Team India's Probable Playing XI For IND vs PAK In T20 World Cup 2026: Sanju Samson To Open With Abhishek Sharma, Where Will Rinku Singh Play?
India’s probable Playing XI for the IND vs PAK clash in the T20 World Cup 2026 highlights clarity, balance, and modern T20 thinking. Sanju Samson opening with Abhishek Sharma signals aggressive intent, while Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav anchor the middle order. Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, and Axar Patel ensure all-round depth, with Rinku Singh primed as the finisher. A spin-heavy attack led by Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy, backed by Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh, positions India strongly to defend their T20 crown.
Dec 22, 2025, 09:15 AM IST
Team India's Asia Cup Squad 2025: Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Nitish Kumar Readdy And Hardik Pandya; India's Probable List Of All-Rounders
As Asia Cup 2025 approaches, Team India’s all-rounder selection is under the spotlight. Hardik Pandya remains the first-choice all-rounder, while Axar Patel and Washington Sundar strengthen India’s spin-bowling options. Shivam Dube faces uncertainty due to a surplus of multi-skilled players, with Rinku Singh offering middle-order batting stability. Injured Nitish Kumar Reddy is likely out, creating opportunities for versatile performers. Fast-bowling options include Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, and Prasidh Krishna, complementing India’s all-rounders. Squad balance is key, with selectors weighing the impact of specialists versus multi-role players to ensure a winning line-up in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Aug 16, 2025, 15:51 PM IST
EXPLAINED: Why Sanju Samson Might Not Be Selected In India's Squad For Champions Trophy 2025
Samson’s strained relationship with the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) has also come under the microscope.
Jan 18, 2025, 09:45 AM IST
Team India's Probable Squad For England ODI And T20I Series: KL Rahul, Jasprit Bumrah Rested; Mohammed Shami To Make Comeback
Hardik Pandya continues to be India’s MVP in white-ball cricket, and his all-round abilities will be crucial against England.
Jan 10, 2025, 12:35 PM IST