With nine matches left ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 which India is co-hosting along with Sri Lanka, Gambhir and Surya would be hoping to not only finalize but also get the players going.

Uthappa says Gambhir's batting order remark will 'backfire' if India's winning run ends in T20Is

Samson was promoted up the order as opener in absence of Shubman Gill but once India's Test and ODI skipper returned, Samson was pushed down in the middle order. With 2026 T20 World Cup less than three months away, Samson would be hoping to use any opportunity provided to cement his place.

IND vs SA, 1st T20I: Samson or Jitesh? Skipper Surya says 'good headache to have'

From Jos Buttler to Glenn Maxwell, here's a look at the top five active batters with most sixes in T20Is. This list also includes Muhammad Waseem, Suryakumar Yadav and Babar Hayat

From Jos Buttler to Glenn Maxwell, 5 active batters with most sixes in T20Is

The Indian team made a string of experiments during the Australia vs India series recently, with Tilak Varma sitting out for one of the matches, while Jitesh Sharma was also preferred in the Playing XI. 

Gautam Gambhir hints at possible changes ahead of T20 World Cup, says 'batting orders are very overrated'

Before the T20 World Cup 2026, India will be playing 10 more T20Is - five against South Africa and five against New Zealand. All 10 matches will be played in India - a huge advantage for Gambhir's team as the T20 World Cup would be hosted jointly in India and Sri Lanka.

Head coach Gautam Gambhir says India 'still aren't where we want' for upcoming T20 World Cup

From Glenn Maxwell to Virat Kohli, here's a look at the top five batters with most sixes in India vs Australia T20Is. This list also includes Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav and Shane Watson

Meet top 5 batters with most sixes in India vs Australia T20Is, check who tops the list

In a statement released on Tuesday (Nov 4), the apex body of cricket has sanctioned the duo for Code of Conduct breach of ICC during the Asia Cup 2025, where the Men in Blue emerged victorious.

ICC sanctions Haris Rauf, Suryakumar Yadav for Code of Conduct breaches during Asia Cup 2025

After winning the toss, India opted to bowl first and made three changes to their playing XI, bringing in Jitesh Sharma, Arshdeep Singh and Washington Sundar in place of Sanju Samson, Harshit Rana and Kuldeep Yadav. 

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From Abhishek Sharma to SuryaKumar Yadav, here's a look at the top five Indian batters with highest strike rate in T20Is. This list also includes Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rinku Singh and Tilak Varma

Meet top 5 Indian batters with highest strike rate in T20Is, check who tops the list

IND vs AUS, 1st T20I: Persistent rain washed out the first of five matches in Canberra on Wednesday (Oct 29). The next match of the series will be played on Friday (Oct 31) at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). India were 97/1 in 9.4 overs when the rain stopped play.

IND vs AUS: Rain washes out first T20I in Canberra

The 39 not out against Australia is SKY's second best individual score since his 75 in October 2024 against Bangladesh. The batter was at his fluent best in Canberra with ball coming nicely onto the bat. SKY hit two sixes to reach 39 - which took his tally to 150 in all T20Is.

IND vs AUS, 1st T20I: Amid batting form concerns, Suryakumar becomes second Indian to achieve THIS milestone after Rohit

India have never lost a T20I series in Australia. In fact, Australia have just won only one T20I against India, when they won two-match series 2-0 back in 2018/19 in India. 

Travis Head doesn't want batters 'chewing up balls' as Australia aim maiden T20I series win vs India at home

With the star-studded side looking dominant in this format, Suryakumar vowed to let his team play this way only, even in Down Under.

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Recently, India won the Asia Cup 2025 title under Gambhir as coach who had taken on the role over from Rahul Dravid post India's 2024 T20 World Cup title victory. Gambhir's real test as the coach would be the next year's T20 World Cup.

Ahead of Australia T20Is, Gambhir backs India's aggressive style and says he doesn't 'aim to be the most successful coach'

The duo of Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav was instrumental in India’s Asia Cup 2025 success last month and will have a key role to play as the T20 World Cup will start in February.

Suryakumar Yadav opens up on losing T20I captaincy to Shubman Gill, says 'it motivates me'

India start Australia tour with a three-match ODI series which is followed by a five-match T20I series. The first match of the tour, an ODI, is set to be played on October 19 in Perth.

Days ahead of 1st ODI, Aussies mock India's no-handshake gesture against Pakistan in Asia Cup 2025 - WATCH

From Ravindra Jadeja to Hardik Pandya here is a look at five active Indian batters with most ODI runs without a hundred. The list also features the likes of Axar Patel, Suryakumar Yadav and Bhuvneshwar Kumar. 

From Ravindra Jadeja to Hardik Pandya, 5 active Indian batters with most ODI runs without a hundred

India last toured Australia in 2024-25 for the five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which Australia won 3-1

IND vs AUS T20Is: BCCI announces same squad as Asia Cup 2025 except THIS change

After the win, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to his social media handle and congratulated the squad. In reply, Suryakumar Yadav was full of praise for Modi, stating he was the one batting and scoring for the nation.

'Country’s leader himself bats on the front foot': Suryakumar Yadav heaps praise on PM Modi after Asia Cup win

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The Indian team, captained by Suryakumar Yadav defended the Asia Cup title after they beat Pakistan by five wickets in the final in Dubai on Sunday (September 28). Tilak Varma was also named Man of the Match for his unbeaten 69 off 53 balls

Asia Cup Final 2025: Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha claims Suryakumar Yadav shook hands in 'private'. What Happened at the Asia Cup?

BCCI to raise strong objection at ICC meeting over trophy dispute with Mohsin Naqvi

Asia Cup 2025: BCCI to raise strong objection at ICC meeting over trophy dispute with Mohsin Naqvi

India have so far endured a flawless run, having won all their matches in the tournament. The Men in Blue won all three matches in the group stage before winning Super Four matches against Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. 

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India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2025 final Live Updates: India elect to field first

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Since taking over the leadership role, Suryakumar Yadav's batting form has dipped noticeably. His last fifty came 15 innings ago, in a match against Bangladesh in 2024. Over 28 games as captain, he has only managed four fifties.

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Uthappa says Gambhir's batting order remark will 'backfire' if India's winning run ends in T20Is

IND vs SA, 1st T20I: Samson or Jitesh? Skipper SKY says 'good headache to have'

From Jos Buttler to Glenn Maxwell, 5 active batters with most sixes in T20Is

Gautam Gambhir hints at possible changes ahead of T20 World Cup

Gambhir says India 'still aren't where we want' for upcoming T20 World Cup

Meet top 5 batters with most sixes in India vs Australia T20Is

ICC sanctions Haris Rauf, Sky for Code of Conduct breaches during Asia Cup 2025

IND vs AUS: Suryakumar Yadav’s first toss win in Australia goes viral - WATCH

Meet top 5 Indian batters with highest strike rate in T20Is, check who tops list

IND vs AUS: Rain washes out first T20I in Canberra

IND vs AUS, 1st T20I: SKY second Indian to achieve THIS milestone after Rohit

Head doesn't want batters 'chewing up balls' in T20I series vs India at home

Suryakumar Yadav plays down ‘foreign conditions’ threat ahead of Australia T20Is

Ahead of Australia T20Is, Gambhir backs India's aggressive style and says he doesn't 'aim to be the most successful coach'

Suryakumar Yadav opens up on losing T20I captaincy to Shubman Gill

Aussies mock India's no-handshake gesture vs Pakistan in Asia Cup 2025 - WATCH

5 active Indian batters with most ODI runs without a hundred

IND vs AUS T20Is: BCCI announces same squad as Asia Cup 2025 except THIS change

'Country’s leader himself bats on the front foot': Suryakumar Yadav on PM Modi

'Should I speak or...': Suryakumar's tongue-in-cheek reply to Pak journo | WATCH

Pak captain Salman Ali Agha claims Suryakumar Yadav shook hands in 'private'

BCCI to raise strong objection at ICC meeting over trophy dispute with Naqvi

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