| Virat Kohli returns; Rishabh Pant to lead Delhi in Vijay Hazare Trophy — Full squad Dec 20th 2025, 05:21 by TOI Sports Desk The DDCA has, however, not included Rishabh Pant, Virat Kohli, and Harshit Rana in the official 16-member squad, as they will only be available for limited matches — likely two to three — before India's ODI series against New Zealand, starting January 11, 2026. The exact fixtures in which Kohli and Pant will play are yet to be confirmed. |
| Will India and South Africa meet in 2026 T20 World Cup final? Dec 20th 2025, 05:00 by TOI Sports Desk South Africa coach Shukri Conrad deemed the India tour successful despite a T20I series loss, expressing hope for a rematch in the next T20 World Cup final. Conrad, who faced criticism during the second and final Test in Guwahati for using the word 'grovel', also reflected on the learning experience of touring India. |
| India T20 World Cup squad announcement: Time, date and live streaming details Dec 20th 2025, 04:23 by TOI Sports Desk India's squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup and the New Zealand series is set to be announced on Saturday. The leadership duo of captain Suryakumar Yadav and vice-captain Shubman Gill is expected to retain their spots despite a challenging year. Suryakumar has managed 213 runs in 18 innings at an average of 14.20 with no fifties, while Gill has scored 291 runs in 15 innings at an average of 24.25 and remains without a fifty since his T20I return. |