At 38, Novak Djokovic fell short of a 25th major but shook tennis' new order. His Australian Open run showed Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner's duopoly is strong, not settled, and still vulnerable to the sport's greatest survivor ever produced.
Has one dominant T20I series reshaped India's batting hierarchy? Ishan Kishan's surge has brought urgency and clarity, while Sanju Samson's struggles have reopened familiar questions on the eve of a T20 World Cup title defence.
IND vs NZ, 5th T20I: Led by Ishan Kishan's brutal maiden century and a clinical maiden five-wicket haul from Arshdeep Singh, India dismantled New Zealand in Thiruvananthapuram. Despite a heavy evening dew, a record-breaking 271 proved insurmountable, as the Men in Blue emphatically reinforced their status as the side to beat at the upcoming T20 World Cup.
India vs New Zealand: A festival-like mood engulfed Thiruvananthapuram as a Rs 1.2 lakh giant cut-out, drummers and devoted fans, including one from Qatar, celebrated Sanju Samson's long-awaited homecoming.
IND vs NZ, 5th T20I Preview: With the T20 World Cup just days away, India's series finale against New Zealand is more than a formality. In Thiruvananthapuram, hometown hero Sanju Samson faces a vital test of form beneath the gaze of an expectant Greenfield crowd.
India vs New Zealand, 5th T20I: Sanju Samson's return to the opening slot has yet to click, but in his hometown, on the eve of India's final T20I before the World Cup, the Kerala star fine-tuned his game in the nets. Ishan Kishan and captain Suryakumar Yadav also trained hard under lights on Friday.
India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak supports Sanju Samson despite his recent poor form in the ongoing New Zealand T20I series. Samson faces pressure to improve quickly ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 with stiff competition for places.
Matt Henry says New Zealand's bruising India tour delivered vital lessons, not damage, as a young bowling attack grew under pressure and gained confidence ahead of the T20 World Cup.
Behind the billion-dollar world of official kits, a nomadic tribe of sellers follows the cricket calendar by rail. Travelling from Bihar, Mumbai and Kolkata to the rest of the country, these daily-wage labourers clothe the masses, navigating thin margins and brand crackdowns to keep the stadium blue.
India vs New Zealand: In the heart of Vizag, a 19-year-old from Srikakulam is turning heads. Meet Ronanki Murali, the 'Kuldeep Yadav Lite' who traded a pacer's run-up for a spinner's guile, using YouTube to mirror his idol and test visiting batters in the city.
