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Fast bowler Gerald Coetzee is set to return to Test cricket after nearly two years, having been named in South Africa’s playing XI for the third and final Test against Australia as a replacement for the injured Anrich Nortje. The rest of the South African team remains unchanged from the side that secured an innings and 31-run victory in the second Test at Gqeberha. The series is currently tied 1-1, with Australia winning the opening match by 214 runs. The deciding Test will be played in Cape Town.&nbsp;Nortje has been ruled out due to a mild groin injury sustained on the fourth morning of the second Test at St George’s Park. He left the field midway through his fourth over and did not return for the remainder of the match.&nbsp;&nbsp;Meanwhile, Australia have released Nic Maddinson and Sam Harper from their Test squad so they can join their respective teams for the Sheffield Shield.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/devdutt-padikkal-199-india-a-vs-new-zealand-a-1st-test-1793019305268">Devdutt Padikkal 199 puts India A ahead by 284; presses claim for Test no. 3 spot</a>&nbsp;Maddinson will represent New South Wales in their match starting Friday, while Harper will play for Victoria against Queensland from Saturday. Harper was initially called up as wicketkeeping cover after Josh Inglis suffered a fractured finger.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/sahibzada-farhan-replaces-saim-ayub-pakistan-odi-tri-series-1793014165448">Sahibzada replaces Saim Ayub in Pakistan squad for remainder of ODI tri-series</a>&nbsp;Maddinson managed scores of 0, 48, 0 and 8 in his four innings during the series. His departure could open the door for Matt Renshaw to return to the top of the batting order alongside Travis Head. Meanwhile, Steven Smith is set to undergo a fitness test ahead of the series decider.&nbsp;South Africa playing XI: Aiden Markram, Marques Ackerman, David Bedingham, Temba Bavuma (c), Matthew Breetzke, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Simon Harmer, Kagiso Rabada and Gerald Coetzee

Gerald Coetzee has been named as Anrich Nortje’s replacement for the third and final Test between South Africa and Australia at Newlands.

Fast bowler Gerald Coetzee is set to return to Test cricket after nearly two years, having been named in South Africa’s playing XI for the third and final Test against Australia as a replacement for the injured Anrich Nortje. The rest of the South African team remains unchanged from the side that secured an innings and 31-run victory in the second Test at Gqeberha. The series is currently tied 1-1, with Australia winning the opening match by 214 runs. The deciding Test will be played in Cape Town. Nortje has been ruled out due to a mild groin injury sustained on the fourth morning of the second Test at St George’s Park. He left the field midway through his fourth over and did not return for the remainder of the match. Meanwhile, Australia have released Nic Maddinson and Sam Harper from their Test squad so they can join their respective teams for the Sheffield Shield. Also Read - Devdutt Padikkal 199 puts India A ahead by 284; presses claim for Test no. 3 spot Maddinson will represent New South Wales in their match starting Friday, while Harper will play for Victoria against Queensland from Saturday. Harper was initially called up as wicketkeeping cover after Josh Inglis suffered a fractured finger. Also Read - Sahibzada replaces Saim Ayub in Pakistan squad for remainder of ODI tri-series Maddinson managed scores of 0, 48, 0 and 8 in his four innings during the series. His departure could open the door for Matt Renshaw to return to the top of the batting order alongside Travis Head. Meanwhile, Steven Smith is set to undergo a fitness test ahead of the series decider. South Africa playing XI: Aiden Markram, Marques Ackerman, David Bedingham, Temba Bavuma (c), Matthew Breetzke, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Simon Harmer, Kagiso Rabada and Gerald Coetzee

Gerald Coetzee has been named as Anrich Nortje’s replacement for the third and final Test between South Africa and Australia at Newlands.

SA vs AUS: Gerald Coetzee replaces Anrich Nortje in South Africa's squad for 3rd Test

Devdutt Padikkal has made a compelling case for India’s Test number three spot following a sensational 199 against New Zealand A in the ongoing 1st unofficial Test in Lincoln. Padikkal led India A's charge on the third day of this four-day game, stitching a 215-run stand with Sai Sudharsan for the third wicket. Later, he added another 124 runs for the fifth wicket with uncapped Yash Rathod before falling on 199 to a controversial umpiring decision. &nbsp;Trailing by 204 in the first innings, India A scored 488 for eight at stumps with one day of play left, leading by 284 runs.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-nz-ishan-kishan-ruled-out-of-wellington-t20i-1792996723686">IND vs NZ: Ishan Kishan ruled out of Wellington T20I</a> &nbsp;Padikkal kept his composure and played brilliant cricket to revive India A after they were reduced to 10 for two late on the second day. The left-hander carried his international form seamlessly into the red-ball fixture. With 199 in the second innings, he has pressed his case ahead of fellow contender Sudharsan for the number three spot in India’s Test team for the New Zealand series.&nbsp;WATCH Padikkal's Dismissal -

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Padikkal brought up his hundred by smashing an overhead six off Jayden Lennox in 128 balls. He played 248 balls, hitting three sixes and 24 fours in his marathon outing, making headlines all over.&nbsp; &nbsp;Sudharsan, who returned to the red-ball setup after missing the away Sri Lanka Tests with a hamstring injury, also impressed with a gritty 91 off 184 balls, hitting 12 fours. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Rathod, India’s top scorer with 44 in the first innings, completed his fifty (66) in the second before nicking one to part-timer Dean Foxcroft while attempting a cut shot.&nbsp; &nbsp;India’s lower order contributed too, with Washington Sundar remaining unbeaten at 51 off 75 balls and seamers Anshul Kamboj (23) and Auqib Nabi (38) contributing with the bat.&nbsp; &nbsp;India A were dismissed for 113 in the first innings, with openers KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal failing to fire. Padikkal scored 32 in the first innings, while Sudharsan departed on a 13-ball duck.

Devdutt Padikkal hit a stunning 199 to lead India A's fightback against New Zealand A, strengthening his claim for the No. 3 spot in India's Test side.

Devdutt Padikkal has made a compelling case for India’s Test number three spot following a sensational 199 against New Zealand A in the ongoing 1st unofficial Test in Lincoln. Padikkal led India A's charge on the third day of this four-day game, stitching a 215-run stand with Sai Sudharsan for the third wicket. Later, he added another 124 runs for the fifth wicket with uncapped Yash Rathod before falling on 199 to a controversial umpiring decision. Trailing by 204 in the first innings, India A scored 488 for eight at stumps with one day of play left, leading by 284 runs. Also read| IND vs NZ: Ishan Kishan ruled out of Wellington T20I Padikkal kept his composure and played brilliant cricket to revive India A after they were reduced to 10 for two late on the second day. The left-hander carried his international form seamlessly into the red-ball fixture. With 199 in the second innings, he has pressed his case ahead of fellow contender Sudharsan for the number three spot in India’s Test team for the New Zealand series. WATCH Padikkal's Dismissal -

Devdutt Padikkal hit a stunning 199 to lead India A's fightback against New Zealand A, strengthening his claim for the No. 3 spot in India's Test side.

Devdutt Padikkal 199 puts India A ahead by 284; presses claim for Test no. 3 spot

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Pakistan call up Sahibzada Farhan to replace Saim Ayub for the remainder of the ODI tri-series. Saim opts for domestic cricket to rebuild form after top-order struggles.

Pakistan have replaced opener Saim Ayub with Sahibzada Farhan for the remainder of the ongoing ODI tri-series, which also includes England and Sri Lanka. A PCB media release says Ayub’s exclusion resulted from a conversation between the player and head coach Mike Hesson, in which Saim expressed his desire to return to domestic cricket to work on his batting form and regain confidence. The team management and the national selection committee mutually decided to consider his request. 2026 hasn’t been a fruitful batting year for the left-hander, who averages a mere 16.55 in 19 matches across all formats, including just one fifty-plus score against Australia during the T20 World Cup in February. In this tri-series so far, Saim scored only 21 runs across three matches. The selectors ignored him for the ODI and Test series against Bangladesh, and also for the Australia ODIs that followed. Far from contention, Ayub shockingly returned to the Test squad for the third Test against England in Birmingham, where he opened and registered a pair in the final Test, which the visitors lost and conceded the Test series 3-0. His inclusion was part of an extraordinary overhaul that saw PCB send home seven first-squad players midway through the tour, including Salman Agha, keeper-batter Mohammed Rizwan and under-fire opener Imam-ul-Haq. Also read| PAK vs ENG: Shadab's record 113 not out helps Pakistan pull stunning chase in Lahore Farhan’s inclusion at the top could change Pakistan’s top-order fortunes in this tri-series. The trio of Saim, Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam has failed to click in three matches played, averaging just over 15, with Pakistan’s top order’s overall average of 19.81 the lowest among all Test-playing nations this year. ODI captain Shaheen Afridi also spoke about potential changes to the top order following Pakistan’s famous win against England in the recently concluded match in Lahore, which the hosts won by one wicket. "Yeah, there might be [changes in the top order]," Afridi said at the post-match presentation. "We need some runs from the top order. We need that attacking game in the powerplay, and I hope we will bring that energy to the team." Meanwhile, Pakistan have qualified for the tri-series final after winning all three contested matches so far. Pakistan will face Sri Lanka in their final group game in Lahore on Tuesday (Oct 27).

Pakistan call up Sahibzada Farhan to replace Saim Ayub for the remainder of the ODI tri-series. Saim opts for domestic cricket to rebuild form after top-order struggles.

Pakistan call up Sahibzada Farhan to replace Saim Ayub for remainder of tri-series

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The IPL 2027 mini-auction will take place nearly a month after the Nov 15 retention deadline. Following the deadline, franchises will receive a list of registered players to shortlist before the final list is prepared.

The IPL 2027 mini-auction will be held in Goa on Dec 16, coinciding with the second ODI between India and Sri Lanka in Bengaluru. The auction will be held almost a month after the Nov 15 retention deadline communicated by the IPL to all franchises. Once the deadline passes, the IPL will share the list of registered players with the teams for shortlisting. The final list, along with the order of player sets, is expected to reach the franchises in the week before the auction. So far, two trades have taken place in the IPL trade window since the end of the 2026 season. In June, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) traded captain Rishabh Pant to Delhi Capitals (DC) in exchange for wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav. In the latest deal, DC sent fast bowler T Natarajan to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in return for uncapped leg-spinner Zeeshan Ansari. Also Read - 'Genuinely thought i was going to die': Usman Khawaja opens up on career-long health issue As per IPL rules, the trade window opens a month after the season ends and stays active until a week before the auction. The IPL has not yet confirmed the schedule for the 2027 season. In 2024, the tournament had announced a tentative window for the next three seasons, with the 2027 edition scheduled between Mar 14 and May 30. However, after the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) Annual General Meeting in September, board secretary Devajit Saikia indicated that the 2027 season could begin towards the end of March. Also Read - 'Arshdeep a part of...: Morkel confirms pacer in India's Test plans The December event will be the final mini-auction in the IPL’s current cycle. A mega auction is planned ahead of the 2028 season, marking the beginning of the league’s next media rights cycle. The BCCI has not yet issued a tender for the upcoming rights. In 2022, the IPL’s media rights were sold for INR 48,390.5 crore, approximately USD 6.2 billion, making it one of the most valuable properties in global sports. With inputs from agencies

The IPL 2027 mini-auction will take place nearly a month after the Nov 15 retention deadline. Following the deadline, franchises will receive a list of registered players to shortlist before the final list is prepared.

IPL 2027 auction to be held in Goa on Dec 16

Usman Khawaja has opened up about his battle with rheumatoid arthritis, revealing that he once feared for his life after struggling to walk just 10 metres to the bathroom. The former Australia batter, who represented his country in 88 Tests, was diagnosed with the condition at the age of 22. The 39-year-old kept his diagnosis private and even his close friends in the Australian team unaware of his condition. Only the team’s medical staff and coaches knew about his health issues.&nbsp;“I genuinely thought I was going to die. I went from this athlete who was playing professional cricket to not being able to walk 10 metres to the bathroom,” Khawaja told ABC Sport.&nbsp;The former opener credited injections for helping him continue his cricket career, calling them a “god-send”.&nbsp;“Without that drug, I would never have played cricket ever again or even lived a normal life again,” Khawaja said.&nbsp;He also hopes his journey will motivate others living with the condition to follow their dreams and achieve their goals.&nbsp;“If a person can play at the top level … as a professional cricketer with rheumatoid arthritis, then I think a lot of other people can achieve a lot, too,” he added.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/arshdeep-a-part-of-those-conversations-morkel-confirms-pacer-in-india-s-test-plans-1793002813626">'Arshdeep a part of those conversations: Morkel confirms pacer in India's Test plans</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Khawaja has also questioned why Sheffield Shield performances are sometimes undervalued, pointing out that several players have records similar to those of Marnus Labuschagne, who is currently struggling for runs and has gone 47 Test innings without scoring a century.&nbsp;Khawaja believes domestic performances should receive greater consideration when selectors assess players for the Australian team.&nbsp;“We’ve got plenty of players in Sheffield Shield cricket who are very good players, who are pretty much averaging and doing the same as Marnus in that respect,” Khawaja said.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/australia-drop-maddinson-steve-smith-fitness-test-cape-town-test-1793011444362">Panic Ahead of Cape Town Test: Maddinson dropped as Australia face Smith fitness test</a>&nbsp;He also mentioned young batter Jack Clayton, whom he played alongside, as an example of a player whose performances have not received enough attention.&nbsp;“Jack Clayton, who is a young guy that I played with. He’s scored six centuries averaging 38 and no one talks about him.”&nbsp;Khawaja added that if Labuschagne’s Sheffield Shield record is considered good enough to earn him a place in the Australian team, than other players with similar records should also get an opportunity.&nbsp;“So the narrative of when people devalue Shield cricket, it frustrates me because I’m like, OK, if Marnus is good enough to play for Australia with that Sheffield Shield record, why can’t any of these guys play?” he added.

Nine months after retiring from international cricket, former Australia batter Usman Khawaja has revealed that he battled rheumatoid arthritis throughout his 88-Test career and once feared he “was going to die.”

Usman Khawaja has opened up about his battle with rheumatoid arthritis, revealing that he once feared for his life after struggling to walk just 10 metres to the bathroom. The former Australia batter, who represented his country in 88 Tests, was diagnosed with the condition at the age of 22. The 39-year-old kept his diagnosis private and even his close friends in the Australian team unaware of his condition. Only the team’s medical staff and coaches knew about his health issues. “I genuinely thought I was going to die. I went from this athlete who was playing professional cricket to not being able to walk 10 metres to the bathroom,” Khawaja told ABC Sport. The former opener credited injections for helping him continue his cricket career, calling them a “god-send”. “Without that drug, I would never have played cricket ever again or even lived a normal life again,” Khawaja said. He also hopes his journey will motivate others living with the condition to follow their dreams and achieve their goals. “If a person can play at the top level … as a professional cricketer with rheumatoid arthritis, then I think a lot of other people can achieve a lot, too,” he added. Also Read - 'Arshdeep a part of those conversations: Morkel confirms pacer in India's Test plans Meanwhile, Khawaja has also questioned why Sheffield Shield performances are sometimes undervalued, pointing out that several players have records similar to those of Marnus Labuschagne, who is currently struggling for runs and has gone 47 Test innings without scoring a century. Khawaja believes domestic performances should receive greater consideration when selectors assess players for the Australian team. “We’ve got plenty of players in Sheffield Shield cricket who are very good players, who are pretty much averaging and doing the same as Marnus in that respect,” Khawaja said. Also Read - Panic Ahead of Cape Town Test: Maddinson dropped as Australia face Smith fitness test He also mentioned young batter Jack Clayton, whom he played alongside, as an example of a player whose performances have not received enough attention. “Jack Clayton, who is a young guy that I played with. He’s scored six centuries averaging 38 and no one talks about him.” Khawaja added that if Labuschagne’s Sheffield Shield record is considered good enough to earn him a place in the Australian team, than other players with similar records should also get an opportunity. “So the narrative of when people devalue Shield cricket, it frustrates me because I’m like, OK, if Marnus is good enough to play for Australia with that Sheffield Shield record, why can’t any of these guys play?” he added.

Nine months after retiring from international cricket, former Australia batter Usman Khawaja has revealed that he battled rheumatoid arthritis throughout his 88-Test career and once feared he “was going to die.”

'Genuinely thought i was going to die': Usman Khawaja opens up on career-long health issue

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Australia drop opener Nic Maddinson and release Sam Harper ahead of the Cape Town Test against South Africa. Steve Smith faces a crucial fitness test on his neck, while Cameron Green is cleared to return for the series decider.

Australia have dropped opener Nic Maddinson from the squad for the final Test against South Africa at Newlands in Cape Town, while also releasing backup keeper-batter Sam Harper. Harper was called up as cover for Josh Inglis, who has now recovered from a broken thumb and is available for selection. Meanwhile, veteran batter Steve Smith also faces a fitness test on his troublesome neck as Australia gear up for the third Test starting Tuesday (Oct 27). Both Maddinson and Harper will fly back home to feature for their respective state teams in the Sheffield Shield round, with the left-handed opener representing New South Wales and Harper keeping wickets for Victoria. Regular Test gloveman Alex Carey will retain his place in the playing XI for the Cape Town Test. Maddinson registered two ducks, a gritty 48 and 8 in four innings so far in this series, with the visitors likely to promote the in-form Matthew Renshaw at the top of the order to partner Travis Head. However, Australia's biggest concern is the fitness of Steve Smith, who has been facing issues with his neck and must undergo a full session in Monday’s training to be considered for selection. On Sunday, Smith batted for just 15 minutes in the nets. Also read| 'If it was up to me, it wouldn't have ended like this': James Anderson opens up on Lancashire exit "We feel like it's going to be a pretty steep progression in terms of [whether] he should be available," head coach Andrew McDonald said. "But if we're surprised today, you'll see that play out." Should Smith get ruled out of the third Test, under-fire batter Marnus Labuschagne would likely keep his spot amid talks over his future in red-ball cricket. The selectors, however, will pick the final XI closer to the game. "I don't know if I've got anything further to add than I think everyone's said over the last [period of time]," chair of selectors George Bailey said of Labuschagne. "We've seen some good things. Is there a block at the moment around the 30s? Yes. [He's] still contributing in terms of his ability to get through a number of balls. "So, it's a decision around what does that look like if he gets through [to the 30s] again, what does it look like for the collective and is it helping others around him [and] the team get a result that we ultimately want?" All-rounder Cameron Green has also regained full fitness and declared himself fit for the third Test against South Africa. Australia are expected to make at least two changes to the XI that lost the second Test in Gqeberha by an innings and 31 runs. The three-match Test series is tied at 1-1.

Australia drop opener Nic Maddinson and release Sam Harper ahead of the Cape Town Test against South Africa. Steve Smith faces a crucial fitness test on his neck, while Cameron Green is cleared to return for the series decider.

Panic Ahead of Cape Town Test: Maddinson dropped as Australia face Smith fitness test

India bowling coach Morne Morkel confirmed that Arshdeep Singh is being considered as a backup option for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand, as the team management prepares a group of bowlers who can step in if needed during the two Tests in Wellington and Christchurch. The left-arm pacer has mainly played T20I cricket for India and is just two wickets away from becoming the country’s first bowler to take 150 wickets in the format.&nbsp;He has also impressed in ODIs, taking 30 wickets in 18 matches, including a five-wicket haul. However, he is yet to make his Test debut.&nbsp;Speaking about Arshdeep’s chances of playing red-ball cricket, Morkel told reporters, “We are sort of planning, you know, a group of bowlers that we would like to potentially stay behind as cover (for Tests) because of the schedule. I also think closer to the time, once we get a better understanding of the conditions at this time of the year, you know, we will get a clear picture in terms of the makeup of our bowling unit.”&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/he-is-a-red-flag-ex-india-strength-and-conditioning-coach-on-rohit-s-fitness-regime-1792999424678">'He is a red flag': Ex-India strength and conditioning coach on Rohit's fitness</a>&nbsp;“So at the moment, on paper, in the back of our minds, there are a nice group of bowlers that can suit all the conditions, and Arshdeep is definitely in that conversation. And yeah, I mean, in terms of that, he is a guy who always, you know, works hard. He ticks all the boxes. So if needed with the red ball, I am pretty sure, you know, you will be fine,” he added.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-nz-ishan-kishan-ruled-out-of-wellington-t20i-1792996723686">IND vs NZ: Ishan Kishan ruled out of Wellington T20I</a>&nbsp;Arshdeep has a decent record in domestic red-ball cricket, taking 73 wickets in 24 matches at an average of 30.71. His tally also includes two five-wicket hauls and one four-wicket haul, with best figures of 6/40.

India bowling coach Morne Morkel confirmed that Arshdeep Singh is among the pacers being considered as a backup option for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand.

India bowling coach Morne Morkel confirmed that Arshdeep Singh is being considered as a backup option for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand, as the team management prepares a group of bowlers who can step in if needed during the two Tests in Wellington and Christchurch. The left-arm pacer has mainly played T20I cricket for India and is just two wickets away from becoming the country’s first bowler to take 150 wickets in the format. He has also impressed in ODIs, taking 30 wickets in 18 matches, including a five-wicket haul. However, he is yet to make his Test debut. Speaking about Arshdeep’s chances of playing red-ball cricket, Morkel told reporters, “We are sort of planning, you know, a group of bowlers that we would like to potentially stay behind as cover (for Tests) because of the schedule. I also think closer to the time, once we get a better understanding of the conditions at this time of the year, you know, we will get a clear picture in terms of the makeup of our bowling unit.” Also Read - 'He is a red flag': Ex-India strength and conditioning coach on Rohit's fitness “So at the moment, on paper, in the back of our minds, there are a nice group of bowlers that can suit all the conditions, and Arshdeep is definitely in that conversation. And yeah, I mean, in terms of that, he is a guy who always, you know, works hard. He ticks all the boxes. So if needed with the red ball, I am pretty sure, you know, you will be fine,” he added. Also Read - IND vs NZ: Ishan Kishan ruled out of Wellington T20I Arshdeep has a decent record in domestic red-ball cricket, taking 73 wickets in 24 matches at an average of 30.71. His tally also includes two five-wicket hauls and one four-wicket haul, with best figures of 6/40.

India bowling coach Morne Morkel confirmed that Arshdeep Singh is among the pacers being considered as a backup option for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand.

'Arshdeep a part of those conversations: Morkel confirms pacer in India's Test plans

After securing two thrilling wins while chasing at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, the Shreyas Iyer-led Indian team will travel to Wellington for the third T20I against Mitchell Santner’s New Zealand on Tuesday (Oct 27). India will aim to win the match and take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series. Meanwhile, New Zealand will be eager to bounce back with a victory and keep their hopes of winning the series alive with two matches remaining.<h2>IND vs NZ, 3rd T20I: Match Details</h2><h2>When will the IND vs NZ, 3rd T20I be played?</h2>The third T20I between India and New Zealand will be played on Tuesday (Oct 27). The toss will take place 30 minutes before the start of the fixture.<h2>Where is the match being played?</h2>The match will be held at the Hnry Stadium in Wellington.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/he-is-a-red-flag-ex-india-strength-and-conditioning-coach-on-rohit-s-fitness-regime-1792999424678">'He is a red flag': Ex-India strength and conditioning coach on Rohit's fitness regime</a><h2>Where can fans watch the match on television?</h2>The live telecast of the third T20I between India and New Zealand will be available on Sony Sports Network in India.<h2>Where to livestream IND vs NZ, 3rd T20I?</h2>The livestream of the third T20I between India and New Zealand will be available on the SonyLIV app and website.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-nz-ishan-kishan-ruled-out-of-wellington-t20i-1792996723686">IND vs NZ: Ishan Kishan ruled out of Wellington T20I</a><h2>Squads</h2>India: Shreyas Iyer (C), Sanju Samson (WK), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, Mayank Yadav, Prince Yadav, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Varun Chakaravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav&nbsp;New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (C), Tim Seifert (WK), Finn Allen, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Bevon Jacobs, Michael Bracewell, Nathan Smith, Adam Milne, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Blair Tickner, Josh Clarkson, Devon Conway, Kyle Jamieson and Jacob Duffy

As the crucial T20I clash between India and New Zealand approaches, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India.

After securing two thrilling wins while chasing at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, the Shreyas Iyer-led Indian team will travel to Wellington for the third T20I against Mitchell Santner’s New Zealand on Tuesday (Oct 27). India will aim to win the match and take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series. Meanwhile, New Zealand will be eager to bounce back with a victory and keep their hopes of winning the series alive with two matches remaining. IND vs NZ, 3rd T20I: Match Details When will the IND vs NZ, 3rd T20I be played? The third T20I between India and New Zealand will be played on Tuesday (Oct 27). The toss will take place 30 minutes before the start of the fixture. Where is the match being played? The match will be held at the Hnry Stadium in Wellington. Also Read - 'He is a red flag': Ex-India strength and conditioning coach on Rohit's fitness regime Where can fans watch the match on television? The live telecast of the third T20I between India and New Zealand will be available on Sony Sports Network in India. Where to livestream IND vs NZ, 3rd T20I? The livestream of the third T20I between India and New Zealand will be available on the SonyLIV app and website. Also Read - IND vs NZ: Ishan Kishan ruled out of Wellington T20I Squads India: Shreyas Iyer (C), Sanju Samson (WK), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, Mayank Yadav, Prince Yadav, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Varun Chakaravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (C), Tim Seifert (WK), Finn Allen, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Bevon Jacobs, Michael Bracewell, Nathan Smith, Adam Milne, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Blair Tickner, Josh Clarkson, Devon Conway, Kyle Jamieson and Jacob Duffy

As the crucial T20I clash between India and New Zealand approaches, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India.

IND vs NZ, 3rd T20I: When and where to watch live streaming in India?

Rohit Sharma has been under constant scrutiny throughout his career for his fitness and agility. At a time when Virat Kohli set new standards of fitness in the Indian team, Rohit was put under the microscope for his relative lack of fitness. Now that he has retired from T20Is and Tests, his place in the ODI side, especially ahead of the upcoming 2027 ODI World Cup, is being questioned repeatedly because of his age and fitness level. Soham Desai, former India strength and conditioning coach, meanwhile has shared that Rohit suffered a career-threatening injury in 2017 and that he would not have been able to continue for so long if he hadn't taken care of his fitness.<h2>Former India strength and conditioning coach speaks on Rohit Sharma's fitness</h2>"People say this Rohit is lazy, that he’s fat, and that he doesn’t train. People need to understand this: that Rohit Sharma had a career-threatening injury around his hip in the 2017 Champions Trophy," revealed Soham on a podcast.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-nz-ex-india-opener-ramesh-says-vaibhav-panicked-at-number-3-1792992016463">IND vs NZ: Ex-India opener Ramesh says Vaibhav 'panicked' at number 3</a>"Around his hip is his weak spot. If he doesn’t train for a minimum of two strength sessions in a week, he is a red flag, he is a ticking bomb. And that has been the scenario for the last seven to eight years. So if he was not working hard, if he was lazy, he wouldn’t have lasted till today," shared the former S&amp;C coach.<h2>Rohit's record in ODIs</h2>Rohit is India's third-highest ODI run-scorer with 12,120 runs in 291 matches. He is behind only Sachin Tendulkar (18,426 runs) and Virat Kohli (15,109 runs). As for centuries scored, Rohit is third overall in the history of the game with 35 tons, behind Kohli (55) and Sachin (49).Under Rohit, India won the 2024 T20 World Cup, and he was also part of the 2007 T20 World Cup-winning side as well. He also took India to the 2023 ODI World Cup final, where they lost to Australia.

Ex-S&C coach Soham Desai revealed Rohit Sharma suffered a career-threatening hip injury in 2017, requiring two weekly strength sessions to play. India's 3rd-highest ODI run-scorer isn't lazy.

Rohit Sharma has been under constant scrutiny throughout his career for his fitness and agility. At a time when Virat Kohli set new standards of fitness in the Indian team, Rohit was put under the microscope for his relative lack of fitness. Now that he has retired from T20Is and Tests, his place in the ODI side, especially ahead of the upcoming 2027 ODI World Cup, is being questioned repeatedly because of his age and fitness level. Soham Desai, former India strength and conditioning coach, meanwhile has shared that Rohit suffered a career-threatening injury in 2017 and that he would not have been able to continue for so long if he hadn't taken care of his fitness. Former India strength and conditioning coach speaks on Rohit Sharma's fitness "People say this Rohit is lazy, that he’s fat, and that he doesn’t train. People need to understand this: that Rohit Sharma had a career-threatening injury around his hip in the 2017 Champions Trophy," revealed Soham on a podcast. Also Read - IND vs NZ: Ex-India opener Ramesh says Vaibhav 'panicked' at number 3 "Around his hip is his weak spot. If he doesn’t train for a minimum of two strength sessions in a week, he is a red flag, he is a ticking bomb. And that has been the scenario for the last seven to eight years. So if he was not working hard, if he was lazy, he wouldn’t have lasted till today," shared the former S&C coach. Rohit's record in ODIs Rohit is India's third-highest ODI run-scorer with 12,120 runs in 291 matches. He is behind only Sachin Tendulkar (18,426 runs) and Virat Kohli (15,109 runs). As for centuries scored, Rohit is third overall in the history of the game with 35 tons, behind Kohli (55) and Sachin (49). Under Rohit, India won the 2024 T20 World Cup, and he was also part of the 2007 T20 World Cup-winning side as well. He also took India to the 2023 ODI World Cup final, where they lost to Australia.

Ex-S&amp;C coach Soham Desai revealed Rohit Sharma suffered a career-threatening hip injury in 2017, requiring two weekly strength sessions to play. India's 3rd-highest ODI run-scorer isn't lazy.

'He is a red flag': Ex-India strength and conditioning coach on Rohit's fitness regime

India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has been ruled out of the third T20I against New Zealand as he continues to recover from a right adductor strain. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed on Monday (Oct 26) that Kishan is improving but is yet to regain full match fitness ahead of the Oct 27 clash in Wellington. The 28-year-old sustained the injury during the first T20I of the five-match series last week and also missed the second match, with young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi replacing him in the playing XI.&nbsp;“The BCCI Medical Team is monitoring Ishan’s progress,” the board said in a statement. Uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Kumar Kushagra, who was added to the squad as cover for Kishan, will remain with the team for the third T20I.&nbsp;India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel also confirmed that Kishan would miss the match as a precaution, with the team management unwilling to rush the left-handed batter back before he regains full fitness.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-nz-ex-india-opener-ramesh-says-vaibhav-panicked-at-number-3-1792992016463">IND vs NZ: Ex-India opener Ramesh says Vaibhav 'panicked' at number 3</a>&nbsp;A right adductor strain affects the muscles on the inner side of the thigh and can make running and movement difficult, which are important for a wicketkeeper-batter.&nbsp;Meanwhile, India will look to continue their winning run in the series. The visitors currently lead 2-0 after winning the first two matches and will aim to seal the series in Wellington.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pak-vs-eng-shadab-s-record-113-not-out-helps-pakistan-pull-stunning-chase-in-lahore-1792985527911">PAK vs ENG: Shadab's record 113 not out helps Pakistan pull stunning chase</a>&nbsp;A victory in the third T20I would give India an unassailable 3-0 lead, with two matches still remaining.

Ishan Kishan has been ruled out of the third T20I against New Zealand as he continues to recover from a right adductor strain. The BCCI stated that the wicketkeeper-batter is making good progress but is yet to regain full match fitness.

India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has been ruled out of the third T20I against New Zealand as he continues to recover from a right adductor strain. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed on Monday (Oct 26) that Kishan is improving but is yet to regain full match fitness ahead of the Oct 27 clash in Wellington. The 28-year-old sustained the injury during the first T20I of the five-match series last week and also missed the second match, with young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi replacing him in the playing XI. “The BCCI Medical Team is monitoring Ishan’s progress,” the board said in a statement. Uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Kumar Kushagra, who was added to the squad as cover for Kishan, will remain with the team for the third T20I. India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel also confirmed that Kishan would miss the match as a precaution, with the team management unwilling to rush the left-handed batter back before he regains full fitness. Also Read - IND vs NZ: Ex-India opener Ramesh says Vaibhav 'panicked' at number 3 A right adductor strain affects the muscles on the inner side of the thigh and can make running and movement difficult, which are important for a wicketkeeper-batter. Meanwhile, India will look to continue their winning run in the series. The visitors currently lead 2-0 after winning the first two matches and will aim to seal the series in Wellington. Also Read - PAK vs ENG: Shadab's record 113 not out helps Pakistan pull stunning chase A victory in the third T20I would give India an unassailable 3-0 lead, with two matches still remaining.

Ishan Kishan has been ruled out of the third T20I against New Zealand as he continues to recover from a right adductor strain. The BCCI stated that the wicketkeeper-batter is making good progress but is yet to regain full match fitness.

IND vs NZ: Ishan Kishan ruled out of Wellington T20I

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi finally played after missing four of India's T20Is following the Asian Games 2026 gold medal match against Pakistan. The 15-year-old replaced the injured Ishan Kishan in the second T20I against New Zealand on Saturday (Oct 24) but failed to capitalize. Batting at No. 3, Sooryavanshi scored 4 off 8 balls in pursuit of 181. This was the first time Vaibhav had batted at any position other than opening the innings. Former India batter Sadagoppan Ramesh said that changing his batting position caused Vaibhav to panic, which showed in his performance.<h2>Former India opener says Vaibhav panicked at No. 3</h2>"He should have opened. As a youngster, as soon as the management told him that he would bat at No. 3, he would have panicked. His strength is batting at 0/0 with the anticipation of whether he’s going to hit a six or four off his first delivery," said former India opener Ramesh on his Instagram channel.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pak-vs-eng-shadab-s-record-113-not-out-helps-pakistan-pull-stunning-chase-in-lahore-1792985527911">PAK vs ENG: Shadab's record 113 not out helps Pakistan pull stunning chase in Lahore</a>"His batting style has been one where he smashes it in the powerplay and then continues with that momentum in the middle overs. When he is so young and is new to the pressure of international cricket, it would have been ideal to play him at a position he’s comfortable at."<h2>What happened in the match?</h2>In the match, India pulled off a miracle win to go 2-0 up in the five-match T20I series. Chasing 181, India, the back-to-back T20 World Cup champions, were in a fix after being reduced to 70/5. Naman Dhir (31 off 17) then added 42 runs in 24 balls with Tilak Varma for the sixth wicket to stabilize the innings. Varma (51 not out off 26) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (26 not out off 13 balls) then added the remaining 69 runs in the next 30 balls as India romped home in 19.5 overs with four wickets in hand.

15yo Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored just 4 at No. 3 vs NZ after changing spots. Ex-opener Sadagoppan Ramesh cited panic. India still chased 181 to win by 4 wickets, thanks to Tilak Varma's 51*(26).

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi finally played after missing four of India's T20Is following the Asian Games 2026 gold medal match against Pakistan. The 15-year-old replaced the injured Ishan Kishan in the second T20I against New Zealand on Saturday (Oct 24) but failed to capitalize. Batting at No. 3, Sooryavanshi scored 4 off 8 balls in pursuit of 181. This was the first time Vaibhav had batted at any position other than opening the innings. Former India batter Sadagoppan Ramesh said that changing his batting position caused Vaibhav to panic, which showed in his performance. Former India opener says Vaibhav panicked at No. 3 "He should have opened. As a youngster, as soon as the management told him that he would bat at No. 3, he would have panicked. His strength is batting at 0/0 with the anticipation of whether he’s going to hit a six or four off his first delivery," said former India opener Ramesh on his Instagram channel. Also Read - PAK vs ENG: Shadab's record 113 not out helps Pakistan pull stunning chase in Lahore "His batting style has been one where he smashes it in the powerplay and then continues with that momentum in the middle overs. When he is so young and is new to the pressure of international cricket, it would have been ideal to play him at a position he’s comfortable at." What happened in the match? In the match, India pulled off a miracle win to go 2-0 up in the five-match T20I series. Chasing 181, India, the back-to-back T20 World Cup champions, were in a fix after being reduced to 70/5. Naman Dhir (31 off 17) then added 42 runs in 24 balls with Tilak Varma for the sixth wicket to stabilize the innings. Varma (51 not out off 26) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (26 not out off 13 balls) then added the remaining 69 runs in the next 30 balls as India romped home in 19.5 overs with four wickets in hand.

15yo Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored just 4 at No. 3 vs NZ after changing spots. Ex-opener Sadagoppan Ramesh cited panic. India still chased 181 to win by 4 wickets, thanks to Tilak Varma's 51*(26).

IND vs NZ: Ex-India opener Ramesh says Vaibhav 'panicked' at number 3

Pakistan pulled off a miracle chase against England in the ongoing ODI tri-series, also involving Sri Lanka, on Sunday (Oct 25) in Lahore. The hosts were nine down at 154 in pursuit of 242, needing 88 runs to win the match in 16.1 overs. Shadab Khan (113 not out) then added the remaining runs with pacer Haris Rauf (7 not out off 19) as Pakistan chased the target in 47.1 overs to get home. The unbeaten 89-run partnership between Shadab and Rauf is now the highest for the 10th wicket in successful ODI chases. Shadab's 113 not out is also the highest ODI score for a No. 8 batter or lower in ODIs.<h2>Pakistan pull off heist in Lahore against England</h2>Batting first, England were in shambles themselves at 52/4 before Sam Curran (42) and Ben Duckett (105) added 93 runs for the fifth wicket. There were a few wickets again as England slid to 187/8 from 145/5 before Gus Atkinson's 36 not out took them past 200 before they were bowled out for 241.Also Check - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-virat-kohli-returns-to-training-ahead-of-new-zealand-odi-series-1792940493827">WATCH | Virat Kohli returns to training ahead of New Zealand ODI series</a>Pakistan then had a horrible start to the chase, collapsing to 31/3 before Saad Baig (32) and Salman Agha (26) added 43 runs for the fourth wicket. England bowlers struck once again as Pakistan were reduced to 154/9 from 102/4 before Shadab and Rauf pulled a rabbit out of the hat.<h2>What records were broken in ENG vs PAK ODI?</h2>In the first innings of the match, Pakistan skipper Shaheen Shah Afridi became the fastest Pakistani pacer to reach 150 wickets. Afridi reached the milestone in 80 matches, overtaking Waqar Younis and Shoaib Akhtar, both of whom took 91 matches to reach the milestone. Shaheen, however, is the second-fastest Pakistan bowler overall to take 150 wickets, just behind spinner Saqlain Mushtaq (78 matches).Shadab Khan's 113 not out is now the highest individual ODI score by a batter at No. 8 or lower. It is also only the third century at that position, along with Simi Singh (100 not out for Ireland vs South Africa in 2021) and Mehidy Hasan Miraz (100 not out for Bangladesh vs India in 2022).The 89-run partnership between Shadab and Rauf is now the highest for the 10th wicket in a successful ODI chase.

Shadab Khan’s heroic 113* and an 89-run 10th-wicket stand with Haris Rauf led Pakistan from 154/9 to chase 242 vs England in Lahore. Records: highest number 8 score & top 10th-wicket chase stand in ODIs.

Pakistan pulled off a miracle chase against England in the ongoing ODI tri-series, also involving Sri Lanka, on Sunday (Oct 25) in Lahore. The hosts were nine down at 154 in pursuit of 242, needing 88 runs to win the match in 16.1 overs. Shadab Khan (113 not out) then added the remaining runs with pacer Haris Rauf (7 not out off 19) as Pakistan chased the target in 47.1 overs to get home. The unbeaten 89-run partnership between Shadab and Rauf is now the highest for the 10th wicket in successful ODI chases. Shadab's 113 not out is also the highest ODI score for a No. 8 batter or lower in ODIs. Pakistan pull off heist in Lahore against England Batting first, England were in shambles themselves at 52/4 before Sam Curran (42) and Ben Duckett (105) added 93 runs for the fifth wicket. There were a few wickets again as England slid to 187/8 from 145/5 before Gus Atkinson's 36 not out took them past 200 before they were bowled out for 241. Also Check - WATCH | Virat Kohli returns to training ahead of New Zealand ODI series Pakistan then had a horrible start to the chase, collapsing to 31/3 before Saad Baig (32) and Salman Agha (26) added 43 runs for the fourth wicket. England bowlers struck once again as Pakistan were reduced to 154/9 from 102/4 before Shadab and Rauf pulled a rabbit out of the hat. What records were broken in ENG vs PAK ODI? In the first innings of the match, Pakistan skipper Shaheen Shah Afridi became the fastest Pakistani pacer to reach 150 wickets. Afridi reached the milestone in 80 matches, overtaking Waqar Younis and Shoaib Akhtar, both of whom took 91 matches to reach the milestone. Shaheen, however, is the second-fastest Pakistan bowler overall to take 150 wickets, just behind spinner Saqlain Mushtaq (78 matches). Shadab Khan's 113 not out is now the highest individual ODI score by a batter at No. 8 or lower. It is also only the third century at that position, along with Simi Singh (100 not out for Ireland vs South Africa in 2021) and Mehidy Hasan Miraz (100 not out for Bangladesh vs India in 2022). The 89-run partnership between Shadab and Rauf is now the highest for the 10th wicket in a successful ODI chase.

Shadab Khan’s heroic 113* and an 89-run 10th-wicket stand with Haris Rauf led Pakistan from 154/9 to chase 242 vs England in Lahore. Records: highest number 8 score &amp; top 10th-wicket chase stand in ODIs.

PAK vs ENG: Shadab's record 113 not out helps Pakistan pull stunning chase in Lahore

Kieron Pollard has reportedly informed Joburg Super Kings that he will not be available for the upcoming SA20 season, a day after being appointed Mumbai Indians’ head coach for IPL 2027. The former West Indies all-rounder was signed by the Johannesburg-based franchise for R1.5 million at the Oct 7 auction but has now withdrawn from the tournament. Meanwhile, MI Cape Town did not bid for Pollard and signed Shimron Hetmyer for the same amount.&nbsp;JSK and MI Cape Town are sister franchises of Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, respectively, in the IPL. The two IPL teams share a long-standing rivalry and Pollard’s move to JSK had sparked a buzz in India. However, his withdrawal from the upcoming season avoids a potential conflict of interest in franchise cricket.&nbsp;CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan confirmed Pollard’s decision to Cricbuzz and said JSK would look for a replacement.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-w-vs-zim-w-2nd-odi-harmanpreet-kaur-vaishnavi-sharma-star-in-india-s-121-run-win-1792943153183">IND-W vs ZIM-W, 2nd ODI: Harmanpreet Kaur, Vaishnavi Sharma star in India's 121-run win</a>&nbsp;Although the MI management maintained that Pollard was free to play for another franchise, his presence at JSK could have created an awkward situation, with MI’s head coach representing a rival team in another league.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-virat-kohli-returns-to-training-ahead-of-new-zealand-odi-series-1792940493827">WATCH | Virat Kohli returns to training ahead of New Zealand ODI series</a>&nbsp;The situation was particularly important after Pollard spoke about bringing back the passion at Wankhede Stadium and made it clear that he did not want to see fans wearing rival teams’ jerseys, including CSK’s yellow.&nbsp;“My first task is… bring that energy and spirit,” Pollard said in his first interview after replacing Mahela Jayawardene as MI’s head coach.&nbsp;“That when you walk into the Wankhede Stadium, you are not seeing the yellows and the reds and stuff like that,” he said in an interview on MI’s YouTube channel.&nbsp;“You want to see that blue flag flying, and you want to see that passion and spirit from the fans. And that can only come firstly from us. So that’s where our work sort of starts—in terms of understanding what we are playing for and who we are playing for. We recognise the fact that we have not been where we wanted to be in the last couple of years.”

Kieron Pollard has pulled out of the upcoming SA20 season with Joburg Super Kings, just a day after being appointed Mumbai Indians’ head coach for IPL 2027.

Kieron Pollard has reportedly informed Joburg Super Kings that he will not be available for the upcoming SA20 season, a day after being appointed Mumbai Indians’ head coach for IPL 2027. The former West Indies all-rounder was signed by the Johannesburg-based franchise for R1.5 million at the Oct 7 auction but has now withdrawn from the tournament. Meanwhile, MI Cape Town did not bid for Pollard and signed Shimron Hetmyer for the same amount. JSK and MI Cape Town are sister franchises of Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, respectively, in the IPL. The two IPL teams share a long-standing rivalry and Pollard’s move to JSK had sparked a buzz in India. However, his withdrawal from the upcoming season avoids a potential conflict of interest in franchise cricket. CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan confirmed Pollard’s decision to Cricbuzz and said JSK would look for a replacement. Also Read - IND-W vs ZIM-W, 2nd ODI: Harmanpreet Kaur, Vaishnavi Sharma star in India's 121-run win Although the MI management maintained that Pollard was free to play for another franchise, his presence at JSK could have created an awkward situation, with MI’s head coach representing a rival team in another league. Also Read - WATCH | Virat Kohli returns to training ahead of New Zealand ODI series The situation was particularly important after Pollard spoke about bringing back the passion at Wankhede Stadium and made it clear that he did not want to see fans wearing rival teams’ jerseys, including CSK’s yellow. “My first task is… bring that energy and spirit,” Pollard said in his first interview after replacing Mahela Jayawardene as MI’s head coach. “That when you walk into the Wankhede Stadium, you are not seeing the yellows and the reds and stuff like that,” he said in an interview on MI’s YouTube channel. “You want to see that blue flag flying, and you want to see that passion and spirit from the fans. And that can only come firstly from us. So that’s where our work sort of starts—in terms of understanding what we are playing for and who we are playing for. We recognise the fact that we have not been where we wanted to be in the last couple of years.”

Kieron Pollard has pulled out of the upcoming SA20 season with Joburg Super Kings, just a day after being appointed Mumbai Indians’ head coach for IPL 2027.

Kieron Pollard to miss upcoming SA20 season after joining MI coaching staff

India Women continued their dominant run against Zimbabwe with a 121-run win in the second ODI at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on Sunday (Oct 25), taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series after their clean sweep in the T20Is. Batting first, India recovered from an early collapse to post 328/6, thanks to centuries from Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma. In reply, Zimbabwe were bowled out for 207 in 48.5 overs. Vaishnavi Sharma led India’s bowling attack with four wickets, while Deepti also made an impact with the ball.&nbsp;Earlier, India got off to a poor start as Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma fell early, leaving the hosts at 19/2. However, Harmanpreet and Pratika Rawal steadied the innings with a 124-run partnership for the third wicket.&nbsp;Harmanpreet scored 126 off 121 balls, hitting 15 fours, while Pratika contributed 61 off 67 deliveries. After Tejal Hasabnis departed for just three, Deepti joined Harmanpreet and added 153 runs for the fifth wicket.&nbsp;Deepti completed her century off 83 balls, reaching the milestone for the second time in her ODI career. She remained unbeaten on 106 off 86 deliveries, helping India finish with a strong total.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-virat-kohli-returns-to-training-ahead-of-new-zealand-odi-series-1792940493827">WATCH | Virat Kohli returns to training ahead of New Zealand ODI series</a>&nbsp;Zimbabwe struggled to keep up with the required run rate but received some resistance from Modester Mupachikwa and Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano. Mupachikwa scored 49, while Mugeri-Tiripano made 46 as the pair added 69 runs for the third wicket.&nbsp;Vaishnavi broke the partnership by dismissing Mupachikwa before taking three more wickets to finish with figures of 4/39. Deepti also claimed three wickets, including two in consecutive deliveries, as Zimbabwe struggled to chase down the target.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/if-it-was-up-to-me-it-wouldn-t-have-ended-like-this-james-anderson-opens-up-on-lancashire-exit-1792931405144">'If it was up to me, it wouldn't...': James Anderson opens up on Lancashire exit</a>&nbsp;With this win, India sealed the series with one match remaining and skipper Mandhana will now aim to complete a clean sweep in the final ODI before the team turns its attention to upcoming challenges, including the tour of South Africa.

India Women continued their dominant run against Zimbabwe with a 121-run victory in the second ODI in Vadodara, sealing the three-match series 2-0 after impressive centuries from Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma and a four-wicket haul from Vaishnavi Sharma.

India Women continued their dominant run against Zimbabwe with a 121-run win in the second ODI at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on Sunday (Oct 25), taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series after their clean sweep in the T20Is. Batting first, India recovered from an early collapse to post 328/6, thanks to centuries from Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma. In reply, Zimbabwe were bowled out for 207 in 48.5 overs. Vaishnavi Sharma led India’s bowling attack with four wickets, while Deepti also made an impact with the ball. Earlier, India got off to a poor start as Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma fell early, leaving the hosts at 19/2. However, Harmanpreet and Pratika Rawal steadied the innings with a 124-run partnership for the third wicket. Harmanpreet scored 126 off 121 balls, hitting 15 fours, while Pratika contributed 61 off 67 deliveries. After Tejal Hasabnis departed for just three, Deepti joined Harmanpreet and added 153 runs for the fifth wicket. Deepti completed her century off 83 balls, reaching the milestone for the second time in her ODI career. She remained unbeaten on 106 off 86 deliveries, helping India finish with a strong total. Also Read - WATCH | Virat Kohli returns to training ahead of New Zealand ODI series Zimbabwe struggled to keep up with the required run rate but received some resistance from Modester Mupachikwa and Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano. Mupachikwa scored 49, while Mugeri-Tiripano made 46 as the pair added 69 runs for the third wicket. Vaishnavi broke the partnership by dismissing Mupachikwa before taking three more wickets to finish with figures of 4/39. Deepti also claimed three wickets, including two in consecutive deliveries, as Zimbabwe struggled to chase down the target. Also Read - 'If it was up to me, it wouldn't...': James Anderson opens up on Lancashire exit With this win, India sealed the series with one match remaining and skipper Mandhana will now aim to complete a clean sweep in the final ODI before the team turns its attention to upcoming challenges, including the tour of South Africa.

India Women continued their dominant run against Zimbabwe with a 121-run victory in the second ODI in Vadodara, sealing the three-match series 2-0 after impressive centuries from Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma and a four-wicket haul from Vaishnavi Sharma.

IND-W vs ZIM-W, 2nd ODI: Harmanpreet Kaur, Vaishnavi Sharma star in India's 121-run win

Virat Kohli stepped up his preparations for the upcoming five-match ODI series against New Zealand, with a video of his intense net session at Mumbai’s Brabourne Stadium going viral on social media on Friday. The 37-year-old spent nearly two hours batting on a red-soil pitch, looking comfortable against both pace and spin as he fine-tuned his game ahead of the series. He played several fluent cover drives, showcasing his timing and balance, while also looking confident on the back foot, defending solidly and using his feet to attack the spinners.<h3>Watch the video here:</h3>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Look who's back, hitting the nets! 😍

#ViratKohli is bringing the intensity ahead of the next challenge! 💪

#NZvIND #INDvNZ #TeamIndia https://t.co/wb8ZkdYVbC&mdash; Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) <a href="https://x.com/StarSportsIndia/status/2114278447300411492?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 25, 2026</a></blockquote>
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Kohli also stepped out of his crease to take on the spinners and played some successful attacking shots. This is not the first time he has used the venue to prepare for a series against New Zealand.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/if-it-was-up-to-me-it-wouldn-t-have-ended-like-this-james-anderson-opens-up-on-lancashire-exit-1792931405144">'If it was up to me, it wouldn't have ended like this': James Anderson opens up on Lancashire exit</a>&nbsp;Ahead of India’s home series against New Zealand in 2021, Kohli had trained at the same ground, spending time in the nets to prepare for the challenge.&nbsp;The 37-year-old is set to play the first three ODIs in New Zealand under regular captain Shubman Gill. Shreyas Iyer will lead India in the final two matches, as Gill turns his attention to preparations for the subsequent two-Test series.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/french-open-sindhu-finishes-runner-up-after-final-loss-to-an-se-young-1792928013296">French Open: Sindhu finishes runner-up after final loss to An Se Young</a>&nbsp;Despite having a career spanning nearly two decades, Kohli continues to work on improving his game. He has been challenged to ‘unlock a new version’ of himself and his recent performances have reflected that effort.&nbsp;Last month, Kohli crossed the 15,000-run mark in ODIs before scoring his 55th century in the format against the West Indies. It was the third-fastest ODI hundred of his career and came as he dominated the opposition bowling attack.

Virat Kohli spent nearly two hours batting in the nets at Mumbai’s Brabourne Stadium as he prepared for India’s upcoming ODI series against New Zealand.

Virat Kohli stepped up his preparations for the upcoming five-match ODI series against New Zealand, with a video of his intense net session at Mumbai’s Brabourne Stadium going viral on social media on Friday. The 37-year-old spent nearly two hours batting on a red-soil pitch, looking comfortable against both pace and spin as he fine-tuned his game ahead of the series. He played several fluent cover drives, showcasing his timing and balance, while also looking confident on the back foot, defending solidly and using his feet to attack the spinners. Watch the video here:

Virat Kohli spent nearly two hours batting in the nets at Mumbai’s Brabourne Stadium as he prepared for India’s upcoming ODI series against New Zealand.

WATCH | Virat Kohli returns to training ahead of New Zealand ODI series

Legendary fast bowler James Anderson has admitted that he is disappointed with the way his time at Lancashire has come to an end, saying it was not how he wanted things to finish. The 44-year-old had an impressive 2026 season as captain, taking 50 wickets at an average of 17. However, Lancashire struggled in Division Two of the County Championship.&nbsp;Despite his strong performances, Lancashire have decided not to renew Anderson’s contract for the 2027 season, ending his 25-year association with the club.&nbsp;Anderson said playing for Lancashire for 25 years was a dream come true and also recalled the special feeling of playing at Old Trafford and described captaining the club as one of the biggest honours of his career.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/french-open-sindhu-finishes-runner-up-after-final-loss-to-an-se-young-1792928013296">French Open: Sindhu finishes runner-up after final loss to An Se Young</a>&nbsp;While he wished the players and fans well, the England great admitted that he had hoped for a different ending to his time at the club.&nbsp;“I’ve supported Lancashire since I was a kid, and so to get to play for them for 25 years was a dream come true. I have always found it special walking out to play at Old Trafford and have some incredible memories of doing so, including the honour of being captain - if it was up to me it wouldn’t have ended like this, but I wish the players and fans all the best for the future,” Anderson said in an Instagram post.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/shaheen-afridi-fastest-pakistani-pacer-150-odi-wickets-pak-vs-eng-1792923266786">PAK vs ENG: Shaheen Afridi becomes quickest Pakistani pacer to 150 ODI wickets</a>&nbsp;Anderson is England’s leading Test wicket-taker and the most successful fast bowler in the history of the format. He finished his international career in 2024 with 704 wickets in 188 Test matches.

James Anderson has expressed disappointment after Lancashire decided not to renew his contract for 2027, bringing his 25-year association with the county to an end despite taking 50 wickets this season, as the club plans to rebuild its squad.

Legendary fast bowler James Anderson has admitted that he is disappointed with the way his time at Lancashire has come to an end, saying it was not how he wanted things to finish. The 44-year-old had an impressive 2026 season as captain, taking 50 wickets at an average of 17. However, Lancashire struggled in Division Two of the County Championship. Despite his strong performances, Lancashire have decided not to renew Anderson’s contract for the 2027 season, ending his 25-year association with the club. Anderson said playing for Lancashire for 25 years was a dream come true and also recalled the special feeling of playing at Old Trafford and described captaining the club as one of the biggest honours of his career. Also Read - French Open: Sindhu finishes runner-up after final loss to An Se Young While he wished the players and fans well, the England great admitted that he had hoped for a different ending to his time at the club. “I’ve supported Lancashire since I was a kid, and so to get to play for them for 25 years was a dream come true. I have always found it special walking out to play at Old Trafford and have some incredible memories of doing so, including the honour of being captain - if it was up to me it wouldn’t have ended like this, but I wish the players and fans all the best for the future,” Anderson said in an Instagram post. Also Read - PAK vs ENG: Shaheen Afridi becomes quickest Pakistani pacer to 150 ODI wickets Anderson is England’s leading Test wicket-taker and the most successful fast bowler in the history of the format. He finished his international career in 2024 with 704 wickets in 188 Test matches.

James Anderson has expressed disappointment after Lancashire decided not to renew his contract for 2027, bringing his 25-year association with the county to an end despite taking 50 wickets this season, as the club plans to rebuild its squad.

'If it was up to me, it wouldn't have ended like this': James Anderson opens up on Lancashire exit

Indian batter Tilak Varma admitted that the large ground and slow pitch made big shots difficult against New Zealand in the second T20I, but he stuck to his plan of taking the game deep, as promised to head coach Gautam Gambhir and batting coach Sitanshu Kotak. India were struggling at 69/4 in the 11th over when Tilak came to the crease and the situation worsened as they lost another wicket at 70/5. The 23-year-old started slowly, scoring just 10 runs off his first nine balls before increasing his scoring rate later in the innings.&nbsp;“I think the wicket was really challenging today. Especially on a big ground; the pitch was on the slower side. When they bowled bouncers, they came on really quickly,” Tilak said in an interaction with Nitish Kumar Reddy released by BCCI.&nbsp;“So it wasn’t easy to hit sixes whenever you wanted to. Honestly, if you look at the first game, it was easy to hit sixes. We want to show our fitness level, our core work, in the game in those twos, singles, running hard.”&nbsp;“When Naman was batting, I also wanted to go for the big shots, but I had promised myself to Gautam sir and Kotak sir that I would take the game deep from the next game onwards,” he added.&nbsp;Also Read- <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/shaheen-afridi-fastest-pakistani-pacer-150-odi-wickets-pak-vs-eng-1792923266786">PAK vs ENG 2026: Shaheen Afridi becomes quickest Pakistani pacer to 150 ODI wickets, surpasses Waqar, Akhtar</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Of on-field partnership and a chase to cherish 🫡

#TeamIndia vice-captain @TilakV9 and all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy take us through the thrilling run chase at the Hagley Oval - by @RajalArora 

🔽 WATCH | #NZvIND

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Tilak and Naman Dhir were both on one run each at the end of the 11th over. However, their scoring rates soon changed and three overs later, Dhir had scored 30 off 15 balls, while Tilak had added just six runs through singles from his next six deliveries.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/occasion-of-immense-pride-and-joy-pm-modi-lauds-india-s-record-114-medal-haul-at-asian-para-games-1792919762010">'Occasion of..': PM Modi lauds India’s record 114-medal haul at Asian Para Games</a>&nbsp;After Dhir’s dismissal, Nitish Kumar Reddy joined Tilak Varma and the duo added 69 runs to help India recover from a middle-order collapse and chase down the target of 181 runs.

India vice-captain Tilak Varma revealed that Gautam Gambhir and Sitanshu Kotak urged him to trust himself and bat till the end, helping him guide India to a thrilling four-wicket win over New Zealand in the second T20I.

Indian batter Tilak Varma admitted that the large ground and slow pitch made big shots difficult against New Zealand in the second T20I, but he stuck to his plan of taking the game deep, as promised to head coach Gautam Gambhir and batting coach Sitanshu Kotak. India were struggling at 69/4 in the 11th over when Tilak came to the crease and the situation worsened as they lost another wicket at 70/5. The 23-year-old started slowly, scoring just 10 runs off his first nine balls before increasing his scoring rate later in the innings. “I think the wicket was really challenging today. Especially on a big ground; the pitch was on the slower side. When they bowled bouncers, they came on really quickly,” Tilak said in an interaction with Nitish Kumar Reddy released by BCCI. “So it wasn’t easy to hit sixes whenever you wanted to. Honestly, if you look at the first game, it was easy to hit sixes. We want to show our fitness level, our core work, in the game in those twos, singles, running hard.” “When Naman was batting, I also wanted to go for the big shots, but I had promised myself to Gautam sir and Kotak sir that I would take the game deep from the next game onwards,” he added. Also Read- PAK vs ENG 2026: Shaheen Afridi becomes quickest Pakistani pacer to 150 ODI wickets, surpasses Waqar, Akhtar

India vice-captain Tilak Varma revealed that Gautam Gambhir and Sitanshu Kotak urged him to trust himself and bat till the end, helping him guide India to a thrilling four-wicket win over New Zealand in the second T20I.

'I promised Gautam & Kotak Sir that...': Tilak Varma opens up on match-winning mindset against NZ

Pakistan ODI captain Shaheen Shah Afridi has become the quickest fast bowler from the country to complete 150 ODI wickets, surpassing the legendary duo of Waqar Younis and Shoaib Akhtar. While the left-arm seamer took 80 games to achieve this milestone, Waqar and Shoaib both took 91 matches each to reach their 150th ODI wicket. Afridi ticked off this feat during the ongoing ODI tri-series against England at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. He is also the fourth-quickest overall, second among Pakistanis after Saqlain Mushtaq (78 matches), and tied with Mohammed Shami and Rashid Khan on the fourth spot.<h3>Bowlers Fastest to 150 ODI Wickets (Innings-wise) –</h3><ul><li>Sandip Lamichhane (Nepal) – 73 Matches</li><li>Mitchell Starc (Australia) – 77 Matches</li><li>Saqlain Mushtaq (Pakistan) – 78 Matches</li><li>Rashid Khan (Afghanistan) – 80 Matches</li><li>Mohammed Shami (India) – 80 Matches</li><li>Shaheen Shah Afridi (Pakistan) – 80 Matches&nbsp;</li></ul>Shaheen won the toss and elected to bowl first against a spirited England side. After conceding a four in his first over, Shaheen dismissed English opener Tom Banton (4) on the fifth ball and, with that, reached the landmark. Afridi bowled a fuller-length delivery that Banton drove straight into the hands of Arafat Minhas at the covers. That dismissal also ended Banton’s streak of four successive ODI fifties in his last four games, giving Pakistan a blistering start.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pakistan-test-squad-sri-lanka-salman-agha-recalled-masood-dropped-1792905129191">Salman Agha recalled for Sri Lanka Tests; spin duo Noman Ali and Sajid Khan dropped</a> &nbsp;Afridi didn’t stop there. On the fifth ball of his second over, he dismissed veteran English batter Joe Root, caught on five off seven balls. Two wickets in his back-to-back overs put pressure on England, who then lost their captain and in-form batter Harry Brook, run out on just one. To make things worse, Haris Rauf accounted for Jordan Cox on six, with England’s scorecard reading 52 for four inside the first 10 overs. &nbsp;The captain struck gold in the first over of his second spell by removing the dangerous-looking Sam Curran on 42, breaking the 93-stand for the fifth wicket with opener Ben Duckett. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Pakistan won their series opener against Sri Lanka and the second game against England, both in Rawalpindi. A win against England in Lahore would seal their place in the final of the tri-series.

Shaheen Shah Afridi becomes the fastest Pakistani pacer to 150 ODI wickets, surpassing Waqar Younis and Shoaib Akhtar during the tri-series against England.

Pakistan ODI captain Shaheen Shah Afridi has become the quickest fast bowler from the country to complete 150 ODI wickets, surpassing the legendary duo of Waqar Younis and Shoaib Akhtar. While the left-arm seamer took 80 games to achieve this milestone, Waqar and Shoaib both took 91 matches each to reach their 150th ODI wicket. Afridi ticked off this feat during the ongoing ODI tri-series against England at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. He is also the fourth-quickest overall, second among Pakistanis after Saqlain Mushtaq (78 matches), and tied with Mohammed Shami and Rashid Khan on the fourth spot. Bowlers Fastest to 150 ODI Wickets (Innings-wise) – Sandip Lamichhane (Nepal) – 73 Matches Mitchell Starc (Australia) – 77 Matches Saqlain Mushtaq (Pakistan) – 78 Matches Rashid Khan (Afghanistan) – 80 Matches Mohammed Shami (India) – 80 Matches Shaheen Shah Afridi (Pakistan) – 80 Matches Shaheen won the toss and elected to bowl first against a spirited England side. After conceding a four in his first over, Shaheen dismissed English opener Tom Banton (4) on the fifth ball and, with that, reached the landmark. Afridi bowled a fuller-length delivery that Banton drove straight into the hands of Arafat Minhas at the covers. That dismissal also ended Banton’s streak of four successive ODI fifties in his last four games, giving Pakistan a blistering start. Also read| Salman Agha recalled for Sri Lanka Tests; spin duo Noman Ali and Sajid Khan dropped Afridi didn’t stop there. On the fifth ball of his second over, he dismissed veteran English batter Joe Root, caught on five off seven balls. Two wickets in his back-to-back overs put pressure on England, who then lost their captain and in-form batter Harry Brook, run out on just one. To make things worse, Haris Rauf accounted for Jordan Cox on six, with England’s scorecard reading 52 for four inside the first 10 overs. The captain struck gold in the first over of his second spell by removing the dangerous-looking Sam Curran on 42, breaking the 93-stand for the fifth wicket with opener Ben Duckett. Meanwhile, Pakistan won their series opener against Sri Lanka and the second game against England, both in Rawalpindi. A win against England in Lahore would seal their place in the final of the tri-series.

Shaheen Shah Afridi becomes the fastest Pakistani pacer to 150 ODI wickets, surpassing Waqar Younis and Shoaib Akhtar during the tri-series against England.

PAK vs ENG 2026: Shaheen Afridi becomes quickest Pakistani pacer to 150 ODI wickets, surpasses Waqar, Akhtar

Australia has received a massive boost with all-rounder Cameron Green recovering from his injury and making himself available for selection for the series decider at Newlands in Cape Town. Green missed out on selection for the first two Tests after failing to recover in time from an abdominal injury he suffered during the final ODI against South Africa on September 30. Fit and ready for the third and final Test, with the series tied at 1-1, Green is unlikely to bowl, although he bowled a bit during Saturday's net sessions. &nbsp;"I'm all good to go," he said. "Pretty surprised with how quickly it's actually healed or how functional I feel only a few weeks after." &nbsp;Green will definitely walk into the playing XI for the third Test, with at least one change confirmed for Australia to their side that suffered an innings defeat in the second game in Gqeberha.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pakistan-test-squad-sri-lanka-salman-agha-recalled-masood-dropped-1792905129191">Salman Agha recalled for Sri Lanka Tests; spin duo Noman Ali and Sajid Khan dropped</a>&nbsp;Green’s return will likely prompt a change in the batting order, with opener Nic Maddinson, Marnus Labuschagne and all-rounder Beau Webster all under pressure to retain their places. Though Labuschagne is expected to play the third Test despite moderate returns on this tour, Maddinson is most likely to make way for Green. That move would potentially see in-form batter Matt Renshaw returning to the top of the order, with Green and Webster batting in the lower middle order. However, should Australia decide against changing Renshaw’s batting position (5), at which he scored his career-best 190 in the Durban Test, Green would likely be shuffled across. &nbsp;Batting at five against Bangladesh at home in August, Green tasted immense success, including scoring 104 and 67 in back-to-back innings across two Tests.&nbsp; &nbsp;"I think I've had a lot of experience up and down the order," Green said. "I think I'm well suited at four and five, but obviously we've had some pretty incredible cricketers bat in those positions. So, I'm very happy to move up and down the order depending on what the team wants." &nbsp;"Certainly [the Tests] up in Mackay and Darwin were huge positives in kind of how I wanted to play the game. There are probably learnings I took from the last Shield game I played, [in] kind of how I wanted to play, and it felt pretty natural to me,” he added. &nbsp;The third Test will get underway on Tuesday (Oct 27).&nbsp;

Cameron Green is fit and ready for Australia’s series-deciding Test against South Africa at Cape Town, with a batting order reshuffle expected.

Australia has received a massive boost with all-rounder Cameron Green recovering from his injury and making himself available for selection for the series decider at Newlands in Cape Town. Green missed out on selection for the first two Tests after failing to recover in time from an abdominal injury he suffered during the final ODI against South Africa on September 30. Fit and ready for the third and final Test, with the series tied at 1-1, Green is unlikely to bowl, although he bowled a bit during Saturday's net sessions. "I'm all good to go," he said. "Pretty surprised with how quickly it's actually healed or how functional I feel only a few weeks after." Green will definitely walk into the playing XI for the third Test, with at least one change confirmed for Australia to their side that suffered an innings defeat in the second game in Gqeberha. Also read| Salman Agha recalled for Sri Lanka Tests; spin duo Noman Ali and Sajid Khan dropped Green’s return will likely prompt a change in the batting order, with opener Nic Maddinson, Marnus Labuschagne and all-rounder Beau Webster all under pressure to retain their places. Though Labuschagne is expected to play the third Test despite moderate returns on this tour, Maddinson is most likely to make way for Green. That move would potentially see in-form batter Matt Renshaw returning to the top of the order, with Green and Webster batting in the lower middle order. However, should Australia decide against changing Renshaw’s batting position (5), at which he scored his career-best 190 in the Durban Test, Green would likely be shuffled across. Batting at five against Bangladesh at home in August, Green tasted immense success, including scoring 104 and 67 in back-to-back innings across two Tests. "I think I've had a lot of experience up and down the order," Green said. "I think I'm well suited at four and five, but obviously we've had some pretty incredible cricketers bat in those positions. So, I'm very happy to move up and down the order depending on what the team wants." "Certainly [the Tests] up in Mackay and Darwin were huge positives in kind of how I wanted to play the game. There are probably learnings I took from the last Shield game I played, [in] kind of how I wanted to play, and it felt pretty natural to me,” he added. The third Test will get underway on Tuesday (Oct 27).

Cameron Green is fit and ready for Australia’s series-deciding Test against South Africa at Cape Town, with a batting order reshuffle expected.

SA vs AUS: Cameron Green ‘fit and ready’ for Cape Town Test but leaves batting spot to Australia

Indian legend and Chennai Super Kings veteran MS Dhoni is back in the headlines over his IPL future, with the retention deadline approaching. Dhoni did not feature in IPL 2026 with a side strain but made his presence felt in the dressing room during most of the home matches. After turning 45 this year, Dhoni has been dealing with persistent knee problems and awaits medical clearance from his doctors. &nbsp;Speaking at a healthcare event in Bengaluru, Dhoni was again asked about his CSK future. The talismanic keeper-batter replied that he will have to go through his tests and see if he can push through another IPL season as a CSK player. However, before that, all teams must submit their retentions and releases ahead of the mini-auction scheduled in mid-December later this year. &nbsp;“Doc, I will have to go through the test. You will have to give me the report, and then before December, I will have to see, you know, how strong I am to maybe play one more season,” said Dhoni, as quoted by ANI.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-a-vs-nz-a-1st-test-day-2-kamboj-nabi-jaiswal-rahul-1792897989499">Nabi and Kamboj share 6 wickets to bowl out NZ A for 317; Jaiswal, Rahul flop in 2nd Innings</a> &nbsp;Dhoni, who kept appearing in CSK training videos throughout last edition but did not feature in any match, said that it’s the doctors who will decide if he should carry on as a player or call time on his decorated IPL career.&nbsp; &nbsp;“And if I am not, then, you know, you will have to make sure that you do everything right with me and make sure that this old vintage vehicle is running well on the road. So, all the pressure is on them,” he continued.&nbsp;<h3>CSK CEO on Dhoni’s Future</h3>CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan reflected on the same question, saying that only Dhoni can answer questions about his playing career, but hinted at his participation in IPL 2027.&nbsp; &nbsp;"It's a question you need to ask him. I also have to ask him. He informs us of his decision when he arrives in Chennai. I have a feeling that the chances of him continuing to play for CSK are there. He is still a player, you know," Kasi Viswanathan said.

MS Dhoni provides a crucial update on his IPL future with CSK, confirming he will make a decision before December following medical tests.

Indian legend and Chennai Super Kings veteran MS Dhoni is back in the headlines over his IPL future, with the retention deadline approaching. Dhoni did not feature in IPL 2026 with a side strain but made his presence felt in the dressing room during most of the home matches. After turning 45 this year, Dhoni has been dealing with persistent knee problems and awaits medical clearance from his doctors. Speaking at a healthcare event in Bengaluru, Dhoni was again asked about his CSK future. The talismanic keeper-batter replied that he will have to go through his tests and see if he can push through another IPL season as a CSK player. However, before that, all teams must submit their retentions and releases ahead of the mini-auction scheduled in mid-December later this year. “Doc, I will have to go through the test. You will have to give me the report, and then before December, I will have to see, you know, how strong I am to maybe play one more season,” said Dhoni, as quoted by ANI. Also read| Nabi and Kamboj share 6 wickets to bowl out NZ A for 317; Jaiswal, Rahul flop in 2nd Innings Dhoni, who kept appearing in CSK training videos throughout last edition but did not feature in any match, said that it’s the doctors who will decide if he should carry on as a player or call time on his decorated IPL career. “And if I am not, then, you know, you will have to make sure that you do everything right with me and make sure that this old vintage vehicle is running well on the road. So, all the pressure is on them,” he continued. CSK CEO on Dhoni’s Future CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan reflected on the same question, saying that only Dhoni can answer questions about his playing career, but hinted at his participation in IPL 2027. "It's a question you need to ask him. I also have to ask him. He informs us of his decision when he arrives in Chennai. I have a feeling that the chances of him continuing to play for CSK are there. He is still a player, you know," Kasi Viswanathan said.

MS Dhoni provides a crucial update on his IPL future with CSK, confirming he will make a decision before December following medical tests.

‘Maybe play one more season’: MS Dhoni to decide on his IPL future before December

Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin sounded unhappy with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s demotion to number three in the recently concluded second T20I in Christchurch. Usually an opener, the teen batting prodigy returned to the T20I side as an injury replacement for Ishan Kishan, and looked like a pale shadow of himself. The left-hander departed for just four off eight balls, leaving India in a dicey spot during the game, but importantly looked out of sorts. &nbsp;Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma opened the innings, with Vaibhav walking in at number three in the sixth over. Although his brief stay at the crease raised questions over his dip in confidence and shot selection, Ashwin decided not to quickly judge his performance negatively.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-nz-2nd-t20i-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-fails-top-order-collapse-70-5-1792836589238">Sooryavanshi fails to fire on India comeback as top-order struggles in 2nd T20I</a> &nbsp;"That is a miss. For a young cricketer like Vaibhav, 'miss' is too early, I think, to say, but because I have only two options of a hit or a miss, he just found himself a little like a fish out of water. He kept going hard, kept going hard for the eight balls," he said.&nbsp; &nbsp;Ashwin said Sooryavanshi needed guidance from seasoned batters while settling into a new batting position, adding that a senior player could have helped him stay calm and focused on the game. &nbsp;"It did not feel like he was ever timing the ball, and that is when you need a senior partner to walk down to him and say, 'Calm down, just hang in there, look to play close to your body, watch the ball better.' Sometimes, as a batter, all you need to be told is to watch the ball closer. You do miss that in all the action that happens around you. So, I just felt like he was a fish out of water. Walking in during the sixth over is not his cup of tea," he explained.<h3>Samson Should have Batted at 3</h3>Ashwin said in a case where India is playing three openers, Samson, being the most experienced of the three, should have batted at number three and let Abhishek Sharma and Sooryavanshi take up the opening slot. &nbsp;"Look, I think they played this combination before, and Sanju had to skip down to number three. If they are going to go with this combination, I am not too sure Vaibhav has got to bat at number three, but it is what it is. Today it was a miss for Vaibhav," Ashwin added. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Tilak Varma’s unbeaten 51 off 26 balls and handy contributions from all-rounders Naman Dhir and Nitish Kumar Reddy saw India complete an improbable run chase and take a 2-0 lead in this five-match T20I series.&nbsp;

Ashwin questions Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s No. 3 role in the 2nd T20I vs NZ, suggesting Sanju Samson should have batted lower to let the teen open.

Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin sounded unhappy with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s demotion to number three in the recently concluded second T20I in Christchurch. Usually an opener, the teen batting prodigy returned to the T20I side as an injury replacement for Ishan Kishan, and looked like a pale shadow of himself. The left-hander departed for just four off eight balls, leaving India in a dicey spot during the game, but importantly looked out of sorts. Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma opened the innings, with Vaibhav walking in at number three in the sixth over. Although his brief stay at the crease raised questions over his dip in confidence and shot selection, Ashwin decided not to quickly judge his performance negatively. Also read| Sooryavanshi fails to fire on India comeback as top-order struggles in 2nd T20I "That is a miss. For a young cricketer like Vaibhav, 'miss' is too early, I think, to say, but because I have only two options of a hit or a miss, he just found himself a little like a fish out of water. He kept going hard, kept going hard for the eight balls," he said. Ashwin said Sooryavanshi needed guidance from seasoned batters while settling into a new batting position, adding that a senior player could have helped him stay calm and focused on the game. "It did not feel like he was ever timing the ball, and that is when you need a senior partner to walk down to him and say, 'Calm down, just hang in there, look to play close to your body, watch the ball better.' Sometimes, as a batter, all you need to be told is to watch the ball closer. You do miss that in all the action that happens around you. So, I just felt like he was a fish out of water. Walking in during the sixth over is not his cup of tea," he explained. Samson Should have Batted at 3 Ashwin said in a case where India is playing three openers, Samson, being the most experienced of the three, should have batted at number three and let Abhishek Sharma and Sooryavanshi take up the opening slot. "Look, I think they played this combination before, and Sanju had to skip down to number three. If they are going to go with this combination, I am not too sure Vaibhav has got to bat at number three, but it is what it is. Today it was a miss for Vaibhav," Ashwin added. Meanwhile, Tilak Varma’s unbeaten 51 off 26 balls and handy contributions from all-rounders Naman Dhir and Nitish Kumar Reddy saw India complete an improbable run chase and take a 2-0 lead in this five-match T20I series.

Ashwin questions Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s No. 3 role in the 2nd T20I vs NZ, suggesting Sanju Samson should have batted lower to let the teen open.

‘That is a miss’: Ravi Ashwin questions Sooryavanshi’s demotion to No. 3 in 2nd T20I vs NZ

Pakistan has dropped former captain Shan Masood and two frontline spinners, Sajid Khan and Noman Ali, from the squad picked for the home Test series against Sri Lanka. However, the biggest eyebrow-raiser was Salman Ali Agha’s inclusion in a surprising move by the selectors. &nbsp;The 14-man squad also included only two quicks, Mohammad Abbas and Razaullah, whose heroics in the final Test against England in Birmingham this year were the lone silver lining for Pakistan on an otherwise forgettable tour.&nbsp; &nbsp;Keeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq have both been left out.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rising-asia-cup-2026-schedule-announced-india-pakistan-clash-set-for-nov-22-1792859232512">Rising Asia Cup 2026 schedule announced, India-Pakistan clash set for Nov 22</a> &nbsp;While Masood, who led the Test side for the most part in the last three years, has been struggling fitness-wise after picking up a niggle during the President’s Trophy, Agha’s strange recall raises questions over selection criteria. Agha was among the seven players who were sent home midway through the UK tour after the Lord’s Test loss. &nbsp;The right-hander, however, responded with a brilliant triple hundred on his return to Pakistan domestic cricket, and later staked a strong claim for a recall with a match-winning hundred in the ODI tri-series opener against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi. Among those who are back in the Test squad after being abruptly sent home during the England Tests is all-rounder Ali Usman. &nbsp;Following the selection shake-up in Pakistan Cricket, Rizwan and Imam, who are facing NCCIA investigations in Pakistan, are left out, and opener Abdullah Shafique also failed to retain his spot in the squad picked for the first two Tests. The three endured a horrid time in England, as Pakistan failed to breach the 200-run mark until the last innings of the third Test.<h2>No Sajid, Noman for SL Tests</h2>The most notable absentees are the two spinners who carried Pakistan on their backs during home Tests in the past four years, left-arm spinner Noman Ali and right-arm off-spinner Sajid Khan. In their absence, Ali Usman and uncapped Arafat Minhas, who picked up his career-best 6/39 against England in the Rawalpindi ODI, will lead the spin attack.&nbsp; &nbsp;Arafat’s younger brother Sameer Minhas has also earned his maiden Test call-up as a top-order batter, with Mohammad Talha – leading run-scorer in the President’s Trophy – also being called up. Middle-order batter Mohammad Suleman is also picked for the Test series.&nbsp; &nbsp;Pakistan will play two Tests against Sri Lanka between November 9 and 21 in Rawalpindi and Lahore, respectively.&nbsp; &nbsp;Pakistan Test squad for Sri Lanka Series - &nbsp;Babar Azam (captain), Abdullah Fazal, Ali Usman, Arafat Minhas, Azan Awais, Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Ghazi Ghori (wk), Mohammad Suleman, Mohammad Taha, Razaullah, Saad Baig (wk), Salman Ali Agha, Sameer Minhas and Saud Shakeel

Salman Ali Agha recalled as Pakistan drop Shan Masood, Sajid Khan, and Noman Ali for the Sri Lanka Tests. Babar Azam to lead the 14-man squad. 

Pakistan has dropped former captain Shan Masood and two frontline spinners, Sajid Khan and Noman Ali, from the squad picked for the home Test series against Sri Lanka. However, the biggest eyebrow-raiser was Salman Ali Agha’s inclusion in a surprising move by the selectors. The 14-man squad also included only two quicks, Mohammad Abbas and Razaullah, whose heroics in the final Test against England in Birmingham this year were the lone silver lining for Pakistan on an otherwise forgettable tour. Keeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq have both been left out. Also read| Rising Asia Cup 2026 schedule announced, India-Pakistan clash set for Nov 22 While Masood, who led the Test side for the most part in the last three years, has been struggling fitness-wise after picking up a niggle during the President’s Trophy, Agha’s strange recall raises questions over selection criteria. Agha was among the seven players who were sent home midway through the UK tour after the Lord’s Test loss. The right-hander, however, responded with a brilliant triple hundred on his return to Pakistan domestic cricket, and later staked a strong claim for a recall with a match-winning hundred in the ODI tri-series opener against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi. Among those who are back in the Test squad after being abruptly sent home during the England Tests is all-rounder Ali Usman. Following the selection shake-up in Pakistan Cricket, Rizwan and Imam, who are facing NCCIA investigations in Pakistan, are left out, and opener Abdullah Shafique also failed to retain his spot in the squad picked for the first two Tests. The three endured a horrid time in England, as Pakistan failed to breach the 200-run mark until the last innings of the third Test. No Sajid, Noman for SL Tests The most notable absentees are the two spinners who carried Pakistan on their backs during home Tests in the past four years, left-arm spinner Noman Ali and right-arm off-spinner Sajid Khan. In their absence, Ali Usman and uncapped Arafat Minhas, who picked up his career-best 6/39 against England in the Rawalpindi ODI, will lead the spin attack. Arafat’s younger brother Sameer Minhas has also earned his maiden Test call-up as a top-order batter, with Mohammad Talha – leading run-scorer in the President’s Trophy – also being called up. Middle-order batter Mohammad Suleman is also picked for the Test series. Pakistan will play two Tests against Sri Lanka between November 9 and 21 in Rawalpindi and Lahore, respectively. Pakistan Test squad for Sri Lanka Series - Babar Azam (captain), Abdullah Fazal, Ali Usman, Arafat Minhas, Azan Awais, Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Ghazi Ghori (wk), Mohammad Suleman, Mohammad Taha, Razaullah, Saad Baig (wk), Salman Ali Agha, Sameer Minhas and Saud Shakeel

Salman Ali Agha recalled as Pakistan drop Shan Masood, Sajid Khan, and Noman Ali for the Sri Lanka Tests. Babar Azam to lead the 14-man squad.&nbsp;

Salman Agha recalled for Sri Lanka Tests; spin duo Noman Ali and Sajid Khan dropped

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has made several changes to its pace attack for the remainder of the India T20Is and the five-match ODI series. Premier quick Matt Henry, who played the first two T20Is, will not travel with the squad to Wellington for the 3rd T20I, while Lockie Ferguson will also miss Tuesday's third fixture. The board said fast bowlers are being moved around to take care of ‘planned workload management’. Ferguson, however, will be available for the fourth and fifth T20Is in Auckland and Hamilton, respectively. &nbsp;Henry will stay back in Christchurch, the venue for the first two T20Is, and will travel to Auckland, which will host the first ODI on November 4.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-a-vs-nz-a-1st-test-day-2-kamboj-nabi-jaiswal-rahul-1792897989499">Nabi and Kamboj share 6 wickets to bowl out NZ A for 317; Jaiswal, Rahul flop in 2nd Innings</a> &nbsp;Kyle Jamieson, who did not play in the first two T20Is, will travel with the squad to Wellington for the 3rd T20I and remain there for Canterbury's Ford Trophy second-round game on October 31 against Wellington. Jamieson will then leave for Auckland for the ODI series. &nbsp;Fellow seamer Blair Tickner will join the T20I squad in Wellington for the remainder of the series, while Josh Clarkson will travel to Auckland and be available for the last two T20Is. Right-arm quick Matt Fisher will also travel with the squad to Wellington as cover for the third game and will return to the New Zealand A squad ahead of the second unofficial four-day match against India A. &nbsp;"We're very fortunate with the depth in the squad to be able to call upon different players to help manage our pacers' workloads, and to try and ensure they are best placed to perform for the team for all the cricket coming up," New Zealand head coach Rob Walter said. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Team India leads the five-match T20I series 2-0 following an impressive run chase in the second game on Sunday. Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir and Nitish Reddy starred with the bat as the visitors completed an unlikely chase to maintain their lead over the hosts.

Matt Henry rested for remaining India T20Is as NZC rotate pacers. Lockie Ferguson to miss 3rd match in Wellington, while Blair Tickner is called up.

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has made several changes to its pace attack for the remainder of the India T20Is and the five-match ODI series. Premier quick Matt Henry, who played the first two T20Is, will not travel with the squad to Wellington for the 3rd T20I, while Lockie Ferguson will also miss Tuesday's third fixture. The board said fast bowlers are being moved around to take care of ‘planned workload management’. Ferguson, however, will be available for the fourth and fifth T20Is in Auckland and Hamilton, respectively. Henry will stay back in Christchurch, the venue for the first two T20Is, and will travel to Auckland, which will host the first ODI on November 4. Also read| Nabi and Kamboj share 6 wickets to bowl out NZ A for 317; Jaiswal, Rahul flop in 2nd Innings Kyle Jamieson, who did not play in the first two T20Is, will travel with the squad to Wellington for the 3rd T20I and remain there for Canterbury's Ford Trophy second-round game on October 31 against Wellington. Jamieson will then leave for Auckland for the ODI series. Fellow seamer Blair Tickner will join the T20I squad in Wellington for the remainder of the series, while Josh Clarkson will travel to Auckland and be available for the last two T20Is. Right-arm quick Matt Fisher will also travel with the squad to Wellington as cover for the third game and will return to the New Zealand A squad ahead of the second unofficial four-day match against India A. "We're very fortunate with the depth in the squad to be able to call upon different players to help manage our pacers' workloads, and to try and ensure they are best placed to perform for the team for all the cricket coming up," New Zealand head coach Rob Walter said. Meanwhile, Team India leads the five-match T20I series 2-0 following an impressive run chase in the second game on Sunday. Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir and Nitish Reddy starred with the bat as the visitors completed an unlikely chase to maintain their lead over the hosts.

Matt Henry rested for remaining India T20Is as NZC rotate pacers. Lockie Ferguson to miss 3rd match in Wellington, while Blair Tickner is called up.

NZ quick Matt Henry to miss remainder of India T20Is to manage workload; Ferguson out of 3rd T20I

India A bowlers toiled hard for returns on day two of the ongoing 1st Unofficial Test against New Zealand A in Lincoln, with seamers Anshul Kamboj and Auqib Nabi picking up three wickets each. Akash Deep chipped in with two wickets, while Mukesh Choudhary and Washington Sundar took one apiece as India A dismissed the hosts for 317 in their first innings. New Zealand took a lead of 204 runs in this first of three four-day games. &nbsp;The visitors were dismissed for 113 in the first innings.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/every-individual-a-match-winner-iyer-hails-team-after-india-s-2nd-t20i-win-1792850905478">'Every individual a match winner': Iyer hails team after India’s 2nd T20I win</a> &nbsp;Resuming play at 135 for three, New Zealand A lost two quick wickets inside the first hour, with opener Curtis Heaphy (44) and Matthew Boyle (17) returning to the pavilion. CSK quick Kamboj starred with the ball early on the second day by dismissing the two. &nbsp;Keeper-batter Matthew Hay and Dean Foxcroft added 43 for the sixth wicket before Akash Deep removed Hay to pick up his first wicket on his return to the A side for this shadow tour. Kamboj picked his third for the innings by removing Simon Keene for four before Sundar accounted for Foxcroft, who completed a crucial fifty for 51 off 79 balls.&nbsp; &nbsp;A game-changing 42 off 67 balls by Kristian Clarke kept New Zealand A’s nose in front, only for Akash Deep to dismiss him for his second of this game so far.<h3>IND A Openers fail in 2nd Innings</h3>After scoring 17 in the first innings, Indian Test opener Yashasvi Jaiswal departed for just five off nine balls in the second innings. Undone by extra bounce from Keene, Jaiswal tried to duck it, only for the ball to hit his bat and fly to the keeper.&nbsp; &nbsp;KL Rahul, his opening partner, also departed on a single-digit score, as Sheat bowled him for four, leaving India reeling at 10 for two in the second innings at one stage.&nbsp;

Anshul Kamboj and Auqib Nabi took 3 wickets each as NZ A were bowled out for 317. India A end Day 2 at 10/2 after Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul fall early.

India A bowlers toiled hard for returns on day two of the ongoing 1st Unofficial Test against New Zealand A in Lincoln, with seamers Anshul Kamboj and Auqib Nabi picking up three wickets each. Akash Deep chipped in with two wickets, while Mukesh Choudhary and Washington Sundar took one apiece as India A dismissed the hosts for 317 in their first innings. New Zealand took a lead of 204 runs in this first of three four-day games. The visitors were dismissed for 113 in the first innings. Also read| 'Every individual a match winner': Iyer hails team after India’s 2nd T20I win Resuming play at 135 for three, New Zealand A lost two quick wickets inside the first hour, with opener Curtis Heaphy (44) and Matthew Boyle (17) returning to the pavilion. CSK quick Kamboj starred with the ball early on the second day by dismissing the two. Keeper-batter Matthew Hay and Dean Foxcroft added 43 for the sixth wicket before Akash Deep removed Hay to pick up his first wicket on his return to the A side for this shadow tour. Kamboj picked his third for the innings by removing Simon Keene for four before Sundar accounted for Foxcroft, who completed a crucial fifty for 51 off 79 balls. A game-changing 42 off 67 balls by Kristian Clarke kept New Zealand A’s nose in front, only for Akash Deep to dismiss him for his second of this game so far. IND A Openers fail in 2nd Innings After scoring 17 in the first innings, Indian Test opener Yashasvi Jaiswal departed for just five off nine balls in the second innings. Undone by extra bounce from Keene, Jaiswal tried to duck it, only for the ball to hit his bat and fly to the keeper. KL Rahul, his opening partner, also departed on a single-digit score, as Sheat bowled him for four, leaving India reeling at 10 for two in the second innings at one stage.

Anshul Kamboj and Auqib Nabi took 3 wickets each as NZ A were bowled out for 317. India A end Day 2 at 10/2 after Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul fall early.

Nabi and Kamboj share 6 wickets to bowl out NZ A for 317; Jaiswal, Rahul flop in 2nd Innings

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has announced the schedule for the 2026 Rising Asia Cup, which will be held in Doha. India and Pakistan have once again been drawn in the same group, alongside Nepal and the UAE and will face off on Nov 22 at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium. Teams generally send their ‘A’ sides to compete in the Rising Asia Cup. In the 2025 edition, Jitesh Sharma captained India A, with young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi also part of the squad.&nbsp;The West End Park International Cricket Stadium will host most of the tournament’s matches, including the final on Nov 29. The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) Cricket Ground will host the remaining fixtures, starting with the opening match on Nov 19.<h3>Rising Asia Cup 2026 full schedule</h3>

<figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>Date</th><th>Fixture</th><th>Time</th><th>Venue</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Nov 19</td><td>Bangladesh vs Hong Kong</td><td>9:00 AM</td><td>UDST</td></tr><tr><td>Nov 19</td><td>Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan</td><td>1:00 PM</td><td>WEICS</td></tr><tr><td>Nov 20</td><td>Pakistan vs UAE</td><td>9:00 AM</td><td>UDST</td></tr><tr><td>Nov 20</td><td>India vs Nepal</td><td>1:00 PM</td><td>WEICS</td></tr><tr><td>Nov 21</td><td>Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong</td><td>9:00 AM</td><td>UDST</td></tr><tr><td>Nov 21</td><td>Bangladesh vs Afghanistan</td><td>1:00 PM</td><td>WEICS</td></tr><tr><td>Nov 22</td><td>UAE vs Nepal</td><td>9:00 AM</td><td>UDST</td></tr><tr><td>Nov 22</td><td>India vs Pakistan</td><td>1:00 PM</td><td>WEICS</td></tr><tr><td>Nov 23</td><td>Afghanistan vs Hong Kong</td><td>9:00 AM</td><td>UDST</td></tr><tr><td>Nov 23</td><td>Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh</td><td>1:00 PM</td><td>WEICS</td></tr><tr><td>Nov 24</td><td>India vs UAE</td><td>9:00 AM</td><td>UDST</td></tr><tr><td>Nov 24</td><td>Pakistan vs Nepal</td><td>1:00 PM</td><td>WEICS</td></tr><tr><td>Nov 26</td><td>Semi-Final 1 (A1 vs B2)</td><td>1:00 PM</td><td>WEICS</td></tr><tr><td>Nov 27</td><td>Semi-Final 2 (B1 vs A2)</td><td>1:00 PM</td><td>WEICS</td></tr><tr><td>Nov 29</td><td>Final</td><td>1:00 PM</td><td>WEICS</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/every-individual-a-match-winner-iyer-hails-team-after-india-s-2nd-t20i-win-1792850905478">'Every individual a match winner': Iyer hails team after India’s 2nd T20I win</a><h3>How India A performed in the 2025 Rising Asia Cup</h3>India A started their 2025 campaign with a dominant 148-run victory over the UAE in their opening Group B match in Doha. Batting first, India scored 297/4 in 20 overs before restricting the UAE to 149/7.&nbsp;However, India A suffered a setback in their next match, losing to Pakistan A by eight wickets. India were bowled out for 136 and Pakistan chased down the target in just 13.2 overs.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-nz-tilak-varma-sets-world-record-with-most-t20i-catches-in-a-year-1792836527984">IND vs NZ: Tilak Varma sets world record with most T20I catches in a year</a>&nbsp;The team bounced back in their final group-stage match, beating Oman by six wickets with 13 balls remaining and secured their place in the semi-finals, where they faced Bangladesh A.&nbsp;Bangladesh scored 194/6 in their 20 overs and India A managed to match the total, forcing the match into a Super Over. However, Bangladesh held their nerve in the tie-breaker to knock India out of the tournament.&nbsp;Pakistan A went on to win the title after defeating Sri Lanka A by five runs in the second semi-final. The final against Bangladesh A also ended in a tie, with both teams scoring 125 runs. Pakistan eventually won the Super Over to lift the trophy, while India A’s campaign ended in the semi-finals.

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has announced the schedule for the 2026 Rising Asia Cup in Doha, with India and Pakistan placed in the same group. The tournament will run from Nov 19 to 29.

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has announced the schedule for the 2026 Rising Asia Cup, which will be held in Doha. India and Pakistan have once again been drawn in the same group, alongside Nepal and the UAE and will face off on Nov 22 at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium. Teams generally send their ‘A’ sides to compete in the Rising Asia Cup. In the 2025 edition, Jitesh Sharma captained India A, with young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi also part of the squad. The West End Park International Cricket Stadium will host most of the tournament’s matches, including the final on Nov 29. The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) Cricket Ground will host the remaining fixtures, starting with the opening match on Nov 19. Rising Asia Cup 2026 full schedule

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has announced the schedule for the 2026 Rising Asia Cup in Doha, with India and Pakistan placed in the same group. The tournament will run from Nov 19 to 29.

Rising Asia Cup 2026 schedule announced, India-Pakistan clash set for Nov 22

India captain Shreyas Iyer praised Tilak Varma and Nitish Kumar Reddy for showing “immense character” after their team secured a thrilling win over New Zealand in the second T20I. He also credited Naman Dhir for his important contribution, which helped India recover after losing several wickets in the middle overs. Chasing a target of 181 runs, India were in trouble after losing five wickets for 70 runs in 10.5 overs, having started at 40/0. However, Naman’s quickfire 31 off 17 balls, including a four and three sixes, brought India back into the contest.&nbsp;&nbsp;Tilak and Nitish then completed the chase with an unbeaten partnership, guiding India to a four-wicket win with one ball remaining.&nbsp;Speaking at the post-match presentation, Iyer praised the team’s fighting spirit and said, “I feel that every individual in our game is a match winner, and today we saw the example of that. Like, honestly speaking, when we lost wickets, consecutive wickets especially, we thought that the game was going away from us. But Tilak and Reddy, they showed immense character, and also a great cameo by Naman Dhir.”&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/french-open-pv-sindhu-storms-into-final-with-win-over-hina-akechi-1792844118737">French Open: PV Sindhu storms into final with win over Hina Akechi</a>&nbsp;Iyer also praised Naman’s all-round abilities, calling him a “phenomenal bowler” and a “comprehensive player”.&nbsp;“We saw him in a couple of games back home against West Indies. He is a phenomenal bowler as well, and once you get both the parts covered in terms of batting and bowling, I think he brings in a lot of character, and also when you see him move around in the field, he basically, he is a comprehensive player,” he said.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-nz-2nd-t20i-tilak-varma-nitish-reddy-star-as-india-seal-thrilling-four-wicket-win-1792838698071">Tilak Varma, Nitish Reddy star as India seal thrilling four-wicket win over NZ</a>&nbsp;The Indian skipper also acknowledged the challenge posed by New Zealand spinners Mitchell Santner and Michael Bracewell, while pointing out that India’s slow scoring rate early in the chase put the team under pressure.&nbsp;“I think we played a lot of dot balls initially, and that basically piled up the run rate as well, and also when we went in, we wanted to actually cruise, but they bowled amazing, especially Bracewell and Santner, the way they controlled the game in the middle,” Iyer said.&nbsp;“It was not easy to strike the ball, but I think if we would have picked up the gaps and tried to find boundaries, we could have easily cruised. But unfortunate. You know, it happens. Just another day, and I am sure that we will bounce back pretty strong,” he concluded.&nbsp;

Shreyas Iyer praised Tilak Varma, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Naman Dhir for their contributions in India’s thrilling four-wicket win over New Zealand, which gave the hosts a 2-0 lead in the series.

India captain Shreyas Iyer praised Tilak Varma and Nitish Kumar Reddy for showing “immense character” after their team secured a thrilling win over New Zealand in the second T20I. He also credited Naman Dhir for his important contribution, which helped India recover after losing several wickets in the middle overs. Chasing a target of 181 runs, India were in trouble after losing five wickets for 70 runs in 10.5 overs, having started at 40/0. However, Naman’s quickfire 31 off 17 balls, including a four and three sixes, brought India back into the contest. Tilak and Nitish then completed the chase with an unbeaten partnership, guiding India to a four-wicket win with one ball remaining. Speaking at the post-match presentation, Iyer praised the team’s fighting spirit and said, “I feel that every individual in our game is a match winner, and today we saw the example of that. Like, honestly speaking, when we lost wickets, consecutive wickets especially, we thought that the game was going away from us. But Tilak and Reddy, they showed immense character, and also a great cameo by Naman Dhir.” Also Read - French Open: PV Sindhu storms into final with win over Hina Akechi Iyer also praised Naman’s all-round abilities, calling him a “phenomenal bowler” and a “comprehensive player”. “We saw him in a couple of games back home against West Indies. He is a phenomenal bowler as well, and once you get both the parts covered in terms of batting and bowling, I think he brings in a lot of character, and also when you see him move around in the field, he basically, he is a comprehensive player,” he said. Also Read - Tilak Varma, Nitish Reddy star as India seal thrilling four-wicket win over NZ The Indian skipper also acknowledged the challenge posed by New Zealand spinners Mitchell Santner and Michael Bracewell, while pointing out that India’s slow scoring rate early in the chase put the team under pressure. “I think we played a lot of dot balls initially, and that basically piled up the run rate as well, and also when we went in, we wanted to actually cruise, but they bowled amazing, especially Bracewell and Santner, the way they controlled the game in the middle,” Iyer said. “It was not easy to strike the ball, but I think if we would have picked up the gaps and tried to find boundaries, we could have easily cruised. But unfortunate. You know, it happens. Just another day, and I am sure that we will bounce back pretty strong,” he concluded.

Shreyas Iyer praised Tilak Varma, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Naman Dhir for their contributions in India’s thrilling four-wicket win over New Zealand, which gave the hosts a 2-0 lead in the series.

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