The Times of India

New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell addresses the teams plans to bounce back against India in the third T20I, the fine margins in the series, Mitchell Santners bowling, Wellingtons windy conditions and the challenge of facing India.

India bowling coach Morne Morkel addresses the challenges of bowling in windy conditions, Indias bowling execution, Ishan Kishans fitness update and the teams preparations ahead of the third T20I against New Zealand.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar's comeback has not gone as planned. The 36-year-old conceded 49 runs in the first T20I against New Zealand and 50 in the second, taking just one wicket across the two matches. His economy rate of 12.37 has been the highest among India's bowlers in the series.

With less than a month remaining for the World Championship match in Geneva, D Gukesh faces a confident Javokhir Sindarov, who tore through the Candidates Tournament in Cyprus. While Gukesh has struggled to rediscover his peak form, the world's top grandmasters believe the unique format of match play could change the dynamics. From psychological pressure and opening preparation to experience and momentum, the 14-game duel promises a real battle of minds.

Devdutt Padikkal fell one run short of a double century during the first unofficial Test match. He was dismissed for 199 runs after an appealed catch decision by the umpire. Padikkal's innings helped India A recover from an early collapse in their second innings. India A had been bowled out for 113 runs in their first innings. His contribution was significant despite the disappointing nature of his dismissal.

Shadab Khan led a remarkable comeback for Pakistan against England by scoring an unbeaten 113 runs. Together with Haris Rauf, they built a record-breaking partnership for the last wicket in ODI history. Earlier, England posted a total of 241 runs, with Ben Duckett scoring 105 runs. Pakistan struggled initially but managed to chase down the target after being at 154-9.

Labuschagne has been afforded more chances than most, but Australian cricket has a history of punishing batters whose judgement deserts them against South Africa.

Since 1989, Sam Acho's family has been dedicated to providing free medical care to underserved populations in Nigeria. In June 2017, they established the Living Hope Medical Center, significantly funded by Acho's NFL award nominations, which raised $100,000. This funding facilitated a shift from temporary medical missions to a permanent facility, ensuring consistent healthcare access throughout the year.

Shadab Khan, who came in at number eight, did the unthinkable, stitching together an unbeaten 89-run partnership for the last wicket with Rauf to take Pakistan home in the fourth ODI of the tri-series, which also features Sri Lanka.

The Mumbai Indians are currently in talks to secure an assistant coach for the new season, considering notable candidates like Aaron Finch and other former Indian cricketers. Pollard, freshly appointed as head coach, is playing a crucial role in the selection process. T Dilip is the frontrunner for the fielding coach position, pending any last-minute changes.

Bhambri and Seggerman won 7-6(3), 6-7(1), [10-2] to secure the ATP 250 title and give Bhambri his fifth career doubles crown on the ATP Tour.

Karnataka all-rounder is finding his feet in domestic cricket with batting, bowling and ability to deliver under pressure. From his father's love for Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid to the influence of Manish Pandey and coaches Yere Goud and Vinay Kumar, Manvanth reflects on his journey, ambitions, workload management and his love for anime.

India A struggled initially but found stability through an unbeaten partnership between Devdutt Padikkal and Sai Sudharsan. Padikkal scored 56 runs, while Sudharsan contributed 39 runs, helping the team recover. After a poor start, the duo added 96 runs without losing another wicket by the end of Day 2. Earlier, India's bowlers did well as Anshul Kamboj and Auqib Nabi took three wickets each.

KL Rahul struggled in the first unofficial Test against New Zealand A, scoring only four runs in two innings. In the first innings, he was dismissed for a duck after edging a catch to the wicketkeeper. His second innings ended in a bizarre hit-wicket dismissal as he accidentally struck the stumps with his bat. Rahul's two failures contributed to India A's batting collapse in the match.

MS Dhoni has indicated he will assess his fitness before deciding on playing IPL 2027. He humorously stated that the fitness report will influence his decision regarding another season. Dhoni's contribution to the game has evolved, primarily impacting his role in the batting order. As captain, he has led CSK to significant successes including five IPL titles. CSK has faced challenges in recent seasons since his leadership transition.

India became the first team to play 300 men's T20 Internationals and also recorded their 200th win in the format. They reached the milestone in style, chasing down New Zealand's 180/5 with one ball to spare after losing five wickets for just 70 runs.

India A will open their campaign against Nepal on November 20 before taking on Pakistan A two days later. They will play their final group-stage match against the UAE on November 24.