From Yuvraj Singh to Virat Kohli, here's a look at the top five Indian batters with most runs against Pakistan in T20 World Cup matches. This list also includes Rishabh Pant, Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir

From Yuvraj Singh to Virat Kohli, here's a look at the top five Indian batters with most runs against Pakistan in T20 World Cup matches. This list also includes Rishabh Pant, Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir

Meet top 5 Indian batters with most runs against Pakistan in T20 World Cup matches

From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, here's a look at the top five Indian batters with most T20I runs against Pakistan. This list also includes Yuvraj Singh, Gautam Gambhir and Tilak Varma

From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, here's a look at the top five Indian batters with most T20I runs against Pakistan. This list also includes Yuvraj Singh, Gautam Gambhir and Tilak Varma

Meet top 5 Indian batters with most T20I runs against Pakistan

From Sahibzada Farhan to Virat Kohli, here's a look at the top five batters with most runs in IND-PAK T20Is. This list also includes Mohammad Rizwan, Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Hafeez

From Sahibzada Farhan to Virat Kohli, here's a look at the top five batters with most runs in IND-PAK T20Is. This list also includes Mohammad Rizwan, Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Hafeez

Meet top 5 batters with most runs in IND-PAK T20Is

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has released the list of central contracts for the 2025-26 season, covering the period from Oct 1, 2025 to Sept 30, 2026. In the men’s list, the biggest change is that senior players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have moved down to Grade B. This comes after their retirement from Test cricket last year, as they now play only in the one-day format. India’s new Test and ODI captain, Shubman Gill, has been promoted to the top category, Grade A, for the first time, joining Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja. The BCCI has also removed the Grade A+ category from the contract system.&nbsp;&nbsp;Sai Sudharsan is the only new player to receive a men’s central contract this season. However, Sarfaraz Khan, Mohammed Shami, Ishan Kishan, Rajat Patidar and Mukesh Kumar have not been given contracts this year.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pak-vs-usa-t20-world-cup-2026-match-12-check-live-streaming-details-head-to-head-pitch-weather-report-1770643142937">PAK vs USA, T20 World Cup 2026: Check live streaming details, H2H and more</a>&nbsp;Whereas, in the women’s contracts, Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma remain in Grade A. Jemimah Rodrigues has been promoted after an excellent year, including a strong performance in India’s ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 title win. Sneh Rana has also moved up, from Grade C to Grade B.&nbsp;Several women players have received central contracts for the first time, including Pratika Rawal, Kranti Gaud, Sree Charani, Kashvee Gautam, G Kamalini, Vaishnavi Sharma and Tejal Hasabnis.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-pcb-latest-demand-to-icc-tri-series-proposal-involving-india-pakistan-bangladesh-report-icc-talks-feb-15-colombo-1770646130801">PCB proposes India tri-series: PAK PM Sharif to decide on T20 World Cup boycott</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Shreyanka Patil, Pooja Vastrakar and Titas Sadhu are among the players who have missed out on contracts this season.<h3>Men's Contracts</h3><ul><li>Grade A - Shubman Gill, Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja</li><li>Grade B - Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Washington Sundar, Mohammed Siraj, Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant, Kuldeep Yadav, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav and Shreyas Iyer</li><li>Grade C - Axar Patel, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tilak Verma, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Sanju Samson, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Dhruv Jurel, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Abhishek Sharma, Sai Sudharsan and Ravi Bishnoi&nbsp;</li></ul><h3>Women's Contracts</h3><ul><li>Grade A - Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues and Deepti Sharma</li><li>Grade B - Renuka Thakur, Sneh Rana, Shafali Verma and Richa Ghosh</li><li>Grade C - Radha Yadav, Amanjot Kaur, Pratika Rawal, Kranti Gaud, Uma Chetry, Arundhati Reddy, Sree Charani, Yastika Bhatia, Harleen Deol, Kashvee Gautam, G Kamalini, Vaishnavi Sharma and Tejal Hasabnis</li></ul>

India’s new Test and ODI captain, Shubman Gill, has been promoted to the top category, Grade A, for the first time, joining Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has released the list of central contracts for the 2025-26 season, covering the period from Oct 1, 2025 to Sept 30, 2026. In the men’s list, the biggest change is that senior players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have moved down to Grade B. This comes after their retirement from Test cricket last year, as they now play only in the one-day format. India’s new Test and ODI captain, Shubman Gill, has been promoted to the top category, Grade A, for the first time, joining Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja. The BCCI has also removed the Grade A+ category from the contract system. Sai Sudharsan is the only new player to receive a men’s central contract this season. However, Sarfaraz Khan, Mohammed Shami, Ishan Kishan, Rajat Patidar and Mukesh Kumar have not been given contracts this year. Also Read - PAK vs USA, T20 World Cup 2026: Check live streaming details, H2H and more Whereas, in the women’s contracts, Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma remain in Grade A. Jemimah Rodrigues has been promoted after an excellent year, including a strong performance in India’s ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 title win. Sneh Rana has also moved up, from Grade C to Grade B. Several women players have received central contracts for the first time, including Pratika Rawal, Kranti Gaud, Sree Charani, Kashvee Gautam, G Kamalini, Vaishnavi Sharma and Tejal Hasabnis. Also Read - PCB proposes India tri-series: PAK PM Sharif to decide on T20 World Cup boycott Meanwhile, Shreyanka Patil, Pooja Vastrakar and Titas Sadhu are among the players who have missed out on contracts this season. Men's Contracts Grade A - Shubman Gill, Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja Grade B - Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Washington Sundar, Mohammed Siraj, Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant, Kuldeep Yadav, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav and Shreyas Iyer Grade C - Axar Patel, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tilak Verma, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Sanju Samson, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Dhruv Jurel, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Abhishek Sharma, Sai Sudharsan and Ravi Bishnoi Women's Contracts Grade A - Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues and Deepti Sharma Grade B - Renuka Thakur, Sneh Rana, Shafali Verma and Richa Ghosh Grade C - Radha Yadav, Amanjot Kaur, Pratika Rawal, Kranti Gaud, Uma Chetry, Arundhati Reddy, Sree Charani, Yastika Bhatia, Harleen Deol, Kashvee Gautam, G Kamalini, Vaishnavi Sharma and Tejal Hasabnis

India’s new Test and ODI captain, Shubman Gill, has been promoted to the top category, Grade A, for the first time, joining Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja.

BCCI announces central contracts for 2025-26, demotes Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma to Grade B

From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, here's a look at the top five Indian batters with most fours in T20 World Cup history. This list also includes Gautam Gambhir, Suryakumar Yadav and Suresh Raina

From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, here's a look at the top five Indian batters with most fours in T20 World Cup history. This list also includes Gautam Gambhir, Suryakumar Yadav and Suresh Raina

Meet top 5 Indian batters with most fours in T20 World Cup history

Winning player of the match awards in T20Is is a straight-up applaudable feat, and doing it in double digits speaks volumes about the player. Let’s look at the ones who have done it the most.

Winning player of the match awards in T20Is is a straight-up applaudable feat, and doing it in double digits speaks volumes about the player. Let’s look at the ones who have done it the most.

Meet 5 players with most Man of the Match awards in T20Is; Suryakumar ahead of Kohli

From Virat Kohli to Babar Azam, here's a look at the top five batters with most fifty-plus scores in T20Is. This list also includes Rohit Sharma, Mohammad Rizwan and David Warner

From Virat Kohli to Babar Azam, here's a look at the top five batters with most fifty-plus scores in T20Is. This list also includes Rohit Sharma, Mohammad Rizwan and David Warner

Meet top 5 batters with most fifty-plus scores in T20Is

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has finalized the central contract list for senior men’s and women’s players for the 2026-27 season, according to reports. The A+ category, which was introduced in 2018, has been removed and only three male cricketers have been placed in the top A category. In women’s cricket, four players have been included in Grade A - World Cup winning captain Harmanpreet Kaur, vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues and Deepti Sharma.<h3>Men’s central contracts</h3>Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja and India’s current ODI and Test captain Shubman Gill have been named in Grade A, as reported by the Times of India. Former A+ players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have been moved to Grade B because they are currently active only in the ODI format. Washington Sundar has moved up from Grade C to Grade B.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-2026-eshan-malinga-ruled-out-sri-lanka-name-replacement-1770443597382">T20 World Cup 2026: Eshan Malinga ruled out, Sri Lanka name replacement</a>&nbsp;Sai Sudharsan, who made his Test debut last year, has been given a Grade C contract. However, Mohammed Shami, Mukesh Kumar, Sarfaraz Khan and Rajat Patidar have not received central contracts this time.&nbsp;<h3>Salary structure</h3>Under the earlier system, players in Grade A+ earned INR 7 crore ($772,827) per year. Grade A players received INR 5 crore ($552,019), Grade B players INR 3 crore ($331,212) and Grade C players INR 1 crore ($110,404) annually.&nbsp;With the A+ category now removed, the BCCI has not yet clarified how salaries will be structured under the revised contract system.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-2026-jasprit-bumrah-likely-to-miss-india-s-opener-against-usa-report-1770437297359">T20 WC 2026: Jasprit Bumrah likely to miss India’s opener against USA - Report</a><h2>List of men’s contracts for 2026-27</h2>Grade A: Shubman Gill, Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja&nbsp;Grade B: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Washington Sundar, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Mohammed Siraj, Rishabh Pant, Kuldeep Yadav, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer&nbsp;Grade C: Axar Patel, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Sanju Samson, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Dhruv Jurel, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Abhishek Sharma, Sai Sudarshan, Ravi Bishnoi and Ruturaj Gaikwad&nbsp;<h2>List of women’s contracts for 2026-27</h2>Grade A: Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues and Deepti Sharma&nbsp;Grade B: Renuka Thakur, Shafali Verma, Richa Ghosh and Sneh Rana&nbsp;Grade C: Radha Yadav, Amanjot Kaur, Pratika Rawal, Kranti Gaur, Uma Chhetri, Arundhati Reddy, Sri Charani, Yastika Bhatia, Harleen Deol, Kashvi Gautam, G Kamalini, Vaishnavi Sharma and Tejal Hasbnis

With the A+ category now removed, the BCCI has not yet clarified how salaries will be structured under the revised contract system.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has finalized the central contract list for senior men’s and women’s players for the 2026-27 season, according to reports. The A+ category, which was introduced in 2018, has been removed and only three male cricketers have been placed in the top A category. In women’s cricket, four players have been included in Grade A - World Cup winning captain Harmanpreet Kaur, vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues and Deepti Sharma. Men’s central contracts Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja and India’s current ODI and Test captain Shubman Gill have been named in Grade A, as reported by the Times of India. Former A+ players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have been moved to Grade B because they are currently active only in the ODI format. Washington Sundar has moved up from Grade C to Grade B. Also Read - T20 World Cup 2026: Eshan Malinga ruled out, Sri Lanka name replacement Sai Sudharsan, who made his Test debut last year, has been given a Grade C contract. However, Mohammed Shami, Mukesh Kumar, Sarfaraz Khan and Rajat Patidar have not received central contracts this time. Salary structure Under the earlier system, players in Grade A+ earned INR 7 crore ($772,827) per year. Grade A players received INR 5 crore ($552,019), Grade B players INR 3 crore ($331,212) and Grade C players INR 1 crore ($110,404) annually. With the A+ category now removed, the BCCI has not yet clarified how salaries will be structured under the revised contract system. Also Read - T20 WC 2026: Jasprit Bumrah likely to miss India’s opener against USA - Report List of men’s contracts for 2026-27 Grade A: Shubman Gill, Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja Grade B: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Washington Sundar, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Mohammed Siraj, Rishabh Pant, Kuldeep Yadav, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer Grade C: Axar Patel, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Sanju Samson, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Dhruv Jurel, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Abhishek Sharma, Sai Sudarshan, Ravi Bishnoi and Ruturaj Gaikwad List of women’s contracts for 2026-27 Grade A: Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues and Deepti Sharma Grade B: Renuka Thakur, Shafali Verma, Richa Ghosh and Sneh Rana Grade C: Radha Yadav, Amanjot Kaur, Pratika Rawal, Kranti Gaur, Uma Chhetri, Arundhati Reddy, Sri Charani, Yastika Bhatia, Harleen Deol, Kashvi Gautam, G Kamalini, Vaishnavi Sharma and Tejal Hasbnis

With the A+ category now removed, the BCCI has not yet clarified how salaries will be structured under the revised contract system.

BCCI demote Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma in annual contracts list, three stars in A category - Report

As the 2026 T20 World Cup is all set for the opening clash, here is a look at last five champions and their performance in the consequent tournament. The list features the likes of England, Australia, West Indies and Sri Lanka. 

As the 2026 T20 World Cup is all set for the opening clash, here is a look at last five champions and their performance in the consequent tournament. The list features the likes of England, Australia, West Indies and Sri Lanka.&nbsp;

From India to England, here’s what happened to last 5 defending T20 World Cup champions

India’s dominance in the junior division of cricket was yet again on showcase as the Boys in Blue won their record-extending sixth U19 World Cup at the Harare Sports Club in Harare. After the triumph, Indian greats Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar led the applause for the winning U19 World Cup side. Indian President Droupadi Murmu also congratulated the Indian side on the triumph.<h2>Legends, President lead applause</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Heartiest congratulations to Team India on winning the ICC Men’s U19 World Cup 2026 for the record sixth time! Remaining undefeated throughout the tournament, the team has done the nation proud with its dominant performance. I wish the talented young players a very bright…&mdash; President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) <a href="https://twitter.com/rashtrapatibhvn/status/2019803516282523810?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

“Heartiest congratulations to&nbsp; Team India on winning the ICC Men’s U19 World Cup 2026 for the record sixth time! Remaining&nbsp; undefeated throughout the tournament, the team has done the nation proud with its dominant performance. I wish the talented young players a very bright future ahead. I am sure that Indian cricket will go from strength to strength,” President Murmu wrote on her X handle.&nbsp;&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Champions! So proud of this young group and the fearless cricket they played. Well done to the entire team, including coaches and support staff. Enjoy the moment! When you have a Sooryavanshi, a timeless blockbuster is expected! Well done, Vaibhav! <a href="https://t.co/wGXtwt55SS">pic.twitter.com/wGXtwt55SS</a>&mdash; Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) <a href="https://twitter.com/sachin_rt/status/2019803922979078467?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

“Champions! So proud of this young group and the fearless cricket they played. Well done to the entire team, including coaches and support staff. Enjoy the moment! When you have a Sooryavanshi, a timeless blockbuster is expected! Well done, Vaibhav,” Sachin Tendulkar wrote while taking to X.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Congratulations to the U-19 Indian team for lifting the World Cup once again. Our domination in the age group cricket and beyond continues. Well done to the whole squad and the support staff. 👏🇮🇳&mdash; Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli/status/2019792823814402374?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

“Congratulations to the U-19 Indian team for lifting the World Cup once again. Our domination in the age group cricket and beyond continues. Well done to the whole squad and the support staff,” former India U19 World Cup winning captain Virat Kohli wrote.&nbsp;&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">𝗖.𝗛.𝗔.𝗠.𝗣.𝗜.𝗢.𝗡.𝗦 🏆 Congratulations to India U19 on winning the ICC Men&#39;s U19 World Cup 2026 👏👏 Their historic 6⃣th title 🫡 Take. A. Bow 🙇 Scorecard ▶️ <a href="https://t.co/hisult7mtv">https://t.co/hisult7mtv</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/U19WorldCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#U19WorldCup</a> <a href="https://t.co/5a0Pf4wpTw">pic.twitter.com/5a0Pf4wpTw</a>&mdash; BCCI (@BCCI) <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI/status/2019786153172566030?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Redemption complete. Summit reclaimed. 🇮🇳🏆 🇮🇳 U19 are champions again, lifting a record 6️⃣th Under-19 World Cup title after missing out last year. Also… two finals, two trophies. Our favourite teams clearly understood the assignment. 😏❤️‍🔥<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PlayBold?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PlayBold</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%E0%B2%A8%E0%B2%AE%E0%B3%8D%E0%B2%AERCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ನಮ್ಮRCB</a> <a href="https://t.co/7Z7pti5KT1">pic.twitter.com/7Z7pti5KT1</a>&mdash; Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) <a href="https://twitter.com/RCBTweets/status/2019802139061854563?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Historic Moment for Indian Cricket! 🇮🇳 Proud moment for Virar and Maharashtra! Heartiest congratulations to Team India on lifting the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026. Under the captaincy of Ayush Mhatre, our very own boy from Virar, this team showcased grit, discipline, and… <a href="https://t.co/O3iFygwzzM">pic.twitter.com/O3iFygwzzM</a>&mdash; Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) <a href="https://twitter.com/Dev_Fadnavis/status/2019806403133948000?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">A sixth star on India’s U-19 crown 🇮🇳 Many congratulations to our U-19 boys on clinching a record sixth U19 World Cup after a dominant campaign. The future stars are ready to take over.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/U19WorldCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#U19WorldCup</a> <a href="https://t.co/kAa3shq9pI">pic.twitter.com/kAa3shq9pI</a>&mdash; Jyotiraditya M. Scindia (@JM_Scindia) <a href="https://twitter.com/JM_Scindia/status/2019791425752240140?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Champions again 🏆 A record 6th U-19 World Cup for India. Vaibhav’s 175 and Ayush’s captain’s knock set it up, and Ambrish and the bowlers finished it off in style. Well played, boys 🇮🇳👏 <a href="https://t.co/020hzmftao">pic.twitter.com/020hzmftao</a>&mdash; Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) <a href="https://twitter.com/SDhawan25/status/2019803857405251915?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Heartiest congratulations to India’s Young Champions on lifting the ICC U19 World Cup trophy in Harare, Zimbabwe. A truly historic achievement as India clinches the title for a record sixth time. Special appreciation to young star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for his record breaking… <a href="https://t.co/dpyL30Tpfv">pic.twitter.com/dpyL30Tpfv</a>&mdash; Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/VPIndia/status/2019785673730138127?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Heartfelt congratulations to India’s U19 cricket team on winning the ICC Men&#39;s U19 World Cup for the sixth time. This is a fantastic achievement, a testament to their splendid skill sets and sheer dedication. This victory is marked by Young India’s extraordinary grit and… <a href="https://t.co/JxF65545eL">pic.twitter.com/JxF65545eL</a>&mdash; Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) <a href="https://twitter.com/rajnathsingh/status/2019790597557833870?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">World Champions again! Heartiest congratulations to the India U19 team on lifting the U19 World Cup. A commanding run throughout the tournament, crowned by a sensational knock from Vaibhav Suryavanshi in the final. Well done to the players and support staff on this memorable… <a href="https://t.co/OiFGXlvoJg">pic.twitter.com/OiFGXlvoJg</a>&mdash; Rajeev Shukla (@ShuklaRajiv) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShuklaRajiv/status/2019788947157815335?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Champions again! 🇮🇳 Congratulations to India’s U19 Men&#39;s team on their sixth World Cup triumph. An extraordinary knock by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 175 in 80 balls, laid the perfect foundation in the final. Wishing these young stars a wonderful journey ahead in Indian cricket. <a href="https://t.co/JvBdxeGJKf">pic.twitter.com/JvBdxeGJKf</a>&mdash; Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) <a href="https://twitter.com/M_Raj03/status/2019806379448672564?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>India win U19 World Cup</h2>In a one-sided final, India restricted England to 311 before bowling them out to win a record-extending sixth title. Tasked with chasing 412 runs to win, England batters gave a great account of themselves but were nowhere close to India’s dominant show despite Caleb Falconer’s 115-run knock.&nbsp;Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was on fire as he scored 175 off just 80 balls for India, which laid the foundation for the win. India made the most of the innings, scoring 411/9 in their 50 overs. Captain Mhatre scored 53 off 51, while healthy contributions from Vedant Trivedi (32), Vihaan Malhotra (30), Abhigyan Kundu (40), and Kanishk Chouhan (37) helped India reach the 400-run mark in the match.&nbsp;In the end, India won by 100 runs to win their sixth title and third in the last five editions of the U19 World Cup.

Riding on the excellent batting show from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, India won the one-sided contest by 100 runs. The win sees India win their third title in five editions, underlining their dominance in the junior category of the sport.

India’s dominance in the junior division of cricket was yet again on showcase as the Boys in Blue won their record-extending sixth U19 World Cup at the Harare Sports Club in Harare. After the triumph, Indian greats Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar led the applause for the winning U19 World Cup side. Indian President Droupadi Murmu also congratulated the Indian side on the triumph. Legends, President lead applause

Riding on the excellent batting show from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, India won the one-sided contest by 100 runs. The win sees India win their third title in five editions, underlining their dominance in the junior category of the sport.

U19 World Cup final: Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli lead applause as Boys in Blue clinch sixth title

For India, Moahmmed Kaif (1999), Virat Kohli (2008), Umnukt Chand (2012), Prithvi Shaw (2018), and Yash Dhull (2022) have won an U-19 ODI World Cup final as captain. Ayush Mhatre joined the list after India U-19 beat England U-19 in 2026 U-19 ODI World Cup Final.

For India, Moahmmed Kaif (1999), Virat Kohli (2008), Umnukt Chand (2012), Prithvi Shaw (2018), and Yash Dhull (2022) have won an U-19 ODI World Cup final as captain. Ayush Mhatre joined the list after India U-19 beat England U-19 in 2026 U-19 ODI World Cup Final.

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From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, here's a look at the top five Indian batters with most runs in T20 World Cup history. This list also includes Yuvraj Singh, MS Dhoni and Gautam Gambhir

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, here's a look at the top five Indian batters with most runs in T20 World Cup history. This list also includes Yuvraj Singh, MS Dhoni and Gautam Gambhir

Meet top 5 Indian batters with most runs in T20 World Cup history

Former Indian captain MS Dhoni dismissed the age criteria for batting veterans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who are chasing to win the ODI World Cup in Africa (in 2027) together. Both in their late 30s, Virat and Rohit play only one format (One-Day Cricket) and aim to stick around and prove their mettle heading into the next ODI World Cup. Meanwhile, Dhoni, 44, remains part of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) team in the Indian Premier League and will continue for another season, starting in March this year.&nbsp;Speaking about age catching up with the batting veterans, Dhoni, who himself counters questions around it after almost every IPL season since his international retirement seven years ago, said it (age) doesn't even matter, while mentioning the parameters he thinks do the most. &nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-2026-toss-becomes-crucial-dhoni-shares-what-worries-him-about-1770178247735">T20 World Cup 2026 | 'Toss becomes crucial': Dhoni on what worries him about India's title defence</a>&nbsp;“Why not (on Kohli, Rohit playing next ODI WC)? The thing is, why somebody should not play the next World Cup? For me, age is not a criteria. Performance, fitness, these are the criteria. &nbsp;“Is age a factor? No. Fitness factor? Yes. Even if you are 22 and not fit, you cannot play international cricket.” Dhoni emphasised. “If they keep performing and have the urge to do well for the country, then why not? How do you get experienced people otherwise?” &nbsp;Dhoni, who led India to its maiden T20 crown 19 years ago (in 2007), says it takes years of cricket and performances to gain any experience to excel at this level, unless, of course, you’re Sachin Tendulkar. &nbsp;“You cannot get a 20-year-old who is experienced unless it is someone like Sachin Tendulkar,” he noted. “If people are performing, they will be there, otherwise not. If they are not fit, you can chuck them out.” &nbsp;Meanwhile, since the Australian tour late last year, both Kohli and Rohit succeeded big time in the One-Dayers. While Kohli has been among runs, smashing 616 in nine matches at 88, also claiming the top spot in ODI rankings for batters in the meantime, Rohit clicked occasionally, hitting 409 runs at just above 50.&nbsp; &nbsp;Considering Team India’s next ODI assignment is in July this year, questions around Virat and Rohit’s future continue to burn bright.&nbsp;

Dhoni, who himself counters questions around the age factor after almost every IPL season since his international retirement seven years ago, said it (age) doesn't even matter, while mentioning the parameters he thinks do the most.

Former Indian captain MS Dhoni dismissed the age criteria for batting veterans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who are chasing to win the ODI World Cup in Africa (in 2027) together. Both in their late 30s, Virat and Rohit play only one format (One-Day Cricket) and aim to stick around and prove their mettle heading into the next ODI World Cup. Meanwhile, Dhoni, 44, remains part of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) team in the Indian Premier League and will continue for another season, starting in March this year. Speaking about age catching up with the batting veterans, Dhoni, who himself counters questions around it after almost every IPL season since his international retirement seven years ago, said it (age) doesn't even matter, while mentioning the parameters he thinks do the most. Also read | T20 World Cup 2026 | 'Toss becomes crucial': Dhoni on what worries him about India's title defence “Why not (on Kohli, Rohit playing next ODI WC)? The thing is, why somebody should not play the next World Cup? For me, age is not a criteria. Performance, fitness, these are the criteria. “Is age a factor? No. Fitness factor? Yes. Even if you are 22 and not fit, you cannot play international cricket.” Dhoni emphasised. “If they keep performing and have the urge to do well for the country, then why not? How do you get experienced people otherwise?” Dhoni, who led India to its maiden T20 crown 19 years ago (in 2007), says it takes years of cricket and performances to gain any experience to excel at this level, unless, of course, you’re Sachin Tendulkar. “You cannot get a 20-year-old who is experienced unless it is someone like Sachin Tendulkar,” he noted. “If people are performing, they will be there, otherwise not. If they are not fit, you can chuck them out.” Meanwhile, since the Australian tour late last year, both Kohli and Rohit succeeded big time in the One-Dayers. While Kohli has been among runs, smashing 616 in nine matches at 88, also claiming the top spot in ODI rankings for batters in the meantime, Rohit clicked occasionally, hitting 409 runs at just above 50. Considering Team India’s next ODI assignment is in July this year, questions around Virat and Rohit’s future continue to burn bright.

Dhoni, who himself counters questions around the age factor after almost every IPL season since his international retirement seven years ago, said it (age) doesn't even matter, while mentioning the parameters he thinks do the most.

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T20 World Cup batting records: Sri Lanka (260/6) hit highest team total, Kohli has most runs (1292), most runs in one edition (319) and most 50s (15). Gayle, meanwhile, has hit most 6s (63), most tons (2), most sixes in an innings (11), and most runs in boundaries in an innings (88).

T20 World Cup batting records: Sri Lanka (260/6) hit highest team total, Kohli has most runs (1292), most runs in one edition (319) and most 50s (15). Gayle, meanwhile, has hit most 6s (63), most tons (2), most sixes in an innings (11), and most runs in boundaries in an innings (88).

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From Babar Azam to Virat Kohli, here's a look at the top five batters with most fifties in T20Is. This list also includes Rohit Sharma, Mohammad Rizwan and David Warner

From Babar Azam to Virat Kohli, here's a look at the top five batters with most fifties in T20Is. This list also includes Rohit Sharma, Mohammad Rizwan and David Warner

Meet 5 batters with most fifties in T20Is, Kohli 2nd, check where Babar stands

From Tillakaratne Dilshan to Rohit Sharma, here's a look at the top five batters with most fours in T20 World Cup history. This list also includes Mahela Jayawardene, Virat Kohli and David Warner

From Tillakaratne Dilshan to Rohit Sharma, here's a look at the top five batters with most fours in T20 World Cup history. This list also includes Mahela Jayawardene, Virat Kohli and David Warner

Meet top 5 batters with most fours in T20 World Cup history

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, here's a look at the top five batters in latest ICC ODI rankings 2026. This list also includes Daryl Mitchell, Ibrahim Zadran and Shubman Gill

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, here's a look at the top five batters in latest ICC ODI rankings 2026. This list also includes Daryl Mitchell, Ibrahim Zadran and Shubman Gill

Daryl Mitchell tops latest ICC ODI batting rankings 2026, check where Rohit Sharma stands

From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, here's a look at the top five batters with most centuries in One Day Internationals. This list also includes Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting and Sanath Jayasuriya

From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, here's a look at the top five batters with most centuries in One Day Internationals. This list also includes Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting and Sanath Jayasuriya

Meet top 5 batters with most ODI centuries

From Rohit Sharma to Hardik Pandya, here is a look at five active Indian batters with most ODI ducks. The unfortunate list also features the likes of Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami. 

From Rohit Sharma to Hardik Pandya, here is a look at five active Indian batters with most ODI ducks. The unfortunate list also features the likes of Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami.&nbsp;

Meet 5 active Indian batters with most ODI ducks ft Virat Kohli

From Yuvraj Singh to Virat Kohli, here's a look at the top five Indian players with most Player of the Match awards in international cricket. This list also includes Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma and Sourav Ganguly

From Yuvraj Singh to Virat Kohli, here's a look at the top five Indian players with most Player of the Match awards in international cricket. This list also includes Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma and Sourav Ganguly

Meet top 5 Indian players with most Player of the Match awards in international cricket

From Virat Kohli to Ricky Ponting, here's a look at the top five batters with most runs in One Day Internationals. This list also includes Sachin Tendulkar, Kumar Sangakkara and Sanath Jayasuriya

From Virat Kohli to Ricky Ponting, here's a look at the top five batters with most runs in One Day Internationals. This list also includes Sachin Tendulkar, Kumar Sangakkara and Sanath Jayasuriya

Meet top 5 batters with most runs in ODIs, check where Virat Kohli stands

The ODI season in January 2026 began with remarkable batting performances, featuring big scores, match-winning centuries, and consistent run-making that set the tone for an exciting year in one-day international cricket.

The ODI season in January 2026 began with remarkable batting performances, featuring big scores, match-winning centuries, and consistent run-making that set the tone for an exciting year in one-day international cricket.

Meet 5 batters with most ODI runs in Jan 2026: Check where Virat Kohli stands

Discover the five batters who reached 23,000 international runs in record time. A story of consistency, dominance and match-winning impact across formats that defines true greatness in world cricket history.

Discover the five batters who reached 23,000 international runs in record time. A story of consistency, dominance and match-winning impact across formats that defines true greatness in world cricket history.

Meet top 5 batters fastest to 23,000 international runs

From Rohit Sharma to Babar Azam, here's a look at the top five batters with most runs in T20 Internationals. This list also includes Virat Kohli, Jos Buttler and Paul Stirling

From Rohit Sharma to Babar Azam, here's a look at the top five batters with most runs in T20 Internationals. This list also includes Virat Kohli, Jos Buttler and Paul Stirling

Meet top 5 batters with most runs in T20Is

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, here is a look at five active batters with most international hundreds. The list also features the likes of Joe Root, Steve Smith and Kane Williamson after the list was updated with Virat scoring his 83rd hundred. 

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, here is a look at five active batters with most international hundreds. The list also features the likes of Joe Root, Steve Smith and Kane Williamson after the list was updated with Virat scoring his 83rd hundred.&nbsp;

Meet 5 active batters with most international hundreds ft Virat Kohli

In the T20 World Cup, batters often win matches with explosive innings, but bowlers dominate the tournament, taking crucial wickets and controlling the game to shape team victories.

In the T20 World Cup, batters often win matches with explosive innings, but bowlers dominate the tournament, taking crucial wickets and controlling the game to shape team victories.

Meet top 5 pacers with most wickets in T20 World Cup

Many Indians have scored centuries in international cricket. It is one of the biggest achievements for any batter. But scoring a century on India’s Republic Day (Jan 26), makes it even more special. In the entire history of Indian cricket, only one player has managed to do this. That single knock stands alone, making the moment rare and unforgettable.&nbsp;Since India became a republic in 1950, January 26 has been a day of pride, celebration, and national emotion. The country comes together to mark the occasion with grand parades and cultural programs. Cricket, being a huge part of Indian life, has often shared this spotlight. Yet, among all the matches played on this date, only one Indian cricketer has turned it into a personal milestone with a century.&nbsp;Also read | Meet top 5 batters fastest to 21,000 international runs&nbsp;That historic moment came in 2012 during a Test match against Australia at the Adelaide Oval. The batter showed patience, control, and courage against a strong bowling attack. It was not just another hundred. It was his maiden Test century and one that would go on to define a special place in Indian cricket history. The player was none other than Virat Kohli.&nbsp;Before Kohli, legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Navjot Singh Sidhu came very close. Both scored more than 90 runs on Republic Day but missed out on a century. Their efforts were brilliant, but Kohli remains the only one to cross the three-figure mark on this iconic date. What this really shows is how rare and difficult this achievement is.&nbsp;There is another interesting record linked to national days. No Indian cricketer has ever scored a century on Independence Day, August 15. Kohli came close in 2019 against the West Indies but fell short. MS Dhoni, however, holds a unique place as the only Indian to score fifty or more runs on both Independence Day and Republic Day.&nbsp;Republic Day has also marked key beginnings. In 2016, Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya made their T20I debuts on this day, adding another layer of importance to the date.

An Indian batter created history by scoring the only international century on Republic Day. The landmark hundred came in the 2012 Adelaide Test, turning January 26 into a golden moment for Indian cricket.


Many Indians have scored centuries in international cricket. It is one of the biggest achievements for any batter. But scoring a century on India’s Republic Day (Jan 26), makes it even more special. In the entire history of Indian cricket, only one player has managed to do this. That single knock stands alone, making the moment rare and unforgettable. Since India became a republic in 1950, January 26 has been a day of pride, celebration, and national emotion. The country comes together to mark the occasion with grand parades and cultural programs. Cricket, being a huge part of Indian life, has often shared this spotlight. Yet, among all the matches played on this date, only one Indian cricketer has turned it into a personal milestone with a century. Also read | Meet top 5 batters fastest to 21,000 international runs That historic moment came in 2012 during a Test match against Australia at the Adelaide Oval. The batter showed patience, control, and courage against a strong bowling attack. It was not just another hundred. It was his maiden Test century and one that would go on to define a special place in Indian cricket history. The player was none other than Virat Kohli. Before Kohli, legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Navjot Singh Sidhu came very close. Both scored more than 90 runs on Republic Day but missed out on a century. Their efforts were brilliant, but Kohli remains the only one to cross the three-figure mark on this iconic date. What this really shows is how rare and difficult this achievement is. There is another interesting record linked to national days. No Indian cricketer has ever scored a century on Independence Day, August 15. Kohli came close in 2019 against the West Indies but fell short. MS Dhoni, however, holds a unique place as the only Indian to score fifty or more runs on both Independence Day and Republic Day. Republic Day has also marked key beginnings. In 2016, Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya made their T20I debuts on this day, adding another layer of importance to the date.

An Indian batter created history by scoring the only international century on Republic Day. The landmark hundred came in the 2012 Adelaide Test, turning January 26 into a golden moment for Indian cricket.

Meet the ONLY Indian cricketer to smash a century on Republic Day

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma here is a look at five batters with most runs for single IPL franchise. The illustrious list also features the likes of MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina and AB de Villiers. 

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma here is a look at five batters with most runs for single IPL franchise. The illustrious list also features the likes of MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina and AB de Villiers.&nbsp;

Meet 5 batters with most runs for single IPL franchise ft Virat, Rohit

Five batting greats raced to 21,000 international runs, showing rare consistency, fitness and dominance across formats. Their milestones highlight speed, longevity and elite scoring.

Five batting greats raced to 21,000 international runs, showing rare consistency, fitness and dominance across formats. Their milestones highlight speed, longevity and elite scoring.

Meet top 5 batters fastest to 21,000 international runs

From Chris Gayle to Rohit Sharma, here's a look at the top five batters with most sixes in T20 World Cup history. The list also includes Jos Buttler, David Warner and Virat Kohli

From Chris Gayle to Rohit Sharma, here's a look at the top five batters with most sixes in T20 World Cup history. The list also includes Jos Buttler, David Warner and Virat Kohli

Meet top 5 batters with most sixes in T20 World Cup history

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma here is a look at five Indian batters with most ODI runs since 2000. The honourable list also features the legendary names like MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh. 

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma here is a look at five Indian batters with most ODI runs since 2000. The honourable list also features the legendary names like MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh.&nbsp;

Meet 5 Indian batters with most ODI runs since 2000 ft Virat Kohli

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