Indian cricketer, former all-format captain, leading run-scorer in IPL
New Zealand has beaten India by 245 runs at Mount Maunganui after posting 333, with Will Young scoring 125 and Matt Henry taking 6-27 to bowl India out for 89. India has made several changes to its side ahead of upcoming Test call-ups; the result leaves India unable to lose the five-match series but New Zealand able to avoid defeat with a win in the final match on Sunday.
Moeen Ali has retired from international cricket and is preparing for a coaching career. He is coaching with club and franchise teams while eyeing England duty in the future, saying his ultimate dream is to coach England and that he will gain experience after this winter.
Pakistan has seen a rapid collapse in form and a dramatic but controversial shake-up of players and coaches during a Tests tour in England, prompting questions about management and future strategy. England leads the series after dominant wins, while the PCB faces an inquiry into conduct.
Pakistan’s Razaullah belts nine sixes on 81 off 63, guiding a 449 all out as England chase 130 to seal the series. Shan Masood, Babar Azam, and Azan Awais contribute 50s; England’s bowlers struggle to stem the attack.
The West Indies have chased 352-5 to win by five wickets with 10 balls to spare in Guwahati, leveling the series after India posted 351-7. Shai Hope leads another chase with a 100, while Amir Jangoo adds a 67 and Keemo Paul anchors late in the innings.
In a high-stakes Asia Games final in Nagoya, India has beaten Pakistan by 19 runs to claim the T20 gold, with Abhishek Sharma scoring 61 and Tilak Varma finishing 51 not out as India posts 211-6 before Pakistan is bowled out for 192.
Shai Hope anchors a dramatic chase to lead West Indies to a five-wicket win over India in New Chandigarh, sealing a 3-0 series lead after India posted 351-7. Amir Jangoo supports with a 67 as Keemo Paul adds 44; India’s Rohit Sharma and Rahul push late but fall short. The outcome confirms a competitive leg of the series.