t20i

Rohit Sharma returns to T20I with two consecutive ducks

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma had a tough return to T20I, with consecutive ducks against Afghanistan. In the second match, he was dismissed by left-arm seamer Fazalhaq Farooqi. Despite frustration, Sharma reached a milestone, becoming the first player to feature in 150 T20I matches. India secured a series victory with a dominant win over Afghanistan.

Williamson labels Babar ‘big threat’ ahead of T20I series

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson considers Pakistani batsman Babar Azam a significant threat in the upcoming five-match T20I series. Despite Babar's recent form slump, Williamson believes in his world-class abilities and expects him to bounce back. Williamson also acknowledges the strength of the Pakistani team and anticipates a tough series. The T20I series begins in Auckland on Friday.