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Shohei Ohtani has joined Samurai Japan and is keen to participate in batting practice ahead of upcoming exhibition games.

Before the crucial Super-8 clash against India in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Zimbabwe's all-rounder Ryan Burl stated that they have strategically prepared to counter India's batting lineup.

The focus of debate regarding Team India's current campaign has shifted overwhelmingly to batting, while the effectiveness of their bowling during critical overs remains a quieter issue.

The legacy of Sir Donald Bradman, whose Test batting average of 99.94 remains unparalleled in cricket, is highlighted on the 25th anniversary of his death.

The Indian cricket team's poor performance against South Africa in the T20 World Cup has raised questions about the decision to exclude Axar Patel from the playing 11.

Concerns grow over the Indian cricket team's top-order batting following poor performances from Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma during the T20 World Cup Super 8 stage.

After India's humiliating defeat to South Africa in the Super 8 stage of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, former captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth criticized the team's batting strategy and performance.

Indian captain Surya Kumar Yadav expressed high expectations for the team’s performance in the T20 World Cup match against South Africa, highlighting his confidence in batting scores of 240-250 and addressing concerns about his teammates' forms.

Sanjay Manjrekar has raised questions about the batting performance of Surya Kumar Yadav and Tilak Varma ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 matches.

Shivam Dubey discusses his aggressive batting and bowling, stating that he mentally prepares himself better in challenging conditions.

The ICC T20 World Cup Super-8 match between Pakistan and New Zealand in Colombo has been interrupted by rain, with Pakistan batting first after winning the toss.

Kousuke Kondo of Samurai Japan discusses the challenges of preparing for international baseball matches with limited time, emphasizing his successful adaptability in the lineup.

Pakistan's coach Mike Hesson emphasized that sending Babar Azam down the batting order was a decision taken in consideration of the team's needs.

India struggled against off-spin bowling in the T20 World Cup, averaging only 6.23 runs per over while losing wickets at a troubling rate.

The West Indies cricket team is currently batting against Italy, showcasing their key players and strategies.

The UAE team is currently batting against South Africa in the T20 World Cup 2026.

Bo Jackson critiques the modern MLB's focus on home runs at the expense of batting averages, highlighting how players are compensated heavily for low averages as long as they can hit for power.

India is not considering resting Jasprit Bumrah for the upcoming match against the Netherlands, according to batting coach Sitanshu Kotak.

Bengal's cricket team faces elimination fears in the Ranji Trophy semifinals after a dismal second innings performance, finishing at just 99 runs.

In a T20 World Cup match today, Canada faces New Zealand at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, with Canada batting first after winning the toss.

Devdutt Padikkal scores a double century in the Ranji Trophy semi-final against Uttarakhand, showcasing his batting prowess alongside KL Rahul, who also made a century.

India will be batting first in the ICC T20 World Cup match against Pakistan, which is taking place at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

In the 24th match of the ICC T20 World Cup, South Africa won the toss and opted to field first against New Zealand.

Ireland achieved a historic T20 international score against Oman in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, led by captain Lorcan Tucker's impressive performance, though he missed a century due to a late batting decision.

The Indian cricket team's Abhishek Sharma faces fitness concerns ahead of the match against Pakistan, which has been exacerbated by controversial remarks from Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Amir criticizing his batting style.

Italy won the toss and opted to field first against Nepal in their upcoming cricket match.

In the 15th match of the ICC T20 World Cup, England has chosen to bowl after winning the toss against West Indies in Mumbai.

Australia is currently playing against Ireland in the 14th match of the ICC T20 World Cup at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, and the match has seen early challenges for the Australian team.

In the ICC T20 World Cup, the USA has won the toss and chosen to bowl first against Pakistan, who are currently batting after a recent win, while the USA is looking to recover from a loss to India in their previous match.

In a T20 World Cup match, Zimbabwe and Oman face off in Colombo, with Zimbabwe winning the toss and opting to bowl first.

In a disappointing T20 World Cup match, Pakistan's captain Babar Azam struggled and raised questions about his performance in the format.

Afghanistan is batting first against New Zealand in the fourth match of the T20 World Cup being held in Chennai, with both teams looking to start their campaign on a winning note.

Former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has warned India's T20 team about the significant lessons learned from their match against the USA, emphasizing the need to avoid complacency in their batting order as they face tougher opponents in the upcoming matches.

India is batting first against the USA in an exciting T20 World Cup match at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.

India's Under-19 cricket team has delivered an impressive performance in the World Cup, with standout batting by Vaibhav Suryavanshi.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 14-year-old cricketing talent, has set multiple records while leading India to victory in the Under-19 World Cup final.

In the 2026 U-19 World Cup final held in Harare, India secured their sixth title by defeating England by 100 runs, with 14-year-old Vaibhav Survanshi scoring an impressive 175 runs, showcasing his potential for the senior team.

Abhishek, who has been playing for India for just a year and a half, is considered a potential game-changer in the World Cup due to his consistent and impressive batting performance, a sentiment echoed by Rishabh Pant.

Sunil Gavaskar predicts potential semifinalists and finalists for the T20 World Cup 2026, suggesting that Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan should open the batting for India.

Veteran player Son Ah-seop has signed a one-year contract worth 100 million won to remain with the Hanwha Eagles, expected to leverage his extensive experience and batting ability for the team.

14-year-old Vaibhav Suryaanshi has made a mark in the U-19 World Cup with impressive batting, scoring 264 runs over 6 innings with an average of 44, despite falling for the same pattern of dismissal four times.