Cricket

India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav was enduring poor form ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup. However, just one month before the tournament, his performance has revived during the IND vs NZ T20I series. He scored a half-century against New Zealand in partnership with Ishan Kishan.

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The BBC has revealed the five nominees for its sixth annual Indian Sportswoman of the Year award, recognizing achievements in 2025. The contenders include cricketers Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana, chess player Divya Deshmukh, shooter Suruchi Singh, and athlete Jyothi Yarraji. For the first time, a Grand Jury will select the winner at a ceremony on February 16.

Composer and filmmaker Palaash Muchhal has begun work on a new film project shortly after his wedding to Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana was cancelled amid personal controversy. The project, which involves directing Shreyas Talpade, is expected to be announced soon.

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India captain Shubman Gill defended struggling opener Rohit Sharma following the 1-2 ODI series defeat to New Zealand. Despite Rohit's 61 runs across three innings, Gill noted that not every start converts into a big score. The series ended with a 41-run loss in the decider at Indore.

Following a four-wicket victory in the first ODI, India will aim to seal the three-match series against New Zealand in Rajkot on January 14, 2026. Virat Kohli's 93 was the standout performance in the opener, supported by solid contributions from captain Shubman Gill and vice-captain Shreyas Iyer. The match begins at 1:30 PM IST.

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Ayush Badoni has earned his maiden call-up to Team India for the remaining ODIs against New Zealand. The selection has sparked criticism of head coach Gautam Gambhir, with fans accusing him of favoritism.