In a stunning turn of events at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, the second ODI of the New Zealand tour of India on Wednesday, saw a dramatic top-order collapse that left the home crowd in a state of disbelief. After securing a narrow victory in the series opener at Vadodara, India entered this day-night clash with the aim of …
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In today’s second ODI against New Zealand at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, Team India faces a significant blow as their premier all-rounder Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the clash. Following India’s hard-fought victory in Vadodara, the team management confirmed that Sundar would be unavailable for the remainder of the series. In the game, meanwhile, New Zealand …
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On January 14, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officially confirmed that Fatima Sana will continue to lead the national women’s team for their upcoming dual-format tour of South Africa. The tour, which marks Pakistan’s first bilateral return to the country in five years, serves as a vital rebuilding phase following their exit from the recent ODI World Cup. The PCB has …
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India head into the second ODI at Rajkot with a 1-0 series lead and a chance to clinch the trophy. After a high-scoring thriller in Vadodara where India successfully chased down 301, the action moves to the Niranjan Shah Stadium, a venue legendary for being a batting paradise. While the veterans continue to lead the charge, the narrative of this …
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After a thrilling chase in the first ODI against New Zealand where Virat Kohli (93) and young Harshit Rana (29 & 2/65) steered India to a 4-wicket victory, the caravan moves to Rajkot. Leading the series 1-0, Shubman Gill’s India has the chance to clinch the series with a game to spare. New Zealand, led by Michael Bracewell, showed immense …
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The retirement of Alyssa Healy on January 13, 2026, officially signals the end of an era for Australian cricket. For over fifteen years, Healy was the team’s heartbeat, a relentless wicketkeeper-batter whose aggressive intent at the top of the order redefined modern keeper-bats. After taking the torch from Meg Lanning, she ensured Australia remained at the global pinnacle, leading with …
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Vadodra witnessed a unique blend of international rivalry and franchise loyalty as the first ODI between India and New Zealand unfolded at the Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) Stadium in Kotambi, on January 11, 2026. While the contest was a high-stakes series opener, a heart-warming moment involving Kiwi opener Devon Conway stole the spotlight, proving that some bonds transcend national boundaries. …
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Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli added yet another historic chapter to his legendary career by becoming the fastest batter to reach 28,000 international runs during India’s four-wicket win over New Zealand in the first ODI at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara, on Sunday. The landmark came in Kohli’s 624th international innings, when he pierced the off-side with a crisp boundary off spinner …
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India’s victory in the opening ODI against New Zealand at Vadodara was significant not just for the result, but for the tactical conversations it triggered. One decision in particular stood out — KL Rahul being slotted at No.6. While fans debated whether a proven top-order batter was being underused, former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has offered a detailed explanation, explaining …
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The cricketing world is no stranger to the vocal opinions of former Indian batter turned commentator, Sanjay Manjrekar. However, the latest chapter in his long-standing history of critiquing Virat Kohli has hit a personal nerve. Following the opening match of the India vs New Zealand ODI series in January 2026, a social media storm erupted—not just because of the action …
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