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Doseja, set to skipper the visitors in the absence of Arya and Badoni, strikes a defiant note; the host, having secured qualification for the quarterfinals, will view the match as an opportunity to fine-tune combinations ahead of the knockouts

With Ishan Kishan sitting out with an unspecified injury, Abhishek Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav were expected to lead the chase

The Mumbai batter’s message is clear: whether in red ball or white, the route forward lies in runs, patience and perspective

India captain Suryakumar Yadav said the team deliberately chose to chase and play with six batters to test itself under pressure after a 50-run loss to New Zealand. He called it a learning experience ahead of the World Cup. New Zealand posted 215, while India were bowled out for 165 despite strong knocks from Shivam Dube and Rinku Singh.

Shivam Dube blazed away with a fifty of the highest quality, but his lone assault was not enough to save India from a 50-run defeat against New Zealand in the fourth T20I on Wednesday. Chasing a daunting 216, India were bowled out for 165, despite Dube’s superb 65 off 23 balls (3 fours, 7 sixes), as the visitors pulled the series back to 3-1.

The ICC has provisionally suspended USA batter Aaron Jones over alleged fixing during the BIM10 league in 2023–24. He faces five anti-corruption charges, including failing to report a corrupt approach and not cooperating with investigations. Jones, part of USA’s T20 World Cup 2024 squad, has 14 days to respond and is banned from all cricket for now.

Norway Chess has confirmed Germany’s top player Vincent Keymer as a participant for the 2026 event, alongside Magnus Carlsen and R Praggnanandhaa. Keymer will make his debut after a rapid rise to World No. 4. Praggnanandhaa returns for a third time, while fans still await confirmation of reigning world champion D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi.

The 2025-26 season of the Indian Super League (ISL) will get underway on February 14 with a double-header in Kolkata and Goa. As the hunt for a broadcaster and commercial partner continues, it remains unclear if the truncated season will witness relegation by the end of it.

Having put to chase a target of 216 runs, Team India was bowled out for 165 runs in 18.4 overs. Burly all-rounder Shivam Dube emerged highest run-scorer for the hosts. Facing just 23 balls, he smashed 65 runs, with the help of three boundaries and seven maximums

In the third ODI against Sri Lanka, skipper Harry Brook and stalwart Joe Root registered centuries to their names while Jacob Bethell played a knock of 65 runs. Reflecting on his team`s victory, Brook said that having Root in the side helps on a daily basis

Team India is placed in Group A of the T20 World Cup 2026 along with teams such as Namibia, the Netherlands, Pakistan, and the United States of America (USA)

The "Men in Blue" will enter the clash with an aim of securing another win, whereas the "Black Caps" will play for pride. The hosts have made one change where Ishan Kishan will miss out on the clash due to niggle, and Arshdeep Singh is set to feature in the clash

With the series already in the bag, the Suryakumar Yadav-led men are all set to lock horns with the "Black Caps" for the fourth T20I. The match is scheduled to be played on Wednesday at the ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam