| India think tank's top priority: Keeping Bumrah, Pandya fresh for 2026 T20 World Cup Dec 20th 2025, 03:40 by Sahil Malhotra With a 50-day countdown to the 2026 T20 World Cup, India's think-tank has made workload management its top priority, ring-fencing Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya. Bumrah will skip the New Zealand ODIs, while Pandya's domestic appearances will be carefully rationed, as the management prioritises peak fitness and continuity in T20Is over all other formats. |
| Hardik Pandya's monster hit injures cameraman; ice pack, hug follow - WATCH Dec 20th 2025, 03:30 by TOI Sports Desk Hardik Pandya's explosive 63 off 25 balls powered India to a 30-run victory and a 3-1 series win against South Africa. His rapid half-century and a crucial partnership with Tilak Varma set a massive target. Pandya's sportsmanship, checking on a cameraman hit by his six, also drew praise. Varun Chakravarthy's four wickets sealed the win. |