New Zealand achieved their first-ever Test series win in India by defeating the hosts by 113 runs in Pune. Glenn Phillips highlighted the challenge of competing in India and credited the IPL for his adaptation. Mitchell Santner's exceptional bowling performance was pivotal in the victory. Phillips represents Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL.
New Zealand stunned India with a remarkable 113-run victory in the second Test in Pune, despite missing their star batsman Kane Williamson. Mitchell Santner’s career-best haul of 13-157 and strategic on-field flexibility secured this historic win, ending India's 12-year unbeaten streak at home and impacting their World Test Championship final aspirations.
Steve Smith selects Rohit Sharma as his World Test XI opener, lauding his aggressive batting and adaptability. Despite recent defeats against New Zealand, Rohit gears up to lead India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, facing new challenges with key players like Mohammed Shami and Kuldeep Yadav sidelined due to injuries.
Former cricketer Anil Kumble expressed disappointment over India's loss to New Zealand in the second Test, attributing it to poor batting. With New Zealand winning their first series in India and leading 2-0, the focus shifts to the final Test in Mumbai. Kumble emphasized the importance of the remaining matches for India's World Test Championship aspirations.
New Zealand's cricket team, under Tom Latham's leadership, achieved a landmark 2-0 Test series win against India, breaking their 18-series unbeaten home streak. Latham credited their aggressive strategy and pivotal toss wins as key factors, alongside impressive performances from their bowlers, especially in Bangalore. The series is set to conclude with the third and final Test at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, scheduled from November 1 to 5.
New Zealand's cricket team, under Tom Latham's leadership, achieved a landmark 2-0 Test series win against India, breaking their 18-series unbeaten home streak. Latham credited their aggressive strategy and pivotal toss wins as key factors, alongside impressive performances from their bowlers, especially in Bangalore. The series is set to conclude with the third and final Test at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, scheduled from November 1 to 5.
Ajinkya Rahane credits Virat Kohli for instilling disciplined fitness, training, and nutrition habits. Rahane enjoys batting partnerships with Kohli and recalls their 260-run stand in Australia in 2014. He emphasizes the importance of giving players freedom and confidence as a captain, highlighting team effort over individual achievements.
The Pakistan Cricket Board faces backlash for excluding star opener Fakhar Zaman from the 2024-25 central contract list. Zaman, crucial in ODIs and T20Is, was overlooked despite his consistent performances. Fans suspect his criticism of the PCB’s actions, especially regarding Babar Azam’s Test squad exclusion, as a reason for this controversial move.
Mohammad Rizwan has been named captain of Pakistan's ODI and T20I teams, succeeding Babar Azam after poor performances in recent ICC tournaments. Rizwan, supported by coach Gary Kirsten and PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, starts his captaincy with the Australia tour. Star players Azam and Afridi are in the squad but will rest for the Zimbabwe tour.
India Women’s Radha Yadav showcased exceptional fielding in the second ODI against New Zealand Women at Ahmedabad, taking stunning catches to dismiss Georgia Plimmer and Brooke Halliday. Her efforts, along with Deepti Sharma and newcomer Priya Mishra, helped disrupt New Zealand's innings. India leads the series 1-0.