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The 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia will be postponed from January to December due to "exceptional circumstances" in the region, the continent's football governing body said on Tuesday (Nov 3). Several sports events in Saudi Arabia have been cancelled or postponed in recent weeks following Houthi attacks on the country.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Asian Cup was originally scheduled to take place from January 7 to February 5 next year.&nbsp;&nbsp;The new dates for the continental showpiece are December 23, 2027, to January 21, 2028.&nbsp;"The organising committee for AFC Asian Cup approved rescheduling the flagship national team tournament in light of the current exceptional circumstances arising from developments in the region," the Asian Football Confederation said in a statement.&nbsp;The AFC also cited "substantial logistical complexities and travel disruptions".&nbsp;"The new dates of the tournament will be presented to FIFA for approval," it said.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/spanish-footballer-miguel-30-dies-after-on-field-collision-with-opposition-goalkeeper-in-la-liga-2-1793700538486">Spanish footballer Miguel, 30, dies after on-field collision with opposition goalkeeper in La Liga 2</a>&nbsp;Local organisers insisted last month that the Asian Cup was "on schedule", despite growing fears for the fate of the tournament because of the security situation in Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East.&nbsp;The Saudi cities of Jeddah, Riyadh and Al Khobar are set to stage the month-long competition. The decision to move the tournament back almost a year came after "extensive discussions and close consultation" between Saudi officials and the AFC, the Kuala Lumpur-based governing body said.&nbsp;"Exceptional circumstances have been created for the organisation and delivery of the competition as originally scheduled, making the postponement necessary in the interest of all participating teams, officials, spectators and other stakeholders," it said.&nbsp;Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis have targeted Saudi infrastructure, including airports, since hostilities resumed. The Houthis are fighting a Saudi-led coalition supporting Yemen's internationally recognised government, a civil war that reignited in July following a years-long truce.&nbsp;The 2027 Dakar Rally was moved out of Saudi Arabia last month.&nbsp;An exhibition tennis tournament due to feature Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev was postponed. The WTA Finals were also scheduled to be held in Riyadh but will instead take place at Indian Wells in the United States.&nbsp;Domestic football matches and Asian Champions League games have also been affected.

The 2027 AFC Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia has been postponed from January 2027 to December 23, 2027 – January 21, 2028, due to regional security concerns, travel disruptions, and exceptional circumstances, the Asian Football Confederation confirmed.

The 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia will be postponed from January to December due to "exceptional circumstances" in the region, the continent's football governing body said on Tuesday (Nov 3). Several sports events in Saudi Arabia have been cancelled or postponed in recent weeks following Houthi attacks on the country. The Asian Cup was originally scheduled to take place from January 7 to February 5 next year. The new dates for the continental showpiece are December 23, 2027, to January 21, 2028. "The organising committee for AFC Asian Cup approved rescheduling the flagship national team tournament in light of the current exceptional circumstances arising from developments in the region," the Asian Football Confederation said in a statement. The AFC also cited "substantial logistical complexities and travel disruptions". "The new dates of the tournament will be presented to FIFA for approval," it said. Also read| Spanish footballer Miguel, 30, dies after on-field collision with opposition goalkeeper in La Liga 2 Local organisers insisted last month that the Asian Cup was "on schedule", despite growing fears for the fate of the tournament because of the security situation in Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East. The Saudi cities of Jeddah, Riyadh and Al Khobar are set to stage the month-long competition. The decision to move the tournament back almost a year came after "extensive discussions and close consultation" between Saudi officials and the AFC, the Kuala Lumpur-based governing body said. "Exceptional circumstances have been created for the organisation and delivery of the competition as originally scheduled, making the postponement necessary in the interest of all participating teams, officials, spectators and other stakeholders," it said. Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis have targeted Saudi infrastructure, including airports, since hostilities resumed. The Houthis are fighting a Saudi-led coalition supporting Yemen's internationally recognised government, a civil war that reignited in July following a years-long truce. The 2027 Dakar Rally was moved out of Saudi Arabia last month. An exhibition tennis tournament due to feature Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev was postponed. The WTA Finals were also scheduled to be held in Riyadh but will instead take place at Indian Wells in the United States. Domestic football matches and Asian Champions League games have also been affected.

The 2027 AFC Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia has been postponed from January 2027 to December 23, 2027 – January 21, 2028, due to regional security concerns, travel disruptions, and exceptional circumstances.

AFC postpones 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia to December following security concerns

Hardik Pandya IPL trade continues to make headlines. With the IPL retention deadline approaching, Mumbai Indians (MI) are actively working on a potential swap deal for their franchise captain. Despite several teams and their marquee players rumoured to be part of this in the lead-up to the mini-auction in mid-December this year, Punjab Kings (PBKS) currently lead the race to bag Pandya’s services. The latest report suggests PBKS have offered its premium pacer Arshdeep Singh and keeper-batter Vishnu Vinod in exchange for Pandya ahead of the next season, which is also reportedly in the works. &nbsp;"The Ricky Ponting-coached franchise has advanced considerably in its negotiations with Mumbai Indians, with India pacer Arshdeep Singh and wicketkeeper-batter Vishnu Vinod likely to move in the opposite direction," a Sportstar report claims.&nbsp; &nbsp;The two teams are yet to comment on this rumoured trade ahead of IPL 2027.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/virat-kohli-rohit-sharma-odi-record-new-zealand-pujara-analysis-1793632692950">‘Kohli has more chances of scoring a hundred than Rohit’: Pujara ahead of IND vs NZ ODIs</a> &nbsp;Earlier reports also claimed that former champions, including Rajasthan Royals (RR), Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), were interested in acquiring Pandya’s services before the IPL retention deadline, which the BCCI pushed back by two days in the latest development. All 10 teams need to submit their retention and release lists by November 17.<h3>Failed Swap Negotiations</h3>While MI was interested in Harshit Rana and Angkrish Raghuvanshi in exchange for Pandya, KKR were unwilling to part ways with the Indian duo. In Rajasthan Royals’ case, Mumbai Indians were interested in Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ravi Bishnoi, with the inaugural champions deciding against advancing talks. &nbsp;When Chennai and Mumbai sat across a table discussing Pandya’s IPL trade, Mumbai showed keen interest in CSK’s rookie opener Ayush Mhatre, with CSK firmly refusing the offer. &nbsp;Besides Punjab, Kolkata were the only franchise reported to have discussed Pandya’s trade in detail.<h3>Injury Status &amp; Fitness Update</h3>Meanwhile, Pandya has been away from competitive cricket since IPL 2026. The right-handed all-rounder was earlier picked for India-A One-Day matches against Australia-A in September; however, an untimely recurrence of a right shin/calf stress injury ruled him out of any action since. &nbsp;Not picked in India’s white-ball squads for the ongoing New Zealand series, Pandya is currently training and recovering at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru. Latest reports claim that Pandya should regain full fitness in time for IPL 2027.&nbsp;

Punjab Kings lead the race to trade for Hardik Pandya from Mumbai Indians in exchange for Arshdeep Singh and Vishnu Vinod ahead of the IPL 2027 retention deadline. Get the latest trade rumours, failed negotiations, and Pandya's injury update.

Hardik Pandya IPL trade continues to make headlines. With the IPL retention deadline approaching, Mumbai Indians (MI) are actively working on a potential swap deal for their franchise captain. Despite several teams and their marquee players rumoured to be part of this in the lead-up to the mini-auction in mid-December this year, Punjab Kings (PBKS) currently lead the race to bag Pandya’s services. The latest report suggests PBKS have offered its premium pacer Arshdeep Singh and keeper-batter Vishnu Vinod in exchange for Pandya ahead of the next season, which is also reportedly in the works. "The Ricky Ponting-coached franchise has advanced considerably in its negotiations with Mumbai Indians, with India pacer Arshdeep Singh and wicketkeeper-batter Vishnu Vinod likely to move in the opposite direction," a Sportstar report claims. The two teams are yet to comment on this rumoured trade ahead of IPL 2027. Also read| ‘Kohli has more chances of scoring a hundred than Rohit’: Pujara ahead of IND vs NZ ODIs Earlier reports also claimed that former champions, including Rajasthan Royals (RR), Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), were interested in acquiring Pandya’s services before the IPL retention deadline, which the BCCI pushed back by two days in the latest development. All 10 teams need to submit their retention and release lists by November 17. Failed Swap Negotiations While MI was interested in Harshit Rana and Angkrish Raghuvanshi in exchange for Pandya, KKR were unwilling to part ways with the Indian duo. In Rajasthan Royals’ case, Mumbai Indians were interested in Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ravi Bishnoi, with the inaugural champions deciding against advancing talks. When Chennai and Mumbai sat across a table discussing Pandya’s IPL trade, Mumbai showed keen interest in CSK’s rookie opener Ayush Mhatre, with CSK firmly refusing the offer. Besides Punjab, Kolkata were the only franchise reported to have discussed Pandya’s trade in detail. Injury Status & Fitness Update Meanwhile, Pandya has been away from competitive cricket since IPL 2026. The right-handed all-rounder was earlier picked for India-A One-Day matches against Australia-A in September; however, an untimely recurrence of a right shin/calf stress injury ruled him out of any action since. Not picked in India’s white-ball squads for the ongoing New Zealand series, Pandya is currently training and recovering at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru. Latest reports claim that Pandya should regain full fitness in time for IPL 2027.

Punjab Kings lead the race to trade for Hardik Pandya from Mumbai Indians in exchange for Arshdeep Singh and Vishnu Vinod ahead of the IPL 2027 retention deadline. Get the latest trade rumours, failed negotiations, and Pandya's injury update.

Hardik Pandya IPL Trade: Punjab Kings lead race to bag marquee all-rounder in swap deal, says report

Untimely injuries continue to haunt New Zealand ahead of the five-match ODI series against India starting on Wednesday (Nov 4) at Eden Park in Auckland. Having already lost Mark Chapman (hamstring) and Rachin Ravindra (shoulder) for the marquee series, the hosts will now be without another top-order batter, Devon Conway, who is out with a concussion after a collision with seamer and teammate Matt Henry during the pre-match training session on Tuesday (Nov 3). The medical staff immediately treated the two players before Conway was “taken to A&amp;E for further examination, which confirmed a concussion,” according to an NZC media release later. &nbsp;New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner confirmed that Henry appeared fine following concussion tests, but Conway had been rushed for scans. &nbsp;With at least two first-team top-order batters ruled out of the ODI series, Tim Seifert, who was originally picked for the first two matches, has been included for the entire series, with Santner indicating his inclusion in the playing XI for the series opener.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-nz-odis-skipper-gill-reveals-vision-behind-india-s-new-look-tall-pace-attack-1793689194996">IND vs NZ ODIs: Skipper Gill reveals vision behind India's new-look tall pace attack</a> &nbsp;"Yeah, I guess he's [Seifert] the back-up batter in our squad," Santner said on the eve of the first ODI at Eden Park. "So it'll probably be a direct swap if Dev's unavailable, which is a shame. He [Conway] is obviously very good in one-day cricket and, you know, was biding his time in the T20 series. And, yeah, I guess another one of those freak accidents that happens." &nbsp;Even though the venue’s dimensions pose a challenge for the bowlers, with straight boundaries being relatively shorter, Santner expects extra bounce for fast bowlers. &nbsp;"Yeah, I guess it's a different format, but we've played here a lot in one-day cricket," Santner said. "The pitch traditionally has a bit of bounce, like we saw in the T20, and it's the same surface. &nbsp;"Ground dimensions are always one to play into your mind at Eden Park. Traditionally, there's a little bit of bounce, which, you know, is good for the seamers. And it can be quite swirly with the wind, you know, which can make it quite a tough catching ground,” he added.<h3>‘We’re Ready’&nbsp;</h3>Santner said that despite the crunch window between the two series, which cuts down recovery time for those featuring in all matches, the New Zealand players are ready for the challenge against the top-ranked Indian team.&nbsp; &nbsp;“Obviously, the recovery [period after matches] is a little bit shorter with travel as well. So I think guys [have] just got to be on top of it, whatever it looks like,” Santner noted. &nbsp;The first ODI will get underway at 7:30 AM IST.&nbsp;

New Zealand batter Devon Conway has been ruled out of the 1st ODI against India at Eden Park after suffering a concussion in a training collision with Matt Henry. Tim Seifert is set to step in as the hosts face a growing injury crisis.

Untimely injuries continue to haunt New Zealand ahead of the five-match ODI series against India starting on Wednesday (Nov 4) at Eden Park in Auckland. Having already lost Mark Chapman (hamstring) and Rachin Ravindra (shoulder) for the marquee series, the hosts will now be without another top-order batter, Devon Conway, who is out with a concussion after a collision with seamer and teammate Matt Henry during the pre-match training session on Tuesday (Nov 3). The medical staff immediately treated the two players before Conway was “taken to A&E for further examination, which confirmed a concussion,” according to an NZC media release later. New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner confirmed that Henry appeared fine following concussion tests, but Conway had been rushed for scans. With at least two first-team top-order batters ruled out of the ODI series, Tim Seifert, who was originally picked for the first two matches, has been included for the entire series, with Santner indicating his inclusion in the playing XI for the series opener. Also read| IND vs NZ ODIs: Skipper Gill reveals vision behind India's new-look tall pace attack "Yeah, I guess he's [Seifert] the back-up batter in our squad," Santner said on the eve of the first ODI at Eden Park. "So it'll probably be a direct swap if Dev's unavailable, which is a shame. He [Conway] is obviously very good in one-day cricket and, you know, was biding his time in the T20 series. And, yeah, I guess another one of those freak accidents that happens." Even though the venue’s dimensions pose a challenge for the bowlers, with straight boundaries being relatively shorter, Santner expects extra bounce for fast bowlers. "Yeah, I guess it's a different format, but we've played here a lot in one-day cricket," Santner said. "The pitch traditionally has a bit of bounce, like we saw in the T20, and it's the same surface. "Ground dimensions are always one to play into your mind at Eden Park. Traditionally, there's a little bit of bounce, which, you know, is good for the seamers. And it can be quite swirly with the wind, you know, which can make it quite a tough catching ground,” he added. ‘We’re Ready’ Santner said that despite the crunch window between the two series, which cuts down recovery time for those featuring in all matches, the New Zealand players are ready for the challenge against the top-ranked Indian team. “Obviously, the recovery [period after matches] is a little bit shorter with travel as well. So I think guys [have] just got to be on top of it, whatever it looks like,” Santner noted. The first ODI will get underway at 7:30 AM IST.

New Zealand batter Devon Conway has been ruled out of the 1st ODI against India at Eden Park after suffering a concussion in a training collision with Matt Henry. Tim Seifert is set to step in as the hosts face a growing injury crisis.

Injury blow for New Zealand as Devon Conway ruled out of India ODIs with concussion

Jesus de Miguel, the 30-year-old Spanish footballer for Tenerife, has died after a nasty on-field collision with the opposition goalkeeper. The incident happened on Monday (Nov 2) during the match between CD Tenerife and Andorra in Spain's Segunda Division. Miguel was immediately taken to the hospital after being given medical treatment for nearly five minutes on the ground, where he remained in the intensive care unit before passing away. The match, which was in stoppage time, was abandoned right after the incident.<h2>Spanish footballer dies after on-field collision in Segunda Division (La Liga 2)</h2>With the scores level at 2-2, Miguel was vying for the ball in the 108th minute when Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono struck him on the chest. Miguel lay on the ground motionless while players from both teams gathered around him and called for medical assistance. Owono was given a red card instantly for the action, and the match was halted as well.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/former-man-utd-manager-erik-ten-hag-says-cristiano-ronaldo-can-no-longer-deliver-1793594428490">Former Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag says Cristiano Ronaldo 'can no longer deliver'</a>Miguel, who suffered from a cardiac arrest as a result of the incident, received medical assistance on the ground for nearly five minutes before being taken to Nuestra Senora de Candelaria University Hospital. Tenerife, in a message shared a few hours before his death, had said that his "medical condition has worsened neurologically."<h2>Tributes pour in for Miguel</h2>Miguel's death has sent a wave of shock and sorrow through the Spanish football community, with condolences pouring in from all sides."From CD Tenerife, we announce the tragic passing, this Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 8:00am, of Jesus de Miguel Alameda," the club said in a statement. "No words can ease the pain, nothing can lessen this great feeling of sadness. Our thoughts are with the family, his close friends and Tenerife fans, who today are grieving over this terrible news.""Our thoughts and support are with his family, friends, and loved ones during these difficult times," Barcelona said in a statement.Real Madrid also sent "condolences and affection to his family, his teammates, his club, and all his loved ones."

Spanish footballer Jesus de Miguel, 30, has died following a fatal on-field collision with Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono during a Segunda Division match, prompting widespread tributes across Spain.

Jesus de Miguel, the 30-year-old Spanish footballer for Tenerife, has died after a nasty on-field collision with the opposition goalkeeper. The incident happened on Monday (Nov 2) during the match between CD Tenerife and Andorra in Spain's Segunda Division. Miguel was immediately taken to the hospital after being given medical treatment for nearly five minutes on the ground, where he remained in the intensive care unit before passing away. The match, which was in stoppage time, was abandoned right after the incident. Spanish footballer dies after on-field collision in Segunda Division (La Liga 2) With the scores level at 2-2, Miguel was vying for the ball in the 108th minute when Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono struck him on the chest. Miguel lay on the ground motionless while players from both teams gathered around him and called for medical assistance. Owono was given a red card instantly for the action, and the match was halted as well. Also Read - Former Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag says Cristiano Ronaldo 'can no longer deliver' Miguel, who suffered from a cardiac arrest as a result of the incident, received medical assistance on the ground for nearly five minutes before being taken to Nuestra Senora de Candelaria University Hospital. Tenerife, in a message shared a few hours before his death, had said that his "medical condition has worsened neurologically." Tributes pour in for Miguel Miguel's death has sent a wave of shock and sorrow through the Spanish football community, with condolences pouring in from all sides. "From CD Tenerife, we announce the tragic passing, this Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 8:00am, of Jesus de Miguel Alameda," the club said in a statement. "No words can ease the pain, nothing can lessen this great feeling of sadness. Our thoughts are with the family, his close friends and Tenerife fans, who today are grieving over this terrible news." "Our thoughts and support are with his family, friends, and loved ones during these difficult times," Barcelona said in a statement. Real Madrid also sent "condolences and affection to his family, his teammates, his club, and all his loved ones."

Spanish footballer Jesus de Miguel, 30, has died following a fatal on-field collision with Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono during a Segunda Division match, prompting widespread tributes across Spain.

Spanish footballer Miguel, 30, dies after on-field collision with opposition goalkeeper in La Liga 2

Former India spinner Ravi Ashwin believes that veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar's fairytale return to the India T20I side may have ended. The comments came after Kumar, 36, ended up giving away 180 runs in the four matches he played during the five-T20I series and took only one wicket. India, nonetheless, won the series 3-2 after winning the first three matches on the trot. Kumar had been recalled to the Indian T20I squad exactly after four years on the back of his performance in the IPL for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), where he helped win two back-to-back titles.<h2>Ashwin says Bhuvi's comeback is over</h2>"Bhuvneshwar Kumar hasn’t bowled that well; he didn’t prove his form," Ashwin said on his YouTube channel. "There was a night and day difference between his IPL form and here (New Zealand series). I think that chapter is maybe closed. It’s very difficult. How will he come back?" he added.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-nz-odis-skipper-gill-reveals-vision-behind-india-s-new-look-tall-pace-attack-1793689194996">IND vs NZ ODIs: Skipper Gill reveals vision behind India's new-look tall pace attack</a>Expanding on his opinion, Ashwin explained why Bhuvneshwar, who has the most wickets for a pacer (226) in IPL history, struggled: "Leave performance, leave giving extra runs. It’s not that. What was disappointing, I felt, was the way he bowls in the IPL – the intensity, his run-up speed was lower, and his bowling speed was also lower. That tells me maybe he didn’t come in prime training form for this series."<h2>What next for Bhuvneshwar?</h2>Kumar, who is already 36, is unlikely to feature for India in the next T20I series, which is against Sri Lanka at home, later in December. Bhuvneshwar's lackluster performance, however, isn't expected to impact his place with RCB in the IPL. The franchises are expected to announce their list of retained players by November 17, with the auction set to take place on December 16 in Goa. It would be the last mini-auction before the big shuffle ahead of IPL 2028, in which the majority of players will be part of the auction.

Ashwin believes Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s India T20I comeback may be over after a poor New Zealand series (1 wicket for 180 runs), citing low bowling intensity and fitness concerns.

Former India spinner Ravi Ashwin believes that veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar's fairytale return to the India T20I side may have ended. The comments came after Kumar, 36, ended up giving away 180 runs in the four matches he played during the five-T20I series and took only one wicket. India, nonetheless, won the series 3-2 after winning the first three matches on the trot. Kumar had been recalled to the Indian T20I squad exactly after four years on the back of his performance in the IPL for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), where he helped win two back-to-back titles. Ashwin says Bhuvi's comeback is over "Bhuvneshwar Kumar hasn’t bowled that well; he didn’t prove his form," Ashwin said on his YouTube channel. "There was a night and day difference between his IPL form and here (New Zealand series). I think that chapter is maybe closed. It’s very difficult. How will he come back?" he added. Also Read - IND vs NZ ODIs: Skipper Gill reveals vision behind India's new-look tall pace attack Expanding on his opinion, Ashwin explained why Bhuvneshwar, who has the most wickets for a pacer (226) in IPL history, struggled: "Leave performance, leave giving extra runs. It’s not that. What was disappointing, I felt, was the way he bowls in the IPL – the intensity, his run-up speed was lower, and his bowling speed was also lower. That tells me maybe he didn’t come in prime training form for this series." What next for Bhuvneshwar? Kumar, who is already 36, is unlikely to feature for India in the next T20I series, which is against Sri Lanka at home, later in December. Bhuvneshwar's lackluster performance, however, isn't expected to impact his place with RCB in the IPL. The franchises are expected to announce their list of retained players by November 17, with the auction set to take place on December 16 in Goa. It would be the last mini-auction before the big shuffle ahead of IPL 2028, in which the majority of players will be part of the auction.

Ashwin believes Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s India T20I comeback may be over after a poor New Zealand series (1 wicket for 180 runs), citing low bowling intensity and fitness concerns.

Ashwin shares reasons for Bhuvneshwar's struggle in NZ T20Is, says his 'chapter is maybe closed'

India skipper Shubman Gill has revealed the reason for backing pacers like Prasidh Krishna and Gurnoor Brar in the ODI squad ahead of the upcoming 2027 ODI World Cup. In the absence of pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah for the upcoming five-ODI series against New Zealand, India has included Brar, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, and Auqib Nabi in the squad. Speaking on the eve of the 1st ODI scheduled to be played in Auckland on Wednesday (Nov 4), Gill said tall pacers are backed for their pace and bounce to be used in the middle overs. The strategy stems from South Africa being the venue for next year's ODI World Cup, with pitches expected to have more bounce and pace.<h2>Gill on why India backs lanky pacers</h2>"You can challenge the batter if either there is something in the wicket, if the ball is seaming, then it becomes difficult for the batter to score, or you can challenge the batter with pace and bounce," Gill said.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rishabh-pant-second-fitness-test-india-vs-new-zealand-test-series-update-1793617185740">Rishabh Pant set for second fitness test ahead of New Zealand departure</a>"So identifying the kind of bowlers that can make run-scoring difficult for the batters and that can give us the best opportunity to take wickets in the middle overs, that has been the thinking around trying someone like a Gurnoor or a Prasidh, which gives us a bit more than someone who is bowling at maybe 135 [kph] when the wicket is flat."If tall fast bowlers can hit the right areas, it is a lot more difficult to score runs than someone who is bowling at 135, 130 [kph]. You have to be really on top of your game to be able to score against someone who is 140 [kph]-plus, who is 6'1", 6'2", 6'3". And there is a lot more risk when you are trying to score freely [against] that kind of bowler."<h2>IND vs NZ ODI series schedule and squads</h2>Harshit Rana and Prasidh Krishna, who are injured, are not part of the ODI squad, and Nabi has been added to the ODI squad as a replacement for Krishna. India starts the series in Auckland on November 4 before moving to Wellington for the second ODI on November 7. The third ODI is scheduled for November 10 in Hamilton before the final two ODIs in Mount Maunganui on November 13 and 15, respectively.&nbsp;India's updated squad for the first three ODIs vs New Zealand: Shubman Gill (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (vc), KL Rahul (wk), Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Gurnoor Brar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Arshdeep Singh, Ishan Kishan [WK], Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Nitish Kumar Reddy (only for the first ODI), Auqib NabiIndia's ODI squad for fourth and fifth ODIs vs New Zealand: Shreyas Iyer (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan (wk, vc), Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Auqib Nabi, Gurnoor Brar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Arshdeep Singh, Kumar Kushagra (wk), Mohammed Siraj, Yash Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav

Skipper Shubman Gill explained that tall pacers like Prasidh Krishna and Gurnoor Brar are backed for their extra pace and bounce to target middle overs ahead of the bouncy 2027 World Cup pitches in South Africa.

India skipper Shubman Gill has revealed the reason for backing pacers like Prasidh Krishna and Gurnoor Brar in the ODI squad ahead of the upcoming 2027 ODI World Cup. In the absence of pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah for the upcoming five-ODI series against New Zealand, India has included Brar, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, and Auqib Nabi in the squad. Speaking on the eve of the 1st ODI scheduled to be played in Auckland on Wednesday (Nov 4), Gill said tall pacers are backed for their pace and bounce to be used in the middle overs. The strategy stems from South Africa being the venue for next year's ODI World Cup, with pitches expected to have more bounce and pace. Gill on why India backs lanky pacers "You can challenge the batter if either there is something in the wicket, if the ball is seaming, then it becomes difficult for the batter to score, or you can challenge the batter with pace and bounce," Gill said. Also Read - Rishabh Pant set for second fitness test ahead of New Zealand departure "So identifying the kind of bowlers that can make run-scoring difficult for the batters and that can give us the best opportunity to take wickets in the middle overs, that has been the thinking around trying someone like a Gurnoor or a Prasidh, which gives us a bit more than someone who is bowling at maybe 135 [kph] when the wicket is flat. "If tall fast bowlers can hit the right areas, it is a lot more difficult to score runs than someone who is bowling at 135, 130 [kph]. You have to be really on top of your game to be able to score against someone who is 140 [kph]-plus, who is 6'1", 6'2", 6'3". And there is a lot more risk when you are trying to score freely [against] that kind of bowler." IND vs NZ ODI series schedule and squads Harshit Rana and Prasidh Krishna, who are injured, are not part of the ODI squad, and Nabi has been added to the ODI squad as a replacement for Krishna. India starts the series in Auckland on November 4 before moving to Wellington for the second ODI on November 7. The third ODI is scheduled for November 10 in Hamilton before the final two ODIs in Mount Maunganui on November 13 and 15, respectively. India's updated squad for the first three ODIs vs New Zealand: Shubman Gill (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (vc), KL Rahul (wk), Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Gurnoor Brar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Arshdeep Singh, Ishan Kishan [WK], Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Nitish Kumar Reddy (only for the first ODI), Auqib Nabi India's ODI squad for fourth and fifth ODIs vs New Zealand: Shreyas Iyer (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan (wk, vc), Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Auqib Nabi, Gurnoor Brar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Arshdeep Singh, Kumar Kushagra (wk), Mohammed Siraj, Yash Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav

Skipper Shubman Gill explained that tall pacers like Prasidh Krishna and Gurnoor Brar are backed for their extra pace and bounce to target middle overs ahead of the bouncy 2027 World Cup pitches in South Africa.

IND vs NZ ODIs: Skipper Gill reveals vision behind India's new-look tall pace attack

Sarfaraz Khan, who made his way into the Indian team on the back of a stellar domestic record, has found himself out of the team for the last two years. He last played for India in 2024, against New Zealand, in a home Test series. The batter was hoping to get selected for the India A Test side ahead of the upcoming Test series in New Zealand but was not picked. The snub, however, has not swayed Sarfaraz from his hard work, which he continues to do in the ongoing Ranji Trophy (India's premier domestic red-ball tournament) for Mumbai.<h2>Sarfaraz opens up on India snub</h2>The batter spoke at length about not being picked for India after Day 1 (Nov 2) of Mumbai's Ranji Trophy fixture against Railways at the Brabourne Stadium. "Whenever a team comes out, I have expectations," he said. "But it's okay. It's in their (selectors') hands whether to select me or not. My job is to play cricket."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rishabh-pant-second-fitness-test-india-vs-new-zealand-test-series-update-1793617185740">Rishabh Pant set for second fitness test ahead of New Zealand departure</a>"Everyone knows that I don't have [any other] support in my life. If I have support, it's only from my father. No one has supported me in my life. But it's okay. I worked hard; I fulfilled my father's dream [by playing for India]. It's not easy to play for India, especially in this generation. And it's not like I scored once or twice and played for India. I scored 300, 200, 250 [in domestic cricket] and worked hard and played for India."Sarfaraz was in the India squad for the Sri Lanka Test series earlier this year but did not get match time. He said: "The selectors didn't say it to me directly, but when I went to the Indian team recently, I heard that they are looking at me more for Indian conditions."In three matches for Mumbai, Sarfaraz has scored 1, 154, 40, and 55 in the ongoing Ranji Trophy match.<h2>IND A vs NZ A</h2>India is scheduled to play three four-day matches before the New Zealand Tests. Two of them have been completed, and the third four-day match will start on Saturday (Nov 7). Sarfaraz was omitted from the side led by Dhruv Jurel, which also included Sai Sudharsan and Devdutt Padikkal - the players he is competing with for a spot in the India squad.

Despite missing out on the India A squad, batter Sarfaraz Khan remains focused on performing for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy, trusting his domestic grind while acknowledging team selection is out of his hands.

Sarfaraz Khan, who made his way into the Indian team on the back of a stellar domestic record, has found himself out of the team for the last two years. He last played for India in 2024, against New Zealand, in a home Test series. The batter was hoping to get selected for the India A Test side ahead of the upcoming Test series in New Zealand but was not picked. The snub, however, has not swayed Sarfaraz from his hard work, which he continues to do in the ongoing Ranji Trophy (India's premier domestic red-ball tournament) for Mumbai. Sarfaraz opens up on India snub The batter spoke at length about not being picked for India after Day 1 (Nov 2) of Mumbai's Ranji Trophy fixture against Railways at the Brabourne Stadium. "Whenever a team comes out, I have expectations," he said. "But it's okay. It's in their (selectors') hands whether to select me or not. My job is to play cricket." Also Read - Rishabh Pant set for second fitness test ahead of New Zealand departure "Everyone knows that I don't have [any other] support in my life. If I have support, it's only from my father. No one has supported me in my life. But it's okay. I worked hard; I fulfilled my father's dream [by playing for India]. It's not easy to play for India, especially in this generation. And it's not like I scored once or twice and played for India. I scored 300, 200, 250 [in domestic cricket] and worked hard and played for India." Sarfaraz was in the India squad for the Sri Lanka Test series earlier this year but did not get match time. He said: "The selectors didn't say it to me directly, but when I went to the Indian team recently, I heard that they are looking at me more for Indian conditions." In three matches for Mumbai, Sarfaraz has scored 1, 154, 40, and 55 in the ongoing Ranji Trophy match. IND A vs NZ A India is scheduled to play three four-day matches before the New Zealand Tests. Two of them have been completed, and the third four-day match will start on Saturday (Nov 7). Sarfaraz was omitted from the side led by Dhruv Jurel, which also included Sai Sudharsan and Devdutt Padikkal - the players he is competing with for a spot in the India squad.

Despite missing out on the India A squad, batter Sarfaraz Khan remains focused on performing for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy, trusting his domestic grind while acknowledging team selection is out of his hands.

'They are looking at me more for Indian conditions': Sarfaraz remains hopeful despite continous India snub

George Russell has "spoken from the heart" to admit it was "tough to deal" with seeing his Formula One title bid disintegrate. The Briton's Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli became the sport's youngest world champion and Italy's first since 1953 on Sunday in Mexico City. Mercedes were fined for allowing Russell, the clear pre-season favourite, to skip his post-race media duties having left the track early.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/meet-kimi-antonelli-youngest-to-win-f1-title-and-first-italian-in-73-years-1793602681994">Meet Kimi Antonelli - Youngest to win F1 title and first Italian in 73 years</a>Russell's disappointing campaign was in stark contrast to the 20-year-old Antonelli's historic year."Now feels like a pretty suitable moment to speak from the heart," Russell wrote on Instagram late Monday."This season started off exactly how I had hoped but it very quickly unravelled with tough luck and poor performances."It's been the first proper season of my career where I've had more bad days than good."Has it been tough to deal with? Yes, very."Has it been tough to pick myself up week in, week out? Yes, very."Confusion at times? Often."All I know is that I've given it my all and 2026 was not meant to be my year."In a campaign that was supposed to be all about Russell, the 28-year-old was upstaged by Antonelli and sits fourth in the championship.Team boss Toto Wolff said Mercedes had let him down with an unresponsive car.Russell was at pains to congratulate Antonelli for what he called "an absolutely incredible season"."You truly deserve the championship," he added, and vowed to come back stronger in 2027."I will be giving my absolute all to rediscover the performance I have been capable of producing for the majority of my career and fingers crossed a little bit of luck returns," he said.

Mercedes were fined for allowing Russell, the clear pre-season favourite, to skip his post-race media duties having left the track early.

George Russell has "spoken from the heart" to admit it was "tough to deal" with seeing his Formula One title bid disintegrate. The Briton's Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli became the sport's youngest world champion and Italy's first since 1953 on Sunday in Mexico City. Mercedes were fined for allowing Russell, the clear pre-season favourite, to skip his post-race media duties having left the track early. Also Read - Meet Kimi Antonelli - Youngest to win F1 title and first Italian in 73 years Russell's disappointing campaign was in stark contrast to the 20-year-old Antonelli's historic year. "Now feels like a pretty suitable moment to speak from the heart," Russell wrote on Instagram late Monday. "This season started off exactly how I had hoped but it very quickly unravelled with tough luck and poor performances. "It's been the first proper season of my career where I've had more bad days than good. "Has it been tough to deal with? Yes, very. "Has it been tough to pick myself up week in, week out? Yes, very. "Confusion at times? Often. "All I know is that I've given it my all and 2026 was not meant to be my year." In a campaign that was supposed to be all about Russell, the 28-year-old was upstaged by Antonelli and sits fourth in the championship. Team boss Toto Wolff said Mercedes had let him down with an unresponsive car. Russell was at pains to congratulate Antonelli for what he called "an absolutely incredible season". "You truly deserve the championship," he added, and vowed to come back stronger in 2027. "I will be giving my absolute all to rediscover the performance I have been capable of producing for the majority of my career and fingers crossed a little bit of luck returns," he said.

Mercedes were fined for allowing Russell, the clear pre-season favourite, to skip his post-race media duties having left the track early.

F1 2026: Mercedes' George Russell 'had more bad days than good' as teammate Antonelli wins title

‘Big Show’ Glenn Maxwell has called time on his decorated international career but will feature for Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League (BBL) after renewing his contract till 2027/28 season. The 38-year-old Australian all-rounder last played for his country in the 2026 T20 World Cup in the subcontinent against Oman, as Australia failed to reach the knockouts. Having already quit the 50-over format in June last year, Maxwell announced his retirement from national, first-class and List A cricket, bringing the curtain down on a successful career. &nbsp;Beyond the countless records and memories he will carry, Maxwell will be remembered as a two-time ODI World Cup winner (2015 and 2023), having hit the winning runs in Ahmedabad three years ago, as well as a T20 World Cup champion (2021).&nbsp; &nbsp;The right-handed batter will also largely be remembered for playing perhaps the greatest One-Day innings of all time, scoring an unbeaten 201 against Afghanistan in Mumbai during the triumphant World Cup campaign in 2023. &nbsp;"We probably had numerous discussions before and after the T20 World Cup," Maxwell said on the Final Word podcast.&nbsp; &nbsp;"And it was it was pretty open-ended. There wasn't any pressure from that side [Australia team management], and we decided to sort of leave the door open. There were a couple of series that were coming up; they were going to look to the future, and we saw that in Bangladesh with guys getting their opportunity and performing really well."&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/australia-white-ball-squads-england-series-2026-cummins-starc-rested-1793618133916">Cummins, Starc and Hazlewood rested for England ODIs as Australia pick fresh faces; check full squads</a> &nbsp;Maxwell was not picked for the five-match T20I series against England, which indicated the end of the road for Australia’s biggest match winner. &nbsp;"I suppose, a small hope or discussion that I might have been able to potentially get a send-off game at the MCG. But I can completely understand the direction they're going with this squad.&nbsp; &nbsp;“There's going to be a lot of change, I suppose, over the next 12 to 24 months with the Olympics coming up [in 2028], and they've got to make sure that they get their eyeballs on a few young guys coming through and making sure that they're getting exposed to international pressure that you probably can't always get from a BBL fixture,” Maxwell reflected on his decision. &nbsp;While he featured across formats, Maxwell truly starred in T20Is, scoring 2897 runs and picking up 51 wickets in 130 appearances. He has scored five hundreds in the format – the joint-most alongside Rohit Sharma, who too has retired from T20Is.&nbsp; &nbsp;Maxwell has played seven Tests, the last of which came in 2017, while his final ODI appearance was the semifinal of the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025 in Dubai.&nbsp;

Australia star Glenn Maxwell has retired from international cricket. The 'Big Show' will continue playing for Melbourne Stars in the BBL through 2027/28.

‘Big Show’ Glenn Maxwell has called time on his decorated international career but will feature for Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League (BBL) after renewing his contract till 2027/28 season. The 38-year-old Australian all-rounder last played for his country in the 2026 T20 World Cup in the subcontinent against Oman, as Australia failed to reach the knockouts. Having already quit the 50-over format in June last year, Maxwell announced his retirement from national, first-class and List A cricket, bringing the curtain down on a successful career. Beyond the countless records and memories he will carry, Maxwell will be remembered as a two-time ODI World Cup winner (2015 and 2023), having hit the winning runs in Ahmedabad three years ago, as well as a T20 World Cup champion (2021). The right-handed batter will also largely be remembered for playing perhaps the greatest One-Day innings of all time, scoring an unbeaten 201 against Afghanistan in Mumbai during the triumphant World Cup campaign in 2023. "We probably had numerous discussions before and after the T20 World Cup," Maxwell said on the Final Word podcast. "And it was it was pretty open-ended. There wasn't any pressure from that side [Australia team management], and we decided to sort of leave the door open. There were a couple of series that were coming up; they were going to look to the future, and we saw that in Bangladesh with guys getting their opportunity and performing really well." Also read| Cummins, Starc and Hazlewood rested for England ODIs as Australia pick fresh faces; check full squads Maxwell was not picked for the five-match T20I series against England, which indicated the end of the road for Australia’s biggest match winner. "I suppose, a small hope or discussion that I might have been able to potentially get a send-off game at the MCG. But I can completely understand the direction they're going with this squad. “There's going to be a lot of change, I suppose, over the next 12 to 24 months with the Olympics coming up [in 2028], and they've got to make sure that they get their eyeballs on a few young guys coming through and making sure that they're getting exposed to international pressure that you probably can't always get from a BBL fixture,” Maxwell reflected on his decision. While he featured across formats, Maxwell truly starred in T20Is, scoring 2897 runs and picking up 51 wickets in 130 appearances. He has scored five hundreds in the format – the joint-most alongside Rohit Sharma, who too has retired from T20Is. Maxwell has played seven Tests, the last of which came in 2017, while his final ODI appearance was the semifinal of the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025 in Dubai.

Australia star Glenn Maxwell has retired from international cricket. The 'Big Show' will continue playing for Melbourne Stars in the BBL through 2027/28.

Indian captain Shubman Gill powered his way through Monday’s net session at Eden Park in Auckland ahead of the ODI series opener on Wednesday (Nov 4). Gill, who travelled with dedicated net bowlers to prepare for the five ODIs and two Tests that follow, trained for close to three hours, while the talismanic batting pair of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma skipped batting training. &nbsp;Gill had a marathon net session, which began with casual throwdowns that culminated in an extended fielding session with spin-bowling coach Sairaj Bhautule. Gill, who missed Sunday’s training, spent most of Monday morning grinding in the nets. &nbsp;While most of the pacers picked for New Zealand ODIs, including Anshul Kamboj, Gurnoor Brar and Auqib Nabi, were given a breather following lengthy spells the previous day, a set of local spin and pacers toiled hard bowling to Gill and KL Rahul in the nets.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/virat-kohli-rohit-sharma-odi-record-new-zealand-pujara-analysis-1793632692950">‘Kohli has more chances of scoring a hundred than Rohit’: Pujara ahead of IND vs NZ ODIs</a> &nbsp;KL Rahul was also in action behind the wickets, firstly by spending close to 15 minutes collecting throwdowns before padding up and bat alongside his ODI captain Gill. The two did put in extra yards in the outdoor nets, with cheers from onlookers keeping them upbeat. Upon completing his net session, Rahul disappeared into the tunnel and did not return.&nbsp; &nbsp;Gill, however, was not done just yet. After completing the longest net session of the day, the Indian skipper wrapped up his training with catching drills and close-in and slip catching. By the time Gill left for his hotel, most of the remaining ODI squad members were close to reaching Auckland from Hamilton, the venue for the 5th T20I, which New Zealand won. &nbsp;The ODI squad together will have just one day (Wednesday) before action begins the next day in Auckland.<h3>Kohli, Rohit Skip Training Session</h3>Although Gill and Rahul trained on Monday, two veterans, Rohit and Kohli, decided to skip batting sessions and instead chose to stay indoors to fine-tune their preparations. &nbsp;While India are scheduled to have a practice session on Tuesday afternoon, the hosts, New Zealand, will train in the morning.&nbsp;

Shubman Gill braved a marathon three-hour net session at Auckland's Eden Park ahead of the 1st ODI against New Zealand, while veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli opted to skip batting practice.

Indian captain Shubman Gill powered his way through Monday’s net session at Eden Park in Auckland ahead of the ODI series opener on Wednesday (Nov 4). Gill, who travelled with dedicated net bowlers to prepare for the five ODIs and two Tests that follow, trained for close to three hours, while the talismanic batting pair of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma skipped batting training. Gill had a marathon net session, which began with casual throwdowns that culminated in an extended fielding session with spin-bowling coach Sairaj Bhautule. Gill, who missed Sunday’s training, spent most of Monday morning grinding in the nets. While most of the pacers picked for New Zealand ODIs, including Anshul Kamboj, Gurnoor Brar and Auqib Nabi, were given a breather following lengthy spells the previous day, a set of local spin and pacers toiled hard bowling to Gill and KL Rahul in the nets. Also read| ‘Kohli has more chances of scoring a hundred than Rohit’: Pujara ahead of IND vs NZ ODIs KL Rahul was also in action behind the wickets, firstly by spending close to 15 minutes collecting throwdowns before padding up and bat alongside his ODI captain Gill. The two did put in extra yards in the outdoor nets, with cheers from onlookers keeping them upbeat. Upon completing his net session, Rahul disappeared into the tunnel and did not return. Gill, however, was not done just yet. After completing the longest net session of the day, the Indian skipper wrapped up his training with catching drills and close-in and slip catching. By the time Gill left for his hotel, most of the remaining ODI squad members were close to reaching Auckland from Hamilton, the venue for the 5th T20I, which New Zealand won. The ODI squad together will have just one day (Wednesday) before action begins the next day in Auckland. Kohli, Rohit Skip Training Session Although Gill and Rahul trained on Monday, two veterans, Rohit and Kohli, decided to skip batting sessions and instead chose to stay indoors to fine-tune their preparations. While India are scheduled to have a practice session on Tuesday afternoon, the hosts, New Zealand, will train in the morning.

Shubman Gill braved a marathon three-hour net session at Auckland's Eden Park ahead of the 1st ODI against New Zealand, while veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli opted to skip batting practice.

IND vs NZ 1st ODI: Captain Shubman Gill hits nets in full flow as Kohli and Rohit skip training

Talismanic Indian batter Virat Kohli has an outstanding 50-over record against New Zealand, even if his century tally on Kiwi soil remains surprisingly sparse. Although his ODI average against the Kiwis reads a brilliant 56.58, including six hundreds, Virat has scored only one of them in New Zealand, 12 years ago during the Napier ODI. Potentially on his last ODI tour of New Zealand, which resumes with the first of the five ODIs on November 4, Kohli has a higher chance than opener Rohit Sharma to score a century (or more), Cheteshwar Pujara suggests. &nbsp;Like Kohli, Rohit too has tasted success against New Zealand, though Kohli leads him across overall runs and century tallies. Against the Black Caps across all venues, Rohit has scored 1,134 runs in 31 ODIs (3 centuries), compared to Kohli’s 1,641 runs in 33 games (6 centuries).&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-a-vs-new-zealand-a-2nd-test-day-3-siraj-jaiswal-report-1793628908542">Siraj and Mukesh shine for India A but NZ-A hold advantage in 2nd unofficial Test</a> &nbsp;Speaking on JioHotstar about who is more likely to taste success against the high-flying Kiwis in their conditions during the five-match ODI series, Pujara said, “The way Rohit bats, he has a role of providing good starts in the powerplay. In New Zealand, maybe that role changes, so he could go for a century. But for Virat, the chances are slightly higher because he bats at number three. His game is more about playing the anchor role.&nbsp; &nbsp;“So, for a batsman coming in at number three, scoring a century in the ODI format becomes a bit easier. The opener's role is also defined, but in New Zealand conditions, that changes a bit. So, I feel Virat has more chances of scoring a hundred in New Zealand than Rohit,” he continued.<h2>Rohit and Kohli Gear up for ODI Series</h2>The two star batters reached New Zealand midway through the T20I series, drawing massive crowd attention ahead of a marquee ODI series. The two trained with the team, with cricket fans flocking to the training arenas to take a glimpse of their favourite cricketers.&nbsp; &nbsp;Both Kohli and Rohit are set to headline India’s batting attack against the top seamers in such challenging conditions. &nbsp;Eden Park in Auckland will host the series opener on November 4, with the action moving to Wellington (2nd ODI on Nov 7), Hamilton (3rd ODI on Nov 10), and Mount Maunganui (4th and 5th ODIs on Nov 13 and 15) for the remainder of the white-ball leg.&nbsp;

Cheteshwar Pujara explains why Virat Kohli is more likely to score a century than Rohit Sharma during India's five-match ODI series in New Zealand.

Talismanic Indian batter Virat Kohli has an outstanding 50-over record against New Zealand, even if his century tally on Kiwi soil remains surprisingly sparse. Although his ODI average against the Kiwis reads a brilliant 56.58, including six hundreds, Virat has scored only one of them in New Zealand, 12 years ago during the Napier ODI. Potentially on his last ODI tour of New Zealand, which resumes with the first of the five ODIs on November 4, Kohli has a higher chance than opener Rohit Sharma to score a century (or more), Cheteshwar Pujara suggests. Like Kohli, Rohit too has tasted success against New Zealand, though Kohli leads him across overall runs and century tallies. Against the Black Caps across all venues, Rohit has scored 1,134 runs in 31 ODIs (3 centuries), compared to Kohli’s 1,641 runs in 33 games (6 centuries). Also read| Siraj and Mukesh shine for India A but NZ-A hold advantage in 2nd unofficial Test Speaking on JioHotstar about who is more likely to taste success against the high-flying Kiwis in their conditions during the five-match ODI series, Pujara said, “The way Rohit bats, he has a role of providing good starts in the powerplay. In New Zealand, maybe that role changes, so he could go for a century. But for Virat, the chances are slightly higher because he bats at number three. His game is more about playing the anchor role. “So, for a batsman coming in at number three, scoring a century in the ODI format becomes a bit easier. The opener's role is also defined, but in New Zealand conditions, that changes a bit. So, I feel Virat has more chances of scoring a hundred in New Zealand than Rohit,” he continued. Rohit and Kohli Gear up for ODI Series The two star batters reached New Zealand midway through the T20I series, drawing massive crowd attention ahead of a marquee ODI series. The two trained with the team, with cricket fans flocking to the training arenas to take a glimpse of their favourite cricketers. Both Kohli and Rohit are set to headline India’s batting attack against the top seamers in such challenging conditions. Eden Park in Auckland will host the series opener on November 4, with the action moving to Wellington (2nd ODI on Nov 7), Hamilton (3rd ODI on Nov 10), and Mount Maunganui (4th and 5th ODIs on Nov 13 and 15) for the remainder of the white-ball leg.

Cheteshwar Pujara explains why Virat Kohli is more likely to score a century than Rohit Sharma during India's five-match ODI series in New Zealand.

Mohammed Siraj and Mukesh Kumar picked up nine wickets between them but allowed New Zealand A to extend the first-innings lead on day three of the ongoing second unofficial Test in Christchurch. The visitors made inroads early on the third day, with Siraj breaking the 208-run stand for the fourth wicket by removing centurion Matthew Boyle for 110. His partner Dean Foxcroft departed for a well-made 93 as seasoned Indian quick Siraj returned with two wickets inside the first session.&nbsp;WATCH Siraj's 4-Wicket Haul -

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Mohammed Siraj picks up 4️⃣ wickets with a superb spell for India A! ⚡

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Mukesh Kumar dismissed keeper-batter Mitchell Hay for 31 in the next over, before Siraj returned to send Bret Randell back to the hut for just five. With New Zealand reeling at 291 for seven, India-A could sense it was gaining an upper hand. The script changed soon after as their tail frustrated India-A bowlers.&nbsp;WATCH Mukesh Kumar's 5-Wicket Haul -

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Five wickets and a spell that had New Zealand A searching for answers. 😵‍💫

Mukesh Kumar, take a bow! 👏🔥 

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Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rishabh-pant-second-fitness-test-india-vs-new-zealand-test-series-update-1793617185740">Rishabh Pant set for second fitness test ahead of New Zealand departure</a> &nbsp;Kristian Clarke, Fraser Sheat, Jayden Lennox, and Jarrod McKay all made vital contributions, each scoring at least 30 runs to keep their team’s nose in front. While Clarke top-scored among the tail with his impressive 41, Sheat scored 40. &nbsp;The last batting pair of Lennox and McKay added 55 for the 10th wicket, with New Zealand A breaching the 400-mark. While Lennox remained unbeaten for 32, all-rounder Washington Sundar bowled McKay to wrap up their innings for 424. New Zealand A took a 78-run lead.<h3>Jaiswal Finally Among Runs</h3>Having failed to get going across three innings before this, India-A opener Yashasvi Jaiswal finally looked like getting back to form, but cautiously. Opening with Sai Sudharsan, who is also vying for the number three spot in the Test side, Jaiswal added 32 for the loss of no wicket at stumps on day three. &nbsp;While Jaiswal was batting on 20 off 38 balls, Sudharsan remained unbeaten on 11 off 28 deliveries.&nbsp; &nbsp;India-A trails by 46 runs with just one day of cricket left in this second unofficial Test. The first match ended in a draw in Lincoln.

Mohammed Siraj and Mukesh Kumar shared nine wickets, but New Zealand A took a 78-run lead on Day 3. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan responded, leaving India A trailing by 46.

Mohammed Siraj and Mukesh Kumar picked up nine wickets between them but allowed New Zealand A to extend the first-innings lead on day three of the ongoing second unofficial Test in Christchurch. The visitors made inroads early on the third day, with Siraj breaking the 208-run stand for the fourth wicket by removing centurion Matthew Boyle for 110. His partner Dean Foxcroft departed for a well-made 93 as seasoned Indian quick Siraj returned with two wickets inside the first session. WATCH Siraj's 4-Wicket Haul -

Mohammed Siraj and Mukesh Kumar shared nine wickets, but New Zealand A took a 78-run lead on Day 3. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan responded, leaving India A trailing by 46.

Siraj and Mukesh shine for India A but NZ-A hold advantage in 2nd unofficial Test

India all-rounder Naman Dhir received the Impact Player of the Series medal for his impressive performances on his maiden overseas tour during the five-match T20I series against New Zealand, which India won 3-2. The BCCI shared a video on social media showing India’s strength and conditioning coach Adrian Le Roux presenting the medal to Dhir after the fifth and final T20I in Hamilton on Sunday.&nbsp;“The one who stepped onto the plate and took responsibility for the team. A stellar maiden overseas tour, capped off with the Impact Player of the Series medal for Naman Dhir,” the BCCI wrote on X.&nbsp;Dhir thanked Le Roux for the award and expressed happiness over India’s series win.&nbsp;“First of all, thank you Adrian for giving me this medal. I really enjoyed it, especially it is quite satisfying that we won the overseas series. It’s my first overseas tour and I’m getting this medal,” Dhir said.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bcci-extends-ipl-2027-retention-deadline-november-17-goa-mini-auction-1793626316346">BCCI extends IPL retention deadline by 2 days; Nov 17 final date for list submission</a>

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The 26-year-old made a strong impact with the bat, scoring 138 runs in five matches. He started the series with an unbeaten 42 off 15 balls in the first T20I, followed by 31 off 17 deliveries in the second match. He also scored 28 off 13 balls in the fourth game and finished with 33 off 23 deliveries in the final T20I.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tilak-varma-to-lead-india-a-as-bcci-announces-rising-stars-asia-cup-squad-1793624657446">Tilak Varma to lead India A as BCCI announces Rising Stars Asia Cup squad</a>&nbsp;Dhir made his T20I debut against West Indies in Lucknow last month and has so far played 10 T20Is and three ODIs for India.&nbsp;India will now begin their five-match ODI series against New Zealand in Auckland on Wednesday (Nov 4).

Naman Dhir received the Impact Player of the Series medal after India's T20I series in New Zealand, earning the honour on his first senior tour outside India. The tradition of awarding the medal began during the 2023 ODI World Cup.

India all-rounder Naman Dhir received the Impact Player of the Series medal for his impressive performances on his maiden overseas tour during the five-match T20I series against New Zealand, which India won 3-2. The BCCI shared a video on social media showing India’s strength and conditioning coach Adrian Le Roux presenting the medal to Dhir after the fifth and final T20I in Hamilton on Sunday. “The one who stepped onto the plate and took responsibility for the team. A stellar maiden overseas tour, capped off with the Impact Player of the Series medal for Naman Dhir,” the BCCI wrote on X. Dhir thanked Le Roux for the award and expressed happiness over India’s series win. “First of all, thank you Adrian for giving me this medal. I really enjoyed it, especially it is quite satisfying that we won the overseas series. It’s my first overseas tour and I’m getting this medal,” Dhir said. Also Read - BCCI extends IPL retention deadline by 2 days; Nov 17 final date for list submission

Naman Dhir received the Impact Player of the Series medal after India's T20I series in New Zealand, earning the honour on his first senior tour outside India. The tradition of awarding the medal began during the 2023 ODI World Cup.

The BCCI has extended the IPL retention deadline by two days, giving all 10 teams time till November 17 to submit their final list of releases and retentions ahead of next season. In a communiqué sent to all participating franchises, the Indian cricket board confirmed the revised deadline, pushing back the original November 15 date. However, the date and venue of the forthcoming IPL 2027 mini-auction are unchanged, with Goa set to host the one-day affair on December 16. &nbsp;Per a Cricbuzz report, the extension was prompted by the scheduled fifth and final ODI between India and New Zealand at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on November 15. &nbsp;Moreover, the mini-auction date (Dec 16) also coincides with India’s second ODI against Sri Lanka.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tilak-varma-to-lead-india-a-as-bcci-announces-rising-stars-asia-cup-squad-1793624657446">Tilak Varma to lead India A as BCCI announces Rising Stars Asia Cup squad</a> &nbsp;Meanwhile, the BCCI’s message has also outlined the timeline leading up to the December mini-auction, with player registration having already opened and the process commencing on Monday (Nov 2). After all 10 teams complete their retention and release process by Tuesday (Nov 17), the player registration window closes on November 23. Teams will then have time till December 1 to submit their final list of player choices for the Goa mini-auction.&nbsp; &nbsp;The final auction register, including the player sets, will be released two days later on December 3.<h3>IPL Auction Returns to India</h3>Since Kochi last hosted the mini-auction on December 23 in 2022, the IPL auctions for the next three years were hosted on foreign soil. While Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena hosted the IPL mini-auction on December 19 in 2023, the Abady Al Johar Arena in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, was the venue for the last mega auction in 2024. &nbsp;Last year’s mini-auction was held at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, with Goa being chosen as the venue for the 2027 mini-auction.&nbsp;

The BCCI has extended the IPL 2027 player retention deadline to November 17. Check the complete schedule, player registration dates, and Goa mini-auction details.

The BCCI has extended the IPL retention deadline by two days, giving all 10 teams time till November 17 to submit their final list of releases and retentions ahead of next season. In a communiqué sent to all participating franchises, the Indian cricket board confirmed the revised deadline, pushing back the original November 15 date. However, the date and venue of the forthcoming IPL 2027 mini-auction are unchanged, with Goa set to host the one-day affair on December 16. Per a Cricbuzz report, the extension was prompted by the scheduled fifth and final ODI between India and New Zealand at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on November 15. Moreover, the mini-auction date (Dec 16) also coincides with India’s second ODI against Sri Lanka. Also read| Tilak Varma to lead India A as BCCI announces Rising Stars Asia Cup squad Meanwhile, the BCCI’s message has also outlined the timeline leading up to the December mini-auction, with player registration having already opened and the process commencing on Monday (Nov 2). After all 10 teams complete their retention and release process by Tuesday (Nov 17), the player registration window closes on November 23. Teams will then have time till December 1 to submit their final list of player choices for the Goa mini-auction. The final auction register, including the player sets, will be released two days later on December 3. IPL Auction Returns to India Since Kochi last hosted the mini-auction on December 23 in 2022, the IPL auctions for the next three years were hosted on foreign soil. While Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena hosted the IPL mini-auction on December 19 in 2023, the Abady Al Johar Arena in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, was the venue for the last mega auction in 2024. Last year’s mini-auction was held at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, with Goa being chosen as the venue for the 2027 mini-auction.

The BCCI has extended the IPL 2027 player retention deadline to November 17. Check the complete schedule, player registration dates, and Goa mini-auction details.

BCCI extends IPL retention deadline by 2 days; Nov 17 final date for list submission

The BCCI Men’s Selection Committee has announced a 15-member India A squad for the upcoming Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Men’s Rising Stars Asia Cup, which will be held in Doha, Qatar, from Nov 19 to 29. Batter Tilak Varma will lead the team, with Rajat Patidar serving as vice-captain. The squad includes several well-known young players, such as Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Rinku Singh and Prabhsimran Singh.&nbsp;Wicketkeeper-batters Prabhsimran Singh and Kumar Kushagra have also been named in the squad. The all-rounder options include Suryansh Shedge, Shahbaz Ahmed, Vipraj Nigam, Harsh Dubey and Tanush Kotian.&nbsp;Harshit Rana, Prince Yadav and Arshad Khan will lead the pace attack.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/south-africa-test-squad-bangladesh-series-2026-de-zorzi-recalled-prince-verreynne-reprimanded-1793622698633">Tony de Zorzi recalled as South Africa drop Bedingham and Verreynne for Bangladesh Tests</a>&nbsp;India A have been placed in Group B alongside the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Nepal and Pakistan A. Group A features Bangladesh A, Sri Lanka A, Afghanistan A and Hong Kong, China.&nbsp;The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals, which are scheduled for Nov 26 and 27. The tournament final will be played on Nov 29.&nbsp;“The Men’s Selection Committee has picked the India A squad for the upcoming Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Men’s Rising Stars Asia Cup to be held in Doha, Qatar, from November 19 to 29, 2026,” the BCCI said in a statement.&nbsp;“India A are placed in Group B alongside the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Nepal, and Pakistan A. Group A comprises Bangladesh A, Sri Lanka A, Afghanistan A and Hong Kong, China. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals, scheduled for November 26 and 27. The final will take place on Sunday, November 29,” the statement added.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/australia-white-ball-squads-england-series-2026-cummins-starc-rested-1793618133916">Pace trio rested for England ODIs as Australia pick new faces; check full squads</a><h3>India A squad</h3>Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Tilak Varma (C), Rajat Patidar (VC), Rinku Singh, Kumar Kushagra (WK), Suryansh Shedge, Shahbaz Ahmed, Vipraj Nigam, Harsh Dubey, Tanush Kotian, Harshit Rana, Prince Yadav and Arshad Khan

Tilak Varma will lead India A, while Rajat Patidar has been named vice-captain for the Rising Stars Asia Cup, beginning Nov 19.

The BCCI Men’s Selection Committee has announced a 15-member India A squad for the upcoming Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Men’s Rising Stars Asia Cup, which will be held in Doha, Qatar, from Nov 19 to 29. Batter Tilak Varma will lead the team, with Rajat Patidar serving as vice-captain. The squad includes several well-known young players, such as Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Rinku Singh and Prabhsimran Singh. Wicketkeeper-batters Prabhsimran Singh and Kumar Kushagra have also been named in the squad. The all-rounder options include Suryansh Shedge, Shahbaz Ahmed, Vipraj Nigam, Harsh Dubey and Tanush Kotian. Harshit Rana, Prince Yadav and Arshad Khan will lead the pace attack. Also Read - Tony de Zorzi recalled as South Africa drop Bedingham and Verreynne for Bangladesh Tests India A have been placed in Group B alongside the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Nepal and Pakistan A. Group A features Bangladesh A, Sri Lanka A, Afghanistan A and Hong Kong, China. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals, which are scheduled for Nov 26 and 27. The tournament final will be played on Nov 29. “The Men’s Selection Committee has picked the India A squad for the upcoming Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Men’s Rising Stars Asia Cup to be held in Doha, Qatar, from November 19 to 29, 2026,” the BCCI said in a statement. “India A are placed in Group B alongside the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Nepal, and Pakistan A. Group A comprises Bangladesh A, Sri Lanka A, Afghanistan A and Hong Kong, China. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals, scheduled for November 26 and 27. The final will take place on Sunday, November 29,” the statement added. Also Read - Pace trio rested for England ODIs as Australia pick new faces; check full squads India A squad Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Tilak Varma (C), Rajat Patidar (VC), Rinku Singh, Kumar Kushagra (WK), Suryansh Shedge, Shahbaz Ahmed, Vipraj Nigam, Harsh Dubey, Tanush Kotian, Harshit Rana, Prince Yadav and Arshad Khan

Tilak Varma will lead India A, while Rajat Patidar has been named vice-captain for the Rising Stars Asia Cup, beginning Nov 19.

Tilak Varma to lead India A as BCCI announces Rising Stars Asia Cup squad

Tony de Zorzi has been recalled to South Africa’s Test squad for the home two-match Test series against Bangladesh. The hosts have dropped David Bedingham following an underwhelming outing against Australia across three Tests, and have included extra batter Zubayr Hamza in the squad, which also sees keeper-batter Kyle Verreynne being left out. While Cape Town Test hero Ryan Rickelton will keep wickets against Bangladesh, middle-order batter Matthew Breetzke will be the reserve gloveman. Johannesburg will host the first Test on November 15, and Centurion the second on November 23. &nbsp;Seamer Anrich Nortje is also back in the Test squad after suffering a groin injury midway through the second Test in Gqeberha, and will be accompanied by Kagiso Rabada, Gerald Coetzee, Corbin Bosch, Dane Paterson, Marco Jansen and Wiaan Mulder. Simon Harmer and Keshav Maharaj are the two designated spinners. Fast bowler Lungi Ngidi was not considered for selection as he continues to recover from a hamstring issue.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/australia-white-ball-squads-england-series-2026-cummins-starc-rested-1793618133916">Cummins, Starc and Hazlewood rested for England ODIs as Australia pick fresh faces; check full squads</a> &nbsp;The rest of the squad remains the same, as the top-ranked Test team has about nine days before they leave for Johannesburg for the series opener. &nbsp;South Africa Squad for Two Tests vs Bangladesh: &nbsp;Temba Bavuma (captain), Marques Ackerman, Matthew Breetzke, Corbin Bosch, Tony de Zorzi, Simon Harmer, Zubayr Hamza, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Anrich Nortje, Dane Paterson, Kagiso Rabada and Ryan Rickelton<h3>ICC reprimands Ashwell Prince and Kyle Verreynne</h3>In other news concerning the South African Test team, the ICC has reprimanded batting coach Ashwell Prince and keeper-batter Verreynne for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the recently concluded third Test against Australia at Newlands in Cape Town.&nbsp; &nbsp;The duo were charged under Article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct for showing dissent against an umpire's decision. Consequently, both Prince and Verreynne earned a demerit point on their disciplinary records.&nbsp;The incident occurred on the third day of the series-deciding Test when South African opener Marques Ackerman was adjudged out in the second innings. The left-handed opener was caught by Cameron Green off Mitchell Starc. He tried to review the decision, but the umpires denied it, suggesting that the 15-second window had lapsed by then. As Ackerman began to walk towards the pavilion, Prince, sitting in the team dugout, ‘shouted repeatedly at the umpires that there was still time left for the appeal to be taken while Verreynne, who was not in the playing XI, asked Ackerman to remain inside the boundary line, which caused a delay in him leaving the field,' an ICC release stated.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the South African duo admitted their offences and the sanctions proposed by match referee Javagal Srinath.

Tony de Zorzi and Anrich Nortje return as South Africa pick the Test squad for the Bangladesh series. Meanwhile, Ashwell Prince and Kyle Verreynne face ICC reprimands.

Tony de Zorzi has been recalled to South Africa’s Test squad for the home two-match Test series against Bangladesh. The hosts have dropped David Bedingham following an underwhelming outing against Australia across three Tests, and have included extra batter Zubayr Hamza in the squad, which also sees keeper-batter Kyle Verreynne being left out. While Cape Town Test hero Ryan Rickelton will keep wickets against Bangladesh, middle-order batter Matthew Breetzke will be the reserve gloveman. Johannesburg will host the first Test on November 15, and Centurion the second on November 23. Seamer Anrich Nortje is also back in the Test squad after suffering a groin injury midway through the second Test in Gqeberha, and will be accompanied by Kagiso Rabada, Gerald Coetzee, Corbin Bosch, Dane Paterson, Marco Jansen and Wiaan Mulder. Simon Harmer and Keshav Maharaj are the two designated spinners. Fast bowler Lungi Ngidi was not considered for selection as he continues to recover from a hamstring issue. Also read| Cummins, Starc and Hazlewood rested for England ODIs as Australia pick fresh faces; check full squads The rest of the squad remains the same, as the top-ranked Test team has about nine days before they leave for Johannesburg for the series opener. South Africa Squad for Two Tests vs Bangladesh: Temba Bavuma (captain), Marques Ackerman, Matthew Breetzke, Corbin Bosch, Tony de Zorzi, Simon Harmer, Zubayr Hamza, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Anrich Nortje, Dane Paterson, Kagiso Rabada and Ryan Rickelton ICC reprimands Ashwell Prince and Kyle Verreynne In other news concerning the South African Test team, the ICC has reprimanded batting coach Ashwell Prince and keeper-batter Verreynne for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the recently concluded third Test against Australia at Newlands in Cape Town. The duo were charged under Article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct for showing dissent against an umpire's decision. Consequently, both Prince and Verreynne earned a demerit point on their disciplinary records. The incident occurred on the third day of the series-deciding Test when South African opener Marques Ackerman was adjudged out in the second innings. The left-handed opener was caught by Cameron Green off Mitchell Starc. He tried to review the decision, but the umpires denied it, suggesting that the 15-second window had lapsed by then. As Ackerman began to walk towards the pavilion, Prince, sitting in the team dugout, ‘shouted repeatedly at the umpires that there was still time left for the appeal to be taken while Verreynne, who was not in the playing XI, asked Ackerman to remain inside the boundary line, which caused a delay in him leaving the field,' an ICC release stated. Meanwhile, the South African duo admitted their offences and the sanctions proposed by match referee Javagal Srinath.

Tony de Zorzi and Anrich Nortje return as South Africa pick the Test squad for the Bangladesh series. Meanwhile, Ashwell Prince and Kyle Verreynne face ICC reprimands.

Tony de Zorzi recalled as South Africa drop Bedingham and Verreynne for Bangladesh Tests

Australia have rested the pace trio of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood for the three-match ODI series against England, while including fresh faces in the new-look white-ball squads picked on Monday (Nov 2). While exciting young quick Mahli Beardman and all-rounders Jack Edwards and Liam Scott have received call-ups, batting prospects Ollie Peake and Jake Fraser-McGurk were also included, as were wicketkeepers Lachlan Shaw and Sam Harper. Mitchell Marsh will captain both the ODI and T20I sides. &nbsp;"These ODI and T20 matches provide several players, many of whom have had opportunities on recent tours, with a great chance to further demonstrate their ability against very strong opposition," said chairman of selectors George Bailey. "They are good examples of players who have had an opportunity at the international level and have continued working on their game from what they learnt from those experiences," added Bailey.<h3>Fresh Faces for England ODIs</h3>Australia will play three home ODIs against England between November 13 and 18, followed by five T20Is. The series will give Australia's next generation a chance to stake their claims ahead of the 2027 World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/aus-vs-sa-aussie-coach-mcdonald-says-have-to-reassess-belief-in-marnus-labuschagne-after-series-loss-1793591660546">AUS vs SA: Aussie coach McDonald says 'have to reassess' belief in Marnus Labuschagne after series loss</a> &nbsp;Meanwhile, the three veteran quicks featured in the recently concluded Test series against South Africa, which Australia lost 2-1. They will miss out on the home England series due to workload management. Fellow Test players Travis Head, Alex Carey, Matt Renshaw, Josh Inglis, Cooper Connolly and Cameron Green were named in the ODI squad, but will not play the T20Is. &nbsp;After the four-match Test series against New Zealand, Australia will travel to India for five Tests before hosting Test cricket's 150th anniversary clash against Ashes rivals England in Melbourne in March 2027. &nbsp;"We are in the middle of a highly demanding phase of our schedule," said Bailey, referring to Australia's Test players. “To manage this workload, each player's build-up to the New Zealand series will be carefully planned and focused on individual's physical and mental preparation.”&nbsp;Australia’s ODI Squad for England Series:&nbsp;&nbsp;Mitchell Marsh (captain), Xavier Bartlett, Mahli Beardman, Alex Carey, Cooper Connolly, Jack Edwards, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Ollie Peake, Matt Renshaw, Liam Scott, Adam Zampa &nbsp;Australia’s T20I Squad for England Series:&nbsp; &nbsp;Mitchell Marsh (captain), Xavier Bartlett, Mahli Beardman, Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Joel Davies, Jack Edwards, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sam Harper, Spencer Johnson, Mitch Owen, Lachlan Shaw, Adam Zampa&nbsp;(With inputs from AFP)

Australia have rested pace stars Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood for the upcoming home white-ball series against England, handing call-ups to fresh talent.

Australia have rested the pace trio of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood for the three-match ODI series against England, while including fresh faces in the new-look white-ball squads picked on Monday (Nov 2). While exciting young quick Mahli Beardman and all-rounders Jack Edwards and Liam Scott have received call-ups, batting prospects Ollie Peake and Jake Fraser-McGurk were also included, as were wicketkeepers Lachlan Shaw and Sam Harper. Mitchell Marsh will captain both the ODI and T20I sides. "These ODI and T20 matches provide several players, many of whom have had opportunities on recent tours, with a great chance to further demonstrate their ability against very strong opposition," said chairman of selectors George Bailey. "They are good examples of players who have had an opportunity at the international level and have continued working on their game from what they learnt from those experiences," added Bailey. Fresh Faces for England ODIs Australia will play three home ODIs against England between November 13 and 18, followed by five T20Is. The series will give Australia's next generation a chance to stake their claims ahead of the 2027 World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. Also read| AUS vs SA: Aussie coach McDonald says 'have to reassess' belief in Marnus Labuschagne after series loss Meanwhile, the three veteran quicks featured in the recently concluded Test series against South Africa, which Australia lost 2-1. They will miss out on the home England series due to workload management. Fellow Test players Travis Head, Alex Carey, Matt Renshaw, Josh Inglis, Cooper Connolly and Cameron Green were named in the ODI squad, but will not play the T20Is. After the four-match Test series against New Zealand, Australia will travel to India for five Tests before hosting Test cricket's 150th anniversary clash against Ashes rivals England in Melbourne in March 2027. "We are in the middle of a highly demanding phase of our schedule," said Bailey, referring to Australia's Test players. “To manage this workload, each player's build-up to the New Zealand series will be carefully planned and focused on individual's physical and mental preparation.” Australia’s ODI Squad for England Series: Mitchell Marsh (captain), Xavier Bartlett, Mahli Beardman, Alex Carey, Cooper Connolly, Jack Edwards, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Ollie Peake, Matt Renshaw, Liam Scott, Adam Zampa Australia’s T20I Squad for England Series: Mitchell Marsh (captain), Xavier Bartlett, Mahli Beardman, Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Joel Davies, Jack Edwards, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sam Harper, Spencer Johnson, Mitch Owen, Lachlan Shaw, Adam Zampa (With inputs from AFP)

Australia have rested pace stars Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood for the upcoming home white-ball series against England, handing call-ups to fresh talent.

Cummins, Starc and Hazlewood rested for England ODIs as Australia pick fresh faces; check full squads

From Virat Kohli to Kane Williamson, here's a look at the top five batters with most runs in IND vs NZ ODIs. This list also includes Sachin Tendulkar, Ross Taylor and Nathan Astle

From Virat Kohli to Kane Williamson, here's a look at the top five batters with most runs in IND vs NZ ODIs. This list also includes Sachin Tendulkar, Ross Taylor and Nathan Astle

Meet top 5 batters with most runs in IND vs NZ ODIs

Indian keeper-batter Rishabh Pant is handed another chance to prove his fitness after failing the first test on Sunday at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE). Pant will undergo the second fitness test, which will determine his chances of linking up with the remainder of the Test squad in New Zealand. The two-match Test series will get underway on November 19 in Wellington. &nbsp;The Test mainstay, Pant, suffered a side strain during the Irani Cup fixture, where he led against the reigning Ranji Trophy winners Jammu &amp; Kashmir in early October, and hasn’t played any competitive cricket since. He has been at the CoE, recovering from the injury and is reported to have resumed batting and wicketkeeping.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-nz-1st-odi-when-and-where-to-watch-live-streaming-in-india-1793610466839">IND vs NZ, 1st ODI: When and where to watch live streaming in India?</a> &nbsp;The BCCI’s medical team will likely arrange another fitness test in the coming two days to ascertain his fitness before clearing him to depart for New Zealand for the Test series. &nbsp; &nbsp;If cleared, Pant, alongside ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah, would likely feature in the third unofficial Test against New Zealand A in Lincoln starting November 7. &nbsp;Pant was earlier included in the A squad for three-match four-day games against New Zealand A, as well as for the two-match Test series, but the selectors mentioned that his availability is subject to his fitness clearance. Pant was subsequently ruled out of the first two A games; the first ended in a draw, and the second is already underway in Christchurch. &nbsp;With gloveman Dhruv Jurel named captain for the three matches, the selectors named uncapped keeper-batter Kumar Kushagra as Pant’s replacement in the A squad.&nbsp;<h3>Bumrah on his way to New Zealand</h3>A Cricinfo report claims that Bumrah is already on his way to New Zealand to join the squad ahead of the marquee two-match Test series. The right-arm quick hasn’t played any cricket since guiding India to defend their Asian Games gold at Aichi-Nagoya in Japan in early October.&nbsp; &nbsp;Bumrah was at the CoE last week, featuring in the mandatory ready-for-play routine before flying out.&nbsp; &nbsp;India had won the five-match T20I series 3-2, with the five One-Dayers set to start on November 4.

Rishabh Pant faces a critical second fitness test at the BCCI CoE to determine his inclusion for India's Test series against New Zealand. Get the latest update on his injury recovery and Jasprit Bumrah's status.

Indian keeper-batter Rishabh Pant is handed another chance to prove his fitness after failing the first test on Sunday at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE). Pant will undergo the second fitness test, which will determine his chances of linking up with the remainder of the Test squad in New Zealand. The two-match Test series will get underway on November 19 in Wellington. The Test mainstay, Pant, suffered a side strain during the Irani Cup fixture, where he led against the reigning Ranji Trophy winners Jammu & Kashmir in early October, and hasn’t played any competitive cricket since. He has been at the CoE, recovering from the injury and is reported to have resumed batting and wicketkeeping. Also read| IND vs NZ, 1st ODI: When and where to watch live streaming in India? The BCCI’s medical team will likely arrange another fitness test in the coming two days to ascertain his fitness before clearing him to depart for New Zealand for the Test series. If cleared, Pant, alongside ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah, would likely feature in the third unofficial Test against New Zealand A in Lincoln starting November 7. Pant was earlier included in the A squad for three-match four-day games against New Zealand A, as well as for the two-match Test series, but the selectors mentioned that his availability is subject to his fitness clearance. Pant was subsequently ruled out of the first two A games; the first ended in a draw, and the second is already underway in Christchurch. With gloveman Dhruv Jurel named captain for the three matches, the selectors named uncapped keeper-batter Kumar Kushagra as Pant’s replacement in the A squad. Bumrah on his way to New Zealand A Cricinfo report claims that Bumrah is already on his way to New Zealand to join the squad ahead of the marquee two-match Test series. The right-arm quick hasn’t played any cricket since guiding India to defend their Asian Games gold at Aichi-Nagoya in Japan in early October. Bumrah was at the CoE last week, featuring in the mandatory ready-for-play routine before flying out. India had won the five-match T20I series 3-2, with the five One-Dayers set to start on November 4.

Rishabh Pant faces a critical second fitness test at the BCCI CoE to determine his inclusion for India's Test series against New Zealand. Get the latest update on his injury recovery and Jasprit Bumrah's status.

Rishabh Pant set for second fitness test ahead of New Zealand departure

Afghanistan have made history by climbing to sixth place in the ICC Men’s ODI Team Rankings, moving ahead of Sri Lanka to achieve their highest-ever position in the 50-over format. Since making their ODI debut in 2009, Afghanistan have made significant progress in international cricket and established themselves as a strong team across formats.&nbsp;Some of their biggest achievements include historic wins over Pakistan and Sri Lanka during the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup and reaching the semi-finals of the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup for the first time.&nbsp;Afghanistan have won 96 of their 191 ODIs, with a win-loss ratio of 1.09, as their consistent performances have helped them rise in the rankings.&nbsp;After moving past teams such as Bangladesh, England and the West Indies, Afghanistan have now overtaken Sri Lanka to enter the top six of the ODI rankings for the first time.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/lakshya-sen-ends-title-drought-thrashes-jonatan-christie-to-win-hylo-open-1793607213480">Lakshya Sen ends title drought, thrashes Jonatan Christie to win Hylo Open</a>&nbsp;Their latest rise comes on the back of some impressive results, including a 4-0 away series win against Ireland and an unbeaten run in the recently concluded tri-series featuring Zimbabwe and Bangladesh.&nbsp;Afghanistan have also continued their strong form in T20I cricket, completing a 3-0 series sweep against Zimbabwe. They sealed the clean sweep with a convincing seven-wicket win in the third and final match in Sharjah on Sunday.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-nz-1st-odi-when-and-where-to-watch-live-streaming-in-india-1793610466839">IND vs NZ, 1st ODI: When and where to watch live streaming in India?</a>&nbsp;Spinner Noor Ahmad played a key role in the victory, picking up crucial wickets to dismantle Zimbabwe’s middle and lower order. The visitors were bowled out for just 79 runs in less than 15 overs.&nbsp;Afghanistan will now shift their focus to Test cricket, with a two-match series against Zimbabwe scheduled next and will look to carry their winning momentum into the longest format as well. &nbsp;&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Afghanistan have reached a historic sixth place in the ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings, their highest-ever position, following a series of consistent performances and notable results in international cricket.

Afghanistan have made history by climbing to sixth place in the ICC Men’s ODI Team Rankings, moving ahead of Sri Lanka to achieve their highest-ever position in the 50-over format. Since making their ODI debut in 2009, Afghanistan have made significant progress in international cricket and established themselves as a strong team across formats. Some of their biggest achievements include historic wins over Pakistan and Sri Lanka during the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup and reaching the semi-finals of the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup for the first time. Afghanistan have won 96 of their 191 ODIs, with a win-loss ratio of 1.09, as their consistent performances have helped them rise in the rankings. After moving past teams such as Bangladesh, England and the West Indies, Afghanistan have now overtaken Sri Lanka to enter the top six of the ODI rankings for the first time. Also Read - Lakshya Sen ends title drought, thrashes Jonatan Christie to win Hylo Open Their latest rise comes on the back of some impressive results, including a 4-0 away series win against Ireland and an unbeaten run in the recently concluded tri-series featuring Zimbabwe and Bangladesh. Afghanistan have also continued their strong form in T20I cricket, completing a 3-0 series sweep against Zimbabwe. They sealed the clean sweep with a convincing seven-wicket win in the third and final match in Sharjah on Sunday. Also Read - IND vs NZ, 1st ODI: When and where to watch live streaming in India? Spinner Noor Ahmad played a key role in the victory, picking up crucial wickets to dismantle Zimbabwe’s middle and lower order. The visitors were bowled out for just 79 runs in less than 15 overs. Afghanistan will now shift their focus to Test cricket, with a two-match series against Zimbabwe scheduled next and will look to carry their winning momentum into the longest format as well. With inputs from agencies

Afghanistan have reached a historic sixth place in the ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings, their highest-ever position, following a series of consistent performances and notable results in international cricket.

Afghanistan reach their highest-ever position in ICC Men’s ODI rankings

After winning the five-match T20I series 3-2, India will now shift their focus to the upcoming five-match ODI series against New Zealand. The opening match will be played at Eden Park in Auckland on Wednesday (Nov 4). World No. 1 ODI batter Shubman Gill will lead India in the first three matches, while Shreyas Iyer has been appointed captain for the final two ODIs.&nbsp;&nbsp;New Zealand, meanwhile, will be led by Mitchell Santner. However, the hosts have suffered a major setback ahead of the series, with Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman ruled out due to injuries on Monday (Nov 2). Tim Seifert and Henry Nicholls have been named as their replacements.&nbsp;Experienced batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will also be available for India throughout the five-match series, with both named in the squad for all games. However, fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been rested for the away series.<h2>IND vs NZ, 1st ODI: Match Details</h2><h2>When will the IND vs NZ, 1st ODI be played?</h2>The first ODI between India and New Zealand will be played on Wednesday (Nov 4). 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 Eden Park in Auckland.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/where-did-selectors-go-wrong-ex-india-all-rounder-irfan-pathan-questions-bhuvneshwar-kumar-s-t20i-recall-1793609031821">Irfan Pathan says BCCI 'made a mistake by playing Bhuvneshwar'</a><h2>Where can fans watch the match on television?</h2>The live telecast of the first ODI between India and New Zealand will be available on Sony Sports Network in India.<h2>Where to livestream IND vs NZ, 1st ODI?</h2>The livestream of the first ODI between India and New Zealand will be available on the SonyLIV app and website.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/lakshya-sen-ends-title-drought-thrashes-jonatan-christie-to-win-hylo-open-1793607213480">Lakshya Sen ends title drought, thrashes Jonatan Christie to win Hylo Open</a><h2>Squads</h2>India: Shubman Gill (C), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (VC), KL Rahul (WK), Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Gurnoor Brar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Arshdeep Singh, Ishan Kishan (WK), Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Auqib Nabi&nbsp;&nbsp;New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (C), Michael Bracewell, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Matt Fisher, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham (WK), Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Tim Seifert, Nathan Smith, Will Young and Blair Tickner

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

After winning the five-match T20I series 3-2, India will now shift their focus to the upcoming five-match ODI series against New Zealand. The opening match will be played at Eden Park in Auckland on Wednesday (Nov 4). World No. 1 ODI batter Shubman Gill will lead India in the first three matches, while Shreyas Iyer has been appointed captain for the final two ODIs. New Zealand, meanwhile, will be led by Mitchell Santner. However, the hosts have suffered a major setback ahead of the series, with Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman ruled out due to injuries on Monday (Nov 2). Tim Seifert and Henry Nicholls have been named as their replacements. Experienced batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will also be available for India throughout the five-match series, with both named in the squad for all games. However, fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been rested for the away series. IND vs NZ, 1st ODI: Match Details When will the IND vs NZ, 1st ODI be played? The first ODI between India and New Zealand will be played on Wednesday (Nov 4). 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 Eden Park in Auckland. Also Read - Irfan Pathan says BCCI 'made a mistake by playing Bhuvneshwar' Where can fans watch the match on television? The live telecast of the first ODI between India and New Zealand will be available on Sony Sports Network in India. Where to livestream IND vs NZ, 1st ODI? The livestream of the first ODI between India and New Zealand will be available on the SonyLIV app and website. Also Read - Lakshya Sen ends title drought, thrashes Jonatan Christie to win Hylo Open Squads India: Shubman Gill (C), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (VC), KL Rahul (WK), Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Gurnoor Brar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Arshdeep Singh, Ishan Kishan (WK), Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Auqib Nabi New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (C), Michael Bracewell, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Matt Fisher, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham (WK), Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Tim Seifert, Nathan Smith, Will Young and Blair Tickner

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

Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen ended his year-long wait for a title by defeating Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie in the Hylo Open 2026 final to claim his first trophy of the season. After beating France’s Toma Junior Popov 21-17, 21-13 in Saturday’s semifinal, the Indian continued his impressive run with a convincing 21-17, 21-10 victory over Christie in the final. The 25-year-old entered the contest as the underdog, with Christie leading their head-to-head record 4-3. However, the Indian delivered a consistent performance throughout the 39-minute match and never allowed his higher-ranked opponent to gain control.&nbsp;Lakshya made a strong start, taking an 8-4 lead before Christie fought back to move ahead 9-8. However, a fortunate net cord helped the Indian regain the lead, after which he began controlling the rallies.&nbsp;Using a combination of powerful smashes and clever drop shots, Lakshya extended his advantage to 16-10 and then 18-12. A service error from Christie gave him three game points and he needed just one to win the opening game after the Indonesian hit his return into the net.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/where-did-selectors-go-wrong-ex-india-all-rounder-irfan-pathan-questions-bhuvneshwar-kumar-s-t20i-recall-1793609031821">'Where did selectors go wrong?' Ex-India all-rounder Irfan Pathan questions Bhuvneshwar Kumar's T20I recall</a>&nbsp;The 2022 Commonwealth Games champion carried his momentum into the second game, taking a 6-3 lead and continued to dominate the rallies and entered the interval with a four-point advantage.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-nz-mark-chapman-rachin-ravindra-ruled-out-of-india-odi-series-1793603313003">IND vs NZ: Mark Chapman, Rachin Ravindra ruled out of India ODI series</a>&nbsp;After the break, Lakshya increased the pressure and moved ahead 16-9. A line call against Christie was overturned following a video review, giving the Indian 10 championship points. He made no mistake in closing out the match to secure the title.&nbsp;Lakshya will next take on China’s Dong Tian Yao in the opening round of the Korea Open next week.

Lakshya Sen ended his year-long wait for a title by defeating Jonatan Christie 21-17, 21-10 in the men's singles final of the Hylo Open 2026.

Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen ended his year-long wait for a title by defeating Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie in the Hylo Open 2026 final to claim his first trophy of the season. After beating France’s Toma Junior Popov 21-17, 21-13 in Saturday’s semifinal, the Indian continued his impressive run with a convincing 21-17, 21-10 victory over Christie in the final. The 25-year-old entered the contest as the underdog, with Christie leading their head-to-head record 4-3. However, the Indian delivered a consistent performance throughout the 39-minute match and never allowed his higher-ranked opponent to gain control. Lakshya made a strong start, taking an 8-4 lead before Christie fought back to move ahead 9-8. However, a fortunate net cord helped the Indian regain the lead, after which he began controlling the rallies. Using a combination of powerful smashes and clever drop shots, Lakshya extended his advantage to 16-10 and then 18-12. A service error from Christie gave him three game points and he needed just one to win the opening game after the Indonesian hit his return into the net. Also Read - 'Where did selectors go wrong?' Ex-India all-rounder Irfan Pathan questions Bhuvneshwar Kumar's T20I recall The 2022 Commonwealth Games champion carried his momentum into the second game, taking a 6-3 lead and continued to dominate the rallies and entered the interval with a four-point advantage. Also Read - IND vs NZ: Mark Chapman, Rachin Ravindra ruled out of India ODI series After the break, Lakshya increased the pressure and moved ahead 16-9. A line call against Christie was overturned following a video review, giving the Indian 10 championship points. He made no mistake in closing out the match to secure the title. Lakshya will next take on China’s Dong Tian Yao in the opening round of the Korea Open next week.

Lakshya Sen ended his year-long wait for a title by defeating Jonatan Christie 21-17, 21-10 in the men's singles final of the Hylo Open 2026.

Lakshya Sen ends title drought, thrashes Jonatan Christie to win Hylo Open

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has hit out at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selectors for playing veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the recently concluded five-T20I series against New Zealand. India won the series 3-2 with Bhuvi, who made his comeback after four years, playing four matches. The performance, however, was not good from Kumar as he ended up giving away 180 runs across four matches for just one wicket. He was called back after his brilliant performance for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL, where he helped the side win back-to-back titles in 2025 and 2026.<h2>Pathan questions selectors for playing Kumar vs NZ</h2>"In my opinion, where did the selectors go wrong? They made a mistake by playing Bhuvneshwar Kumar in this series. Look, there is no doubt that Bhuvneshwar is a good bowler and a senior player. However, playing him here, when the T20 World Cup is nowhere near, was questionable. If you were preparing Bhuvneshwar for the 50-over World Cup, which is closer, that would have made sense," Irfan said in a video on his YouTube channel.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/aus-vs-sa-aussie-coach-mcdonald-says-have-to-reassess-belief-in-marnus-labuschagne-after-series-loss-1793591660546">Aussie coach says 'have to reassess' belief in Marnus after SA series loss</a>"I'm not saying this because Bhuvneshwar didn't perform well. That's not the case. Although he was a bit unlucky, he bowled well in his first two overs, but later, when he bowled the final over of the powerplay, he conceded runs. These things happen to any player. There is no question about his skill," he added.<h2>Bhuvneshwar's performance vs NZ</h2>In the first T20I, Bhuvi gave away 49 runs in his four overs without a wicket before taking a solitary wicket in the second T20I for 50 runs. In the next two T20Is, the swing bowler gave away 40 and 41 runs, respectively, without taking a wicket.As for his overall India record, he has played 92 T20Is and has taken 91 wickets since his debut in 2012. In the IPL, Bhuvneshwar has played 206 matches and taken 226 wickets, the most by any pacer and second overall only to spinner Yuzvendra Chahal's 233 wickets.

Irfan Pathan criticized selectors for playing Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the 3-2 T20I series win against New Zealand. Recalled after winning back-to-back IPL titles, Bhuvi took 1/180 in four matches.

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has hit out at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selectors for playing veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the recently concluded five-T20I series against New Zealand. India won the series 3-2 with Bhuvi, who made his comeback after four years, playing four matches. The performance, however, was not good from Kumar as he ended up giving away 180 runs across four matches for just one wicket. He was called back after his brilliant performance for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL, where he helped the side win back-to-back titles in 2025 and 2026. Pathan questions selectors for playing Kumar vs NZ "In my opinion, where did the selectors go wrong? They made a mistake by playing Bhuvneshwar Kumar in this series. Look, there is no doubt that Bhuvneshwar is a good bowler and a senior player. However, playing him here, when the T20 World Cup is nowhere near, was questionable. If you were preparing Bhuvneshwar for the 50-over World Cup, which is closer, that would have made sense," Irfan said in a video on his YouTube channel. Also Read - Aussie coach says 'have to reassess' belief in Marnus after SA series loss "I'm not saying this because Bhuvneshwar didn't perform well. That's not the case. Although he was a bit unlucky, he bowled well in his first two overs, but later, when he bowled the final over of the powerplay, he conceded runs. These things happen to any player. There is no question about his skill," he added. Bhuvneshwar's performance vs NZ In the first T20I, Bhuvi gave away 49 runs in his four overs without a wicket before taking a solitary wicket in the second T20I for 50 runs. In the next two T20Is, the swing bowler gave away 40 and 41 runs, respectively, without taking a wicket. As for his overall India record, he has played 92 T20Is and has taken 91 wickets since his debut in 2012. In the IPL, Bhuvneshwar has played 206 matches and taken 226 wickets, the most by any pacer and second overall only to spinner Yuzvendra Chahal's 233 wickets.

Irfan Pathan criticized selectors for playing Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the 3-2 T20I series win against New Zealand. Recalled after winning back-to-back IPL titles, Bhuvi took 1/180 in four matches.

'Where did selectors go wrong?' Ex-India all-rounder Irfan Pathan questions Bhuvneshwar Kumar's T20I recall

New Zealand have suffered a major setback ahead of their five-match ODI series against India, with Mark Chapman and Rachin Ravindra ruled out due to injuries. The five-match ODI series will kick off in Auckland on Nov 4, followed by fixtures in Wellington and Hamilton, before wrapping up in Mount Maunganui on Nov 15. Chapman is recovering from a hamstring injury and is expected to need another two weeks before returning to action. Meanwhile, Ravindra is dealing with a shoulder injury.&nbsp;New Zealand have decided to give the all-rounder more time to recover, keeping in mind the two-match ICC World Test Championship series against India later this month. With both players unavailable, wicketkeeper-batter Tim Seifert will be part of the squad for all five ODIs. Henry Nicholls has been named in the squad for the first three matches, while Dean Foxcroft will join the team for the final two games.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/built-as-a-team-won-as-a-team-india-head-coach-reacts-to-t20i-series-win-1793536854279">'Built as a team, won as a team': India head coach reacts to T20I series win</a> New Zealand head coach Rob Walter admitted that losing Chapman and Ravindra was a big blow but backed the remaining players to step up. “Everyone knows what an asset Mark and Rachin are to this side, so it’s a shame they have to miss this series,” said Walter. “I caught up with Mark last week, and although he’s disappointed, he’s working hard to get back on the field. With Rachin, his shoulder hasn’t quite recovered to a position where he could field comfortably in white-ball cricket, so with the Test series later this month we don’t want to take any undue risks. We’re pleased to bring in Henry, who is no stranger to this side, and Dean, who recently featured in the ODIs against the West Indies," he added.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/meet-kimi-antonelli-youngest-to-win-f1-title-and-first-italian-in-73-years-1793602681994">Meet Kimi Antonelli - Youngest to win F1 title and first Italian in 73 years</a> New Zealand squad (first three ODIs): Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Matt Fisher, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Tim Seifert, Nathan Smith, Will Young and Blair Tickner New Zealand squad (fourth and fifth ODIs): Mitchell Santner (c), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Kristian Clarke, Jacob Duffy, Matt Fisher, Dean Foxcroft, Lockie Ferguson, Mitch Hay, Nick Kelly, Tim Seifert, Blair Tickner and Will Young

Rachin Ravindra is recovering from a shoulder injury, while Mark Chapman requires another two weeks of rehabilitation to recover from a hamstring injury.

New Zealand have suffered a major setback ahead of their five-match ODI series against India, with Mark Chapman and Rachin Ravindra ruled out due to injuries. The five-match ODI series will kick off in Auckland on Nov 4, followed by fixtures in Wellington and Hamilton, before wrapping up in Mount Maunganui on Nov 15. Chapman is recovering from a hamstring injury and is expected to need another two weeks before returning to action. Meanwhile, Ravindra is dealing with a shoulder injury. New Zealand have decided to give the all-rounder more time to recover, keeping in mind the two-match ICC World Test Championship series against India later this month. With both players unavailable, wicketkeeper-batter Tim Seifert will be part of the squad for all five ODIs. Henry Nicholls has been named in the squad for the first three matches, while Dean Foxcroft will join the team for the final two games. Also Read - 'Built as a team, won as a team': India head coach reacts to T20I series win New Zealand head coach Rob Walter admitted that losing Chapman and Ravindra was a big blow but backed the remaining players to step up. “Everyone knows what an asset Mark and Rachin are to this side, so it’s a shame they have to miss this series,” said Walter. “I caught up with Mark last week, and although he’s disappointed, he’s working hard to get back on the field. With Rachin, his shoulder hasn’t quite recovered to a position where he could field comfortably in white-ball cricket, so with the Test series later this month we don’t want to take any undue risks. We’re pleased to bring in Henry, who is no stranger to this side, and Dean, who recently featured in the ODIs against the West Indies," he added. Also Read - Meet Kimi Antonelli - Youngest to win F1 title and first Italian in 73 years New Zealand squad (first three ODIs): Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Matt Fisher, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Tim Seifert, Nathan Smith, Will Young and Blair Tickner New Zealand squad (fourth and fifth ODIs): Mitchell Santner (c), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Kristian Clarke, Jacob Duffy, Matt Fisher, Dean Foxcroft, Lockie Ferguson, Mitch Hay, Nick Kelly, Tim Seifert, Blair Tickner and Will Young

Rachin Ravindra is recovering from a shoulder injury, while Mark Chapman requires another two weeks of rehabilitation to recover from a hamstring injury.

IND vs NZ: Mark Chapman, Rachin Ravindra ruled out of India ODI series

Kimi Antonelli has taken the racing world by storm by winning his first Formula 1 title at the age of 20 years and 68 days—the youngest driver to become a world champion. Racing for Mercedes, Antonelli finished third in the Mexico City Grand Prix on Sunday (Nov 1) to clinch the title. Antonelli now has an unassailable 119-point lead in the drivers' standings over second-placed Max Verstappen of Red Bull. Antonelli has 380 points with four more races to go in the season, which means Verstappen (261) can only get to a maximum of 361 points despite finishing first in all four races.<h2>Who is Kimi Antonelli?</h2>Antonelli was born in Bologna, Italy, on August 25, 2006. He made strides in the sport at an early age, winning several go-karting and other competitions. He was picked up by Mercedes' youth program in 2019 and subsequently rose through the ranks to make his F1 debut at the Australian Grand Prix in 2025.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/former-man-utd-manager-erik-ten-hag-says-cristiano-ronaldo-can-no-longer-deliver-1793594428490">Former Man Utd manager Erik ten Hag says Cristiano Ronaldo 'can no longer deliver'</a>His first podium finish was in the Canadian Grand Prix in 2025, and the first time he finished first in an F1 race was in the Chinese Grand Prix in 2026.<h2>What records did Antonelli break in his title-winning season?</h2>Antonelli broke multiple records on his way to the F1 2026 championship title, surpassing Sebastian Vettel, who had won his title aged 23 years and 134 days back in 2010.Antonelli is also the first Italian to win an F1 title since Alberto Ascari, who won twin titles in 1952 and 1953. Before Ascari, Giuseppe Farina had won the championship in 1950.The 20-year-old also holds the record for the most F1 wins in a season by an Italian driver while going on to win the championship title. Antonelli finished top of the podium nine times this season—China GP, Japan GP, Miami GP, Canada GP, Monaco GP, Belgium GP, Italian GP, Spanish GP, and United States GP. The previous record was held by Ascari, who had won six races in his 1952 championship-winning campaign.

At 20 years and 68 days, Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli became F1's youngest champion, securing the 2026 title in Mexico. He is the first Italian champion since 1953, setting a record with 9 wins.

Kimi Antonelli has taken the racing world by storm by winning his first Formula 1 title at the age of 20 years and 68 days—the youngest driver to become a world champion. Racing for Mercedes, Antonelli finished third in the Mexico City Grand Prix on Sunday (Nov 1) to clinch the title. Antonelli now has an unassailable 119-point lead in the drivers' standings over second-placed Max Verstappen of Red Bull. Antonelli has 380 points with four more races to go in the season, which means Verstappen (261) can only get to a maximum of 361 points despite finishing first in all four races. Who is Kimi Antonelli? Antonelli was born in Bologna, Italy, on August 25, 2006. He made strides in the sport at an early age, winning several go-karting and other competitions. He was picked up by Mercedes' youth program in 2019 and subsequently rose through the ranks to make his F1 debut at the Australian Grand Prix in 2025. Also Read - Former Man Utd manager Erik ten Hag says Cristiano Ronaldo 'can no longer deliver' His first podium finish was in the Canadian Grand Prix in 2025, and the first time he finished first in an F1 race was in the Chinese Grand Prix in 2026. What records did Antonelli break in his title-winning season? Antonelli broke multiple records on his way to the F1 2026 championship title, surpassing Sebastian Vettel, who had won his title aged 23 years and 134 days back in 2010. Antonelli is also the first Italian to win an F1 title since Alberto Ascari, who won twin titles in 1952 and 1953. Before Ascari, Giuseppe Farina had won the championship in 1950. The 20-year-old also holds the record for the most F1 wins in a season by an Italian driver while going on to win the championship title. Antonelli finished top of the podium nine times this season—China GP, Japan GP, Miami GP, Canada GP, Monaco GP, Belgium GP, Italian GP, Spanish GP, and United States GP. The previous record was held by Ascari, who had won six races in his 1952 championship-winning campaign.

At 20 years and 68 days, Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli became F1's youngest champion, securing the 2026 title in Mexico. He is the first Italian champion since 1953, setting a record with 9 wins.

Meet Kimi Antonelli - Youngest to win F1 title and first Italian in 73 years

Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has again taken a potshot at Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese star was with the Premier League club during Ten Hag's tenure as manager from April 2022 to October 2024. Ronaldo eventually fell out with the club and had an unceremonious exit in November 2022. Ten Hag, earlier this month, had also called out Ronaldo for letting him and the team down during his tenure as the United manager. The two had fallen out, with Ronaldo saying during the 2022 FIFA World Cup that he quit because of his falling out with Ten Hag.<h2>Erik ten Hag calls out Ronaldo</h2>"Every top team must embrace the top player, but the top player must also make way for the team. That was simply the problem with Ronaldo," ten Hag said on ESPN. "The players wanted to work for him and they looked up to him, because let there be no misunderstanding about that. He is, of course, a tremendous player, one of the all-time greats."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/1-dead-8-injured-in-birmingham-alabama-shooting-after-football-game-1793521320080">1 dead, 8 injured in Birmingham Alabama shooting after football game</a>"But that is also the reality over the last seven, eight years; he simply can no longer deliver. From Juventus onwards, it’s simply over. That is actually the great gift of Real Madrid. They always know when to say goodbye to players at the right moment. They recognize when a player’s level is declining. And they say goodbye at a moment when, to the outside world, they still appear to be at their peak, but they can no longer actually deliver."<h2>Ronaldo falling out with Portugal manager</h2>Ronaldo recently had a falling out with Portugal manager Jorge Jesus during the UEFA Nations League as well. He had left the squad after not being used as a substitute and then not being selected for the next match. Ronaldo, later on, apologized for his actions and accused Jesus of breaking his word. The Portuguese Football Federation subsequently accepted the apology and slapped a nominal fine on him.

Former Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag took another potshot at Cristiano Ronaldo over team priority. Meanwhile, Ronaldo also fell out with Portugal manager Jorge Jesus in the Nations League.

Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has again taken a potshot at Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese star was with the Premier League club during Ten Hag's tenure as manager from April 2022 to October 2024. Ronaldo eventually fell out with the club and had an unceremonious exit in November 2022. Ten Hag, earlier this month, had also called out Ronaldo for letting him and the team down during his tenure as the United manager. The two had fallen out, with Ronaldo saying during the 2022 FIFA World Cup that he quit because of his falling out with Ten Hag. Erik ten Hag calls out Ronaldo "Every top team must embrace the top player, but the top player must also make way for the team. That was simply the problem with Ronaldo," ten Hag said on ESPN. "The players wanted to work for him and they looked up to him, because let there be no misunderstanding about that. He is, of course, a tremendous player, one of the all-time greats." Also Read - 1 dead, 8 injured in Birmingham Alabama shooting after football game "But that is also the reality over the last seven, eight years; he simply can no longer deliver. From Juventus onwards, it’s simply over. That is actually the great gift of Real Madrid. They always know when to say goodbye to players at the right moment. They recognize when a player’s level is declining. And they say goodbye at a moment when, to the outside world, they still appear to be at their peak, but they can no longer actually deliver." Ronaldo falling out with Portugal manager Ronaldo recently had a falling out with Portugal manager Jorge Jesus during the UEFA Nations League as well. He had left the squad after not being used as a substitute and then not being selected for the next match. Ronaldo, later on, apologized for his actions and accused Jesus of breaking his word. The Portuguese Football Federation subsequently accepted the apology and slapped a nominal fine on him.

Former Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag took another potshot at Cristiano Ronaldo over team priority. Meanwhile, Ronaldo also fell out with Portugal manager Jorge Jesus in the Nations League.

Former Man Utd manager Erik ten Hag says Cristiano Ronaldo 'can no longer deliver'

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