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Mayank Yadav’s second T20I outing underlined why India are so intrigued by his pace: he kept it simple, bowled fast and forced the opposition to react. The young quick showed a clear understanding of his role, turning raw speed into a tactical weapon in a format that rewards clarity as much as velocity.
Shai Hope struck his second century in as many matches to anchor a composed West Indies chase of 352, helping the visitors avoid a series whitewash in the third ODI. India’s batting again produced a formidable total, but the Caribbean side responded with greater discipline and clarity, reaching the target with 10 balls to spare.
Sanju Samson has praised Shai Hope’s measured, low-risk approach at the top of the order, saying the West Indies batter is succeeding by resisting the modern obsession with constant acceleration. Samson argued that in stiff chases, anchors can become obsolete only if they fail to adapt, but Hope has shown how control and big scoring can still shape outcomes.
Shai Hope struck his second consecutive century to anchor a composed West Indies chase and deny India a clean sweep in the third ODI, as the visitors overhauled a formidable target of 352 with 10 balls remaining. The result offered the Caribbean side a timely statement of resilience, while India were left to reflect on a rare collapse in control after posting a commanding total.
Shai Hope’s second century of the series and a devastating spell from pacer Romario Paul propelled West Indies to a commanding total of 247 before India’s chase unravelled in the fourth T20I. Despite a blistering start from Sanju Samson, the hosts fell short as the visitors levelled the series 2-2 in a high-scoring contest.
West Indies bowling coach Ravi Rampaul has warned that his side must avoid losing wickets in clusters if they are to remain competitive in the current phase of their cricket rebuild. He also conceded that the attack still lacks the international experience needed to consistently control pressure in high-stakes matches.
India enter the first T20I with a formidable batting order and home advantage, but the contest is unlikely to be one-sided. West Indies have been strengthened by the return of several proven T20 performers, giving them the firepower to challenge India if they execute cleanly in the powerplay and at the death. The spotlight will also fall on India’s selection calls, particularly around Sanju Samson and the management’s handling of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
India’s team management must strike a careful balance between preserving continuity and offering opportunities to emerging players in the first T20I against the West Indies, according to bowling coach Morne Morkel. He said the challenge lies in maintaining a settled core while ensuring promising youngsters such as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi gain valuable exposure around the senior setup, even if they do not immediately break into the playing XI.
India must strike a careful balance between preserving continuity and giving younger players meaningful exposure in the first T20I against the West Indies, according to bowling coach Morne Morkel. His comments come amid growing attention on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, with Morkel stressing that time around the senior setup can accelerate development even if the teenager does not feature in the playing XI.
Shai Hope struck his second consecutive century to anchor a record chase as the West Indies overhauled India’s imposing 352-run target with 10 balls remaining in the third ODI. The result denied India a series clean sweep and offered the visitors a timely reminder of their batting depth and composure under pressure.
West Indies left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein has said his side can push India hard in the upcoming T20 series, stressing that the visitors have the skill and experience to compete despite the challenge of playing away from home. The 33-year-old Trinidadian is also poised to mark his 100th T20 International, a milestone he hopes will be the beginning of another five years at the top level.
India enter the first T20I with a batting order that looks formidable on paper, but the match carries more uncertainty than the hosts would prefer. Sanju Samson is under scrutiny, the management’s handling of young talent Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will be watched closely, and West Indies arrive strengthened by the returns of key white-ball names.
A Pratirodha rally was staged in Dharwad on Friday night, with speakers framing the gathering as a direct response to what they described as rising fascist tendencies in public life. The event underscored the sharpening language of resistance in Karnataka’s political discourse, even as it remained largely symbolic and movement-driven rather than tied to a formal policy announcement. The rally reflects a broader national pattern in which street mobilisation is increasingly being used to signal ideological opposition and consolidate political identity ahead of future electoral contests.
The share of microfinance loans above ₹75,000 to individual borrowers rose sharply to 41% in Q1 FY27 from 28% a year earlier, reflecting a clear shift in lender behaviour. Microfinance institutions are increasingly prioritising existing customers with established repayment histories as they seek to balance growth with credit quality.
India all-rounder Naman Dhir has framed his approach in the third ODI against the West Indies as a matter of discipline rather than invention, after a difficult high-scoring contest in Guwahati. Although he has not yet had an opportunity to bat in the first two matches, his six-over spell in the previous game offered a useful glimpse of his role in India’s broader tactical setup.
Shai Hope struck his second consecutive century to anchor a remarkable West Indies chase of 352, helping the visitors avoid a series whitewash in the third ODI. India’s batting produced another imposing total, but the Caribbean side responded with composure and intent, reaching the target with 10 balls remaining in a high-scoring finish.
Shai Hope struck his second consecutive century to anchor a composed West Indies chase, as the visitors overhauled India’s 352-run target with 10 balls remaining in the third ODI. The result halted India’s bid for a clean sweep and offered the Caribbean side a timely statement of resilience in a high-scoring contest.
India all-rounder Naman Dhir said the team’s approach in Guwahati was built around a simple bowling plan, even as West Indies surged to 405 for seven in the previous ODI. Dhir, who has not yet batted in the first two matches of the series, offered a measured assessment of India’s execution and the demands of containing a powerful batting line-up on a high-scoring surface.
European equities recovered modestly in early trade after a sharp bond-driven selloff rattled markets, with investors reassessing the outlook for interest rates and growth. Attention is now turning to euro zone inflation figures and the upcoming US nonfarm payrolls report, both of which could shape the next move in global monetary policy.
Punjab all-rounder Naman Dhir said India’s approach in the Guwahati ODI was built around a clear, uncomplicated plan, even as West Indies piled up 405 for seven in a high-scoring contest. Though he has not yet batted in the first two matches of the series, Dhir’s bowling contribution in the previous game offered a useful glimpse of his role in India’s wider squad balance.
Across India’s urban café scene, operators are moving beyond food and beverages to build loyalty through run clubs, live music, book readings, cultural programming and social-first content. The shift reflects a broader battle for repeat footfall in a crowded market where experience, not just espresso, increasingly determines which cafés become neighbourhood institutions.
With the three-match ODI series already secured, India enter the final game against West Indies with an opportunity to do more than simply complete a clean sweep. The match offers captain Shubman Gill and his management a chance to examine bench strength, sharpen tactical options and, if conditions allow, practice the harder art of setting a target and defending it.
Shubman Gill struck a blistering unbeaten 233 and Rohit Sharma added a commanding 101 as India overhauled West Indies’ mammoth 405/7 in a landmark ODI chase. The openers’ 255-run stand set the platform for a famous victory that underlined India’s batting depth and their growing comfort in high-scoring pursuits.
Varahi Mallipamula’s Telugu-English dramedy ‘Impure’ is drawing attention for its unsparing look at patriarchy, sexual double standards and the social policing of women’s bodies. The film, directed by Nishanti Evani and featuring actor Kireeti Damaraju, won the Audience Award at the Indiewood Film Festival 2026 in Los Angeles, giving the project fresh momentum beyond India’s independent cinema circuit.
Air India CEO-designate Tewolde Gebremariam has received security clearance, removing a key procedural hurdle ahead of his formal assumption of office on October 1. The development marks an important step in Tata Group’s effort to stabilise and reshape the national carrier under new leadership.
India’s gig economy is quietly building a new financial layer as platforms begin offering tax filing support inside their apps for delivery partners and other workers. The service is gaining traction because many workers receive TDS refunds, while the resulting tax records can also strengthen their case for loans, credit cards and other formal financial products.
Jesse Burgess, host of 'Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars' and co-founder of TOPJAW, is pushing back against the mystique surrounding Michelin stars, arguing that the little red symbols are less about glamour than consistency, discipline and the pressure of sustaining excellence. In a conversation that also reflects his long-running appetite for Indian cuisine, Burgess said the country’s food culture continues to pull him back because of its range, depth and emotional force.
Shubman Gill produced a career-defining unbeaten 233 and Rohit Sharma struck his 35th ODI century as India overhauled West Indies’ mammoth 405 for 7 in a remarkable run chase. The openers’ 255-run stand set the platform for a famous victory that underlined India’s batting depth and composure under pressure.
Shubman Gill produced a career-defining unbeaten 233 and Rohit Sharma struck his 35th ODI century as India chased down West Indies’ mammoth 405 for 7 in emphatic style. The openers added 255 for the first wicket, turning a daunting target into a statement victory and underlining India’s batting depth and chase-making authority.
West Indies head into the second one-day international under pressure to avoid falling 2-0 behind in the series, with the visitors showing enough promise in the opener to believe they can compete but not enough consistency to feel secure. India, meanwhile, will again lean on the form of Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli, whose batting depth and control give the hosts a clear edge heading into a match that could effectively decide the contest.
Bengaluru-based electric two-wheeler maker Simple Energy has raised Rs 1,750 crore in fresh funding, giving the startup a major war chest for its next phase of growth. The capital will be directed toward manufacturing scale-up, product development and retail expansion as the company seeks to strengthen its position in India’s increasingly competitive EV market.
West Indies enter the second ODI under pressure, needing a victory to keep the series alive after showing encouraging signs in the opener. India, buoyed by the form of Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli, remain firm favourites, while the visitors must sharpen their bowling and fielding to force a decider.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has imposed a combined penalty of ₹20 lakh on Shares Bazaar and four other entities after finding violations linked to an investment scheme that promised assured annual returns of 18% to 48%. SEBI said the firm projected the product as a market-linked opportunity while, in practice, giving investors the impression their money was being deployed in securities trading.
RBI Deputy Governor Rohit Jain said banks can no longer treat technology as a back-office enabler, arguing that it has become part of their core risk architecture. He called for stronger governance, tighter cybersecurity, deeper third-party oversight and disciplined controls around artificial intelligence as financial resilience increasingly depends on technological resilience.
The United States has exempted select Indian specialty drugs from a proposed 100% tariff, a move that should blunt immediate cost pressure on a critical export segment for India’s pharmaceutical industry. The decision offers relief to manufacturers of high-value medicines while underscoring the continuing sensitivity of trade policy in a sector central to both countries’ healthcare supply chains.
West Indies enter the second ODI under pressure, needing a victory to keep the series alive after showing early promise in the opener. India, buoyed by the form of Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli, hold the clear advantage, though the visitors will believe improved bowling and sharper fielding can still alter the contest.
West Indies enter the second ODI under pressure, needing a victory to keep the series alive after showing encouraging signs in the opener but failing to sustain them across all three disciplines. India, buoyed by the form of Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli, hold the clear edge and will look to convert that advantage into an unassailable position in the contest.
Customs officials at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport have seized 10 military-grade drones valued at more than ₹1.03 crore from three Indian passengers who arrived at Terminal 3 on September 25 via Hong Kong and Vietnam. The recovery underscores the tightening scrutiny on high-value dual-use technology entering India, where such equipment can have both commercial and security implications.
Virat Kohli became only the latest batter to cross 15,000 runs in One-Day Internationals, underlining the extraordinary consistency that has defined his career. The landmark came during the opening ODI against the West Indies at the Greenfield International Stadium, adding another statistical peak to one of the most prolific limited-overs records in the modern game.
Virat Kohli marked a major milestone with a record-extending century and his 15,000th ODI run as India overhauled West Indies’ 295/7 with ease in the first ODI. Kohli remained unbeaten on 139 off 88 balls, while Shubman Gill’s composed support and Kuldeep Yadav’s incisive spell laid the platform for a dominant six-wicket chase.
PhonePe has unveiled a new credit push at GFF 2026, launching co-branded credit cards with HDFC Bank and SBI alongside Wishcard, a product aimed at consumers with limited or no credit history. The move signals a broader attempt to convert UPI-era digital payment behaviour into formal credit adoption across Gen Z, homemakers, freelancers and semi-urban users.
Virat Kohli produced a record-extending century and crossed 15,000 ODI runs as India overhauled West Indies’ 295/7 with authority in the first ODI. Kohli remained unbeaten on 139 off 88 balls, while Shubman Gill provided the ideal foil in a commanding chase that ended at 300/2 in 41.4 overs.
Kuldeep Yadav’s commanding spell in the first ODI against West Indies in Thiruvananthapuram has revived a familiar question in Indian cricket: why did it take so long for the left-arm wrist-spinner to be treated as a central asset rather than a situational option? At 31 and now visibly more seasoned, Kuldeep looked like a bowler in full command of his craft, exposing the gap between his current maturity and the cautious use he has often received from successive team managements.
Indian equities head into Tuesday under heavy pressure after a sharp Monday sell-off erased nearly Rs 8 lakh crore in market value. Traders will be watching crude oil, bond yields, global risk sentiment and domestic rate expectations to gauge whether the market can stabilise or extend its decline.
Virat Kohli crossed 15,000 runs in One-Day Internationals during the opening ODI against the West Indies at the Greenfield International Stadium, adding another milestone to one of the most prolific careers in world cricket. The achievement further underlines Kohli’s sustained dominance in the 50-over format, where he has combined volume, consistency and chase mastery across more than a decade.
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