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.

India are playing Japan in a one-off T20 international, with live scores and ball-by-ball commentary drawing heavy attention from cricket fans. A full India side taking on Japan, an emerging cricketing nation, is an unusual fixture, and viewers are following the contest closely to see how the match unfolds and how Japan competes against one of the sport's strongest teams.