’s quiet start to international cricket during India’s recent T20I series against England, where he failed to score more than 15 runs in his first few innings. He said it is unfair to judge such a young player after only few matches. Also Read - 'I can attack from first ball, but...': Tilak Varma hits back at strike-rate criticism “Vaibhav is a supremely talented cricketer. If a 15-year-old kid is playing international cricket, criticizing him after just two or three matches isn’t justified,” Raza added. The Zimbabwe skipper also highlighted Vaibhav’s achievements over the past year, including helping India win the ICC U-19 World Cup in Zimbabwe, where he scored a century against England in the final. Raza said the teenager’s rapid rise has been remarkable and stressed that his development should be handled carefully. “To see what he has done over the last year, what he has done for India Under-19, and the fact that he made his international debut at the same age, these are no small feats by any means. You don’t get to hear such stories nowadays. Vaibhav is special. It will be important how he is managed and handled.” Also Read - Zinedine Zidane set to take over as France head coach Vaibhav earned his place in India’s senior squad after a sensational IPL 2026 season, finishing as the tournament’s highest run-scorer with 776 runs in 16 matches and winning the Orange Cap. He is now set to return to Zimbabwe, the country where he first celebrated a world title with India’s U-19 team earlier this year.

Ahead of the three-match T20I series in Harare, Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza backed India's young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, saying the youngster deserves time and should not be judged after just a few international outings.

'Criticising him after two or three matches isn't justified': Sikandar Raza backs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Indian batter Tilak Varma has defended his batting approach during India’s T20I tours of Ireland and England, saying his strike rate was influenced by match situations rather than his personal style. Tilak said his only focus is to do what the team needs, whether it is attacking from the very first ball or playing a steady innings, he believes the situation should decide his approach.&nbsp;The 23-year-old pointed out that India often lost four or five wickets inside the first 10 overs on both tours, making it important for him to stabilise the innings instead of taking unnecessary risks. He also said he accepts the responsibilities given to him by the team management and adjusts his game accordingly.&nbsp;Although Tilak scored useful runs on the tours, he was criticised for not increasing the scoring rate quickly enough and for slowing the team’s momentum.&nbsp;“In this game, you have to bat in different places and especially in such conditions, it’s not easy. At the same time, I always say that I do whatever is required for the team. If I have to grind it out and play for the team, I do. If I have to hit from ball number one, then I do that. So at that time, in the conditions of the team, if you look at it, from Ireland to England, you always had four to five wickets falling inside the powerplay or the first 10 overs,” Tilak told reporters in the pre-match press conference.&nbsp;“So going there and then getting out in trying to accelerate, it doesn’t make sense. So that’s what I always have in my mind, that I can go and hit the first ball. But at the same time, I’m playing for the country, so there are a lot of responsibilities. So what are the conditions of the team? If I have to play for the team till the end, our team’s plans keep changing. When you are the vice-captain, the team gives you something after thinking about it. So I want to take the same responsibilities that the management gives me, so I’m playing according to that,” he added.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/zinedine-zidane-set-to-take-over-as-france-head-coach-1784640555328">Zinedine Zidane set to take over as France head coach</a>&nbsp;Tilak registered two half-centuries during the Ireland and England tours, one against Ireland and another against England. In seven T20Is, he scored 178 runs, with his highest score of 55 coming in the second T20I against Ireland in Belfast.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/we-ve-played-our-entire-career-together-rohit-sharma-opens-up-on-bond-with-virat-kohli-1784640782719">‘We’ve played our entire career together’: Rohit opens up on bond with Kohli</a>&nbsp;India, led by Shreyas Iyer, endured a difficult run, losing the T20I series 2-0 to Ireland before suffering a 4-0 whitewash against England. The Men in Blue will now aim to return to winning ways in the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe, which begins on Jul 23.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Indian batter Tilak Varma defended his batting approach during the tours of Ireland and England, stating that his strike rate reflected the demands of the match situation rather than his personal style of play.

Indian batter Tilak Varma has defended his batting approach during India’s T20I tours of Ireland and England, saying his strike rate was influenced by match situations rather than his personal style. Tilak said his only focus is to do what the team needs, whether it is attacking from the very first ball or playing a steady innings, he believes the situation should decide his approach. The 23-year-old pointed out that India often lost four or five wickets inside the first 10 overs on both tours, making it important for him to stabilise the innings instead of taking unnecessary risks. He also said he accepts the responsibilities given to him by the team management and adjusts his game accordingly. Although Tilak scored useful runs on the tours, he was criticised for not increasing the scoring rate quickly enough and for slowing the team’s momentum. “In this game, you have to bat in different places and especially in such conditions, it’s not easy. At the same time, I always say that I do whatever is required for the team. If I have to grind it out and play for the team, I do. If I have to hit from ball number one, then I do that. So at that time, in the conditions of the team, if you look at it, from Ireland to England, you always had four to five wickets falling inside the powerplay or the first 10 overs,” Tilak told reporters in the pre-match press conference. “So going there and then getting out in trying to accelerate, it doesn’t make sense. So that’s what I always have in my mind, that I can go and hit the first ball. But at the same time, I’m playing for the country, so there are a lot of responsibilities. So what are the conditions of the team? If I have to play for the team till the end, our team’s plans keep changing. When you are the vice-captain, the team gives you something after thinking about it. So I want to take the same responsibilities that the management gives me, so I’m playing according to that,” he added. Also Read - Zinedine Zidane set to take over as France head coach Tilak registered two half-centuries during the Ireland and England tours, one against Ireland and another against England. In seven T20Is, he scored 178 runs, with his highest score of 55 coming in the second T20I against Ireland in Belfast. Also Read - ‘We’ve played our entire career together’: Rohit opens up on bond with Kohli India, led by Shreyas Iyer, endured a difficult run, losing the T20I series 2-0 to Ireland before suffering a 4-0 whitewash against England. The Men in Blue will now aim to return to winning ways in the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe, which begins on Jul 23. With inputs from agencies

Indian batter Tilak Varma defended his batting approach during the tours of Ireland and England, stating that his strike rate reflected the demands of the match situation rather than his personal style of play.

'I can attack from first ball, but...': Tilak Varma hits back at strike-rate criticism

For most of their international careers, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have shared the dressing room and built one of India’s most successful batting partnerships. They have seen each other grow into modern-day greats and both went on to captain India in all three formats, with Rohit taking over the leadership after Kohli. The two legends also retired from Tests and T20Is around the same time. Now, as they enter the final phase of their international careers, their biggest aim is to help India win the 2027 ODI World Cup.&nbsp;Although there is uncertainty over their ODI futures, especially after reports suggested the selectors may be looking beyond Rohit, the pair continues to enjoy batting together and delivering big partnerships.&nbsp;In the third and final ODI against England at Lord’s, Rohit and Kohli put together their 21st century partnership in ODIs as India chased a huge target of 388. Even though India fell short, Rohit said he enjoyed sharing the crease with his long-time teammate.&nbsp;“We (him and Kohli) played our entire career together, so it was nice to have him in the middle, we have had so many partnerships. It’s fun batting together as we understand each other so much, bouncing off ideas,” Rohit told BCCI.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-announce-squad-for-fih-hockey-men-s-world-cup-2026-1784636597215">India announce squad for FIH Hockey Men's World Cup 2026</a>&nbsp;Rohit starred with 138, becoming the first Indian batter to score an ODI hundred at Lord’s, while Kohli chipped in with a quick 74 off 60 balls.&nbsp;The 39-year-old also continued his impressive record in England, scoring his eighth ODI century in the country.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/china-masters-2026-hs-prannoy-devika-sihag-exit-in-first-round-1784631027594">China Masters 2026: HS Prannoy, Devika Sihag exit in first round</a>&nbsp;Overall, Rohit has scored 1,603 runs in 30 ODI innings in England at an average of 64.12.&nbsp;“I love playing in England. The atmosphere, the grounds, the pitches, when you turn up to play any format over here, it challenges you in different ways. And that’s what you want as a cricketer. To be challenged in every way possible. I enjoyed out there in the middle,” he said.&nbsp;India eventually lost the series 2-1, with the bowlers coming under criticism after failing to defend big totals. However, Rohit backed the bowling unit, saying the attack is still gaining experience.&nbsp;“Again with bowling, you got to understand that these guys haven’t played a lot of ODIs and you got give them time. We can learn from this game, take things in our stride and when we again come across situation like this, we try and better ourselves. Disappointed with the result, we couldn’t finish off the game, we have to move on,” he said.

Rohit Sharma praised his partnership with Virat Kohli after the duo stitched together a century stand during the Lord's ODI. 

For most of their international careers, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have shared the dressing room and built one of India’s most successful batting partnerships. They have seen each other grow into modern-day greats and both went on to captain India in all three formats, with Rohit taking over the leadership after Kohli. The two legends also retired from Tests and T20Is around the same time. Now, as they enter the final phase of their international careers, their biggest aim is to help India win the 2027 ODI World Cup. Although there is uncertainty over their ODI futures, especially after reports suggested the selectors may be looking beyond Rohit, the pair continues to enjoy batting together and delivering big partnerships. In the third and final ODI against England at Lord’s, Rohit and Kohli put together their 21st century partnership in ODIs as India chased a huge target of 388. Even though India fell short, Rohit said he enjoyed sharing the crease with his long-time teammate. “We (him and Kohli) played our entire career together, so it was nice to have him in the middle, we have had so many partnerships. It’s fun batting together as we understand each other so much, bouncing off ideas,” Rohit told BCCI. Also Read - India announce squad for FIH Hockey Men's World Cup 2026 Rohit starred with 138, becoming the first Indian batter to score an ODI hundred at Lord’s, while Kohli chipped in with a quick 74 off 60 balls. The 39-year-old also continued his impressive record in England, scoring his eighth ODI century in the country. Also Read - China Masters 2026: HS Prannoy, Devika Sihag exit in first round Overall, Rohit has scored 1,603 runs in 30 ODI innings in England at an average of 64.12. “I love playing in England. The atmosphere, the grounds, the pitches, when you turn up to play any format over here, it challenges you in different ways. And that’s what you want as a cricketer. To be challenged in every way possible. I enjoyed out there in the middle,” he said. India eventually lost the series 2-1, with the bowlers coming under criticism after failing to defend big totals. However, Rohit backed the bowling unit, saying the attack is still gaining experience. “Again with bowling, you got to understand that these guys haven’t played a lot of ODIs and you got give them time. We can learn from this game, take things in our stride and when we again come across situation like this, we try and better ourselves. Disappointed with the result, we couldn’t finish off the game, we have to move on,” he said.

Rohit Sharma praised his partnership with Virat Kohli after the duo stitched together a century stand during the Lord's ODI.&nbsp;

‘We’ve played our entire career together’: Rohit Sharma opens up on bond with Virat Kohli

From Sikandar Raza to Abhishek Sharma, here's a look at the top five batters with most runs in India vs Zimbabwe T20Is. This list also includes Chamu Chibhabha, Shubman Gill and Brian Bennett

From Sikandar Raza to Abhishek Sharma, here's a look at the top five batters with most runs in India vs Zimbabwe T20Is. This list also includes Chamu Chibhabha, Shubman Gill and Brian Bennett

Meet top 5 batters with most runs in India vs Zimbabwe T20Is

India will kick off their three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe on Jul 23 at the Harare Sports Club. The visitors, led by Shreyas Iyer, have picked a refreshed squad with a mix of experienced players and several newcomers. Here’s everything you need to know, including the latest squad updates, complete schedule, match timings, live telecast and streaming details.<h3>India tour of Zimbabwe 2026: Squad updates</h3>India have drafted Ravi Bishnoi into the squad after Varun Chakravarthy was ruled out with a hamstring injury. Chakravarthy had already missed the final two T20Is against England and medical reports confirmed that he has not recovered in time for the Zimbabwe series.&nbsp;One of the biggest talking points is the absence of Sanju Samson. Despite being included in India’s full-strength squad for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, the wicketkeeper-batter has not been picked for this tour. The BCCI has not clarified whether the decision was due to workload management or selection reasons.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/exclusive-it-will-definitely-give-me-a-boost-pv-sindhu-on-how-japan-open-triumph-fuels-world-championships-hopes-1784485844070">Exclusive | 'It will definitely give me a boost': PV Sindhu on how Japan Open triumph fuels World Championships hopes</a>&nbsp;Other notable players missing from the squad include Axar Patel, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh and Washington Sundar. Shreyas Iyer will captain the side.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Rinku Singh returns to India’s T20I setup, while Mayank Yadav is also back in the squad. Four uncapped players have earned their maiden T20I call-ups, Prabhsimran Singh, Yash Thakur, Ashok Sharma and left-arm spin-bowling all-rounder Harsh Dubey.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/who-is-abishek-porel-calcutta-hc-issues-arrest-warrant-against-dc-and-bengal-batter-in-alleged-rape-case-1784616836707">Who is Abishek Porel? Calcutta HC issues arrest warrant against DC and Bengal batter in alleged rape case</a><h3>India tour of Zimbabwe 2026: Schedule</h3>

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td><td>Day</td><td>Match</td><td>Time</td><td>Venue</td></tr><tr><td>Jul 23</td><td>Thu</td><td>1st T20I</td><td>4:30 p.m.</td><td>Harare Sports Club, Harare</td></tr><tr><td>Jul 25</td><td>Sat</td><td>2nd T20I</td><td>4:30 p.m.</td><td>Harare Sports Club, Harare</td></tr><tr><td>Jul 26</td><td>Sun</td><td>3rd T20I</td><td>4:30 p.m.</td><td>Harare Sports Club, Harare</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

<h3>India tour of Zimbabwe 2026: Live telecast</h3>The three-match T20I series between India and Zimbabwe will be broadcast live on Zee’s Unite8 Sports network.<h3>India tour of Zimbabwe 2026: Live streaming</h3>Fans can watch the live streaming of the series on the FanCode app and website.<h3>When did India and Zimbabwe last meet in a T20I?</h3>India and Zimbabwe last faced each other during the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup in Chennai. India registered a dominant 72-run win after posting a massive 256/4 on the board.<h3>India tour of Zimbabwe 2026: Squads</h3>India: Shreyas Iyer (captain), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma (vice-captain), Ishan Kishan (wk), Shivam Dube, Suryansh Shedge, Rinku Singh, Harsh Dubey, Prince Yadav, Yash Thakur, Ashok Sharma, Mayank Yadav, Prabhsimran Singh (wk) and Ravi Bishnoi&nbsp;Zimbabwe: Sikandar Raza (captain), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Ben Curran, Brad Evans, Clive Madande (wk), Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Newman Nyamhuri and Milton Shumba

India will take on Zimbabwe in a three-match T20I series starting Jul 23. Here's the complete schedule, team squads, match timings and details on where to watch the series live via streaming.

India will kick off their three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe on Jul 23 at the Harare Sports Club. The visitors, led by Shreyas Iyer, have picked a refreshed squad with a mix of experienced players and several newcomers. Here’s everything you need to know, including the latest squad updates, complete schedule, match timings, live telecast and streaming details. India tour of Zimbabwe 2026: Squad updates India have drafted Ravi Bishnoi into the squad after Varun Chakravarthy was ruled out with a hamstring injury. Chakravarthy had already missed the final two T20Is against England and medical reports confirmed that he has not recovered in time for the Zimbabwe series. One of the biggest talking points is the absence of Sanju Samson. Despite being included in India’s full-strength squad for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, the wicketkeeper-batter has not been picked for this tour. The BCCI has not clarified whether the decision was due to workload management or selection reasons. Also Read - Exclusive | 'It will definitely give me a boost': PV Sindhu on how Japan Open triumph fuels World Championships hopes Other notable players missing from the squad include Axar Patel, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh and Washington Sundar. Shreyas Iyer will captain the side. Meanwhile, Rinku Singh returns to India’s T20I setup, while Mayank Yadav is also back in the squad. Four uncapped players have earned their maiden T20I call-ups, Prabhsimran Singh, Yash Thakur, Ashok Sharma and left-arm spin-bowling all-rounder Harsh Dubey. Also Read - Who is Abishek Porel? Calcutta HC issues arrest warrant against DC and Bengal batter in alleged rape case India tour of Zimbabwe 2026: Schedule

India will take on Zimbabwe in a three-match T20I series starting Jul 23. Here's the complete schedule, team squads, match timings and details on where to watch the series live via streaming.

India tour of Zimbabwe 2026: Complete schedule, squads, match timings & live streaming details

The Calcutta High Court has ordered the arrest of Delhi Capitals and Bengal cricketer Abishek Porel in an alleged rape case. The court has also ordered the seizure of his electronic device as well. The wicketkeeper-batter is accused of threatening to circulate intimate photos and videos of the victim. The order has been passed under the FIR filed at the Mogra Police Station earlier this year. The offences, which include rape and criminal intimidation, are non-bailable under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.<h2>What did court say about Abishek Porel?</h2>"It is disclosed in the communication dated 6th July, 2026, that one pen drive/storage device is seized from the petitioner....and it is believed that certain materials are stored therein... It appears that accused persons...are required to be apprehended for seizure of electronic devices lying with them so that data stored therein cannot be shared with others…, the order read.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/commonwealth-games-2026-meet-india-s-126-athlete-contingent-for-glasgow-games-1784610867581">Commonwealth Games 2026: Meet India's 126-athlete contingent for Glasgow Games</a>"Communication dated 6th July, 2026 discloses steps taken by the concerned police authorities for apprehending...[the accused] but fact remains...[they] are yet to be apprehended. Concerned police authorities are directed to continue with their endeavour to apprehend respondent nos.6 &amp; 7 [accused] and to make seizure of devices so obnoxious data stored therein shall not be further disseminated," it further added.<h2>Who is Abishek Porel?</h2>Born in 2002, Abhishek made his debut for Bengal in 2022. He has since played 32 First Class (Ranji Trophy) matches, 23 List A (50-over) matches, and 61 T20s. In IPL, he has been part of Delhi Capitals since 2023 and has played 35 matches till date. He has scored 1,408 runs in FC matches, 833 in List A, and 1,590 in T20s.In IPL, he played only three matches in 2023 before playing all 14 in the next season in 2024, thanks to his 10-ball 32 in DC's season opener. In 2025, he played 13 matches but was used only in three matches in IPL 2026 despite being retained for INR 4 crore ahead of the season. Overall, he has scored 769 runs at a strike rate of 145 and average of 25. He has hit four fifties with a best of 65.&nbsp;

The order has been passed under the FIR filed at the Mogra Police Station earlier this year. The offences, which include rape and criminal intimidation, are non-bailable under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

The Calcutta High Court has ordered the arrest of Delhi Capitals and Bengal cricketer Abishek Porel in an alleged rape case. The court has also ordered the seizure of his electronic device as well. The wicketkeeper-batter is accused of threatening to circulate intimate photos and videos of the victim. The order has been passed under the FIR filed at the Mogra Police Station earlier this year. The offences, which include rape and criminal intimidation, are non-bailable under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. What did court say about Abishek Porel? "It is disclosed in the communication dated 6th July, 2026, that one pen drive/storage device is seized from the petitioner....and it is believed that certain materials are stored therein... It appears that accused persons...are required to be apprehended for seizure of electronic devices lying with them so that data stored therein cannot be shared with others…, the order read. Also Read - Commonwealth Games 2026: Meet India's 126-athlete contingent for Glasgow Games "Communication dated 6th July, 2026 discloses steps taken by the concerned police authorities for apprehending...[the accused] but fact remains...[they] are yet to be apprehended. Concerned police authorities are directed to continue with their endeavour to apprehend respondent nos.6 & 7 [accused] and to make seizure of devices so obnoxious data stored therein shall not be further disseminated," it further added. Who is Abishek Porel? Born in 2002, Abhishek made his debut for Bengal in 2022. He has since played 32 First Class (Ranji Trophy) matches, 23 List A (50-over) matches, and 61 T20s. In IPL, he has been part of Delhi Capitals since 2023 and has played 35 matches till date. He has scored 1,408 runs in FC matches, 833 in List A, and 1,590 in T20s. In IPL, he played only three matches in 2023 before playing all 14 in the next season in 2024, thanks to his 10-ball 32 in DC's season opener. In 2025, he played 13 matches but was used only in three matches in IPL 2026 despite being retained for INR 4 crore ahead of the season. Overall, he has scored 769 runs at a strike rate of 145 and average of 25. He has hit four fifties with a best of 65.

The order has been passed under the FIR filed at the Mogra Police Station earlier this year. The offences, which include rape and criminal intimidation, are non-bailable under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

Who is Abishek Porel? Calcutta HC issues arrest warrant against DC and Bengal batter in alleged rape case

India’s batting veteran Rohit Sharma has squashed all talk around his potential retirement after hitting his maiden ODI hundred at Lord’s in the final game against England, which India lost and conceded the series 2-1. Midway through the second ODI, several reports emerged that Rohit had decided to call time on his international career after the BCCI selectors and the team management conveyed their plans of overlooking him on the road to the World Cup next year. Although he didn’t clear the air with any statements, Rohit did so with the bat in his hand, and stunningly so, by smashing a blissful hundred in the losing cause.&nbsp;"Look, my job is with the bat. Come and play, represent my country, represent the team," Rohit exclusively said to BCCI.TV after the game.&nbsp; &nbsp;"That's what I've been told to do since I made my debut. So that's what I'm going to do. You know, the noise since I made my debut was there. And till the time I'm going to stay here, it's always going to be there. So it doesn't really matter too much. &nbsp;"What matters is what I do on the field: try and contribute to the success of the team. That's all my focus is right now. And let the noise be there. You know, [if] there's no noise, there's no fun. My job is inside; their job is outside. So that's how I look at it,” he added.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/it-s-all-out-india-skipper-shubman-gill-clears-air-on-rohit-sharma-s-retirement-1784538396477">'It's all out...': India skipper Shubman Gill clears air on Rohit Sharma's retirement</a> &nbsp;Chasing a mammoth 388 in the deciding One-Dayer at the iconic Lord’s, India got off to a flyer, with Rohit and captain Shubman Gill adding 147 for the first wicket. Gill’s dismissal brought Virat Kohli to the crease, who hit his second fifty of this ODI series and stitched a crucial 113-run stand with Rohit for the second wicket. That partnership kept India alive in the chase, although the required rate kept mounting, leading to Rohit’s dismissal. &nbsp;However, before he missed Jacob Bethell’s straight one that smashed into his stumps, Rohit looked formidable with the bat, clobbering 17 boundaries and five sixes. He scored 138 off just 110 balls, striking at over 125. &nbsp;He showed grit and heart in that knock, compounded by brilliant-looking cricketing shots that won hearts all over. &nbsp;Gill, who opens with Rohit, said there hasn’t been any communication from his end about announcing his retirement, hinting at Rohit’s stay at the top with the 50-over World Cup close to 15 months away. &nbsp;"He has not told us anything," Gill said at the press conference. "I think it is all out in the media. But there's not been any discussion like that in the team."

Despite India's series-deciding loss to England at Lord's, Rohit Sharma stole the show with a sublime 138-run knock and addressed reports surrounding his international career.

India’s batting veteran Rohit Sharma has squashed all talk around his potential retirement after hitting his maiden ODI hundred at Lord’s in the final game against England, which India lost and conceded the series 2-1. Midway through the second ODI, several reports emerged that Rohit had decided to call time on his international career after the BCCI selectors and the team management conveyed their plans of overlooking him on the road to the World Cup next year. Although he didn’t clear the air with any statements, Rohit did so with the bat in his hand, and stunningly so, by smashing a blissful hundred in the losing cause. "Look, my job is with the bat. Come and play, represent my country, represent the team," Rohit exclusively said to BCCI.TV after the game. "That's what I've been told to do since I made my debut. So that's what I'm going to do. You know, the noise since I made my debut was there. And till the time I'm going to stay here, it's always going to be there. So it doesn't really matter too much. "What matters is what I do on the field: try and contribute to the success of the team. That's all my focus is right now. And let the noise be there. You know, [if] there's no noise, there's no fun. My job is inside; their job is outside. So that's how I look at it,” he added. Also read| 'It's all out...': India skipper Shubman Gill clears air on Rohit Sharma's retirement Chasing a mammoth 388 in the deciding One-Dayer at the iconic Lord’s, India got off to a flyer, with Rohit and captain Shubman Gill adding 147 for the first wicket. Gill’s dismissal brought Virat Kohli to the crease, who hit his second fifty of this ODI series and stitched a crucial 113-run stand with Rohit for the second wicket. That partnership kept India alive in the chase, although the required rate kept mounting, leading to Rohit’s dismissal. However, before he missed Jacob Bethell’s straight one that smashed into his stumps, Rohit looked formidable with the bat, clobbering 17 boundaries and five sixes. He scored 138 off just 110 balls, striking at over 125. He showed grit and heart in that knock, compounded by brilliant-looking cricketing shots that won hearts all over. Gill, who opens with Rohit, said there hasn’t been any communication from his end about announcing his retirement, hinting at Rohit’s stay at the top with the 50-over World Cup close to 15 months away. "He has not told us anything," Gill said at the press conference. "I think it is all out in the media. But there's not been any discussion like that in the team."

Despite India's series-deciding loss to England at Lord's, Rohit Sharma stole the show with a sublime 138-run knock and addressed reports surrounding his international career.

Rohit Sharma dismisses retirement talk after Lord’s ODI hundred: ‘Let the noise be there’

India ODI skipper Shubman Gill has put a rest to veteran Rohit Sharma's retirement talks after the Lord's ODI which India lost by 27 runs. Rohit scored a sublime 138 but India fell short of chasing a mammoth 388 in the decider of three-match series and lost 2-1. Before the final ODI of the series, there were speculations that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selectors have told Rohit about moving on from him and the veteran batter not being in plans for 2027 ODI World Cup. Gill, however, refused any such talks between Rohit and the team.<h2>What Gill said about Rohit's retirement?</h2>Speaking after the match, Gill cleared the air about Rohit's retirement talks and said: "He's not told us anything. I think it's all out in the media, but there's not been any discussion like that in the team."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-3rd-odi-rohit-sharma-creates-history-with-record-ton-at-lord-s-1784482684671">IND vs ENG, 3rd ODI: Rohit Sharma creates history with record ton at Lord's</a>If not for Rohit, India would have suffered a heavier defeat at Lord's and Gill was first to acknowledge the former captain's efforts. "I think the way Rohit bhai paced his innings was outstanding," Gill noted."Most of the time, I was at the non-striker's end just watching him bat. Our discussions were mainly about keeping wickets in hand because that was the only way we could chase such a big total," he added.<h2>What are next ODI assignments for India?</h2>India play a lot of ODI before the end of the year with the nearest assignment being three-ODI series against West Indies in Septemeber. The next is five-ODI series in New Zealand in November and then three matches against Sri Lanka in December.Rohit, aged 39, is at last stage of his career with the highlight being 2023 ODI World Cup at home which India lost to Australia in the final. Rohit, along with Virat Kohli, has already retired from Test and T20Is, would want to make an impact one last time.&nbsp;

Before the final ODI of the series, there were speculations that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selectors have told Rohit about moving on from him and the veteran batter not being in plans for 2027 ODI World Cup.

India ODI skipper Shubman Gill has put a rest to veteran Rohit Sharma's retirement talks after the Lord's ODI which India lost by 27 runs. Rohit scored a sublime 138 but India fell short of chasing a mammoth 388 in the decider of three-match series and lost 2-1. Before the final ODI of the series, there were speculations that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selectors have told Rohit about moving on from him and the veteran batter not being in plans for 2027 ODI World Cup. Gill, however, refused any such talks between Rohit and the team. What Gill said about Rohit's retirement? Speaking after the match, Gill cleared the air about Rohit's retirement talks and said: "He's not told us anything. I think it's all out in the media, but there's not been any discussion like that in the team." Also Read - IND vs ENG, 3rd ODI: Rohit Sharma creates history with record ton at Lord's If not for Rohit, India would have suffered a heavier defeat at Lord's and Gill was first to acknowledge the former captain's efforts. "I think the way Rohit bhai paced his innings was outstanding," Gill noted. "Most of the time, I was at the non-striker's end just watching him bat. Our discussions were mainly about keeping wickets in hand because that was the only way we could chase such a big total," he added. What are next ODI assignments for India? India play a lot of ODI before the end of the year with the nearest assignment being three-ODI series against West Indies in Septemeber. The next is five-ODI series in New Zealand in November and then three matches against Sri Lanka in December. Rohit, aged 39, is at last stage of his career with the highlight being 2023 ODI World Cup at home which India lost to Australia in the final. Rohit, along with Virat Kohli, has already retired from Test and T20Is, would want to make an impact one last time.

Before the final ODI of the series, there were speculations that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selectors have told Rohit about moving on from him and the veteran batter not being in plans for 2027 ODI World Cup.

'It's all out...': India skipper Shubman Gill clears air on Rohit Sharma's retirement

Rohit Sharma created history on Sunday (Jul 19) by becoming the first Indian batter to score an ODI century at Lord’s. The experienced opener reached his hundred in only 84 balls during the third ODI against England. Chasing a huge target of 388, Rohit gave India a strong start with a brilliant innings and hit 17 fours and five sixes at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground. Before this, the highest score by an Indian batter in an ODI at Lord’s was Sourav Ganguly’s 90 against England on 5 Sep, 2004.<h3>Indian batters with highest ODI scores at Lord’s</h3>

<figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>Player</th><th>Runs</th><th>Balls</th><th>4s</th><th>6s</th><th>Strike Rate</th><th>Against</th><th>Date</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Rohit Sharma</td><td>101*</td><td>84*</td><td>11</td><td>4</td><td>120</td><td>England</td><td>19 Jul, 2026</td></tr><tr><td>Sourav Ganguly</td><td>90</td><td>119</td><td>5</td><td>3</td><td>75.63</td><td>England</td><td>5 Sep, 2004</td></tr><tr><td>Mohammad Kaif</td><td>87*</td><td>75</td><td>6</td><td>2</td><td>116</td><td>England</td><td>13 Jul, 2002</td></tr><tr><td>Suresh Raina</td><td>84</td><td>75</td><td>7</td><td>2</td><td>112</td><td>England</td><td>11 Sep, 2011</td></tr><tr><td>MS Dhoni</td><td>78*</td><td>71</td><td>6</td><td>3</td><td>109.85</td><td>England</td><td>11 Sep, 2011</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

The hundred was also Rohit’s eighth ODI century in England, helping him set another record. He now has the most ODI centuries scored by any batter in a single overseas country.&nbsp;Rohit went past Sachin Tendulkar, Saeed Anwar, AB de Villiers and Quinton de Kock, who had each scored seven ODI centuries in one away nation. Tendulkar and Anwar made seven hundreds in the UAE, while De Villiers and De Kock scored seven centuries each in India.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/exclusive-i-never-stop-practising-sachin-basheer-on-his-rise-from-caddie-to-champion-1784474343009">Exclusive | 'I never stop practising...': Sachin Baisoya on his rise from caddie to champion</a>&nbsp;The former Indian captain has now scored eight ODI hundreds in just 30 matches in England, highlighting his outstanding record in English conditions.&nbsp;Only England’s Joe Root has more ODI centuries in England than Rohit. Root has scored 10 hundreds in 99 ODI matches played at home.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-3rd-odi-ben-duckett-scripts-history-at-lord-s-breaks-viv-richards-47-year-old-odi-record-1784469701000">Ben Duckett scripts history at Lord's, breaks Richards' 47-year-old ODI record</a>&nbsp;At the age of 39 years and 80 days, Rohit also became the oldest Indian cricketer to score an ODI century. He broke the previous record held by Sachin Tendulkar, who was 38 years and 327 days old when he scored 114 off 147 balls against Bangladesh in Mirpur on 16 Mar, 2012.&nbsp;However, the record for the oldest Indian to score an international century still belongs to former batter Vijay Merchant. He was 40 years and 21 days old when he made 154 against England in a Test match in Delhi in Nov 1951.

Rohit Sharma reached the three-figure mark in just 84 balls during the third ODI against England, becoming the first Indian batter to score an ODI century at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground.

Rohit Sharma created history on Sunday (Jul 19) by becoming the first Indian batter to score an ODI century at Lord’s. The experienced opener reached his hundred in only 84 balls during the third ODI against England. Chasing a huge target of 388, Rohit gave India a strong start with a brilliant innings and hit 17 fours and five sixes at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground. Before this, the highest score by an Indian batter in an ODI at Lord’s was Sourav Ganguly’s 90 against England on 5 Sep, 2004. Indian batters with highest ODI scores at Lord’s

Rohit Sharma reached the three-figure mark in just 84 balls during the third ODI against England, becoming the first Indian batter to score an ODI century at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground.

IND vs ENG, 3rd ODI: Rohit Sharma creates history with record ton at Lord's

England opener Ben Duckett played the best ODI innings of his career at Lord’s on Sunday (Jul 19), scoring a brilliant 141 against India to break a 47-year-old record held by Viv Richards for the highest individual ODI score at the famous venue. Duckett made 141 from 120 balls, putting England in a strong position in the third and final ODI. The left-hander reached his hundred in 108 deliveries before going on to set a new record at the Home of Cricket.&nbsp;The previous record belonged to West Indies legend Viv Richards, who remained unbeaten on 138 against England in the 1979 World Cup final. His score had stood as the highest individual ODI score at Lord’s for nearly five decades. Duckett surpassed that mark late in his innings before being dismissed by Prince Yadav.<h3>Highest individual ODI scores at Lord’s:</h3><ul><li>141 – Ben Duckett vs India (2026)</li><li>138* – Viv Richards vs England (1979 World Cup final)</li><li>137 – Denis Amiss vs India (1975)</li><li>137 – Marcus Trescothick vs Pakistan (2001)</li><li>136 – Graham Gooch vs Australia (1989)</li></ul>Duckett looked in excellent touch from the beginning after England chose to bat first. He played brilliant drives through the off side, punished short deliveries and rotated the strike comfortably as India’s bowlers found it difficult to stop him on a batting-friendly pitch.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/american-boxer-hannah-rapp-dies-after-tragic-cycling-crash-car-driver-arrested-1784465770547">American boxer Hannah Rapp dies after tragic cycling crash, car driver arrested</a> &nbsp;He even shared a 192-run opening partnership with Jacob Bethell, giving England a perfect start in the series decider.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/historic-feat-for-indian-badminton-pm-modi-congratulates-pv-sindhu-on-japan-open-victory-1784462706119">'Historic feat for Indian badminton': PM Modi congratulates PV Sindhu on Japan Open victory</a>&nbsp;India, playing without injured fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, struggled to slow England down. The pace attack could not build consistent pressure, while the spinners failed to break Duckett’s flow as he kept finding the boundary.&nbsp;Duckett’s outstanding innings ended when Prince Yadav outsmarted him with a slower bouncer. Trying to play a pull shot, the left-hander mistimed the ball straight back to the bowler and was dismissed for 141. The Lord’s crowd gave him a standing ovation after his record-breaking knock.

England opener Ben Duckett smashed a record-breaking 141 against India at Lord's, surpassing Viv Richards' 47-year-old record for the highest individual ODI score at the iconic venue.

England opener Ben Duckett played the best ODI innings of his career at Lord’s on Sunday (Jul 19), scoring a brilliant 141 against India to break a 47-year-old record held by Viv Richards for the highest individual ODI score at the famous venue. Duckett made 141 from 120 balls, putting England in a strong position in the third and final ODI. The left-hander reached his hundred in 108 deliveries before going on to set a new record at the Home of Cricket. The previous record belonged to West Indies legend Viv Richards, who remained unbeaten on 138 against England in the 1979 World Cup final. His score had stood as the highest individual ODI score at Lord’s for nearly five decades. Duckett surpassed that mark late in his innings before being dismissed by Prince Yadav. Highest individual ODI scores at Lord’s: 141 – Ben Duckett vs India (2026) 138* – Viv Richards vs England (1979 World Cup final) 137 – Denis Amiss vs India (1975) 137 – Marcus Trescothick vs Pakistan (2001) 136 – Graham Gooch vs Australia (1989) Duckett looked in excellent touch from the beginning after England chose to bat first. He played brilliant drives through the off side, punished short deliveries and rotated the strike comfortably as India’s bowlers found it difficult to stop him on a batting-friendly pitch. Also Read - American boxer Hannah Rapp dies after tragic cycling crash, car driver arrested He even shared a 192-run opening partnership with Jacob Bethell, giving England a perfect start in the series decider. Also Read - 'Historic feat for Indian badminton': PM Modi congratulates PV Sindhu on Japan Open victory India, playing without injured fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, struggled to slow England down. The pace attack could not build consistent pressure, while the spinners failed to break Duckett’s flow as he kept finding the boundary. Duckett’s outstanding innings ended when Prince Yadav outsmarted him with a slower bouncer. Trying to play a pull shot, the left-hander mistimed the ball straight back to the bowler and was dismissed for 141. The Lord’s crowd gave him a standing ovation after his record-breaking knock.

England opener Ben Duckett smashed a record-breaking 141 against India at Lord's, surpassing Viv Richards' 47-year-old record for the highest individual ODI score at the iconic venue.

IND vs ENG, 3rd ODI: Ben Duckett scripts history at Lord's, breaks Viv Richards' 47-year-old ODI record

Players from India and England wore black armbands during the third ODI at Lord’s to pay tribute to cricket legend Garfield Sobers. Before the match began, both teams observed a minute’s silence as the stadium announcer highlighted Sobers’ remarkable achievements.The former West Indies all-rounder passed away at his home in Barbados on Friday (Jul 17) at the age of 89. Sobers played for the West Indies from 1954 to 1974 and is widely regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history. Across 93 Test matches, he excelled with both bat and ball while also earning a reputation as one of the finest fielders of his generation.&nbsp;Sobers was a rare cricketer who could bowl left-arm fast-medium, left-arm orthodox spin and left-arm wrist spin. As a batter, he scored 8,032 Test runs at an impressive average of 57.78, including 26 centuries and 30 fifties. His unbeaten 365 against Pakistan in 1958 was the highest individual Test score at the time and remained a world record for 36 years.&nbsp;With the ball, Sobers claimed 235 Test wickets at an average of 34.03 and often changed his bowling style to suit different conditions. He also took 109 catches in Tests.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-2026-bukayo-saka-joins-elite-england-list-with-wc-hat-trick-1784457108776">FIFA 2026: Bukayo Saka joins elite England list with WC hat-trick</a>&nbsp;Sobers also enjoyed a strong connection with England. He made his Test debut against England in 1954 at the age of 17 and played his final Test against them in 1974.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/fifa-world-cup-2026-final-guide-when-and-where-to-watch-the-halftime-performances-shakira-bts-tom-cruise-madonna-burna-boy-1784445425170">FIFA World Cup 2026 Final: When and where to watch the halftime performances</a>&nbsp;In county cricket, he represented Nottinghamshire from 1968 to 1974 and during that period, he became the first batter to hit six sixes in a single over, achieving the historic feat against Glamorgan bowler Malcolm Nash in 1968.&nbsp;He also produced outstanding performances against India in Test cricket. In 18 Tests, Sobers scored 1,920 runs at a remarkable average of 83.47, including seven centuries, with a highest score of 198. He also picked up 23 wickets against India.&nbsp;

The India and England teams wore black armbands during the third ODI at Lord's as a mark of respect for legendary West Indies all-rounder Sir Garfield Sobers, who passed away aged 89.

Players from India and England wore black armbands during the third ODI at Lord’s to pay tribute to cricket legend Garfield Sobers. Before the match began, both teams observed a minute’s silence as the stadium announcer highlighted Sobers’ remarkable achievements. The former West Indies all-rounder passed away at his home in Barbados on Friday (Jul 17) at the age of 89. Sobers played for the West Indies from 1954 to 1974 and is widely regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history. Across 93 Test matches, he excelled with both bat and ball while also earning a reputation as one of the finest fielders of his generation. Sobers was a rare cricketer who could bowl left-arm fast-medium, left-arm orthodox spin and left-arm wrist spin. As a batter, he scored 8,032 Test runs at an impressive average of 57.78, including 26 centuries and 30 fifties. His unbeaten 365 against Pakistan in 1958 was the highest individual Test score at the time and remained a world record for 36 years. With the ball, Sobers claimed 235 Test wickets at an average of 34.03 and often changed his bowling style to suit different conditions. He also took 109 catches in Tests. Also Read - FIFA 2026: Bukayo Saka joins elite England list with WC hat-trick Sobers also enjoyed a strong connection with England. He made his Test debut against England in 1954 at the age of 17 and played his final Test against them in 1974. Also Read - FIFA World Cup 2026 Final: When and where to watch the halftime performances In county cricket, he represented Nottinghamshire from 1968 to 1974 and during that period, he became the first batter to hit six sixes in a single over, achieving the historic feat against Glamorgan bowler Malcolm Nash in 1968. He also produced outstanding performances against India in Test cricket. In 18 Tests, Sobers scored 1,920 runs at a remarkable average of 83.47, including seven centuries, with a highest score of 198. He also picked up 23 wickets against India.

The India and England teams wore black armbands during the third ODI at Lord's as a mark of respect for legendary West Indies all-rounder Sir Garfield Sobers, who passed away aged 89.

IND vs ENG, 3rd ODI: Why are players wearing black armbands at Lord's?

India bowling coach Morne Morkel has shown his support for Rohit Sharma, expressing confidence that the Indian skipper will soon return to form in the ongoing ODI series against England. Morkel said there were “no worries or concerns” about Rohit’s recent struggles and highlighted the opener’s experience and composure as key strengths for the batting unit.&nbsp;Speaking to reporters on the eve of the third and final ODI at Lord’s, Morkel pointed out that batting at the top of the order has been difficult throughout the series because of the assistance available for fast bowlers.&nbsp;“As I said earlier, it’s hard work with a new ball up front. We have seen throughout the series that the ball is moving around. So batting up front isn’t easy,” Morkel said at the pre-match press conference.&nbsp;“No doubt Rohit will work it out. He has done it in the past, drawing on his experience. And he just brings that calmness to the batting line-up. So, without a doubt, no worries and concerns at all with the way he is going about things,” Morkel added.&nbsp;Rohit has managed scores of 11 and 26 in the first two ODIs, making Sunday’s series decider at Lord’s his final chance to leave a mark on the contest.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-wc-2026-spain-vs-argentina-final-when-and-where-to-watch-live-streaming-in-india-1784379704305">FIFA WC 2026, Spain vs Argentina Final: When and where to watch live streaming in India?</a>&nbsp;England levelled the series after recovering from their defeat in Birmingham with a win in Cardiff, setting up a decider at the Home of Cricket.&nbsp;India will be chasing their first ODI victory at Lord’s since 2004. A win in the decider would not only seal the series but also provide a fitting finish to a successful tour.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-harsh-dubey-steps-in-for-injured-washington-sundar-ahead-of-decider-1784384234613">IND vs ENG: Harsh Dubey steps in for injured Washington Sundar ahead of decider</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Harsh Dubey has replaced Washington Sundar in India’s squad after the all-rounder was ruled out of the final ODI with a right hamstring injury suffered during the second match in Cardiff.&nbsp;With Sundar unavailable for the series decider, Morkel said the team management is keeping every selection option open before finalising the playing XI.&nbsp;“I think as I sit here, all options are on the table. We literally arrived here now half an hour ago. So I am pretty sure Gautam (Gambhir) will have a look at the surface, and they probably will announce 12 or 13 guys and then tomorrow make the final call in terms of overhead, in terms of what we see then. But yeah, I think at the moment all the players are still in line for selection for tomorrow,” he said.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Rohit Sharma's scores of 11 and 26 in the first two ODIs have raised questions about his form ahead of the series-deciding third match against England at Lord's on Sunday.

India bowling coach Morne Morkel has shown his support for Rohit Sharma, expressing confidence that the Indian skipper will soon return to form in the ongoing ODI series against England. Morkel said there were “no worries or concerns” about Rohit’s recent struggles and highlighted the opener’s experience and composure as key strengths for the batting unit. Speaking to reporters on the eve of the third and final ODI at Lord’s, Morkel pointed out that batting at the top of the order has been difficult throughout the series because of the assistance available for fast bowlers. “As I said earlier, it’s hard work with a new ball up front. We have seen throughout the series that the ball is moving around. So batting up front isn’t easy,” Morkel said at the pre-match press conference. “No doubt Rohit will work it out. He has done it in the past, drawing on his experience. And he just brings that calmness to the batting line-up. So, without a doubt, no worries and concerns at all with the way he is going about things,” Morkel added. Rohit has managed scores of 11 and 26 in the first two ODIs, making Sunday’s series decider at Lord’s his final chance to leave a mark on the contest. Also Read - FIFA WC 2026, Spain vs Argentina Final: When and where to watch live streaming in India? England levelled the series after recovering from their defeat in Birmingham with a win in Cardiff, setting up a decider at the Home of Cricket. India will be chasing their first ODI victory at Lord’s since 2004. A win in the decider would not only seal the series but also provide a fitting finish to a successful tour. Also Read - IND vs ENG: Harsh Dubey steps in for injured Washington Sundar ahead of decider Meanwhile, Harsh Dubey has replaced Washington Sundar in India’s squad after the all-rounder was ruled out of the final ODI with a right hamstring injury suffered during the second match in Cardiff. With Sundar unavailable for the series decider, Morkel said the team management is keeping every selection option open before finalising the playing XI. “I think as I sit here, all options are on the table. We literally arrived here now half an hour ago. So I am pretty sure Gautam (Gambhir) will have a look at the surface, and they probably will announce 12 or 13 guys and then tomorrow make the final call in terms of overhead, in terms of what we see then. But yeah, I think at the moment all the players are still in line for selection for tomorrow,” he said. With inputs from agencies

Rohit Sharma's scores of 11 and 26 in the first two ODIs have raised questions about his form ahead of the series-deciding third match against England at Lord's on Sunday.

'No worries or concerns': Morne Morkel backs Rohit Sharma ahead of England decider

Harsh Dubey has replaced Washington Sundar in India’s squad for the third and final ODI against England at Lord’s after Sundar was ruled out of the remainder of the series with a right hamstring injury. The 26-year-old picked up the injury during the second ODI at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff and will now undergo scans before consulting a specialist to decide the next stage of his treatment.&nbsp;"The Men's Selection Committee has named Harsh Dubey as Washington Sundar's replacement for the third and final ODI against England at Lord's," as per a media advisory from BCCI. "Washington sustained a right hamstring injury during the second ODI at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, and has been ruled out of the remainder of the series. He will undergo scans and seek a specialist opinion for further management of his injury," the advisory further added.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-wc-2026-spain-vs-argentina-final-when-and-where-to-watch-live-streaming-in-india-1784379704305">FIFA WC 2026, Spain vs Argentina Final: When and where to watch live streaming in India?</a>&nbsp;Dubey joins the squad ahead of the series-deciding clash, with the three-match ODI series locked at 1-1. England levelled the series after winning the second ODI in Cardiff following India’s victory in Birmingham, setting up a decider at the Home of Cricket.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-it-s-going-to-be-a-cracking-match-says-spain-coach-ahead-of-argentina-final-1784376439110">FIFA WC 2026: 'It's going to be...,' says Spain coach ahead of Argentina final</a>&nbsp;India will be looking to register their first ODI win at Lord’s since 2004 and clinch the series with a victory in the decider.&nbsp;India’s squad for the third ODI: Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (vice-captain), KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar, Prince Yadav and Harsh Dubey

Left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey has been added to India's ODI squad as a replacement for injured all-rounder Washington Sundar ahead of the series-deciding match against England, with India aiming to seal the series.

Harsh Dubey has replaced Washington Sundar in India’s squad for the third and final ODI against England at Lord’s after Sundar was ruled out of the remainder of the series with a right hamstring injury. The 26-year-old picked up the injury during the second ODI at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff and will now undergo scans before consulting a specialist to decide the next stage of his treatment. "The Men's Selection Committee has named Harsh Dubey as Washington Sundar's replacement for the third and final ODI against England at Lord's," as per a media advisory from BCCI. "Washington sustained a right hamstring injury during the second ODI at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, and has been ruled out of the remainder of the series. He will undergo scans and seek a specialist opinion for further management of his injury," the advisory further added. Also Read - FIFA WC 2026, Spain vs Argentina Final: When and where to watch live streaming in India? Dubey joins the squad ahead of the series-deciding clash, with the three-match ODI series locked at 1-1. England levelled the series after winning the second ODI in Cardiff following India’s victory in Birmingham, setting up a decider at the Home of Cricket. Also Read - FIFA WC 2026: 'It's going to be...,' says Spain coach ahead of Argentina final India will be looking to register their first ODI win at Lord’s since 2004 and clinch the series with a victory in the decider. India’s squad for the third ODI: Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (vice-captain), KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar, Prince Yadav and Harsh Dubey

Left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey has been added to India's ODI squad as a replacement for injured all-rounder Washington Sundar ahead of the series-deciding match against England, with India aiming to seal the series.

IND vs ENG: Harsh Dubey steps in for injured Washington Sundar ahead of decider

With the ODI series on the line, all eyes will be on Rohit Sharma when India face England in the deciding match at Lord’s on Sunday (Jul 19). The experienced opener has been at the centre of retirement speculation, although the BCCI has denied reports that he is set to retire. Rohit has struggled for runs in the first two matches and has not looked at his usual best. Famous for his stylish batting, powerful pull shots and ability to play spin well, Rohit has looked short of confidence in this series. His recent form has also sparked discussions about his future, especially with the 2027 ODI World Cup in mind.&nbsp;&nbsp;However, the conditions at Lord’s could give him the perfect opportunity to return to form with a big innings.&nbsp;India will also expect strong performances from Shubman Gill, who has made good starts without converting them into big scores and Virat Kohli, who remains one of the team’s most dependable batters despite missing out on a century in the last match.&nbsp;&nbsp;Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan will also need to deal better with England’s short-ball strategy.&nbsp;In the bowling department, India could bring Kuldeep Yadav into the playing XI, while Axar Patel has impressed with both bat and ball. England, on the other hand, will once again look to Joe Root for a big contribution, while the rest of their batting line-up will need to deliver in the series decider.&nbsp;Now, as the crucial ODI clash between India and England approaches, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-2026-us-defends-argentina-for-displaying-malvinas-banner-after-england-win-1784362771340">FIFA 2026 | US defends Argentina for displaying Malvinas banner after England win</a><h2>IND vs ENG, 3rd ODI: Match Details</h2><h2>When will the IND vs ENG, 3rd ODI be played?</h2>The third ODI between India and England will be played on Sunday (19 Jul, 2026). The toss will take place at 3:00 pm IST.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-2026-what-do-i-know-us-president-trump-calls-out-england-coach-tuchel-s-tactics-in-semis-vs-argentina-1784348747537">FIFA 2026 | Trump calls out England coach Tuchel's tactics in semis vs Argentina</a><h2>Where is the match being played?</h2>The match will be held at the Lord’s in London.<h2>Where can fans watch the match on television?</h2>The live telecast of the third ODI between India and England will be available on Sony Sports Network in India.<h2>Where to livestream IND vs ENG, 3rd ODI?</h2>The livestream of the third ODI between India and England will be available on the JioHotstar app and website.

As the crucial ODI clash between India and England approaches, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India.

With the ODI series on the line, all eyes will be on Rohit Sharma when India face England in the deciding match at Lord’s on Sunday (Jul 19). The experienced opener has been at the centre of retirement speculation, although the BCCI has denied reports that he is set to retire. Rohit has struggled for runs in the first two matches and has not looked at his usual best. Famous for his stylish batting, powerful pull shots and ability to play spin well, Rohit has looked short of confidence in this series. His recent form has also sparked discussions about his future, especially with the 2027 ODI World Cup in mind. However, the conditions at Lord’s could give him the perfect opportunity to return to form with a big innings. India will also expect strong performances from Shubman Gill, who has made good starts without converting them into big scores and Virat Kohli, who remains one of the team’s most dependable batters despite missing out on a century in the last match. Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan will also need to deal better with England’s short-ball strategy. In the bowling department, India could bring Kuldeep Yadav into the playing XI, while Axar Patel has impressed with both bat and ball. England, on the other hand, will once again look to Joe Root for a big contribution, while the rest of their batting line-up will need to deliver in the series decider. Now, as the crucial ODI clash between India and England approaches, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India. Also Read - FIFA 2026 | US defends Argentina for displaying Malvinas banner after England win IND vs ENG, 3rd ODI: Match Details When will the IND vs ENG, 3rd ODI be played? The third ODI between India and England will be played on Sunday (19 Jul, 2026). The toss will take place at 3:00 pm IST. Also Read - FIFA 2026 | Trump calls out England coach Tuchel's tactics in semis vs Argentina Where is the match being played? The match will be held at the Lord’s in London. Where can fans watch the match on television? The live telecast of the third ODI between India and England will be available on Sony Sports Network in India. Where to livestream IND vs ENG, 3rd ODI? The livestream of the third ODI between India and England will be available on the JioHotstar app and website.

As the crucial ODI clash between India and England approaches, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India.

IND vs ENG, 3rd ODI: When and where to watch live streaming in India?

India all-rounder Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the third and deciding ODI against England at Lord’s on Sunday after suffering a hamstring injury. The 26-year-old injured himself while completing a run in the 33rd over of India’s six-wicket defeat in the second ODI in Cardiff on Thursday. After receiving treatment from team physio Kamlesh Jain, who strapped his right thigh, Sundar continued to bat. However, he was dismissed on the very next delivery, edging a short ball from Saqib Mahmood to wicketkeeper Jos Buttler for just two runs.&nbsp;Sundar did not return to the field during England’s run chase, with Arshdeep Singh replacing him as a substitute fielder. The three-match ODI series is currently level at 1-1, making Sunday’s match at Lord’s the series decider.&nbsp;According to IANS, Sundar’s hamstring strain will require a few weeks of rest and rehabilitation, ruling him out of the final ODI. His absence could open the door for left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav to return to the playing XI.&nbsp;Sundar played a key role in India’s victory in the opening ODI, scoring an unbeaten 52. His injury is another setback for the visitors, who are already without seam-bowling all-rounders Hardik Pandya, Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy because of injuries.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/former-india-u-19-world-cup-winner-manjot-kalra-arrested-in-lanka-premier-league-bribery-case-1784298219765">Former India U-19 WC winner Manjot Kalra arrested in LPL bribery case</a>&nbsp;Speaking after the Cardiff defeat, India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said, “Washington’s injury – which he had when he ran his first run to mid-off. His hamstring, I think, it looks like a bad injury, and next ball he got out.”&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-introduces-championship-rings-for-2026-world-cup-winners-1784296202890">FIFA introduces championship rings for 2026 World Cup winners</a>&nbsp;Kuldeep has featured in only one of India’s last 13 international matches across formats after a difficult IPL 2026 season with Delhi Capitals before moving to Lucknow Super Giants. Despite taking 194 wickets in 121 ODIs, his lower-order batting has often worked against him in team selection.&nbsp;If India decides not to include Kuldeep, the team management could strengthen the batting by playing both Ishan Kishan and KL Rahul, provided Rahul has recovered from the illness that kept him out of the second ODI in Cardiff.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

India all-rounder Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the series-deciding third ODI against England at Lord's after suffering a hamstring strain. His absence leaves India with limited all-round options, with Kuldeep Yadav in contention for a place in the playing XI.

India all-rounder Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the third and deciding ODI against England at Lord’s on Sunday after suffering a hamstring injury. The 26-year-old injured himself while completing a run in the 33rd over of India’s six-wicket defeat in the second ODI in Cardiff on Thursday. After receiving treatment from team physio Kamlesh Jain, who strapped his right thigh, Sundar continued to bat. However, he was dismissed on the very next delivery, edging a short ball from Saqib Mahmood to wicketkeeper Jos Buttler for just two runs. Sundar did not return to the field during England’s run chase, with Arshdeep Singh replacing him as a substitute fielder. The three-match ODI series is currently level at 1-1, making Sunday’s match at Lord’s the series decider. According to IANS, Sundar’s hamstring strain will require a few weeks of rest and rehabilitation, ruling him out of the final ODI. His absence could open the door for left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav to return to the playing XI. Sundar played a key role in India’s victory in the opening ODI, scoring an unbeaten 52. His injury is another setback for the visitors, who are already without seam-bowling all-rounders Hardik Pandya, Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy because of injuries. Also Read - Former India U-19 WC winner Manjot Kalra arrested in LPL bribery case Speaking after the Cardiff defeat, India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said, “Washington’s injury – which he had when he ran his first run to mid-off. His hamstring, I think, it looks like a bad injury, and next ball he got out.” Also Read - FIFA introduces championship rings for 2026 World Cup winners Kuldeep has featured in only one of India’s last 13 international matches across formats after a difficult IPL 2026 season with Delhi Capitals before moving to Lucknow Super Giants. Despite taking 194 wickets in 121 ODIs, his lower-order batting has often worked against him in team selection. If India decides not to include Kuldeep, the team management could strengthen the batting by playing both Ishan Kishan and KL Rahul, provided Rahul has recovered from the illness that kept him out of the second ODI in Cardiff. With inputs from agencies

India all-rounder Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the series-deciding third ODI against England at Lord's after suffering a hamstring strain. His absence leaves India with limited all-round options, with Kuldeep Yadav in contention for a place in the playing XI.

IND vs ENG: Washington Sundar ruled out of Lord's ODI due to hamstring injury

Sir Garfield Sobers, one of cricket's greatest-ever players, has died at the age of 89 at his home in Barbados, just two weeks before his 90th birthday. He is survived by his sons, Daniel and Matthew, and his adopted daughter, Genevieve. The West Indies legend represented his country from 1954 to 1974, playing 93 Test matches and earning a reputation as one of the finest all-rounders in the history of the game. Renowned for his exceptional batting, bowling and fielding, Sobers was widely regarded as a cricketer who was far ahead of his era.&nbsp;A player far ahead of his era, Sobers could bowl left-arm fast-medium, left-arm spin and wrist spin and he also became the first cricketer to hit six sixes in a single over in first-class cricket.&nbsp;With the bat, Sobers scored 8,032 Test runs at an outstanding average of 57.78, including 26 centuries and 30 fifties. His unbeaten 365 against Pakistan in 1958 set a new world record for the highest individual Test score, a record that remained unbeaten for 36 years.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/former-india-u-19-world-cup-winner-manjot-kalra-arrested-in-lanka-premier-league-bribery-case-1784298219765">Former India U-19 WC winner Manjot Kalra arrested in LPL bribery case</a>&nbsp;As a bowler, Sobers adapted his style to different conditions and finished with 235 Test wickets at an average of 34.03. He was equally brilliant in the field, taking 109 catches during his Test career.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pakistan-s-mohammad-nawaz-banned-after-icc-anti-doping-rule-violation-1784283521562">Pakistan's Mohammad Nawaz banned after ICC anti-doping rule violation</a>&nbsp;“The greatest allrounder that I saw was Sir Garfield Sobers because he was quite simply somebody who could change the game with the bat; he could change the game with the ball. He could change the game by taking an incredible catch close in or even in the outfield," Sunil Gavaskar said of him once.&nbsp;“But that impact that he had and the number of matches he turned with both bat and ball is the reason why he was the greatest allrounder that I have ever seen."&nbsp;In 2004, the International Cricket Council (ICC) appointed a panel of Sunil Gavaskar, Richie Benaud and Michael Holding to choose the player after whom its annual Player of the Year award would be named. The panel selected Sobers and since then, the ICC’s top individual honour has been known as the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy.

Cricket legend Sir Garfield Sobers has died at the age of 89. The former West Indies captain is remembered as one of the greatest all-rounders in the history of the game, leaving behind an unmatched legacy with his batting, bowling and fielding.

Sir Garfield Sobers, one of cricket's greatest-ever players, has died at the age of 89 at his home in Barbados, just two weeks before his 90th birthday. He is survived by his sons, Daniel and Matthew, and his adopted daughter, Genevieve. The West Indies legend represented his country from 1954 to 1974, playing 93 Test matches and earning a reputation as one of the finest all-rounders in the history of the game. Renowned for his exceptional batting, bowling and fielding, Sobers was widely regarded as a cricketer who was far ahead of his era. A player far ahead of his era, Sobers could bowl left-arm fast-medium, left-arm spin and wrist spin and he also became the first cricketer to hit six sixes in a single over in first-class cricket. With the bat, Sobers scored 8,032 Test runs at an outstanding average of 57.78, including 26 centuries and 30 fifties. His unbeaten 365 against Pakistan in 1958 set a new world record for the highest individual Test score, a record that remained unbeaten for 36 years. Also Read - Former India U-19 WC winner Manjot Kalra arrested in LPL bribery case As a bowler, Sobers adapted his style to different conditions and finished with 235 Test wickets at an average of 34.03. He was equally brilliant in the field, taking 109 catches during his Test career. Also Read - Pakistan's Mohammad Nawaz banned after ICC anti-doping rule violation “The greatest allrounder that I saw was Sir Garfield Sobers because he was quite simply somebody who could change the game with the bat; he could change the game with the ball. He could change the game by taking an incredible catch close in or even in the outfield," Sunil Gavaskar said of him once. “But that impact that he had and the number of matches he turned with both bat and ball is the reason why he was the greatest allrounder that I have ever seen." In 2004, the International Cricket Council (ICC) appointed a panel of Sunil Gavaskar, Richie Benaud and Michael Holding to choose the player after whom its annual Player of the Year award would be named. The panel selected Sobers and since then, the ICC’s top individual honour has been known as the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy.

Cricket legend Sir Garfield Sobers has died at the age of 89. The former West Indies captain is remembered as one of the greatest all-rounders in the history of the game, leaving behind an unmatched legacy with his batting, bowling and fielding.

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