With Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma nearing the twilight of their careers, attention has turned to India’s batting depth and its ability to manage a major transition. While many youngsters have shown promise, questions remain over consistency and match-winning reliability in high-pressure games
19 January,2026 06:07 PM IST | Mumbai | Sujay ShivalkarDespite the loss against New Zealand, Team India's wicketkeeper-batsman KL Rahul earned praise for his crucial knock under pressure. Facing 92 deliveries, the right-handed batsman smashed an unbeaten112 runs, which were laced with 11 boundaries and a maximum
15 January,2026 06:47 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentCenturion Daryl (131 not out) puts on 162-run stand with Will Young (87) as New Zealand register commanding seven-wicket win in Rajkot to level series 1-1; Rahul’s fighting 112 not out in vain
15 January,2026 08:47 AM IST | Rajkot | PTIDaryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips stayed unbeaten at the crease. Facing 117 balls, Mitchell smashed 131 runs, with the help of 11 boundaries and two maximums. Phillips registered 32 runs off 25 deliveries, which was laced with two boundaries and a maximum
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