IND vs NZ 2nd ODI

Virat Kohli takes top spot in ICC ODI rankings for 11th time in career; sets record for most days at No. 1 by an Indian

Virat Kohli reclaimed the top spot in the updated ICC ODI rankings for batters for the 11th time in his career on Wednesday after his heroics with the bat in the first ODI against New Zealand on January 11 in Vadodara. Kohli dethroned compatriot Rohit Sharma, who has now dropped to third position with the […]

India vs New Zealand LIVE Score | IND vs NZ 2nd ODI: New Zealand opt to bowl; Nitish Reddy replaces Washington Sundar

India Vs New Zealand 2nd ODI 2026 LIVE: The Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli caravan has reached Rajkot where India would be aiming to seal the ODI series against New Zealand in the second game of the three-match series on Wednesday. India have already lost Rishabh Pant due to injury before the start of the series. To […]

India to revise ODI batting template after T20 World Cup: Batting coach

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said the team would need to revise its ODI batting template after the T20 World Cup in March, especially in light of the new rule that brings in a second ball after the 34th over. As per the change in playing conditions bowling teams have to pick any one of […]

IND vs NZ, 2nd ODI: Predicted XI: Will Gautam Gambhir hand Ayush Badoni ODI debut?

India’s four-wicket win in the series opener against New Zealand has put them in a strong position, but the second ODI in Rajkot is set to test Gautam Gambhir’s selection instincts. With Washington Sundar ruled out after suffering acute discomfort in his left lower rib area, India are forced into at least one change, opening […]

IND vs NZ, 2nd ODI: India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak backs Ayush Badoni’s selection

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak explained the reasoning behind Ayush Badoni’s selection for the remaining two ODIs against New Zealand. Badoni received his maiden ODI call-up after Washington Sundar was ruled out of the rest of the series with an injury, having reported acute discomfort in his left lower rib area while bowling during the […]