1st T20I: Shreyas Iyer’s historic ton, Naman Dhir’s three-for power India to an eight-wicket win

October 7, 2026 12:03 AM

1st T20I: Shreyas Iyer’s historic ton, Naman Dhir’s three-for power India to an eight-wicket win

Skipper Shreyas Iyer produced a historic unbeaten 102 off 43 balls, and Naman Dhir made an impressive impact on debut as India thrashed West Indies by eight wickets in the first T20I at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Tuesday. Chasing 172, India completed a dominant victory in just 14.4 overs, with Iyer smashing his maiden T20I century and his highest score in the format. His sensational knock included a century off just 42 balls, making it the second-fastest hundred against West...

VVS Laxman returns to dugout as India begin Zimbabwe T20I series under Shreyas Iyer

July 22, 2026 4:14 PM

VVS Laxman returns to dugout as India begin Zimbabwe T20I series under Shreyas Iyer

India begin a three-match Twenty20 International series against Zimbabwe in Harare on Thursday, with Shreyas Iyer leading a young squad as the visitors look to build momentum ahead of a busy white-ball calendar. The series will also see VVS Laxman return as stand-in head coach in the absence of Gautam Gambhir, with several inexperienced players expected to get extended opportunities. Teenage opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is likely to partner Abhishek Sharma at the top of the order. Abhishek scor...

IPL 2026: Iyer’s unbeaten 101 helps PBKS keep playoff hopes alive, beat LSG by seven wickets

May 24, 2026 3:00 AM

IPL 2026: Iyer’s unbeaten 101 helps PBKS keep playoff hopes alive, beat LSG by seven wickets

Captain Shreyas Iyer struck his maiden IPL century to guide Punjab Kings to a seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants and break their six-game losing streak to keep their playoff hopes alive in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium on Saturday. In response to LSG’s 196/6, Punjab hunted down the target in 18 overs, with Iyer remaining unbeaten on 101 off 51 balls, studded with 11 fours and five sixes at a strike rate of 198.04. Apart from wowing the crowd ...

Punjab Kings players want to impress each other, not outsiders: Shreyas Iyer

April 4, 2026 1:38 PM

Punjab Kings players want to impress each other, not outsiders: Shreyas Iyer

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer said an internal competitive edge has driven his side's early-season success rather than any desire to impress those outside the dressing room, after scoring a second successive Indian Premier League (IPL) win on Friday. The team stormed to the top of the IPL standings by chasing down 210 with eight balls to spare against Chennai Super Kings, completing another statement victory to open their campaign with back-to-back wins. Their top order came out swinging a...

Shreyas Iyer suffers spleen injury after diving catch in Sydney ODI, remains under observation

October 27, 2025 2:25 PM

Shreyas Iyer suffers spleen injury after diving catch in Sydney ODI, remains under observation

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday said middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer sustained an 'impact injury' to his left lower rib cage while taking a catch during the third ODI against Australia in Sydney. Subsequent scans revealed a laceration injury to his spleen. During the match, Iyer pulled off a stunning diving catch while running from backward point to dismiss Alex Carey off Harshit Rana’s bowling. However, he landed awkwardly on his elbows and ribs, mainly on his lef...

‘I’ll sleep like a baby’: Emotional Kohli fulfils 17-year dream with IPL triumph

June 4, 2025 9:04 AM

‘I’ll sleep like a baby’: Emotional Kohli fulfils 17-year dream with IPL triumph

Virat Kohli's carefully crafted image of a snarling warrior melted away as the 36-year-old was reduced to an emotional wreck after Royal Challengers Bengaluru ended their 17-season wait for a maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title on Tuesday. Bengaluru were effectively assured of victory in the final against Punjab Kings in Ahmedabad after Josh Hazlewood began the final over with two dot balls. As the broadcasters' camera panned, it caught a teary-eyed Kohli covering his mouth with cupped ha...

IPL 2025: Rain in focus as RCB-PBKS take centerstage for title clash in Ahmedabad

June 3, 2025 2:30 PM

IPL 2025: Rain in focus as RCB-PBKS take centerstage for title clash in Ahmedabad

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to welcome its new winner on Tuesday when Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) will take on each other in the title clash at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad to lift their maiden silverware. RCB and PBKS have been part of the tournament since its inception in 2008. Both sides have come close to lifting the IPL trophy but ended as runners-up. RCB played three finals (2009, 2011, 2016) before this year's title clash, while Punjab had...

Iyer’s heroic knock guides Punjab past Mumbai to book IPL final with Bengaluru

June 2, 2025 9:22 AM

Iyer’s heroic knock guides Punjab past Mumbai to book IPL final with Bengaluru

Punjab Kings batter Shreyas Iyer played a captain's knock as the Indian Premier League (IPL) table toppers beat Mumbai Indians by five wickets in the second qualifier on Sunday to set up a tantalising final with Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Punjab had won the toss and opted to field before the rain came down and delayed the start of the game by more than two hours. But they did not lose any overs, with the match eventually finishing at well past 1:30 a.m. Chasing a target of 204 for victory, I...

IPL 2025: Boys actually played their roles well, says skipper Iyer as PBKS dismantle LSG

April 2, 2025 10:13 AM

IPL 2025: Boys actually played their roles well, says skipper Iyer as PBKS dismantle LSG

Shreyas Iyer’s Punjab Kings sent a strong message with a commanding eight-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. Leading from the front, the Punjab skipper emphasized mindset over team combinations after his side outclassed LSG in all departments. Punjab Kings embodied the winning mentality their captain preached. Seizing control from the first over, they never allowed LSG to settle. Opting to bowl first, ...

Virat Kohli is fit and available for selection in second ODI, confirms Sitanshu Kotak

February 8, 2025 7:10 PM

Virat Kohli is fit and available for selection in second ODI, confirms Sitanshu Kotak

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has said that talismanic batter Virat Kohli is fit and available for selection for Sunday’s second ODI against England at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on Sunday. Kohli had missed the first ODI which India won by four wickets in Nagpur due to a slight soreness in his right knee. “Virat Kohli is fit and available for selection. He will be practising with us today. He is good to go,” said Kotak in his pre-match press conference on Saturday. With Kohli av...