India national cricket team

Virat Kohli has said he will retire from international cricket after the 2027 World Cup. The India star, one of the most celebrated batters of his generation, will therefore give himself roughly two more years at the top level, with the tournament in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia expected to be his final appearance for the national team.

India are playing Japan in the first T20 International of their 2026 series, with live score and commentary drawing heavy attention from cricket fans. The unusual matchup between an established Test nation and an emerging associate side has sparked curiosity about how competitive Japan can be against a full-strength India team.

The South Africa and Australia national cricket teams are facing off, with the match scorecard drawing heavy search interest in Australia and India. Among the talking points, Australia batter Matthew Renshaw was dismissed by what commentators called an 'unbelievable' catch, adding drama to the contest between the two Test rivals.