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India vs New Zealand: Nitish Reddy finds support from cricketing community after merciless Ryan ten Doeschate attack

India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate came under heavy criticism after his bizarre statement on all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy. After stating that Nitish has failed to deliver good performances when given a chance, ten Doeschate was slammed by the Indian cricketing community. Ten Doeschate’s comments came in the post-match press conference after India’s loss in […]

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 […]

India v New Zealand: Virat Kohli hasn’t changed – R Ashwin makes interesting observation about India great’s regal ODI form

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes Virat Kohli has not changed anything technically, but has instead rediscovered the joy of playing cricket that defined his childhood. Reflecting on Kohli’s return to form in the 50-over format, Ashwin said a player can only perform at such a level when he is in a strong mental space. […]

India suffer fresh blow as Washington Sundar ruled out of New Zealand ODIs: here’s why

Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the ongoing India vs New Zealand ODI series after suffering a rib injury during the 1st ODI clash in Vadodara, as per a PTI report. “Washington has been ruled out due to onset on discomfort in his left lower rib area,” a BCCI official told the news agency […]

Rishabh Pant diagnosed with oblique muscle tear; India wicketkeeper-batter’s painful moments caught on camera; watch

Rishabh Pant, on Sunday, has been ruled out of the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand after the India wicketkeeper suffered an oblique muscle tear. Pant got injured while batting at the nets during India’s practice session on the even of the first match at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara. Rajkot and Indore will […]

India vs New Zealand: Dhruv Jurel replaces injured Rishabh Pant, joins ODI team in Vadodara

Dhruv Jurel has been added to India’s one-day international squad for the upcoming three-match series against New Zealand, beginning January 11 in Vadodara, following Rishabh Pant’s injury setback. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed the development on matchday morning, stating that Jurel joined the Indian team in Vadodara on the eve […]

India (IND) vs New Zealand (NZ) Live score: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli return to action in Vadodara

Good morning, Indian cricket fans, and it really is a good one. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are back in India colours as the hosts take on New Zealand in the first ODI of the three-match series, with Vadodara setting the stage. The buzz has been building for days, and for good reason. This is […]