T20I

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has identified Sanju Samson as a serious contender for India’s T20I captaincy following the wicketkeeper-batter’s impressive performances in recent months. Shastri’s endorsement comes after India’s successful ICC Men’s T20 World Cup campaign under Suryakumar Yadav, where Samson delivered standout performances and was named Aramco Player of the Tournament. The remarks have intensified discussions around India’s long-term leadership strategy in white-ball cricket as selectors continue balancing experience with the emergence of a new generation.

India’s women’s cricket team enters a crucial phase of the international calendar with strong momentum, having secured a 2-1 T20I series victory over Australia earlier this year. As preparations intensify for the upcoming global tournament in England and Wales, the team’s recent form positions them as serious contenders. In contrast, South Africa arrives under pressure following a 1-4 series defeat in New Zealand, highlighting inconsistencies that need urgent correction.