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 […]

Rishabh Pant ruled out of India vs New Zealand ODI series 2026 due to injury – Report

Rishabh Pant‘s ongoing battle with injuries has taken another unfortunate turn. The star wicketkeeper-batter has been ruled out of the three-match ODI series against New Zealand starting from Sunday (January 11) in Vadodara, according to a report by Cricbuzz. However, there is no official update provided by the Board of Control for Cricket in India […]

Ricky Ponting’s advice for Suryakumar Yadav amid poor form: Don’t be afraid of getting out

India captain Suryakumar Yadav is woefully out of form going into the T20 World Cup 2026. The batter has not scored an international fifty since October 2024 and has even failed to cross the 25-run mark in his last seven innings. As concerns about the India captain’s form deepen, former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting has […]

BCCI Drops Mustafizur Rahman from KKR Squad Amid Anti-Hindu Violence in Bangladesh

In a major development ahead of IPL 2026, the BCCI has instructed the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman from their squad. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed the directive, citing ‘recent developments’ and the ongoing anti-Hindu violence in Bangladesh. The decision follows a political storm where BJP leader Sangeet Som called […]

India vs New Zealand ODI 2026 squad announcement: Date, venue, where to watch – All you need to know | Cricket News

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: India and New Zealand will square off in an eight-match limited-overs series starting January 11, featuring three One-Day Internationals and five Twenty20 Internationals. The tour will run through January 31.The series assumes added significance, coming at a time when several senior players are set to return […]

‘No one can take my hard work away from me’: Dhruv Jurel | Cricket News

Dhruv Jurel (Image credit: X) Dhruv Jurel’s maiden List A century — an unbeaten 160 off 101 balls against Baroda in Rajkot on Dec 29 — has come at a time when India are set to play a three-match home ODI series against New Zealand. The Uttar Pradesh wicketkeeperbatter’s form has pushed him into the […]

2026 beckons: Can Rinku Singh finally boss India’s T20I middle order?

For Rinku Singh, the T20 format has resembled a relationship forever stuck between break-ups and make-ups – full of promise, frustration and unfinished business. Just when things seem to fall into place, circumstances intervene, forcing both sides to step back and reassess. Over the last three years, Rinku and T20 cricket have shared a similarly […]

Lockie Ferguson reacts to viral MS Dhoni leave in Men’s ODI World Cup 2019 India vs New Zealand semis

Lockie Ferguson has reacted to MS Dhoni’s viral leave during the Men’s ODI World Cup 2019 semi-final between India and New Zealand at Old Trafford in Manchester. Chasing 240, India needed 52 runs off 31 balls when Dhoni surprisingly left the final delivery of the 45th over bowled by Ferguson, despite the required run rate […]