McDonald: Australia will 'reassess' Labuschagne selection and squad's 'age profile'
While Australia head coach conceded it would be difficult to talk up positives straight after a series defeat, he was adamant there had been development in the batting
Beardman set for ODI debut, Harper, Fraser-McGurk, Shaw in T20 squad
Cummins, Hazlewood, Starc rested from entire England ODI and T20I series, Ellis unavailable for ODIs, David not included in ODIs while Test batters are rested from T20Is
Ravindra and Chapman ruled out of India ODIs
Seifert has now been included for the entire series while Nicholls and Foxcroft have been brought in for the first three ODis and the last two games respectively
Alcaraz beats De Minaur to win Vienna Open without dropping a set to clinch fourth title this year
Carlos Alcaraz has beaten Alex de Minaur on grass and clay as well as on indoor and outdoor hard courts
What Seifert regrets most about India's T20I series win
New Zealand opener Tim Seifert discussed his team's performance in the T20I series against India, acknowledging that learning from past mistakes led to their win in the final match. However, he lamented that these crucial lessons came too late to secure the series victory, which India had already wrapped up. Seifert also praised the bowlers' efforts in the final game.
Noor five-for seals 3-0 series sweep for Afghanistan in Sharjah
The Afghanistan spinner's first T20I five-for sealed his team's dominant win by seven wickets and 71 deliveries
JJ Smit sets up Namibia's first-ever bilateral ODI series win
Namibia also won their first-ever match against a Full Member nation when they sealed a 31-run win in the second ODI
Ranji Trophy: Vidarbha and Madhya Pradesh in search of crucial points
The home team leads Group A with 19 points while the visiting side is in fourth with 13
Gautam Gambhir Breaks Silence On Rishabh Pant's Fitness Ahead Of New Zealand Test Series
India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Sunday said he had no information about the availability of injured wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant for the upcoming two-match Test series against New Zealand.
RCB Overseas Star Reveals What Surprised Him Most About Virat Kohli
Jacob Duffy also pointed out Virat's incredible work ethic and down-to-earth nature despite him being sort of a eligious figure in a cricket-crazy nation.
Parikh, Paes join hands to contest AITA elections under Tennis First banner
Why Gambhir calls India's NZ T20I triumph incredible
India's head coach Gautam Gambhir lauded the team's incredible T20I series victory over New Zealand, attributing it to the players' ruthless approach despite minimal preparation time. He highlighted the challenges faced by an inexperienced squad touring New Zealand for the first time and praised captain Shreyas Iyer's leadership.
Have To Work On Things: Shreyas Iyer's Warning Despite India Beating New Zealand 3-2 In T20I Series
India T20I captain Shreyas Iyer rued the drop in momentum with the bat during the first innings and an underwhelming show with the ball and the field as reasons behind India's defeat to New Zealand in the fifth and final T20I of the series at the Seddon Park on Sunday.
Rohit Sharma Goes Extra Mile For ODI World Cup Selection, Set For Domestic Cricket Return: Report
India veteran Rohit Sharma is serious about continuing to play for India until the conclusion of the ODI World Cup in South Africa next year.
Clayton sleeps on 99 not out after holding Queensland together
Victoria chipped away after posting 307 with the contest very even heading into the third day
Why Gambhir wants India's young bowlers to get the credit
India's head coach Gautam Gambhir has praised the team's largely inexperienced bowling attack ahead of the five-match ODI series against New Zealand, stating they will be key to success. He also discussed his coaching approach with Abhishek, focusing on improving his game against off-spinners.
Ranji Trophy: Punjab starts favourite against a desperate Andhra
The home team is sitting pretty with 12 points from three matches while the southern side has managed just three from as many home games
Ranji Trophy: Punjab starts favourite against a desperate Andhra
The home team is sitting pretty with 12 points from three matches while the southern side has managed just three from as many home games
Pakistan Set For Major Central Contracts Shake-Up; Two Veterans Facing Axe: Report
Pakistan's all format head coach Mike Hesson has recommended a clutch of young players to be considered for the PCB's central contracts for the 2026-27 season.
Gambhir hails India's ruthlessness in T20Is despite little preparation time in NZ
India won the series 3-2, which included successfully chasing 226, youngsters stepping up under pressure, and hunting down 199 in less than 14 overs
Gautam Gambhir Labels India's T20I Series Win Over NZ As Incredible, Explains Why
India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Sunday hailed his team's incredible T20I series win over New Zealand, saying the players' ruthless approach made up for the lack of preparation time.
New Zealand opener Tim Seifert said learning from past mistakes and making the most of crucial moments proved decisive in his team's late fightback against India, but rued that the lessons came too late to change the outcome of the five-match T20I series.
'Monkey Still On My Back': Seifert 'devastated' After Missing Maiden Ton, But Happy With Win
Nitish Kumar Reddy: Tim Seifert missed out on another opportunity to slam his maiden international century as he fell on 93 against India in the fifth and final T20I of the series at Seddon Park here on Sunday, but called that the win was the main thing that he wanted. Seifert had a low-key series until the fifth T20I as he was dismissed for single-digit scores in all the previous four games. However, he slammed 93 from 50 balls after getting dropped on 13 earlier in the innings. He played on a Nitish Kumar Reddy back-of-a-length delivery back to his stumps, falling seven short of a maiden International ton. Speaking at the post-match press conference after New Zealand chased down 192 to win the fifth match by seven wickets, Seifert joked that the monkey is still on my back. No, look, the main thing is to win. But at the same time, you know, that monkey's still on my back for getting my first International 100. So look, you're still a little bit devastated about that. And I think my shoulders and back are getting a bit heavier as well, he joked. But no, I think the main thing is winning. And that's the great thing. But at the end of the day as well, you sometimes got to get over the line, especially because I haven't got one before. So yeah, hopefully it doesn't take another 95 games to get that opportunity. But we'll see what happens, Seifert added. The New Zealand opener also spoke about adapting to the conditions being the key for the Kiwi openers, as he had a tough initial four matches before he bounced back. Yeah, look, I think you've got to be true to yourself. You know, you can fall into a bit of T20 cricket. But you know, you still got to be tough on yourself about playing high-quality shots, high-percentage shots for you. Yes, you want to put pressure on the bowlers. But you know, sometimes you can get a bit ahead of yourself and try to go too hard. I think you still got to adapt to the wicket that you play on. So you play in India, you play in New Zealand, two completely different wickets. So no matter where you play in the world, you just got to adapt to what you're playing on. Some will be easier to play shots early; some you might have to wait until the back end of the powerplay. Seifert also hailed praise for teammate Glenn Phillips, who scored 341 runs in the series and broke the record for most runs made by a player in a bilateral T20I series. You know, he's been playing unbelievably in all formats for New Zealand recently. And credit to him. I think for us guys at the top as well, knowing that, you know, we bat all the way down that balance of our team. Seifert also hailed praise for teammate Glenn Phillips, who scored 341 runs in the series and broke the record for most runs made by a player in a bilateral T20I series. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Ranji Trophy 2026-27: Hyderabad and Chhattisgarh arrive after contrasting starts
While the host starts with two wins before a draw in the last match, the visitor snatches victory after a stalemate and a defeat to begin its season; the spin duos of Thyagarajann-Aniketh and Dharmendrasinh-Ajay will be in focus
Babar Azam told to leave Pakistan to fix his batting woes
Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Yousuf has advised Babar Azam to seek specialised batting help in Australia or South Africa to overcome his prolonged slump. Babar's struggles were evident in the recent tri-series final, and he faces pressure to regain form ahead of upcoming series and the 2027 ODI World Cup, despite support from some former players.
Glenn Phillips Breaks All-Time T20I Record, Achieves Rare Double During India Series
New Zealand batter Glenn Phillips scripted history during the fifth and final T20I against India on Sunday, becoming the highest run-scorer in a bilateral T20I series with 341 runs.
Ranji Trophy: Bengal will strive to maintain winning run in its first match at the Eden
The table-topper, which has 18 points following three victories, starts favourite against second-placed Maharashtra in a crucial Group-C encounter
Pant's latest injury blow puts NZ Test in doubt
Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of the third India A vs New Zealand A match as a precautionary measure due to a side strain. This decision raises concerns about his participation in the upcoming first Test against New Zealand in Wellington, scheduled for November 19. Pant, who has resumed skill training, currently has no confirmed timeline for his return to competitive cricket.
Ranji Trophy: Karnataka hopes to ride momentum; Assam looks for home comfort
The former is fresh off an innings win over Tripura while the latter will need to punch above its weight; veteran Mayank has to pull his weight for the southern side
Glenn Phillips breaks Phil Salt's elite record, wins Player of the Series award after India T20Is
New Zealand performed exceptionally well in the fifth and final T20I of the ongoing series against India. The teams met at Seddon Park in Hamilton for the clash on November 1st, and the Black Caps registered a seven-wicket victory in the clash as they chased down a target of 192 runs comfortably.
Why Hesson wants Pakistan's senior stars dropped
Pakistan's head coach Mike Hesson has recommended a significant number of young players for the PCB's central contracts for the 2026-27 season, while some experienced seniors, including Muhammad Rizwan and Imam ul Haq, are expected to be dropped. The new contracts will reward potential and adherence to fitness and skill improvement.
'Shreyas has done a phenomenal job with inexperienced bowling': Gambhir after 3-2 win over NZ
Digital Desk | Hamilton, Nov 1 (IANS) India head coach Gautam Gambhir heaped praise on captain Shreyas Iyer and also the team for winning the T20I series against New Zealand by 3-2. India took an unassailable 3-0 lead after the first three matches, and although they lost the next two games, they registered stellar wins on the back of a busy T20 season. India had their first-choice bowling attack only on a handful of occasions since the T20 World Cup 2026, as T20Is are not in much focus now with the ODI World Cup and a potential WTC championship final ahead. India's bowling was depleted in the New Zealand series in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Harshit Rana and Washington Sundar. Despite this, India managed to put up strong performances and ended up winning the series. Speaking after the fifth T20I, which India lost by seven wickets, coach Gambhir heaped praise on Shreyas for leading the team home. Look, when he took over (Shreyas), he took over a very successful team. A team that had won the T20 World Cup and had not lost a T20 series in two years. We had challenging opposition after the World Cup. And more importantly, we had given a lot of new guys that opportunity as well. We did lack a lot of experience, especially when you tour places like England and New Zealand, Gambhir said in the post-match press conference on Sunday. But this is a great opportunity as well; if you start thinking of building for the next World Cup, you've got to give young players the opportunity and try and develop them being on the road as well. Because you see the amount of experience that we had during the World Cup and after that, the kind of experience we had in a bowling lineup. It is always challenging. So, I thought that Shreyas has done a fabulous job with so much inexperience in the bowling lineup because as a captain, you're only as good as how your bowlers or your batters perform. And especially with an inexperienced attack, I think he's done a phenomenal job, he added. Gambhir also heaped praise on the team for coming off after a very short turnaround from India, where they played a five-match T20I series against the West Indies, which ended on October 17. They were on the field for the first of the five T20Is against New Zealand on October 22 and had hardly any time to prepare for the assignment. It's an incredible effort, because what? The boys got only one day to prepare. They arrived on the 20th, we practised on the 21st, different conditions, different weather conditions, different dimensions, playing against a quality side like New Zealand in their own backyard with the amount of experience they had in T20 cricket, plus most of the boys touring New Zealand for the first time. So, I think boys can be extremely, extremely proud of their efforts, especially when you hardly got any time to prepare, he said. He also praised the team's aggressive batting style, which has made them among the trendsetters in the format. In India, we only look at the results; we don't look at anything else. Look, my job is to prepare the players in the best way possible. What knowledge can I share with them? Because I have played in these conditions, I have played in New Zealand as well. So, it was important for me to share all that information, try to keep them in a good space, and try to make them show that they are absolutely aggressive. Because we have played the same type of cricket for the past two and a half years. That high risk, high reward. Sometimes we will lose matches, sometimes we will lose one-sided matches. We will lose in the future as well, but our ideology, our philosophy will not change. Because the success we have had for the past two years is because of this philosophy. And we will accept it. Sometimes you will lose a match with 100 runs, but sometimes you will chase 150 runs in 10 overs. We want to play that kind of, that brand of cricket, irrespective of whether we are playing in England, Australia or in India, he added.
Delhi wont host India-SL ODI, sand-based outfield to be ready for IPL
Ranji Trophy 2026-27: Bubbling Tamil Nadu travels north to meet stuttering Chandigarh
The visitor is coming on the back of two victories over Uttarakhand and Railways at home; the host has just one point from three matches and lies seventh in Group D; expect runs to flow at the Sector-16 Stadium
Saxena eager to make the most of limited opportunities
Mhatres injury and Jaiswals India call-up have opened the door for the left-handers return to the Mumbai Ranji squad
Weather may have a say as WTA Chennai Open set to begin for one last time
Gambhir's three-line message after India's T20I series win
India's head coach Gautam Gambhir lauded the team's collective performance after they secured a 3-2 victory in the five-match T20I series against New Zealand. Despite losing the final two matches, including a seven-wicket defeat in the decider at Seddon Park, Gambhir highlighted the team's unified approach. New Zealand's Tim Seifert and Glenn Phillips were instrumental in their consolation win in the fifth T20I.
Ranji Trophy 2026-27: Gujarat will look for a form reversal against Kerala in familiar environs
The host will be eager for a victory after conceding the first-innings lead against Delhi and Maharashtra away from home; the visitor is hurting from a 287-run loss to Bengal, and needs to set things right soon
Santner says India were lucky to win T20I series
New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner reflected on his side's 3-2 T20I series defeat to India, highlighting missed opportunities in the first two matches that could have altered the series outcome. Despite the loss, Santner noted several positives, including strong batting performances and bowlers adapting well. He also praised Glenn Phillips' consistent batting and expressed confidence in the team's bowling depth.
Ranji Trophy: Delhi, Services desperate for outright win on fresh pitch
Gardner's 124 diffuses Hurricanes as Sixers script stunning comeback win
Sixers captain rescued her side from 6 for 3 and took them to 196, before also bagging three wickets
Services players seek exposure to State-based T20 leagues
Ranji Trophy 2026: A buzzing Mumbai takes on floundering Railways at home
Cricket: The 42-time champ, technically the away side, is riding of crest of three big wins, while the host, with just two points in its kitty, will look to turn things around
Why Iyer is worried despite India's T20I series win
India captain Shreyas Iyer expressed satisfaction with his team's performance in the five-match T20I series against New Zealand, which India won 3-2. However, he emphasized the need for significant improvement in bowling and fielding, especially in unfamiliar overseas conditions. New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner also reflected on the tight series, noting that small moments in the initial games could have altered the outcome.
Tim Seifert's 93 Powers New Zealand To Consolation Win Over India
Tim Seifert's big-hitting self reawakened during a powerful 93 as New Zealand pummelled a low-on-intensity India by seven wickets in the fifth and final T20 on Sunday.
Phillips' mantra of being 'more of a hunter and less of prey' shines in record series
Digital Desk | Hamilton, Nov 1 (IANS) Glenn Phillips opened up on his mantra behind a record-breaking T20I series against India as he ended the five-match contest with a hundred and three half-centuries despite India winning the assignment 3-2. The New Zealand all-rounder smashed a record 341 runs in the series, which is now the most by any batter in a single bilateral T20I series, going past the 331 that Phil Salt had made against West Indies in a five-match assignment in 2023. He hit an unbeaten 65 and played partnered Tim Seifert, who made 93, as the Kiwis chased down 192 with seven wickets in hand and 12 balls to spare. Speaking after being adjudged the Player of the Series, the Kiwi star reflected on his performances, highlighting that his focus was to be a hunter and not prey. Yeah, as you say, the calm and the composure. It's a nice feeling. I guess when you go out there with a clear mind and just trying to play each ball on its merits. And I guess, as you say, go out there and try and be a bit more of the hunter and a little less of the prey, Phillips said during the presentation after New Zealand beat India by seven wickets in the fifth clash. Phillips meted out a tough treatment to India's frontline spinner Varun Chakravarthy, slamming him for 27 runs in the 12 balls he faced off him. He noted that India had done well against the Kiwi spinners in the first innings and had a plan to go behind Chakravarthy. I think probably today, understanding that spin was going to be the type of bowling that needed to be taken down. Obviously, we saw the Indian boys do it to us, and they did it very effectively. And I think obviously when Chakravarthy came back on, it was probably a make-or-break over. We were either going to get ahead of the game, or he was going to take a bunch of wickets. And it was probably worth that risk and worth that match-up. And you know, the way Seifert batted at the top and all the way through today was fantastic with that momentum, he added. With the T20I series now done, he has put his focus on the five-match ODI series, which gets underway on November 4. Yeah, I think it's a lot of confidence for the boys (heading into ODIs). And I guess, in a slightly longer format of the game, you can play the ebbs and flows of the game a bit more. And I guess it does take a little bit more brain power over a longer period of time. So trying to, I guess, stay in that moment, one ball at a time and just understand that there's a lot longer to play. (Hamstring okay?) Yeah, it held up quite nicely, Phillips said.
India Sign Off From Hong Kong Sixes With Thrilling Win Over Bangladesh
India signed off their Hong Kong Sixes 2026 campaign on a winning note, registering a thrilling five-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the Bowl Division playoff after chasing down a target of 117 on the final ball of the match.
Shreyas Iyer weighs in on India's performance as NZ register dominant seven wicket win in Hamilton
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'We Could Have Been Better With Bowling And Fielding': Shreyas After Fifth T20I Loss
India T20I: India T20I captain Shreyas Iyer rued the drop in momentum with the bat during the first innings and an underwhelming show with the ball and the field as reasons behind India's defeat to New Zealand in the fifth and final T20I of the series at the Seddon Park here on Sunday. India put up 191/8 in the first innings on the back of half-centuries from captain Shreyas (50) and Ishan Kishan (61), but lost momentum when both the batters fell in back-to-back 11th and 12th overs as the Men in Blue ended short of what they might have wanted. The surface had assistance for hard-length balls as several deliveries were skidding on and the Indian bowlers could not reap the desired rewards with the ball, although New Zealand did well enough in that aspect. Tim Seifert's 93 and Glenn Phillips' unbeaten 65 helped New Zealand chase down the target with seven wickets in hand and 12 balls to spare. Speaking at the presentation ceremony, Shreyas reflected on the game. It was plausible, honestly. We could have been better considering the start we got in the middle overs, the way Ishan and I created the momentum. And then from there on we lost back-to-back wickets. And then suddenly pressure on the new batsman, Shreyas said after the match. It wasn't an easy wicket to play on, especially when the ball was seaming and holding a bit. And also skidding through at times. You must have seen a couple of us; Tilak and I got out in a similar fashion. So yeah, it was challenging, especially with that hard length. But to get to 194, yeah, it was reasonable, I feel. I think we still could have been better with our bowling and fielding. We were a bit sloppy, he added. Shreyas, however, called the series a great learning curve as they managed to register a 3-2 series win against New Zealand in overseas conditions. But great learning. I think coming overseas, coming to New Zealand, getting to play on such different occasions, different grounds. Yeah, great learning curve, he said. Shreyas said the fifth match gave India another chance to experiment, after they had already won the series after the third T20I. Absolutely, I think the first three games, absolutely, steadied the rhythm for us. And then coming into the last two games, I feel we were in this position where we wanted to experiment and also challenge ourselves a bit more. And today was the right opportunity. And obviously we didn't live up to it. But a great learning, as I mentioned, he said. Naman Dhir dropped Seifert early on in the chase on 13, and Sanju Samson later failed to grab a sharp outside edge off Phillips in the 15th over. Shreyas said the team needs to work on fielding. So, I feel today was just that opportunity which we wanted to capitalise on, but we couldn't. But we can brainstorm, and we have to work on a couple of things, especially fielding. That is one aspect of the game we need to improve on. Naman Dhir dropped Seifert early on in the chase on 13, and Sanju Samson later failed to grab a sharp outside edge off Phillips in the 15th over. Shreyas said the team needs to work on fielding. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
How Phillips made T20I history against India
New Zealand secured a seven-wicket consolation victory over India in the fifth and final Twenty20 international in Hamilton. Tim Seifert's explosive 93 and Glenn Phillips' unbeaten 65, which set a new bilateral T20I series batting record, powered the Black Caps to chase down India's target of 192. Despite the loss, India won the series 3-2.
Ravichandran Ashwin's One-Line Response Silences Criticism Of Sanju Samson
Sanju Samson's scores in the five-match T20I series against New Zealand read: 67, 14, 18, 4, 4. This sequence of scores comes at a time when there is intense speculation on social media about whether Sanju Samson should make way for the young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Seifert, Phillips, Milne set up NZ win as India take series 3-2
New Zealand secured another consolation win after having fallen behind 3-0 in the five-match series
Fresh Twist In Rishabh Pant Comeback Story Ahead Of New Zealand Series: Report
While earlier reports had predicted that Rishabh Pant would play the third unofficial Test of the three-match series between India A and New Zealand A, starting on November 7, the star Indian wicketkeeper-batter may miss the match, according to a fresh report
5th T20I: Seifert, Record-breaking Phillips Help NZ Beat India In Hamilton
Nitish Kumar Reddy: A strong batting show from Tim Seifert and Glenn Phillips guided New Zealand to an impressive seven-wicket win over India in the fifth and final T20I of the series at Seddon Park here on Sunday. Phillips (65*) created the record for scoring the most runs by a batter in a single bilateral series as the Kiwi star capped off a brilliant series with another half-century, while Seifert (93) registered his first noteworthy knock of the series as the duo led the Kiwis to chase down 192, their new highest T20I chase against India with seven wickets in hand and 12 balls to spare. The Indian bowlers were found wanting in discipline, and the New Zealand batters were too strong for them on the day. Phillips made an unbeaten 65 as he scored his fourth fifty of the series. He also broke Phil Salt's record for most runs in a single bilateral series, as the Kiwi star now has 341 runs in the five-match series, while Salt had scored 331 against West Indies in a five-match series in 2023. While Seifert and Phillips starred for New Zealand, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy and Nitish Kumar Reddy picked up the only wickets for India. New Zealand were jolted at the start of their chase as they lost Finn Allen early when Arshdeep Singh got the Kiwi opener caught at deep mid-wicket in the second over. Seifert was handed a lifeline on 13 in the fourth over by Naman Dhir as Arshdeep missed his man. Daryl Mitchell and Seifert kept going and took the hosts to 59/1 at the end of the powerplay as Bhuvneshwar Kumar was hit for 20 runs in the sixth one. Varun Chakaravarthy came in and sent some jitters to the Kiwis with some LBW appeals, and he got Mitchell in the ninth over, but that did not deter the hosts. In-form Phillips joined Seifert and the two put up 86 runs from 42 balls for the third wicket. Their strong scoring rate took the game away from India. India tried Abhishek Sharma after New Zealand were 96/2 after 10 overs, but he could not inspire a comeback. Shreyas brought back Arshdeep for the next over before Varun was taken for 18 runs in the 13th over as the Kiwis raced to 138/2. With 29 needed off 30 balls, Nitish got Seifert for 93 as the Kiwi opener played on, but Phillips was there, and he got to his fourth fifty of the series in the 17th over. He then helped the team cross the finishing line in the 18th over as he hit Bhuvi for a couple of fours as New Zealand completed their highest T20I chase against India. Earlier, India managed to score 191/8 after Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer scored half centuries. Kishan (61) and Shreyas (50) put up a 93-run partnership for the third wicket and helped the visitors recover from the early hiccup they suffered after losing openers Abhishek Sharma (1) and Sanju Samson (4) cheaply. Later, Naman Dhir (33) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (22) came up with mini cameos to lead the Men in Blue but they would feel that India were a little short at the end of the innings as they kept losing wickets. Adam Milne, who has a strong record in Hamilton, starred with 4-19 in his four overs, while Nathan Smith and the incoming Blair Tickner also picked up a couple each to not let India go past 200. Still, India won the series 3-2, as they had clinched the first three T20Is before losing the next two matches. Adam Milne, who has a strong record in Hamilton, starred with 4-19 in his four overs, while Nathan Smith and the incoming Blair Tickner also picked up a couple each to not let India go past 200. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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We've Been Sloppy: Adam Milne's Honest Verdict On New Zealand's Fielding
New Zealand fast bowler Adam Milne admitted that New Zealand have been sloppy on the field as they have dropped several chances in the ongoing T20I series against India.
Hong Kong Sixes: Afghanistan beat Australia to clinch maiden title
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Mitchell Santner Creates History With Record-Breaking 143rd T20I Appearance
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner etched his name in the record books on Sunday, becoming his country's most capped player in men's T20Is with his 143rd appearance during the fifth and final match against India here at Seddon Park.
Bangladesh Draft In Amite Hasan After Mominul Haque Suffers Head Injury
Bangladesh have named wicketkeeper-batter Amite Hasan as Mominul Haque's replacement in their 15-member squad for the second Test against West Indies.
5th T20I: Ishan Kishan Becomes India's Most Prolific Run-scorer In Calendar Year
T20 World Cup: India star Ishan Kishan etched his name into the history books as he became India's most prolific run-scorer in T20Is in a single calendar year during the fifth and final match of the series against New Zealand here at Seddon Park on Sunday. Kishan scored an impressive 61 from 32 balls to help the Men in Blue make 191/8 in the final rubber. His stroke-filled knock saw him break former captain Suryakumar Yadav's record for most runs by an Indian in the format in a single year. The wicketkeeper batter now has 1220 runs in 37 innings this year, going past the previous Indian record of SKY, who had scored 1164 runs in 31 innings in 2022. Before the fifth T20I, Kishan had 1159 runs and needed six runs to go past the 2026 T20 World Cup-winning captain, which he achieved pretty early in his innings. The Southpaw now has the second most runs in a single year among full-member nations and is fourth overall. He is behind Karanbir Singh (1488) of Austria, Mohammad Rizwan (1326) of Pakistan and Fiaz Ahmed (1251) of Bahrain in the list. Meanwhile, Kishan also completed his 2000 T20I runs during the same innings. Kishan, who had a quiet series so far and missed a couple of games due to injury, hit an impressive 61 from 32 balls to get to the milestone. He has also become the third-fastest Indian to complete 2000 runs in the shortest international format in terms of balls taken. The canny left-handed batter completed his 2000 T20I runs in 1345 balls, as Abhishek holds the India record, having got there in 1024 balls, while Surya is second with 1164 deliveries taken to score 2000 runs. Meanwhile, Kishan also completed his 2000 T20I runs during the same innings. Kishan, who had a quiet series so far and missed a couple of games due to injury, hit an impressive 61 from 32 balls to get to the milestone. He has also become the third-fastest Indian to complete 2000 runs in the shortest international format in terms of balls taken. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Arshdeep Singh equals Tim Southee's record with stellar start against New Zealand in fifth T20I
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Former CSK batter Badrinath suggests MS Dhoni may retire as a player ahead of the IPL 2027 season and become mentor and batting coach for Chennai Super Kings.
Santner Becomes NZs Most-capped T20I Player With 143 Appearances
Nitish Kumar Reddy: New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner etched his name in the record books on Sunday, becoming his countrys most capped player in mens T20Is with his 143rd appearance during the fifth and final match against India here at Seddon Park. The left-arm spinner surpassed fellow bowler Ish Sodhi, who previously held the record with 142 T20I appearances for the Black Caps. Santner, who made his T20I debut in 2015, reached the milestone after more than a decade of representing New Zealand in the shortest format. Santner now leads the list of New Zealands most-capped T20I players, followed by Sodhi with 142 appearances. Former fast bowler Tim Southee occupies the third position with 126 matches, while former opener Martin Guptill is fourth with 122 appearances. Daryl Mitchell completes the top five with 109 T20I matches for the country. The 34-year-old has made significant contributions with both bat and ball during his international career. In his 143 T20I appearances, he has scored 1,117 runs at an average of 20.30, including a highest score of 77 not out. With the ball, he has claimed 151 wickets at an average of 23.09, with the best figures of 4/11. Santner recently achieved another milestone in the format, becoming only the third New Zealand bowler to claim 150 T20I wickets. He reached the landmark during the fourth T20I against India on Friday, returning figures of 2/24 in four overs and dismissing Axar Patel and Nitish Kumar Reddy. However, the milestone appearance in Hamilton did not bring him a wicket, as Santner conceded 39 runs in his four overs during Indias innings. India, who had already sealed the five-match series with an unassailable 3-1 lead after winning three consecutive matches, were asked to bat first after New Zealand won the toss. Ishan Kishan (61) and Shreyas Iyer (50) led Indias recovery with half-centuries after the visitors lost Abhishek Sharma (1) and Sanju Samson (4) early. The duo added 93 runs for the third wicket to put India back on track. Naman Dhir contributed 33 runs, while Nitish Kumar Reddy chipped in with 22 as India finished at 191/8. Ishan Kishan (61) and Shreyas Iyer (50) led Indias recovery with half-centuries after the visitors lost Abhishek Sharma (1) and Sanju Samson (4) early. The duo added 93 runs for the third wicket to put India back on track. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
'We'll Look At It At End Of Series': Milne On New Zealand's Sloppy Fielding In Series
Nitish Kumar Reddy: New Zealand fast bowler Adam Milne admitted that New Zealand have been sloppy on the field as they have dropped several chances in the ongoing T20I series against India. The Kiwis dropped a couple of catches in the fifth T20I too, along with handing a lifeline off a no-ball too. Speaking after the first innings of the fifth T20I against India at Seddon Park here, Milne conceded that the Kiwis will take a look at the fielding errors after the series is done. Yeah, I'm not sure. We've been a little bit sloppy in the field the whole series really. So it's something we'll look at the end of the series and hopefully remedy it going forward, he told broadcasters during the mid-innings break after India scored 191/8. Blair Tickner dropped India captain Shreyas Iyer in the 10th over of Michael Bracewell at short fine after Shreyas mishit a sweep for the ball to go miles up. Later, Milne himself dropped Naman Dhir in the 16th over at sweeper cover off Tickner. In between, Tilak Varma was handed a lifeline when he was caught at the backward point by Finn Allen, but Nathan Smith had overstepped. However, Tilak was caught and bowled in the same over. Meanwhile, Milne was confident of having kept India to 191/8. There was a swing on offer at the start, and the Kiwis did not let the visitors go past 200. A little bit of swing early, which always helps. A little bit of inconsistent bounce; saw a number of wickets splicing and getting caught in the outfield. I think again once it's swinging, it's sort of just trying to get it up there, use that swing. And fortunately they hit a couple in the air today that went to fielders as opposed to the boundaries and we got them early, Milne said. Yeah, it's interesting. Again, there was a little bit of variable bounce, but I think overall it was a pretty decent wicket. So hopefully we can knock them off, he added. Meanwhile, Milne was confident of having kept India to 191/8. There was a swing on offer at the start, and the Kiwis did not let the visitors go past 200. A little bit of swing early, which always helps. A little bit of inconsistent bounce; saw a number of wickets splicing and getting caught in the outfield. I think again once it's swinging, it's sort of just trying to get it up there, use that swing. And fortunately they hit a couple in the air today that went to fielders as opposed to the boundaries and we got them early, Milne said. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Fakhar Zaman's Century Powers Pakistan To Record-Breaking Tri-Series Title
The tri-nation series final between Pakistan and Sri Lanka at Lahore not only delivered a great match for the fans, but also plenty of fine statistical details as Fakhar Zaman's century and Pakistan's successful run-chase of 326 went into history books.
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Milne's 4/19 keeps India to 191 in Hamilton T20I
New Zealand pacer Adam Milne's impressive four-wicket haul for just 19 runs helped restrict India to a below-par total of 191 for eight in the fifth and final T20I, despite well-paced fifties from Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan.
The Indian team took on New Zealand in the fifth and final T20I of the ongoing series. The teams met at Seddon Park in Hamilton for the clash, and the game saw India come in...
5th T20I: After Kishan, Iyer's Fifties Lead India To 191/8
Nitish Kumar Reddy: Ishan Kishan and captain Shreyas Iyer starred with strong half-centuries as India posted 191/8 in the fifth and final T20I of the series against New Zealand at Seddon Park here on Sunday. Kishan (61) and Iyer (50) put up a 93-run partnership for the third wicket and helped the visitors recover from the early hiccup they suffered after losing openers Abhishek Sharma (1) and Sanju Samson (4) cheaply. Later, Naman Dhir (33) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (22) came up with mini cameos to lead the Men in Blue, but they would feel that India were a little short at the end of the innings as they kept losing wickets. Adam Milne, who has a strong record in Hamilton, starred with 4-19 in his four overs, while Nathan Smith and the incoming Blair Tickner also picked up a couple each to not let India go past 200. India were also handed lifelines from a couple of drops from the Kiwis and a no-ball from Nathan Smith, but they could not make the most of the chances and hence fell short in the end. Apart from a 93-run stand for the third wicket and a 46-run partnership for the sixth wicket by Naman and Nitish, there was not much to celebrate for the Men in Blue. India were asked to bat first as they lost the toss for the first time in the series. Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma came out to open as both the openers struggled. New Zealand seamers extracted early seam movement as Abhishek was dismissed in the second over by Adam Milne, before Sanju Samson's struggling stay of four from 10 balls came to an end in the fourth over when he hit a leading edge off Milne to be caught at covers. Ishan and Iyer rebuilt things in the powerplay and the middle overs. Their strong stand of 93 from 43 balls for the third wicket bailed India out from the poor start to the powerplay. The visitors were 50/2 after six overs, but then came the firing punches from both the batters. Kishan dominated New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner after the powerplay, surviving off a brilliant attempt from Finn Allen at the long-on boundary, where he tried catching the ball on rebound after stepping outside the boundary. However, his right foot was believed to be on the ground when he was in contact with the ball. Kishan and Iyer made the most of the middle phase and launched Michael Bracewell for a 27-run 10th over as Tickner dropped Shreyas on the fourth ball. He returned and amended by removing Kishan, caught at deep mid-wicket, before Smith bounced out Shreyas on a short ball for Tim Seifert to pouch it as the Kiwis made a comeback. Smith then overstepped when he initially had Tilak Varma caught at point, but he removed him in the same over off a short ball for a caught and bowl. With Dhir and Nitish still around, India kept the scoreboard ticking, and Dhir was dropped by Milne at sweeper cover in the 16th over. The runs came, but Dhir was dismissed by Tickner in the 19th over, and Nitish followed suit in the final over. Bhuvneshwar hit a four, but India ended on 191/8 in the end. Smith then overstepped when he initially had Tilak Varma caught at point, but he removed him in the same over off a short ball for a caught and bowl. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Ishan Kishan Breaks Suryakumar Yadav's Record For Most T20I Runs By An Indian In A Calendar Year
India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan completed 2,000 runs in T20I cricket during the fifth match against New Zealand at Seddon Park on Sunday
Jacob Duffy Reveals What Surprised Him Most About Virat Kohli At Royal Challengers Bengaluru
New Zealand pacer Jacob Duffy was impressed by Virat Kohli's humility and work ethic during their stint together at Royal Challengers Bengaluru, saying the Indian batting great remained down-to-earth despite being a eligious figure back home.
Digital Desk | Hamilton, Nov 1 (IANS) India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan completed his 2000 runs in T20I cricket during the fifth match against New Zealand at the Seddon Park here on Sunday. Kishan, who had a quiet series so far and missed a couple of games due to injury, hit an impressive 61 from 32 balls to get to the milestone. He has also become the third-fastest Indian to complete 2000 runs in the shortest international format in terms of balls taken. The canny left-handed batter completed his 2000 T20I runs in 1345 balls, as Abhishek holds the India record, having got there in 1024 balls as Surya is second with 1164 deliveries taken to score 2000 runs. Coming into the fifth match, Kishan had scores of 1 and 0 in the first and fourth T20I he played and missed the middle two due to a low-grade right adductor strain. He needed 45 runs to get to 2000 runs, and he achieved the mark with a strong showing in the final rubber. He got there when he hit Mitchell Santner for a helicopter hit four towards mid-wicket before he slammed a six to complete his 14th T20I fifty. Kishan is the third fastest Indian to complete 2000 T20I runs, only behind modern-day maverick Abhishek Sharma and axed T20I captain and India's own 360-degree star Suryakumar Yadav. Kishan's stay eventually came to an end on 61 from 32 balls when he was dismissed by incoming Blair Tickner. He was caught at deep mid-wicket by Nathan Smith, but enjoyed his time in the middle, having smashed five sixes and as many fours. Earlier, India were asked to bat first after New Zealand won the toss for the first time in the series. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Varun Chakravarthy returned for India as Mayank Yadav and Axar Patel made way. For New Zealand, Tickner was in for Matthew Fisher.
'My job is to take right decisions, not popular ones'
India head coach Gautam Gambhir has stated that his primary role is to make the 'right decisions' for the team, even if they are not the 'popular ones', emphasising the importance of player security and backing consistent performers.
'Will Be Awesome To Play Against Him': Duffy On Facing RCB Teammate Kohli
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: New Zealand fast bowler Jacob Duffy was full of praise for India veteran Virat Kohli as he looks ahead to face his Royal Challengers Bengaluru teammate during the upcoming ODI series between New Zealand and India, which gets underway on November 4. Duffy shared the dressing room with Kohli during the IPL 2026 and has also bowled to him in the nets. The New Zealand seamer was struck by how down to earth Kohli is despite being a superstar in India and approaching a eligious status in his nation. I got to see him (Kohli) yesterday. He was in the gym, obviously, so running into him there was cool, but he was awesome to me, Duffy said on Sunday during a media interaction. Obviously, for such a religious figure, I guess you almost say, in India - he's obviously a megastar over there - for him to be so down-to-earth and sort of welcome all of us overseas guys in RCB was pretty cool, so very appreciative of him for that. It'll be awesome to play against him now that I've sort of shared a changing room with him as well, he added. He further stated that he has had lots of discussions with Kohli around the tactics on the Indian grounds when he shared the RCB dressing room with him. He's got a great work ethic, Duffy said. Obviously, I bowled a lot to him in the nets because he was always the first batter and I was always the first bowler. We actually spent a lot of time facing each other in the nets, so that's quite cool. But also from there, he's seen a lot of me now too, so he'll have good preparation. I guess we talk a lot about fine details. We talk about certain wickets back in India. Certain wickets are quite different, so he talked a lot about the different lines and lengths on those kinds of wickets and how he adjusts and how he thinks I could be adjusting on those ones too. So little insights like that were quite important from him. The speedster further added that he likes ODI cricket and called the five-match ODI series against India a crucial series to prepare for the 2027 World Cup. Personally, I quite like ODI cricket, Duffy said. What I like about it is that up top, you get a little bit of the hard lengths with the swinging ball and stuff like that. Then you get a little bit of the hit and giggle near the end. We've also got the World Cup about this time next year in South Africa. That's pretty high on the priority list, I think. Growing up (watching the) 2015 World Cup, 2019 World Cup, those, to me, are the pinnacles of our game. Those are the major events that I grew up watching and strived for and wanted to be there for those. Personally, I quite like ODI cricket, Duffy said. What I like about it is that up top, you get a little bit of the hard lengths with the swinging ball and stuff like that. Then you get a little bit of the hit and giggle near the end. We've also got the World Cup about this time next year in South Africa. That's pretty high on the priority list, I think. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Amid Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Debate, Gautam Gambhir Delivers No-Nonsense Response
Gautam Gambhir on Sunday asserted that his job was not to make everyone happy but to take the right decisions rather than the popular ones
'It's Terrible. It's Un-Australian'
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'My Job Is Not To Make Everyone Happy': Gambhir On Managing India's Deep Squad
Gautam Gambhir: India head coach Gautam Gambhir stressed that his job with the Indian team is ot to make everyone happy and that he focuses on taking ight call rather than popular decisions as he manages a deep T20I squad. India are currently on New Zealand shores for a five-match series, in which they are having an unassailable 3-1 lead. Speaking ahead of the fifth and final match of the series, Gambhir opened up on managing a deep Indian squad. First of all, my job is not to make everyone happy. My job is to take the right decisions, not the popular decisions. And that is what I'm there for. I think sometimes in today's day and age, with so much social media and all that chatter, what happens on the outside, Gambhir told broadcasters ahead of the fifth match at Seddon Park. No, it is very easy to take the popular decision. But for me, I think the important thing is to take the right decision and make sure that there is a lot of security inside the dressing room. Because, as you just mentioned, there's a lot of talent. But again, I think guys have done phenomenally well over a longer period of time. Obviously, they deserve a longer rope. And that is exactly how we approach the series, he added. Gambhir also hailed the team for their performance in the five-match series, despite it being a hectic T20I schedule in the last month or so. India arrived in New Zealand after having wrapped up a five-match T20I series against West Indies at home on October 17. They were on the field in completely different conditions on October 22 for the start of the five-match T20I series in New Zealand and won the first three matches. Obviously it's been a very short turnaround as well. We finished off on the 17th and flew on the 18th. Obviously we had one practice session. Got to give it to the boys, the way they adapted to the conditions. Obviously a lot of boys are coming here for the first time. And we all know how dangerous New Zealand is in their own backyard, Gambhir said. Gambhir also hailed the team for their performance in the five-match series, despite it being a hectic T20I schedule in the last month or so. India arrived in New Zealand after having wrapped up a five-match T20I series against West Indies at home on October 17. They were on the field in completely different conditions on October 22 for the start of the five-match T20I series in New Zealand and won the first three matches. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Snubbed Again As India Make 2 Changes In Playing XI For 5th T20I
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi did not find a place in India's playing XI for the fifth and final T20I at Seddon Park, Hamilton
IND vs NZ fifth T20I: New Zealand opts to field against India
India have made two changes, with seasoned pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar returning to the playing XI, while Varun Chakaravarthy will play his first game on the tour
5th T20I: India Asked To Bat First As Bhuvneshwar, Varun Return
For New Zealand: New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner finally won his first toss of the series as he asked India to bat first in the fifth and final T20I of the series at Seddon Park here on Sunday. Having lost all the previous four tosses, Santner had his luck with the coin and opted to bowl first for the fifth rubber as both teams made changes to their sides. India have brought back Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Varun Chakravarthy as Mayank Yadav and Axar Patel missed out. For New Zealand, Blair Tickner back in for Matt Fisher as both teams rotated their personnel. I just assumed I'd lose the toss. We'll have a bowl. Obviously a new pitch. Might be a little bit of dew later. Have to adapt quickly to the dimensions. If there's a bit of bounce like Eden Park, it will be nice. Obviously, with the bat, we've been good this whole series. Was obviously a bit more in the wicket the other night which was nice for the seamers. One change. Tickner is back, New Zealand captain Santner said at the toss. Meanwhile, Shreyas wanted to bat first anyhow and got his wish despite having lost a rare toss. Great occasion to come here on this historical ground. We were looking to bat, wanted to test ourselves batting first. Auckland, the dimensions were different. But credit where it's due, Phillips played an incredible knock. Two changes, Varun comes in, and Bhuvi comes in. He's been waiting for his opportunity and even in the huddle he gave a beautiful speech today, Shreyas said after losing the toss. Bhuvneshwar was dropped for the previous match after he had not set the stage on fire during the three T20Is where he bowled. Chakravarthy has made a return after missing out on the one-off T20I against Japan and the Asian Games due to an abdominal side strain he picked up during the Afghanistan series. Meanwhile, teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi remained on the bench after having played only in two matches in this series when he came in for the then-injured Ishan Kishan. India have an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series. The Men in Blue won the first three matches to seal the series, while the Blackcaps bounced in the fourth match. Both sides look to end on a high note. Playing XIs: New Zealand: Tim Seifert (w), Finn Allen, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Bevon Jacobs, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Nathan Smith, Adam Milne, Jacob Duffy, Blair Tickner Playing XIs: Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Boyle ton help New Zealand A recover against India A
Matthew Boyle and Dean Foxcroft stitched together an unbroken 205-run partnership, with both scoring centuries, to help New Zealand A recover from a disastrous start against India A on day two of the second unofficial Test.
Is This The End For Jadeja In ODIs?
'Jaddu might not come back into the team, but if someone gets injured, the first name that will come to mind will be Jaddu.'
New Zealand field in final T20I; Bhuvneshwar and Varun in for India
India have left out Axar Patel and Mayank Yadav for the dead rubber; New Zealand have replaced Matt Fisher with Blair Tickner
Boyle and Foxcroft make it a long, hard day for India A bowlers
Matthew Boyle and Dean Foxcroft have so far added 205 runs for the fourth wicket, having come together with New Zealand at 13 for 3 in the eighth over
IND vs NZ 5th T20I LIVE score: India look to bounce back in Hamilton after minor hiccup
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Jacob Duffy reflects on the prospect of facing Virat Kohli ahead of IND-NZ ODI series
India and New Zealand are all set to continue their ongoing multi-format series. After the conclusion of the T20I leg of the series, India and New Zealand will lock horns across five ODI matches. The...
India vs New Zealand 5th T20I LIVE Score: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi U-Turn The Big Talking Point
India vs New Zealand 5th T20I LIVE Score: Up 3-1 in the series, India square off against New Zealand with the spotlight on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's potential selection in the playing XI.
India vs New Zealand, 5th T20I Pitch Report, how will surface in Hamilton play?
The stage is set for the fifth and final T20I of the ongoing series between India and New Zealand. The two sides meet at Seddon Park in Hamilton for the clash on November 1st, and both sides will look to put in a good showing. It is worth noting that the Indian team has already won the series but will still look to register a win in the upcoming game and play some good cricket .
South Africa's Simon Harmer Scripts History With 10-For Against Australia In 3rd Test
Way back in 1957, Hugh Tayfield was the first South African spinner to take a ten-fer on home soil against England at Johannesburg, with figures of 4/79 and 9/113 across both the innings.
Pakistan Match India's 24-Year-Old World Record After Tri-Series Final Win Against Sri Lanka
Pakistan not only won the tri-series final by beating Sri Lanka on Saturday but also equalled a world record set by India in 2002
