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Abhishek Sharma of India celebrates after scoring a fifty during the 3rd T20I match between India and West Indies at the Holkar Stadium, Indore, India on October 11, 2026. Photo: Pankaj Nangia / CREIMAS for BCCI

Abhishek Sharma: ‘I want my preparation in practice to make me uncomfortable’

October 12, 2026 10:08 IST

Abhishek Sharma’s explosive 69 in Indore offered a glimpse of his attacking instincts, but the India opener said careful preparation and challenging himself in practice were key to staying ahead of bowlers.

Arshdeep Singh of India celebrates the wicket of Sherfane Rutherford of West Indies during the 3rd T20I match between India and West Indies at the Holkar Stadium, Indore, India on October 11, 2026. Photo: SurjeetYadav / CREIMAS for BCCI

Shreyas Iyer hails India bowlers’ execution of plans after 3rd T20I win vs West Indies

October 12, 2026 09:37 IST

Captain Shreyas Iyer was all praise for the manner in which his bowlers executed their plans in Indore.

India’s bowlers turn it around and how

October 12, 2026 01:01 IST

After the Ranchi chastening, Arshdeep and spinners orchestrate a comeback in hosts’ 14-run win

Ankit Bawne: Maharashtra batter who, 19 years on, still believes India will call

October 11, 2026 23:00 IST

A century against Services after a season of 72 runs, and a message to the dugout: 'I am still playing, still performing, still alive'

Arshdeep Singh of India celebrates the wicket of Shai Hope of West Indies during the 3rd T20I match between India and West Indies at the Holkar Stadium, Indore, India on October 11, 2026.

Arshdeep Singh takes 3 as India defeat West Indies, take 2-1 lead in series

October 11, 2026 22:46 IST

The result means that the the hosts now have a 2-1 lead in the series with 2 matches to go.

Udhayveer Sidhu (Left) with twin brother Vijayveer Sidhu.

Sidhu’s arc: From watching idol Reitz on a loop, to beating him

October 12, 2026 20:57 IST

Udhayveer and his twin brother Vijayveer, also a shooter, used to spent hours watching the German and competing with each other.

IND vs WI: Tilak Varma suffers brain fade moment, gets run out in bizarre manner

October 11, 2026 21:00 IST

Tilak Varma suffered an uncharacteristic brain fade moment during the third T20I vs West Indies in Indore when he got run out in bizarre fashion on Sunday.

Ranji wrap: Shami’s four-fer puts Bengal on top; runs elude Jaiswal & Rahul

October 11, 2026 20:28 IST

In his quest to don the national whites — something which has eluded him since June 2023 — Mohammed Shami took another stride in the right direction.

Rajasthan's Karan Lamba hit an unbeaten 103 runs off 135 balls on Day 1. (Special arrangement)

Ranji Trophy: Karan Lamba, Rohan Rajbhar put Rajasthan in command against Tamil Nadu

October 11, 2026 20:11 IST

U-23 teammates take their chances to lead Rajasthan to 286/4 on Day 1; Pace sensation Devendran wayward on debut

Abhishek Sharma of India plays a shot during the 3rd T20I match between India and West Indies at the Holkar Stadium, Indore, India on October 11, 2026.

Abhishek Sharma breaks another record, pips former skipper Suryakumar Yadav

October 11, 2026 19:30 IST

Last month against Afghanistan, Abhishek had reached a century in 30 deliveries, the fastest by any Indian in the format.

‘India should go past managing Shivam Dube…’: Varun Aaron

October 11, 2026 18:54 IST

"The Indian team has shown a lot of belief in him. Yes, he bowled a great first spell in that Asia Cup. That was a long time ago, but he has to keep continuing to evolve," said Aaron

Smriti Mandhana plays a shot against Hong Kong, China in the Asia Cup. (Credit: ACC)

Smriti Mandhana named celebrity advocate by UNICEF India

October 11, 2026 16:55 IST

Earlier this week, Mandhana was handed the India captain's mantle after Harmanpreet Kaur stepped down from the role.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar was called-up in India's T20I side for New Zealand tour. (Sportzpics)

‘Hard work has paid off’: Suresh Raina on Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s India comeback

October 11, 2026 16:34 IST

Bhuvneshwar has been a revelation in the last two Indian Premier League seasons, helping Royal Challengers Bengaluru win consecutive titles with 48 wickets in 30 matches.

India Vs West Indies, 3rd T20I: IND beat WI by 14 runs and take 2-1 lead in Indore

October 11, 2026 23:41 IST

Roston Chase has been the pick of the bowlers for India with 2/38 for West Indies against India in the third of the five match T20I series on Sunday

The new jersey features lotus flowers and mandala art and New Zealand are expected to wear them during the ODI series next month. (New Zealand Cricket Website)

Why New Zealand has released special jerseys ahead of India’s tour

October 11, 2026 14:24 IST

New Zealand Cricket has said that the Kiwis will be wearing 'Kotahitanga shirts' during the Kiwis' upcoming ODI series at home against India

KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal fell cheaply on the opening day of the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season. (BCCI)

India Test batters flop on opening day of Ranji Trophy 2026-27 season

October 11, 2026 10:53 IST

Opening for Mumbai against Chandigarh at the Wankhede Stadium, Jaiswal was dismissed for a 13-ball duck, while Rahul fell for four runs against Andhra.

Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior, right, leaves the pitch after being shown a red card during the La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Villarreal in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Vinicius scores, goal disallowed and then shown red card for pulling opponent’s hair

October 11, 2026 10:49 IST

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho cancelled his post-match press conference after Vinicius Jr received a red card.

Mitchell Santner will lead a full-strength New Zealand ODI squad at the start of the five-match series against India. (PTI Photo)

New Zealand ODI squad for India series: Santner to lead strong team, Rachin returns

October 11, 2026 08:45 IST

New Zealand have named a full-strength side for the first three matches of the five-match ODI series against India, starting November 4.

There is general consensus that Unnati has a long way to go on fitness, given she isn't as strong or tall as Saina or Sindhu. (AP Photo)

Unnati Hooda, the badminton player whose footwork social media won’t leave alone

October 12, 2026 07:44 IST

A quarterfinal at the Asian Games, three matches in 18 hours and a fight with Akane Yamaguchi: her team on what is being fixed

India vs West Indies 3rd T20 Playing 11: Sooryavanshi unlikely to get a look in at Indore

October 11, 2026 18:31 IST

IND vs WI 3rd T20 Playing 11 Today Match, Full Squad, Players List: The Indian Express brings the you the predicted playing xi for India and West Indies ahead of their third T20I in Indore.

Augsburg's Robin Fellhauer scores his side's opening goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between FC Augsburg and FC Bayern Munich in Augsburg, Germany, Oct. 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

Augsburg’s Fellhauer scores fastest goal in Bundesliga history in game vs Bayern

October 10, 2026 21:52 IST

The goal came about when Bayern played the ball back from the kickoff to goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, tried a chipped clearance but got it horribly wrong which allowed Fellhauer to score.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi of India celebrates after scoring his fifty runs during the 1st T20 International match between Zimbabwe and India at the Harare Sports Club, Harare, Zimbabwe on July 23, 2026.

‘His thinking similar to mine’: Sehwag on Sooryavanshi’s aggressive approach

October 10, 2026 20:39 IST

Sooryavanshi, who is yet to feature in the ongoing West Indies series, has played eight T20Is thus far and has a strike rate of 186.16 but an average of only 30.75 in the 246 runs he has scored.

India vs West Indies 3rd T20I Live Streaming: (PTI Photo)

India vs West Indies 3rd T20I Live Streaming: When And Where To Watch IND vs WI Online

October 11, 2026 18:31 IST

India (IND) vs West Indies (WI) 3rd T20I Live Streaming Online: The Indian Express brings you live streaming details as India face the West Indies in the third T20I in Indore.