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Following a series-clinching defeat in Guwahati, New Zealand have announced a major overhaul of their squad for the final two T20Is in Visakhapatnam and Thiruvananthapuram. With the series currently at 3-0 in India’s favour, the Black Caps have opted to release two of their younger prospects to integrate veteran firepower ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026. The changes reflect …

Shreyas Iyer will remain part of India’s squad for the remainder of the ongoing T20I series against New Zealand, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed on Tuesday. The update comes as Tilak Varma continues his recovery from injury and is now expected to rejoin the national side only ahead of India’s warm-up fixture for the ICC …

A rare and intriguing moment unfolded during the third T20I between India and New Zealand on Sunday in Guwahati, when several New Zealand players were seen checking Abhishek Sharma’s bat on the field. The incident followed Abhishek’s blistering assault that powered India to a dominant chase and left the visitors visibly stunned. The unusual scene added to an already memorable …

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has picked the batting order of Shreyas Iyer for India in the upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand, beginning on January 21 in Nagpur. Pathan believes Iyer’s improved game against fast bowling, coupled with his long-established dominance against spin, makes him the ideal candidate for the role in the shortest format. Shreyas Iyer drafted …

In a heartbreaking conclusion for the home fans at Indore, the heroic efforts of Virat Kohli (124) and Harshit Rana (52) proved to be in vain as New Zealand clinched their first-ever ODI series win on Indian soil. Despite Kohli’s magnificent 54th ODI century and Rana’s fearless maiden fifty, India fell short by 41 runs, finishing on 296 in their …

In a high-pressure series finale at the Holkar Stadium, Nitish Kumar Reddy has announced his arrival on the world stage with a gritty maiden ODI half-century against New Zealand. Walking into a crisis with India reeling at 71/4 and chasing a mammoth 338, the young all-rounder showed nerves of steel to stitch together a vital 88-run partnership with Virat Kohli. …

In a rare show of raw frustration during the series-deciding 3rd ODI against New Zealand, Virat Kohli was seen kicking the air and shouting in anger following an uncharacteristic fumble in the field. Known for maintaining elite standards of athleticism even at 37, Kohli’s high-intensity persona was on full display at the Holkar Stadium after a schoolboy error allowed the …

In a series-deciding clash at the Holkar Stadium, fans’ frustrations have reached a breaking point following Shreyas Iyer’s dismissal during a mammoth 338-run chase. Iyer, who recently returned from a severe spleen injury, was expected to provide stability alongside Virat Kohli after the early losses of Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill. Instead, his brief stay ended in a moment of …

New Zealand middle-order mainstay Daryl Mitchell delivered a batting masterclass in the third ODI against India at the Holkar Cricket Stadium on Sunday, January 18. The right-hander’s authoritative 137 off 131 balls anchored New Zealand’s innings and powered the visitors to a commanding total of 337 for 8, placing India under immense pressure in a series-deciding chase. Mitchell’s knock was …

New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell once again proved his mastery against India as he lit up the third ODI with a breathtaking century, sending fans into a frenzy at the Holkar Stadium in Indore. The right-hander continued his golden run against the Indian attack, producing another commanding knock that underlined his status as one of the most reliable overseas batters …