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India head coach Gautam Gambhir addresses the media after India's batting collapse against New Zealand. He discusses the team's struggles against the new ball, adapting to challenging conditions, lessons from the defeat, the bowling attack and preparations for the final ODI.
Matt Henry delivered a stunning spell against India, claiming three wickets in just six balls. Relive the New Zealand pacer's sensational spell that rattled India's batting line-up.
New Zealand pacer Matt Henry reflects on the team's bowling performance against India, explains the importance of wobble seam, reveals his approach to finding the ideal length and discusses the challenge of bowling to Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. He also opens up on the Black Caps' preparations for the upcoming ODIs and Tests.
In a strongly worded communication to IOA president PT Usha on her complaints, the world body has called for elections to be conducted in strict compliance with the Olympic Charter and IOA Constitution, in a free and fair manner and without any external interference.
India suffered a significant loss in the fourth ODI, bowled out for just 89 runs while chasing 334 runs. New Zealand's Matt Henry took six wickets, leading to India's second biggest loss by runs in ODI history. Will Young scored a century for New Zealand, contributing to their total of 334.
Matt Henry once again tormented India, producing a sensational six-wicket haul to trigger memories of the 2019 World Cup semifinal. The New Zealand pacer dismantled India's top order with three wickets in the opening over, exploiting his trademark wobble seam and nagging lengths. As India suffered a crushing 284-run defeat, Henry reaffirmed his status as a familiar nemesis.
India's recent ODI match against New Zealand marked a significant collapse, resembling their 1983 World Cup fiasco. After losing three wickets for zero runs, India's situation deteriorated rapidly as they trailed behind the target of 334 runs. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli both recorded ducks simultaneously for the second time in their careers. This incident echoed previous historical instances for the Indian cricket team, raising concerns among fans.
David Warner has expressed his continued support for Usman Khawaja's explosive claims regarding the 2018 ball-tampering scandal. Warner accused current captain Pat Cummins of undermining Khawaja's statements made in his autobiography. Cummins has firmly denied knowing about the sandpaper plot during the Cape Town Test and criticized Khawaja's allegations. The ball-tampering scandal involved significant penalties for three players following a Cricket Australia investigation.
Australia captain Pat Cummins responded to Usman Khawaja's claims about the 2018 ball-tampering scandal during a press conference. Cummins stated that Khawaja's allegations were serious and irresponsible, affecting players and their families. He chose not to pursue legal action despite being advised that some claims might be defamatory. Cricket Australia has decided not to reopen the investigation into the scandal according to Cummins.
The two chances came off the fifth and sixth balls of the second over, bowled by Auqib Nabi.
India and New Zealand made numerous changes to their playing XIs for the fourth ODI match. Shreyas Iyer won the toss and chose to bowl first, taking conditions into account. India leads the series 2-0 after a rain-affected third ODI match was canceled. New Zealand also made six changes, seeking to build squad depth ahead of the World Cup. Both teams are treating the upcoming matches as crucial knockout games.
Australia captain Pat Cummins has strongly denied claims made by Usman Khawaja regarding the 2018 ball-tampering scandal. Cummins asserted that he did not know about the plan and has consistently maintained that stance over the years. Khawaja's autobiography brought renewed attention to the incident, prompting severe reactions from Cummins. Despite the allegations, Cummins has decided against taking legal action and hopes to move on from this controversy.
Vivaan Kapoor proudly clinched a silver medal in the men's trap event at the ISSF World Championships, following a nail-biting shoot-off where he just fell short against Abdulrahman Alfaihan of Kuwait. His remarkable achievement not only signifies personal success but also grants him a coveted quota place for the upcoming 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, reflecting the increasing stature of Indian shooters on the global stage.
The 45-year-old's departure comes after several days of uncertainty over his future, with United already working on appointing Mauricio Pochettino as his replacement.
Shreyas Iyer steps into a crucial role in Indias ODI setup with a point to prove. Can he rise to the challenge and deliver?

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