Bhuvneshwar Kumar faced harsh fan trolling on social media as his India T20I comeback series against New Zealand ended with disappointing figures.
Fakhar Zaman played a match-winning innings of 127 runs in the ODI tri-series final against Sri Lanka. He helped Pakistan chase down a target of 326 runs with a remarkable performance. Zaman partnered with Saad Baig to rebuild the innings after an early collapse. The victory marked Pakistan's first ODI series title since 2008. They equaled India's famed record for the highest successful chase in an ODI final.
Watch Blair Tickner pull out and kiss a Pokémon card in a viral celebration after dismissing India's Naman Dhir in the 5th T20I at Seddon Park, Hamilton.
India’s opposition parties have renewed calls for the resignation of the country’s elections chief, staging fresh protests in the latest display of public dissent against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner has won his first toss of the series and decided to bowl in the fifth and final Twenty20 international against India
India head coach Gautam Gambhir issued a blunt response to critics questioning the decision to drop 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
HAMILTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won his first toss of the series Sunday and decided to bowl in the fifth and final Twenty20 cricket international against India.India's Shreyas Iyer won the toss in each of the first four matches and his team clinched the series by winning the first three matches by four wickets, four wickets and six wickets.
Pakistan produced a memorable run chase to beat Sri Lanka by three wickets in the One-Day International tri-series final in Lahore on Saturday. Fakhar Zaman led the charge with a brilliant century as the hosts chased down a target of 326 with nine balls to spare. Pakistan finished on 331 for seven in 48.3 overs to register the joint-highest successful chase in an ODI final. Pakistan equalled India's famous record against England in the 2002 NatWest Series final at Lord's.
Will Rohit Sharma play the Vijay Hazare Trophy? Check Rohit's return date for Mumbai, schedule after Sri Lanka ODIs.
Indian law enforcement officials armed with batons and shields on Sunday surrounded the site of a planned opposition rally in New Delhi. India's main opposition parties and the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party are demanding the resignation of the country's election chief over voter list revisions that critics say favour Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party.
IND vs NZ 5th T20I live score: Real-time scorecard from Seddon Park, Hamilton, toss winner, win probability, result, and match highlights as India lead 3-1.
New Zealand vs India 5th T20I live score: Track updates, win probability, and victory chances today.
Thousands are expected to take part in the Indian opposition's planned mega march in New Delhi over a controversial revision of electoral rolls. DW has more.
Hardik Pandya joined LeBron James and Erling Haaland in MrBeast's latest video, playing baseball for the first time and winning $100,000 for charity. Watch video.
Detailing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's score and innings in New Zealand vs. India's 5th T20I in Hamilton.
Vast 'snow yard' in otherwise arid Rajasthan attracts hundreds of tourists daily, but residents face major health risks.
Rishabh Pant picked up a fresh injury in the Irani Cup final and is now doubtful for the first Test vs New Zealand.
Check India's final standing in the 2026 Hong Kong Sixes.
Organizers are calling for one of the biggest demonstrations yet, in a string of rallies that has racked India since the summer.
Indigenous people of Arunachal Pradesh are protesting a mega dam planned to counter China's upstream hydropower project.
India’s opposition alliance is taking its weeks-long fight over contested voter rolls to the streets, staging a mass rally intended to mount one of the stiffest challenges to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his more than a decade in office.
It comes amid growing protests over a voter roll revision exercise feared to leave 130 million voters off rolls.
Australia slipped to third place in the World Test Championship standings after losing their Test series 2-1 to South Africa. The defeat also cost them the No.1 spot in the ICC Test rankings, with South Africa taking over. New Zealand lead the WTC table, while India sit fourth. Australia next face New Zealand at home in December.
Find out how to watch New Zealand vs India in the 5th T20I, including live streaming, TV channels, start time and predicted lineups for the Auckland clash.
The Sporting News takes a look at the WTC 2027 Final qualification scenario for India.
Head coach Amol Muzumdar believes India could soon have a specialist T20I squad, similar to the men's team, with the next generation of cricketers better equipped to meet the demands of the format. Asked how soon that could become a reality, Muzumdar replied: “Not long.”
After his blazing performances in the shortest format, Abhishek Sharma has been backed by mentor Yuvraj Singh to be selected for the 2027 World Cup.
The 37-year-old was not included in India's squad for the five-match ODI series against New Zealand, with Axar Patel currently the team's first-choice left-arm finger spinner.
Seddon Park Hamilton pitch report, T20I records, and average scores ahead of New Zealand vs India 5th T20I. Check pitch behavior, toss trends, and ground stats.
Hamilton weather forecast for New Zealand vs India 5th T20I at Seddon Park: Rain chances, hourly temperature, humidity, and playing conditions detailed.
WTC 2027 final qualification scenarios: See the latest points table, PCT standings, and what India, Australia, and South Africa need to qualify for The Oval.
As a busy phase of white-ball cricket ends — India next play T20Is in September — Shubman Gill's Test team heads to Sri Lanka for a two-match series. The big question hanging over the next twelve months is simple: what does Team India need to do to qualify for the WTC final?
Jio makes India’s largest-ever stock market debut, raising $3.2bn in IPO.
Get our New Zealand vs India 5th T20I prediction, Seddon Park pitch report, team news and betting tips, with odds and form before Sunday’s 12.30pm IST start.
Indian filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, whose credits include the crime thriller “Kaante,” the gangster saga “Shootout at Wadala” and the Hrithik Roshan-starring “Kaabil,” has died following a fall at his Mumbai residence on Oct. 30. He was 59, according to the Press Trust of India. Director Milap Zaveri, a longtime friend of Gupta who worked on […]
In October 1976, a historic event unfolded as India's women's cricket team faced off against the West Indies in Bengaluru, marking their first official Test match. Over 22,000 fans witnessed this landmark occasion. While the encounter ended in a draw, players like Shantha Rangaswamy and Shubhangi Kulkarni displayed remarkable talent, signaling the start of a new era in Indian women's cricket, with the series finishing in a 1-1 tie.
India's captain Shreyas Iyer reflected on their defeat to New Zealand in the fourth T20I match. The team struggled with their bowling, allowing New Zealand to score 259 runs. Glenn Phillips' remarkable century played a crucial role in New Zealand's victory. Iyer emphasized the challenges faced by some players adapting to the playing conditions. He expressed confidence that the team will learn and improve for the final T20I in Hamilton.
Sanath Jayasuriya appreciates the rising trend of teams successfully chasing large totals in white-ball cricket. He acknowledges the impressive performance of India and the potential of Abhishek Sharma in leading future success. The Sri Lankan team has gained confidence from their recent matches, boosting their chances in upcoming series. Jayasuriya believes India will perform well in future series against New Zealand.
India saw about 496 million people lifted out of poverty between 2011 and 2023 in one of the world’s fastest declines in this metric, the World Bank said, although the gains remain uneven.
JioStar, the Indian media giant backed by Reliance Industries, grew revenue from operations 10.1% year-on-year to INR68.1 billion ($710 million) in the July–September quarter despite a weak advertising market. Profit after tax fell 13.2% to INR11.5 billion ($120 million). Former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly hosted the first-ever “Bigg Boss Bangla,” which launched this quarter […]
The opposition is fighting voter exclusion without confronting the discrimination Muslims warned about in 2019.
After four years of chasing an India comeback, Punam Raut has called time on her international career. In an exclusive conversation with TimesofIndia.com, the former India batter reflects on her retirement, the sacrifices her parents made to support her cricketing dream, her 86-run knock in the 2017 Women's World Cup final and the messages from young girls inspired by India's campaign. She also discusses women's cricket's growth and her plans to mentor young cricketers.
Yuvraj Singh urged selectors to give ODI opportunities to Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
Home Minister Amit Shah has challenged Rahul Gandhi to debate electoral irregularity allegations in Parliament, ahead of a major opposition rally against the election chief in Delhi. DW has more.
A tanker with a crew of 27 Indians caught fire after being struck by limpet mines near Oman. The attack marks the first known successful use of the explosives in the waterway since the US-Iran war began. DW has more.
Two vessels carrying Indian crew members have been attacked in the Strait of Hormuz over the past two days as Iran steps up attacks on shipping. DW has more.
UAE defeated Pakistan and India to storm into the Hong Kong Sixes 2026 Cup semi-finals. Check Group C results, scorecard details, and what next for IND and PAK.
With just a few days remaining for India's month-long all-format tour of New Zealand, here's a look at the squads the Men in Blue will field for their 5-match ODI series.
India launched the NVS-03 navigation satellite to orbit today (Oct. 30) atop a GSLV rocket. It was the fourth orbital launch from Indian soil so far this year.
India’s space agency launched a navigation satellite to bolster the nation’s location-tracking system.
