
India secure 3-0 series lead after dominant victory over New Zealand
Abhishek Sharma's record-breaking powerplay performance propelled the Indian side to a six-wicket win in the T20 series.
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Abhishek Sharma's record-breaking powerplay performance propelled the Indian side to a six-wicket win in the T20 series.

The 36-year-old fast bowler maintains his ambition to win titles despite being left out of the upcoming tour due to pitch conditions.

The decision follows a refusal by federal ministries to grant the necessary permissions for the team to travel to the host nation.
The former coach suggests limiting the 32-year-old's appearances in white-ball formats to ensure he remains fresh for the 2027 World Cup.
The final match at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium was cut short by weather, leaving the five-match series tied.

The multi-format tour in November and December serves as a preparation phase before the first Women's Champions Trophy in February.

The tournament, scheduled for late 2026, faces venue issues after Hockey India rejected Pakistan's request for neutral grounds.

The 16-member squad is set for five matches beginning on 22 October in Christchurch, covering T20Is and Tests.
Shreyas Iyer's unbeaten 102 off 43 balls secured a comprehensive eight-wicket victory for India in Lucknow.

The International Olympic Committee confirmed that preliminary talks involve several nations aiming for the prestigious hosting role.
Smriti Mandhana is expected to assume the leadership role as the team prepares for upcoming fixtures against Zimbabwe.

Sahil Jadhav secured two gold medals and an automatic spot in the 2028 LA Olympics.
The victory marks the conclusion of Brazil's tour of Australia and India, where they secured two wins and one draw overall.
The final match, played at Korogi Athletic Park, sees India aiming to defend its title from Hangzhou three years prior.

The stadium saw over 60,000 people attend the friendly match.

The match saw Abhishek score the winning goal in the final minute, confirming India's progression to the final.