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Exclusive | Selvi's Sailesh Rathnakumar And Anjali Patil On Busan Film Festival Win: ‘It's Going To Give A Lot Of Hope’

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:39:09 +0530

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Selvi won two awards at Busan, marking a significant moment for independent Tamil cinema.
Sailesh Rathnakumar says international recognition can open doors for distribution and future independent films.
Anjali Patil reveals plans for impact screenings across India within a six-month release window.

Selvi, the Tamil independent feature directed by Sailesh Rathnakumar and starring and produced by Anjali Patil, has won two awards at the Busan International Film Festival. On Wednesday, the film received the Hylife Vision Award and the Taipei Film Commission Award after premiering in the festival’s Vision–Asia section.

Director Sailesh Rathnakumar and actor-producer Anjali Patil tried to keep their expectations in check at Busan, where Selvi was one of only two Indian productions selected for the Vision–Asia section.

In an exclusive conversation with Outlook India, the director and actor-producer spoke about the unexpected double win, what it means for independent Tamil cinema and their plans to bring the film to Indian audiences.

Selvi's double win at Busan was unexpected

Despite packed screenings and encouraging audience responses, the team had decided against expecting awards. Sailesh Rathnakumar says that simply being at Busan and meeting audiences who connected with the film already felt like an honour.

“There was a little bit of human expectation because the film had resonated and was received so well. So yeah, may be a little bit, but we decided to be calmer,” he tells us.

The first award brought relief, but the second was entirely unexpected. “The second award was not even in the corner of our brain,” Sailesh Rathnakumar shares, describing the team's reaction.

He adds that the team was delighted with what Selvi had brought their way.

For Anjali Patil, who plays the titular character and is also the film's producer through her banner Anahat Films, feels that the awards recognises the collective effort behind the project.

She says that the recognition made the team feel that the energy invested by everyone involved had been worthwhile. It also gave them “a lot of strength and courage to continue to tell stories which are very rooted and which have a lot of life”.

Sailesh Rathnakumar on independent Tamil cinema and India release

Sailesh Rathnakumar sees the win as a new opening for independent Tamil cinema, although he believes its impact will become clearer when the film reaches audiences in Tamil Nadu. He also links Selvi to the international recognition received by other Indian films this year, including All We Imagine as Light and Shape of Momo.

“It's going to give a lot of hope to a lot of independent filmmakers just like us,” he says, adding that the recognition would encourage filmmakers to keep telling authentic stories from India.

What's next for Selvi

The film's next stop is the 50th São Paulo International Film Festival in Brazil, where it will compete in the New Directors competition. The team is also hoping to secure an Indian festival premiere before its domestic release.

Anjali Patil reveals that the team was working with a six-month release window and planning impact screenings across India. These would bring together healthcare professionals and other working-class audiences who could relate to Selvi's demanding life as a homecare nurse.

“This impact screening will give us a path to take our film to the entire India,” she concludes.

Selvi's Oscar submission remains uncertain as team weighs release plans

Asked about an Oscar submission, the team said the world premiere at Busan had been its immediate priority and that it had not submitted the film. The possibility of a future submission remains uncertain, with eligibility and practical requirements still to be considered.
For now, the filmmakers are focused on finding the right path for Selvi. As Rathnakumar put it, “Whatever the film offers us, that is what our journey is.”

The team is still considering the best distribution strategy, with Rathnakumar saying they intend to trust their intuition and give the film the best possible life.

India Pay The Price For Bowling Lapses As Shai Hope, Keemo Paul Power West Indies To 24-Run Win, Level Series 2-2

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:48:02 +0530

West Indies beat India by 24 runs in the fourth T20I in Hyderabad
Shai Hope made an unbeaten 102 off 50 balls to anchor the West Indies innings
Keemo Paul claimed 5/41 as West Indies defended 247/3
Sanju Samson scored 56 and Tilak Varma made 43, but India finished on 223 all out
The fifth and final T20I will be played on Saturday at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium

West Indies levelled the five-match series 2-2 after beating India by 24 runs in the fourth T20I in Hyderabad on Wednesday, PTI reported. Keemo Paul's 5/41 sealed the result after Shai Hope's unbeaten 102 powered the visitors to a match-winning total.

India were bowled out for 223 in 19.3 overs in reply to West Indies' 247/3. The fifth and final T20I will be played on Saturday at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Also Check: IND Vs WI 4th T20I, Highlights

West Indies Batting Surge

The visitors piled up 247/3 in 20 overs with Hope anchoring the innings with 102 not out off 50 balls. He cleared the ropes nine times and hit four fours in a commanding knock.

Rutherford then kept the pressure on. He finished on 49 not out off 26 balls with four fours and three sixes. Shimron Hetmyer added 33 as West Indies stretched the total well beyond 240.

India's Failed Chase

Sanju Samson struck a 23-ball 56 at the top of the order and gave the chase early momentum. Tilak Varma made 43 but India slipped behind the asking rate and were eventually bowled out for 223 in 19.3 overs.

The chase also ended with an injury concern. Arshdeep Singh copped a blow to his right shoulder in the final over from Shamar Joseph and subsequently retired out.

Scorecard Details

West Indies: 247/3 in 20 overs

Shai Hope: 102 not out
Shimron Hetmyer: 33
Sherfane Rutherford: 49 not out
Prince Yadav: 1/36

India: 223 all out in 19.3 overs

Sanju Samson: 56
Tilak Varma: 43
Keemo Paul: 5/41

India Vs West Indies 4th T20I, Highlights: Shai Hope’s Ton, Keemo Paul’s Fifer Set Up Series Decider With 24-Run Win

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:05:22 +0530

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India Vs West Indies 4th T20I LIVE Score: Greetings!

Welcome to our live coverage of the 4th T20I match between India and the West Indies team in Indore! Get ready for an action-packed evening as the Men in Blue take the field. Stay tuned with us today for live scores, team updates, and all the ball-by-ball action right here.

India Vs West Indies 4th T20I LIVE Score: Live Streaming!

Indian viewers can catch the five-match series live on the Star Sports Network, with JioHotstar offering live streaming via its app and website.

India Vs West Indies 4th T20I LIVE Score: IND Squad!

Shreyas Iyer (C), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (WK), Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Naman Dhir

India Vs West Indies 4th T20I LIVE Score: WI Squad!

Shai Hope (C & WK), Kamil Pooran, Amir Jangoo, Shimron Hetmyer, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Matthew Forde, Keemo Paul, Quentin Sampson, Shamar Springer

India Vs West Indies 4th T20I LIVE Score: How's India's record in Hyderabad?

Hyderabad has been a happy hunting ground for India in T20Is! The Men in Blue have won all three T20Is played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, including a convincing six-wicket victory over West Indies in 2019. Can they extend their unbeaten record at this venue tonight?

India Vs West Indies 4th T20I LIVE Score: Toss Update!

India captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to bowl first.

India Vs West Indies 4th T20I LIVE Score: WI Playing XI!

Shai Hope(w/c), Jewel Andrew,, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Keemo Paul, Roston Chase, Shamar Springer, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie

India Vs West Indies 4th T20I LIVE Score: IND Playing XI!

India (Playing XI): Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson(w), Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer(c), Tilak Varma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Naman Dhir, Axar Patel, Mayank Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav

India Vs West Indies 4th T20I LIVE Score: Action Begins!

Shai Hope takes guard alongside Jewel Andrew, with Hope on strike as Mayank Yadav gets ready to bowl the opening over. Can the Indian speedster strike early and give the hosts a strong start?

India Vs West Indies 4th T20I LIVE Score: WI 3/0 (1)

Mayank Yadav starts economically for India! The speedster keeps the West Indies batters quiet, conceding just three runs in the opening over. Jewel Andrew is on 2 off 5 balls, while Shai Hope has scored 1. West Indies are 3/0 after one over. Can India strike early?

India Vs West Indies 4th T20I LIVE Score: WI 20/0 (2)

West Indies shift gears in the second over! Jewel Andrew takes the attack to Arshdeep Singh, smashing 17 runs off the over to give the visitors early momentum. Andrew races to 18 off 10 balls, while Shai Hope remains unbeaten on 2. West Indies reach 20/0 after two overs. India need a breakthrough to stop the early surge!

India Vs West Indies 4th T20I LIVE Score: WI 40/0 (3)

West Indies explode in the third over! Mayank Yadav comes under serious pressure as the visitors plunder 20 runs, racing to 40/0 in just three overs. Jewel Andrew moves to 20 off 12 balls, while captain Shai Hope gets going with 9 off 7. India need to break this dangerous opening partnership quickly before the West Indies batters take complete control!

India Vs West Indies 4th T20I LIVE Score: Wicket! WI 60/1 (5)

Jewel Andrew's entertaining knock comes to an end as he is trapped LBW for 21 off 16 balls! The West Indies batter attempts a premeditated reverse-sweep but misses a slower delivery, and Virender Sharma raises his finger immediately. Andrew reviews the decision, but the technology confirms three reds. A clever change of length from Axar brings India their first breakthrough in the powerplay!

India Vs West Indies 4th T20I LIVE Score: WI 79/1 (6)

West Indies continue their explosive start despite losing Jewel Andrew! Arshdeep Singh comes under attack as the visitors plunder 19 runs in the sixth over, racing to 79/1 at the end of the powerplay. Shimron Hetmyer wastes no time making an impact, smashing 17 off just five balls, while Shai Hope moves to 28 off 16. India desperately need to stem the flow of runs!

India Vs West Indies 4th T20I LIVE Score: WI 109/1 (8)

West Indies are running riot in Hyderabad! Naman Dhir is taken apart as the visitors collect another 19 runs in the eighth over. Shimron Hetmyer races to 33 off just 11 balls, while captain Shai Hope moves to 42 off 22 deliveries. West Indies surge to 109/1 in eight overs, putting India’s bowlers under immense pressure. Can India find a breakthrough to halt this onslaught?

India Vs West Indies 4th T20I LIVE Score: Wicket! WI 114/2 (9)

India finally get a much-needed breakthrough! Prince Yadav uses his extra pace to rush Hetmyer, who mistimes a pull shot straight back to the bowler. The West Indies batter departs for a blistering 33 off just 12 balls, including four fours and two sixes. Prince completes a sharp caught-and-bowled dismissal and looks skywards in celebration. A massive wicket for India as they look to pull things back in Hyderabad!

India Vs West Indies 4th T20I LIVE Score: WI 151/2 (12)

West Indies continue to dominate in Hyderabad! Shai Hope and Rovman Powell hammer 22 runs off Axar Patel’s final over, taking the visitors to 151/2 after 12 overs. Hope brings up a blazing 62 off 31 balls, while Powell provides strong support with 21 off 14. Axar finishes with figures of 1/45, and India face an uphill task to contain this explosive West Indies batting line-up!

India Vs West Indies 4th T20I LIVE Score: Wicket! WI 156/2 (13)

India get a crucial breakthrough as Rovman Powell departs for 24 off 17 balls! Arshdeep cleverly bowls it full and wide outside off, forcing Powell to reach for the big shot. The batter gets an outside edge, and Sanju Samson makes no mistake behind the stumps. Sherfane Rutherford walks in and survives the final delivery. West Indies are 156/3 after 13 overs, with Shai Hope on 63. Can India build on this wicket?

India Vs West Indies 4th T20I LIVE Score: WI 185/2 (16)

Shai Hope continues to anchor the West Indies innings! Nitish Kumar Reddy keeps things relatively tight in the 16th over, conceding just eight runs as the visitors move to 185/3. Hope is batting beautifully on 78 off 42 balls, while Sherfane Rutherford provides support with 14 off 10. With four overs remaining, West Indies will look to finish strongly and push towards a massive total. Can India find a breakthrough before the death overs?

India Vs West Indies 4th T20I LIVE Score: WI 207/2 (17)

West Indies explode in the 17th over! Mayank Yadav takes a hammering as Sherfane Rutherford and Shai Hope plunder 22 runs to take the visitors past the 200-run mark. Rutherford races to 31 off just 14 balls, while Hope moves to 83 off 44 deliveries. Mayank finishes his spell with expensive figures of 0/52. With three overs remaining, West Indies are firmly on course for a mammoth total!

India Vs West Indies 4th T20I LIVE Score: WI 207/2 (17)

Shai Hope brings up a sensational century! The West Indies captain finishes in style, smashing Nitish Kumar Reddy for a six on the final ball to reach 102 off just 50 deliveries. It's his second century of the series and fourth on this tour! Sherfane Rutherford also finishes unbeaten on 49 off 26 balls as West Indies post a massive 247/3 in 20 overs. India face a daunting chase in Hyderabad!

India Vs West Indies 4th T20I LIVE Score: Second Innings Begins!

Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma walk out to begin India's daunting chase of 248 against the West Indies. Samson takes strike, with Roston Chase handed the new ball. India need a flying start to stay in the hunt. Can the opening pair set the tone for a historic chase in Hyderabad?

India Vs West Indies 4th T20I LIVE Score: IND 25/0 (2)

Sanju Samson goes berserk! India make a flying start to their mammoth chase as Samson tears into Shamar Joseph, smashing 18 runs in the second over. The right-hander races to 23 off just 12 balls, while Abhishek Sharma is yet to get going. India reach 25/0 after two overs, but with 248 required, the opening pair will need to maintain this incredible scoring rate!

India Vs West Indies 4th T20I LIVE Score: IND 50/0 (3)

Sanju Samson is on fire! India explode in the third over, smashing 25 runs off Roston Chase to race to 50 without losing a wicket! Samson leads the charge with a breathtaking 47 off just 18 balls and is closing in on a sensational half-century. Abhishek Sharma has faced just one delivery, but India are off to a flying start in this daunting 248-run chase. Can Samson bring up his fifty in style?

India Vs West Indies 4th T20I LIVE Score: IND 60/0 (4)

What a start from Samson! The Indian wicketkeeper-batter races to his half-century off just 22 balls, keeping India's hopes alive in this mammoth 248-run chase. Romario Shepherd concedes 10 runs in the fourth over as India move to 60/0. Abhishek Sharma is yet to find his rhythm on 2 off 3, but Samson is leading the charge brilliantly. Can India sustain this breathtaking scoring rate?

India Vs West Indies 4th T20I LIVE Score: Wicket! IND 60/1 (4.1)

A massive breakthrough for West Indies! Keemo Paul strikes on the first ball of the fifth over to end Samson’s breathtaking knock of 56 off just 23 balls, featuring six fours and four sixes. Samson attempts a pull shot but fails to get enough elevation, and Shimron Hetmyer completes a brilliant catch near the boundary. The Hyderabad crowd falls silent as India's explosive start takes a hit. Can Abhishek Sharma keep the momentum going in this mammoth chase?

India Vs West Indies 4th T20I LIVE Score: Wicket! IND 69/2 (5)

India's explosive start has suddenly lost momentum as Keemo Paul strikes twice in the fifth over! After dismissing Sanju Samson for 56, the pacer removes Ishan Kishan for just 6 off 3 balls, with Jewel Andrew taking a comfortable catch at deep mid-wicket. Shreyas Iyer walks in and gets off the mark, while Abhishek Sharma is struggling to get going. India slip to 69/2 after five overs, with Keemo Paul returning impressive figures of 2/9. The pressure is firmly back on the hosts in this daunting 248-run chase!

India Vs West Indies 4th T20I LIVE Score: IND 80/2 (6)

India steady the ship after losing two quick wickets! Shreyas Iyer and Abhishek Sharma collect 11 runs off Shamar Springer's over, taking India to 80/2 after six overs. Iyer is batting on 6 off 3 balls, while Abhishek has moved to 8 off 8. The hosts need to rebuild without losing sight of the daunting 248-run target. Can this pair revive India's chase?

India Vs West Indies 4th T20I LIVE Score: Wicket! IND 108/3 (9)

Another setback for India as Iyer departs for 16 off 11 balls! The Indian captain attempts to loft a full delivery over extra cover but slices it towards deep point, where Jewel Andrew takes a safe catch. After a brief check for a possible no-ball, the dismissal stands, silencing the Hyderabad crowd once again. However, Abhishek Sharma responds with a massive six over the sightscreen in the same over! India reach 108/3 after nine overs, with Abhishek on 22 off 16 and Tilak Varma at the crease. Can the pair keep India's chase alive?

India Vs West Indies 4th T20I LIVE Score: IND 126/3 (11)

India keep the chase alive as Tilak Varma and Abhishek Sharma build a steady partnership! Tilak brings some fireworks with a six in Romario Shepherd’s over, helping India collect 11 runs. He moves to 18 off just 9 balls, while Abhishek is on 25 off 21 deliveries. India reach 126/3 after 11 overs, but the required run rate remains demanding in this 248-run chase. The duo needs to accelerate without losing another wicket. Can they turn the momentum in India's favour?

India Vs West Indies 4th T20I LIVE Score: Wicket! IND 130/4 (11.3)

Another setback for India! Abhishek departs for 29 off 24 balls after mistiming a big shot off Gudakesh Motie, sending the ball straight to Shamar Springer at long-off. Frustrated with himself, the Indian opener walks back as West Indies tighten their grip on this contest. A brief exchange with Roston Chase follows, but the visitors remain firmly in control. India lose their fourth wicket in the chase of 248, and the pressure now shifts to Tilak Varma and the incoming batter. Can India mount a comeback?

India Vs West Indies 4th T20I LIVE Score: Wicket! IND 132/5 (12)

Gudakesh Motie is on fire! Naman Dhir departs for a golden duck after being stumped by Shai Hope. Motie strikes twice in the over, leaving India reeling at 132/5 in the 248-run chase. West Indies firmly in control!

India Vs West Indies 4th T20I LIVE Score: IND 189/5 (16)

India are staging a brilliant fightback in the 248-run chase! Nitish Kumar Reddy and Tilak Varma have brought up a crucial 50-run partnership, keeping India's hopes alive after the middle-order collapse. The duo smashed 21 runs off Shamar Joseph's over, with Reddy racing to 32 off 15 balls and Tilak contributing 34 off 20. India are 189/5 after 16 overs and need another big push in the final four overs to pull off a remarkable chase!

India Vs West Indies 4th T20I LIVE Score: Wicket! IND 200/6 (17)

Romario Shepherd breaks the dangerous partnership! Tilak Varma departs for a fighting 43 off 25 balls, including two fours and three sixes, after being caught by Rovman Powell. His dismissal comes at a crucial stage as India lose their sixth wicket at 200. Nitish Kumar Reddy is still at the crease, but India need a big finish in the final three overs to chase down the mammoth 248-run target.

India Vs West Indies 4th T20I LIVE Score: Wicket! IND 212/7 (18.2)

Huge blow for India as Keemo Paul dismisses Nitish Kumar Reddy for a blazing 41 off just 20 balls, including four sixes! Rovman Powell takes another catch as Paul claims his third wicket of the innings. Reddy’s explosive knock had kept India’s hopes alive, but his departure leaves the hosts needing 36 runs off just 10 balls. The equation is getting tougher, and India need something extraordinary from here!

India Vs West Indies 4th T20I LIVE Score: Wicket! IND 212/8 (18.3)

Two in two for Keemo Paul! Prince Yadav is bowled for a golden duck as Paul brilliantly disguises a slower ball, sneaking it past the batter’s slog to knock over the leg stump. The West Indies pacer is now on a hat-trick, and India’s hopes of chasing 248 are fading fast. What a turnaround from Paul at the death!

India Vs West Indies 4th T20I LIVE Score: Wicket! IND 213/9 (19)

Keemo Paul has a five-wicket haul! Axar Patel departs for just 3 off 5 balls after picking out Sherfane Rutherford at deep mid-wicket. Paul has ripped through India's lower order, claiming three wickets in the over and five in the innings. India are 213/9 after 19 overs, needing 35 runs off the final six balls. West Indies are on the brink of a massive victory!

India Vs West Indies 4th T20I LIVE Score: WI Win By 24 Runs! IND 223 (19.4)

West Indies win by 24 runs! Arshdeep Singh is forced to walk off after experiencing pain and being unable to continue, bringing India's chase to an end at 223. Chasing 248, India fall short despite fighting knocks from Tilak Varma and Nitish Kumar Reddy. Keemo Paul was the star with a stunning five-wicket haul, while Shai Hope's magnificent 102 off 50 balls powered West Indies to a memorable victory in Hyderabad!

India Vs West Indies 4th T20I LIVE Score: Thanks For Joining!

That’s a wrap from Hyderabad! West Indies level the series 2-2 with a thrilling 24-run victory, setting up a mouth-watering decider. Keemo Paul was the star of the show, claiming five wickets and dismantling India’s chase with crucial strikes at both ends of the innings. Sanju Samson’s explosive fifty gave India a flying start, but the visitors fought back brilliantly, with Gudakesh Motie and Shamar Springer providing valuable support. Tilak Varma and Nitish Kumar Reddy briefly revived India’s hopes before their dismissals swung the contest back in West Indies’ favour. Arshdeep Singh’s injury brought the game to an unfortunate end, leaving India with concerns ahead of the final T20I. With the series locked at 2-2, all eyes now turn to the series decider.

IPL 2027 Auction: Which Franchises Could Target In-Form West Indies Star Shai Hope?

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:04:58 +0530

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Shai Hope has scored four centuries on his tour of India, including three identical unbeaten 102s in T20Is and a brilliant 162 in the ODIs
Following his stellar form, IPL analysts and pundits like Kevin Pietersen suggest he will attract strong interest in the upcoming auction
His previous IPL experience is limited to a single 2024 season with the Delhi Capitals, where he scored 183 runs across nine matches

Shai Hope’s unbeaten 102 in Hyderabad was his third T20I century, making him the first West Indian to reach that mark and moving him past Chris Gayle and Evin Lewis. All three of his hundreds have finished on the same score of 102 not out, and this one came off just 50 balls in a total of 247/3

The numbers from this tour are hard to ignore. Hope scored 278 runs in the three-match ODI series at an average of 139, with two centuries, including an unbeaten 162 in the final game. In the T20Is, he made 52 in the opening match and an unbeaten 102 in Ranchi, where West Indies pulled off a record chase of 250. He then added another unbeaten hundred in Hyderabad, taking him to four centuries on the tour.

Hope’s IPL experience is thin for a player of his reputation. He played nine matches for Delhi Capitals in the 2024 season, scoring 183 runs at a strike rate of 150, with a best of 41. He hasn’t played in the league since. He registered for last year’s auction but received no bids, so there is no recent IPL season to point to, only that single 2024 stint. The mini-auction is expected in December 2026, and Kevin Pietersen has said there might be paddles in the air from a few tables if Hope puts his name in.

Here are three teams who can want buy him in the IPL 2026 mini-auction

Kolkata Knight Riders

KKR have always built around power, and their top order now features Finn Allen and Cameron Green, two batters who can win a game in a few overs. The question is what happens when one of them falls early. The side needs a volume run-scorer who can hold the innings together through the middle overs and make sure the platform is not wasted, so that Rinku Singh can come in at the end and finish the game rather than rescue it.

Hope fits that role well. His unbeaten finishes this series show he can bat deep without losing tempo, and his strike rate has climbed alongside his reliability. As a wicketkeeper-batter he also gives KKR another tactical option, and reports have already linked him with interest from the franchise. Eden Gardens, with its true pitches and short boundaries, suits a batter who scores heavily without taking unnecessary risks.

Lucknow Super Giants

LSG have leaned towards an all-Indian bowling attack, which puts extra pressure on the overseas slots to deliver with the bat. Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh already provide quality at the top, but both are capable of inconsistent returns, and a side built this way cannot afford a collapse

A consistent scorer like Hope could be exactly the support they need. He can bat around Markram’s anchoring style or complement Marsh’s aggression, and he is able to take the innings forward after either falls.

His record of finishing his hundreds unbeaten also suggests a batter who can control a chase, which matters when the bowling is relatively inexperienced and totals need to be defended or hunted down with precision. The main question is whether LSG can free up an overseas spot after retentions.

Delhi Capitals

A return to Delhi may be the most natural fit. Hope knows the franchise, the squad and the conditions from his 2024 season, and the need is clear: KL Rahul has often found himself alone at the top, carrying the batting without worthy support around him. When Rahul is dismissed, the innings has tended to lose direction.

Hope offers a way out of that pattern. He can open alongside Rahul or bat at three, share the scoring load and allow Rahul to play without feeling he has to do everything himself. Having already played for Delhi, he would need little time to adjust, and after this tour his price could rise sharply. For a franchise that has often been one dependable batter short, he could be the missing piece.

Do You Know? The Remarkable Case Of Shai Hope's Three West Indies Centuries

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:23:59 +0530

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Shai Hope smashed his third T20I century against India in fourth T20I
The latest knock against India made him the West Indies' leading T20I century-maker, passing Chris Gayle and Evin Lewis
Every single one of his three T20I hundreds has been an unbeaten knock, showcasing remarkable innings-pacing and reliability

Cricket’s statisticians love a coincidence, and Shai Hope has just handed them a rare one. His unbeaten 102 against India in the fourth T20I was his third T20 international century, and all three have come with an identical score of 102 not out.

Batting first at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hope anchored a huge West Indies innings of 247/3. He made an unbeaten 102 off 50 balls, and brought up the landmark with two consecutive sixes off Nitish Kumar Reddy in the final over. The innings made him the leading century-maker for West Indies in T20Is, ahead of Chris Gayle and Evin Lewis, who have two each.

Three Hundreds, One Number

The first (2025): Against Australia, Hope finished unbeaten on 102 off 57 balls, with eight fours and six sixes. It was a significant milestone, since it made him one of only two West Indies men with centuries in every format, alongside Gayle. But Tim David’s 37-ball hundred in the same game overshadowed it.

The second (Ranchi, 2026): This was the most important of the three. His unbeaten 102 off 45 balls helped West Indies chase down India’s 249/5 in their highest successful T20I chase. It brought West Indies back into a series they had begun poorly.

The third (Hyderabad, 2026): Set up by a rapid start and finished with late power, it was the innings that took him past Gayle and Lewis.

Why This Matters

Scoring three T20I hundreds is rare for any player, and no West Indian has done it. Matching Gayle’s tally was notable enough, given his reputation as the format’s most destructive opener. Beating it is a bigger statement still.

The finish also stands out. Hope became the sixth batter in T20I history with multiple hundreds in a bilateral series. The identical scores are a statistical curiosity, but the real story is that he has batted through to the end of the innings each time.

Few T20 batters finish three centuries unbeaten, and it points to a player who paces an innings rather than attacking without a plan. His strike rate has grown while his reliability stays high.

The Bigger Picture

India led the five-match series 2-1 going into the fourth match, so West Indies needed a win to stay in it. The series moves on to Bengaluru on Saturday for the decider if the visitors can keep it alive. I couldn’t find the result of India’s chase of 248 in my sources, so that should be added before this goes out.

Whatever happens next, Hope’s name is now in the record books, and the three identical 102s are likely to be remembered as his signature.

Record-Breaker Shai Hope: Captain's Century Against India In Hyderabad Breaks Chris Gayle's Milestone

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:11:52 +0530

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West Indies captain Shai Hope smashed an unbeaten 102 off 50 balls—his second century of the series—to power his team to a mammoth 247/3 against India
With this stellar knock, Hope claimed his third T20I century, surpassing Chris Gayle and Evin Lewis to set a new West Indies record
Supported by Sherfane Rutherford's explosive 49*, the total puts West Indies in a strong position as they fight to keep the five-match series alive

Shai Hope struck another century as West Indies piled up 247/3 against India in the fourth T20I at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Wednesday. The West Indies captain made 102 off 50 balls, reaching three figures with a six off the final delivery of the innings. It was his second hundred of the series and fourth of the tour.

The innings gives Hope three T20I centuries, the most by any West Indian. Chris Gayle and Evin Lewis are next with two apiece, while Johnson Charles and Rovman Powell have one each.

Gayle, the format’s most feared opener for over a decade, is now second on the list. Hope never had that reputation in T20s, so the record also shows how far he has reshaped his game. He is no longer just the anchor of the 50-over side. He is now a match-winning force in all formats.

India won the toss and chose to field, but the attack was taken apart. West Indies crossed 200 in the 17th over, and Sherfane Rutherford added an unbeaten 49 off 26 balls at the end. Jewel Andrew was brought in for Kamil Pooran and gave the innings a fast start before falling in the powerplay.

India started the match leading the five-match series 2-1 after a crucial win in Indore, so West Indies went in needing a win to keep the series alive. The decider is scheduled for Bengaluru on Saturday.

Shai Hope - Records

T20I Centuries By West Indies Cricketers
3 - Shai Hope
2 - Chris Gayle, Evin Lewis
1 - Johnson Charles, Rovman Powell

Multiple Hundreds In A Bilateral T20I Series
2 - Phil Salt (ENG) vs WI, (Away, 2023)
2 - Sanju Samson (IND) vs SA (Away, 2024)
2 - Tilak Varma (IND) vs SA (Away, 2024)
2 - Mohammad Ihsan (Spain) vs Croatia (Home, 2025)
2 - Shai Hope (WI) vs IND (Away, 2026)

Why Rahul Gandhi Met Ankita Bhandari’s Parents At India Gate Amid Protest Over Dushyant Gautam’s Appointment

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:09:52 +0530

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Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra met Ankita Bhandari’s parents during their protest against Dushyant Kumar Gautam’s appointment as Sikkim Governor.
The family has urged President Droupadi Murmu to halt the appointment until the CBI inquiry is concluded and continues to demand the identity of the alleged “VIP”.
Ankita was murdered in September 2022; three men convicted in the case were sentenced to life imprisonment in May 2025.

Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra met the parents of Ankita Bhandari at India Gate in New Delhi on Wednesday, as the family staged a protest against the appointment of BJP leader Dushyant Kumar Gautam as Sikkim Governor.

The family has demanded that Gautam’s appointment be halted until the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the case is concluded. Ankita, a 19-year-old receptionist at a resort near Rishikesh in Uttarakhand, was murdered in September 2022. Her parents have also been seeking the identity of the alleged “VIP” mentioned in connection with the case.

Here is what we know about the protest, the murder case and the controversy surrounding Gautam’s appointment.

#WATCH | 2022 Ankita Bhandari murder case: Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi meets Ankita Bhandari’s parents at India Gate in Delhi They are protesting against the appointment of BJP leader Dushyant Kumar Gautam as the Governor of Sikkim https://t.co/ZdiuPvaSZp
— ANI (@ANI) October 14, 2026

Why Did Rahul Gandhi And Priyanka Gandhi Meet Ankita Bhandari’s Parents?

Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra met Ankita’s parents, Virendra Singh Bhandari and Soni Devi, during their sit-in protest at India Gate on Wednesday.

The family is protesting Gautam’s appointment as Sikkim Governor, announced on Monday, October 12. They have objected to his appointment amid allegations linked to the case and have appealed to President Droupadi Murmu to halt the move until the CBI inquiry is concluded.

Ankita’s father demanded legal accountability, saying Gautam should be behind bars. Her mother also appealed to the President, saying the family was deeply pained by the appointment and asking her to intervene.

During the interaction, Rahul Gandhi expressed solidarity with the grieving parents and assured them of his support in their demand for accountability.

Social activist Yogita Bhayana also joined the protest. In a post on X, she wrote: “Outside India Gate, sitting in protest with Ankita Bhandari's parents!!”

What Happened To Ankita Bhandari?

Ankita Bhandari worked as a receptionist at a resort near Rishikesh in Uttarakhand. She was murdered on September 18, 2022, and her body was recovered from the Chilla Canal on September 24 that year.

The resort owner, Pulkit Arya, son of expelled BJP leader Vinod Arya, and two resort staff members, Saurabh Bhaskar and Ankit Gupta, were arrested in connection with the case.

On May 30, 2025, the three men were sentenced to life imprisonment by Additional District Judge Reena Negi in Kotdwar for murder, destruction of evidence and other charges.

What Is The ‘VIP’ Controversy?

The identity of an alleged “VIP” has remained a point of public discussion surrounding the case. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe mentioned a “VIP” in connection with a room at the resort. Police, however, said the convictions were based on the evidence against the three accused.

Ankita’s parents have repeatedly demanded that the identity of the alleged “VIP” be disclosed. They have alleged that powerful individuals have been shielded during the investigation.

The family’s latest protest is linked to these concerns. They argue that appointing a leader whose name has surfaced amid allegations surrounding the case to a constitutional office undermines their pursuit of justice.

Who Is Dushyant Kumar Gautam?

Dushyant Kumar Gautam was appointed Governor of Sikkim on Monday, October 12. He is a former BJP national general secretary and former president of the party’s Scheduled Caste Morcha.

Gautam has also served as a councillor in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi and as a Rajya Sabha member. A Dalit leader, he has held several organisational positions within the BJP and has been associated with initiatives concerning Scheduled Caste communities.

Who Is Jewel Andrew? Meet The Young West Indies Wicketkeeper-Batter Making Debut Against India In 4th T20I 2026

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:13:56 +0530

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Jewel Andrew is a 19-year-old Antiguan wicketkeeper-batter widely regarded as one of the Caribbean's most promising young talents
He made history as the youngest West Indies player to debut in ODIs and starred prominently at the Under-19 level
Currently working to cement his international spot, he brings fearless stroke-making and long-term potential to the West Indies squad

West Indies have included young wicketkeeper-batter Jewel Andrew in their playing XI for the fourth T20I against India at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. His selection comes days after a finger injury in the third ODI on October 3, which scans showed was not a fracture.

Who Is Jewel Andrew?

Andrew is from Antigua and Barbuda and is regarded as one of the Caribbean’s brightest young batting talents. He is the youngest player ever to feature in the Caribbean Premier League, announcing himself with an unbeaten 50 against St Kitts & Nevis Patriots in August 2024. That innings helped earn him a place in the senior setup before he turned 18

His rise has been quick. He was named in West Indies’ ODI squad for the Sri Lanka series in October 2024, when he was still 17. He later impressed at the 2026 Under-19 World Cup, scoring two half-centuries and getting out in the 40s twice. He is known for fearless stroke-making, particularly against spin, and can also keep wicket.

His international record is still a work in progress. After five T20Is, he had scored 78 runs at an average of 15.60, modest numbers that reflect the challenge of moving from age-group cricket to the senior game. He was recalled for the T20I series against Sri Lanka in June 2026, which shows the selectors are backing him as a long-term prospect. Facing India in their own conditions gives him a valuable chance to turn potential into performances.