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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

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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'

Australia lost the three-Test series in South Africa 1-2 despite winning the first Test in Durban by 214 runs. After the loss, Australia, which have been dethroned as the No. 1 Test side, have a lot of questions to answer with Marnus Labuschagne being the first of them. The batter scored 131 runs in six innings, including 0 and 4 in his last two innings. He now faces scrutiny, but coach Andrew McDonald has called for not rushing to a decision.<h2>Aussie coach McDonald updates on Marnus Labuschagne's career</h2>"We believed in Marnus for this tour. We'll have to reassess that as we move forward. Others will sit there and say what that means for him. There'll be a lot of speculation. There's still a very good cricketer there. Every time he drops back to state level, he outperforms the others," said McDonald after the series loss.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>"He's had some opportunities that he's missed on this tour in particular, so that'll be something in the next week or so that we'll get our heads around. We're not in a rush to make decisions. There's too much emotion. But, as I said, he hasn't taken his opportunity on this tour."<h2>How Australia squandered a 1-0 series lead</h2>After winning the first Test in Durban, Australia had pinned South Africa down at 110/6 in the first innings of the second Test in Gqeberha. The Proteas, however, bounced back emphatically to win the Test by an innings and 31 runs.Come the third Test in Cape Town, South Africa was 203/1 in the first innings before being bowled out for 329. Australia then took a 100-run lead in the first innings, but South Africa again bounced back, this time from 31/2, and then bowled out Australia for 111 while defending 288 to complete a 2-1 come-from-behind series win.

Australia lost a 3-Test series 1-2 in South Africa despite winning the opener. Dethroned from the No. 1 spot, they now face squad questions, with a struggling Marnus Labuschagne under scrutiny.

Australia lost the three-Test series in South Africa 1-2 despite winning the first Test in Durban by 214 runs. After the loss, Australia, which have been dethroned as the No. 1 Test side, have a lot of questions to answer with Marnus Labuschagne being the first of them. The batter scored 131 runs in six innings, including 0 and 4 in his last two innings. He now faces scrutiny, but coach Andrew McDonald has called for not rushing to a decision. Aussie coach McDonald updates on Marnus Labuschagne's career "We believed in Marnus for this tour. We'll have to reassess that as we move forward. Others will sit there and say what that means for him. There'll be a lot of speculation. There's still a very good cricketer there. Every time he drops back to state level, he outperforms the others," said McDonald after the series loss. Also Read - 'Built as a team, won as a team': India head coach reacts to T20I series win "He's had some opportunities that he's missed on this tour in particular, so that'll be something in the next week or so that we'll get our heads around. We're not in a rush to make decisions. There's too much emotion. But, as I said, he hasn't taken his opportunity on this tour." How Australia squandered a 1-0 series lead After winning the first Test in Durban, Australia had pinned South Africa down at 110/6 in the first innings of the second Test in Gqeberha. The Proteas, however, bounced back emphatically to win the Test by an innings and 31 runs. Come the third Test in Cape Town, South Africa was 203/1 in the first innings before being bowled out for 329. Australia then took a 100-run lead in the first innings, but South Africa again bounced back, this time from 31/2, and then bowled out Australia for 111 while defending 288 to complete a 2-1 come-from-behind series win.

Australia lost a 3-Test series 1-2 in South Africa despite winning the opener. Dethroned from the No. 1 spot, they now face squad questions, with a struggling Marnus Labuschagne under scrutiny.

AUS vs SA: Aussie coach McDonald says 'have to reassess' belief in Marnus Labuschagne after series loss

Kimi Antonelli became Formula One's youngest world champion and Italy's first since 1953 when he finished third behind multiple champions Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton in Sunday's thrilling and crash-hit Mexico City Grand Prix. The 20-year-old Italian drove his Mercedes to a 16th podium finish of the season with a blend of audacity and professionalism that belied his age in a hotly contested race of two safety cars and a red flag stoppage.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-become-first-team-to-smash-400-t20i-sixes-in-a-calendar-year-1793532828016">India become first team to smash 400 T20I sixes in a calendar year</a>"Thank you so much, we did it," he said tearfully on the team radio on his slow-down lap as his esteemed race engineer Peter Bonnington told him it was "a pleasure to be on the journey with you, but it's just the first chapter".Antonelli soon regained his composure and after thanking his family and Mercedes he added: "We did it. I am so grateful for this moment - and it is one I will live forever. I'm speechless, just trying to process what has happened."It's been an incredible season and to share the podium with Max and Lewis is truly incredible. I felt more tense this weekend, but I am so happy we got it done."At 20 years and 68 days old, he became the youngest champion by more than three years to four-time champion Sebastian Vettel and Italy's first since Alberto Ascari of Ferrari in 1953.In a two-part race, divided by a 45-minute pause when Valtteri Bottas crashed heavily in his Cadillac, Red Bull's four-time champion came home 0.799 seconds ahead of seven-time champion Hamilton's Ferrari with Antonelli third 3.207 seconds adrift.It was Verstappen's record-extending sixth win in Mexico, his third this year and the 74th of his career.Charles Leclerc was fourth in the second Ferrari, after sparking race-long ill-feeling in his team with an opening lap tangle with team-mate Hamilton, who started on pole."I think we had the pace to win today, but it wasn't meant to be and we'll take it offline and figure out what we can do in the background," said a visibly irritated Hamilton."We have to hold some serious talks behind the scenes."Outgoing world champion Lando Norris was fifth in his McLaren with Antonelli's Mercedes teammate George Russell, who needed to win the race to have any chance of stalling the Italian's sprint to the title, in sixth.They were followed home by Oscar Piastri in the second McLaren, Alpine's Franco Colapinto, Liam Lawson in the Racing Bull and Pierre Gasly in the second Alpine."The first start made the race for me," said Verstappen who charged from fifth to second on the opening lap."We lacked some pace, but I hung in there and I was sweating at the end to keep Lewis behind."<h2>Chaotic opening</h2>Hamilton made a clean start from his record 105th pole position and held the lead down the 800-metre charge to Turn One as Russell struggled to resist Leclerc and a rampant Verstappen.The Monegasque had clearly cast team loyalty aside and attacked again into Turn Four, running off-track to take the lead. A stunned Hamilton was then passed by Verstappen while Antonelli, from fifth passed Russell for fourth.On a chaotic first lap, Isack Hadjar spun after contact with Russell and fell to last while Hamilton radioed Ferrari to say he was "pushed out by my own teammate".The stewards noted the incident and on lap 13 announced a five-second penalty for Leclerc who gained an advantage and 10 seconds for Russell for causing a collision.Leclerc opened a 2.5 seconds lead by lap 10 after an early virtual safety car intervention when both Aston Martins retired, Lance Stroll parking his at Turn Five.For Ferrari, it became a high-speed soap opera as Leclerc pitted, on command, on lap 27 with Verstappen following to pass him in the pits as he served his penalty. Hamilton led again, but for one lap before pitting.Antonelli pitted eventually on lap 43 and fell to fourth as Cadillac's Bottas crashed after suffering a suspension failure at Turn One. A safety car was deployed before the race was red-flagged.After a hiatus, the remaining 25-lap sprint on softs re-started with Hamilton, restored to third ahead of the champion elect, surging past Leclerc, who locked up.Antonelli sat tight in third as Hamilton continued to press Verstappen and it was entirely appropriate that the young Italian, in tears as he crossed the line, was led in by two of the all-time great drivers with 11 championships between them.

The 20-year-old Italian drove his Mercedes to a 16th podium finish of the season with a blend of audacity and professionalism that belied his age in a hotly contested race of two safety cars and a red flag stoppage.

Kimi Antonelli became Formula One's youngest world champion and Italy's first since 1953 when he finished third behind multiple champions Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton in Sunday's thrilling and crash-hit Mexico City Grand Prix. The 20-year-old Italian drove his Mercedes to a 16th podium finish of the season with a blend of audacity and professionalism that belied his age in a hotly contested race of two safety cars and a red flag stoppage. Also Read - India become first team to smash 400 T20I sixes in a calendar year "Thank you so much, we did it," he said tearfully on the team radio on his slow-down lap as his esteemed race engineer Peter Bonnington told him it was "a pleasure to be on the journey with you, but it's just the first chapter". Antonelli soon regained his composure and after thanking his family and Mercedes he added: "We did it. I am so grateful for this moment - and it is one I will live forever. I'm speechless, just trying to process what has happened. "It's been an incredible season and to share the podium with Max and Lewis is truly incredible. I felt more tense this weekend, but I am so happy we got it done." At 20 years and 68 days old, he became the youngest champion by more than three years to four-time champion Sebastian Vettel and Italy's first since Alberto Ascari of Ferrari in 1953. In a two-part race, divided by a 45-minute pause when Valtteri Bottas crashed heavily in his Cadillac, Red Bull's four-time champion came home 0.799 seconds ahead of seven-time champion Hamilton's Ferrari with Antonelli third 3.207 seconds adrift. It was Verstappen's record-extending sixth win in Mexico, his third this year and the 74th of his career. Charles Leclerc was fourth in the second Ferrari, after sparking race-long ill-feeling in his team with an opening lap tangle with team-mate Hamilton, who started on pole. "I think we had the pace to win today, but it wasn't meant to be and we'll take it offline and figure out what we can do in the background," said a visibly irritated Hamilton. "We have to hold some serious talks behind the scenes." Outgoing world champion Lando Norris was fifth in his McLaren with Antonelli's Mercedes teammate George Russell, who needed to win the race to have any chance of stalling the Italian's sprint to the title, in sixth. They were followed home by Oscar Piastri in the second McLaren, Alpine's Franco Colapinto, Liam Lawson in the Racing Bull and Pierre Gasly in the second Alpine. "The first start made the race for me," said Verstappen who charged from fifth to second on the opening lap. "We lacked some pace, but I hung in there and I was sweating at the end to keep Lewis behind." Chaotic opening Hamilton made a clean start from his record 105th pole position and held the lead down the 800-metre charge to Turn One as Russell struggled to resist Leclerc and a rampant Verstappen. The Monegasque had clearly cast team loyalty aside and attacked again into Turn Four, running off-track to take the lead. A stunned Hamilton was then passed by Verstappen while Antonelli, from fifth passed Russell for fourth. On a chaotic first lap, Isack Hadjar spun after contact with Russell and fell to last while Hamilton radioed Ferrari to say he was "pushed out by my own teammate". The stewards noted the incident and on lap 13 announced a five-second penalty for Leclerc who gained an advantage and 10 seconds for Russell for causing a collision. Leclerc opened a 2.5 seconds lead by lap 10 after an early virtual safety car intervention when both Aston Martins retired, Lance Stroll parking his at Turn Five. For Ferrari, it became a high-speed soap opera as Leclerc pitted, on command, on lap 27 with Verstappen following to pass him in the pits as he served his penalty. Hamilton led again, but for one lap before pitting. Antonelli pitted eventually on lap 43 and fell to fourth as Cadillac's Bottas crashed after suffering a suspension failure at Turn One. A safety car was deployed before the race was red-flagged. After a hiatus, the remaining 25-lap sprint on softs re-started with Hamilton, restored to third ahead of the champion elect, surging past Leclerc, who locked up. Antonelli sat tight in third as Hamilton continued to press Verstappen and it was entirely appropriate that the young Italian, in tears as he crossed the line, was led in by two of the all-time great drivers with 11 championships between them.

The 20-year-old Italian drove his Mercedes to a 16th podium finish of the season with a blend of audacity and professionalism that belied his age in a hotly contested race of two safety cars and a red flag stoppage.

F1 2026: Kimi Antonelli, 20, becomes youngest world champion after 3rd place in Mexico City GP

India head coach Gautam Gambhir praised the team’s collective effort after India won the five-match T20I series against New Zealand 3-2, despite losing the final match by seven wickets at Seddon Park on Sunday (Nov 1). Taking to X, Gambhir shared a message celebrating the team’s unity and wrote, “Built as a Team. Won as a Team. Always for India.”&nbsp;India had taken an unassailable 3-0 lead after winning the first three matches of the series. However, New Zealand bounced back by winning the last two T20Is to end the series 3-2.&nbsp;In the fifth and final match, New Zealand chased down India’s target of 192 in just 17.4 overs to secure a seven-wicket win.&nbsp;Tim Seifert led the hosts’ chase with an impressive 93 off 50 balls, hitting 11 fours and five sixes. Glenn Phillips also played a key role, remaining unbeaten on 65 off 38 deliveries, with eight fours and three sixes.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-become-first-team-to-smash-400-t20i-sixes-in-a-calendar-year-1793532828016">India become first team to smash 400 T20I sixes in a calendar year</a>&nbsp;The pair added 86 runs for the third wicket to put New Zealand in a strong position. Phillips also scored his fourth half-century of the series, joining Mohammad Rizwan and S Ravichandran among batters who have registered four or more 50-plus scores in a bilateral T20I series.&nbsp;Earlier, India recovered from a poor start at 19/2 thanks to a 93-run partnership between Ishan Kishan and captain Shreyas Iyer. Kishan scored 61 off 32 balls, including five fours and five sixes, while Iyer made 50 off 23 deliveries, hitting three fours and four sixes.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Built as a Team. Won as a Team. Always for India 🇮🇳 https://t.co/uVnCXzz6jg&mdash; Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) <a href="https://x.com/GautamGambhir/status/2116867993653408072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 1, 2026</a></blockquote>
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Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/my-job-is-not-to-make-everyone-happy-gambhir-opens-up-on-india-s-team-selection-1793522402578">'My job is not to make everyone...': Gambhir opens up on India's team selection</a>&nbsp;Naman Dhir added 33 off 23 balls, while Nitish Kumar Reddy scored 22 off 17 deliveries to help India post 191/8 in 20 overs.&nbsp;Adam Milne was New Zealand’s best bowler, taking four wickets for 19 runs. Blair Tickner and Nathan Smith also picked up wickets.&nbsp;Despite India’s competitive total, Seifert and Phillips guided New Zealand to victory with 14 balls remaining.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir celebrated the team's 3-2 T20I series win over New Zealand on X, despite suffering a seven-wicket defeat in the final match at Seddon Park.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir praised the team’s collective effort after India won the five-match T20I series against New Zealand 3-2, despite losing the final match by seven wickets at Seddon Park on Sunday (Nov 1). Taking to X, Gambhir shared a message celebrating the team’s unity and wrote, “Built as a Team. Won as a Team. Always for India.” India had taken an unassailable 3-0 lead after winning the first three matches of the series. However, New Zealand bounced back by winning the last two T20Is to end the series 3-2. In the fifth and final match, New Zealand chased down India’s target of 192 in just 17.4 overs to secure a seven-wicket win. Tim Seifert led the hosts’ chase with an impressive 93 off 50 balls, hitting 11 fours and five sixes. Glenn Phillips also played a key role, remaining unbeaten on 65 off 38 deliveries, with eight fours and three sixes. Also Read - India become first team to smash 400 T20I sixes in a calendar year The pair added 86 runs for the third wicket to put New Zealand in a strong position. Phillips also scored his fourth half-century of the series, joining Mohammad Rizwan and S Ravichandran among batters who have registered four or more 50-plus scores in a bilateral T20I series. Earlier, India recovered from a poor start at 19/2 thanks to a 93-run partnership between Ishan Kishan and captain Shreyas Iyer. Kishan scored 61 off 32 balls, including five fours and five sixes, while Iyer made 50 off 23 deliveries, hitting three fours and four sixes.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir celebrated the team's 3-2 T20I series win over New Zealand on X, despite suffering a seven-wicket defeat in the final match at Seddon Park.

'Built as a team, won as a team': India head coach reacts to T20I series win

Team India created history on Sunday (Nov 1) by becoming the first side in T20I cricket to hit 400 sixes in a calendar year. The Men in Blue reached the milestone by hitting 11 sixes in the fifth and final T20I against New Zealand at Seddon Park, taking their tally to 400.&nbsp;India have hit 400 sixes in 40 T20Is this year, well ahead of Austria and West Indies, who have managed 224 sixes each in 24 and 21 matches, respectively.&nbsp;Of India’s 400 sixes, 142 have come against New Zealand, the most by a team against a single opponent in a calendar year. Abhishek Sharma has led the charge with 86 sixes, followed by Ishan Kishan (60) and Sanju Samson (50).&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-nz-5th-t20i-seifert-phillips-power-kiwis-to-comfortable-seven-wicket-win-over-india-1793529129783">IND vs NZ, 5th T20I: Seifert, Phillips power Kiwis to comfortable seven-wicket win over India</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, New Zealand defeated India by seven wickets in the fifth T20I, chasing 192 in 17.4 overs to end the series on a winning note, although India clinched the series 3-2.&nbsp;&nbsp;Tim Seifert starred with 93 off 50 balls, while Glenn Phillips remained unbeaten on 65 off 38 deliveries. The pair added 86 runs for the third wicket to put New Zealand in control. Seifert hit 11 fours and five sixes before being dismissed by Nitish Kumar Reddy.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/my-job-is-not-to-make-everyone-happy-gambhir-opens-up-on-india-s-team-selection-1793522402578">'My job is not to make everyone...': Gambhir opens up on India's team selection</a>&nbsp;Earlier, Ishan Kishan (61) and Shreyas Iyer (50) helped India post 191/8 after a poor start, but Adam Milne’s four-wicket haul restricted the visitors.

India became the first team in cricket history to smash 400 sixes in a calendar year, reaching the landmark during the fifth T20I against New Zealand in Hamilton.

Team India created history on Sunday (Nov 1) by becoming the first side in T20I cricket to hit 400 sixes in a calendar year. The Men in Blue reached the milestone by hitting 11 sixes in the fifth and final T20I against New Zealand at Seddon Park, taking their tally to 400. India have hit 400 sixes in 40 T20Is this year, well ahead of Austria and West Indies, who have managed 224 sixes each in 24 and 21 matches, respectively. Of India’s 400 sixes, 142 have come against New Zealand, the most by a team against a single opponent in a calendar year. Abhishek Sharma has led the charge with 86 sixes, followed by Ishan Kishan (60) and Sanju Samson (50). Also Read - IND vs NZ, 5th T20I: Seifert, Phillips power Kiwis to comfortable seven-wicket win over India Meanwhile, New Zealand defeated India by seven wickets in the fifth T20I, chasing 192 in 17.4 overs to end the series on a winning note, although India clinched the series 3-2. Tim Seifert starred with 93 off 50 balls, while Glenn Phillips remained unbeaten on 65 off 38 deliveries. The pair added 86 runs for the third wicket to put New Zealand in control. Seifert hit 11 fours and five sixes before being dismissed by Nitish Kumar Reddy. Also Read - 'My job is not to make everyone...': Gambhir opens up on India's team selection Earlier, Ishan Kishan (61) and Shreyas Iyer (50) helped India post 191/8 after a poor start, but Adam Milne’s four-wicket haul restricted the visitors.

India became the first team in cricket history to smash 400 sixes in a calendar year, reaching the landmark during the fifth T20I against New Zealand in Hamilton.

New Zealand defeated India by seven wickets in the fifth and final T20I at Seddon Park on Sunday (Nov 1), chasing down a target of 192 in just 17.4 overs. The victory helped the hosts end the series on a winning note, although India claimed the five-match series 3-2. Tim Seifert led Kiwis' successful chase with a brilliant 93 off 50 balls, while Glenn Phillips remained unbeaten on 65 off 38 deliveries. For India, Ishan Kishan and captain Shreyas Iyer scored half-centuries, helping the visitors post 191/8 after a poor start. Adam Milne was the pick of the bowlers for hosts with four wickets.&nbsp;Chasing 192, New Zealand lost Finn Allen early, with Arshdeep Singh dismissing the opener for just two runs. However, Seifert and Daryl Mitchell quickly took control of the innings, helping the hosts reach 59/1 at the end of the powerplay.&nbsp;Seifert continued his attacking approach and brought up his half-century off 34 balls, while Mitchell also contributed with 29 off 16 deliveries before Varun Chakaravarthy dismissed him in the ninth over.&nbsp;Phillips then joined Seifert and continued the aggressive batting and the pair added 86 runs for the third wicket, putting New Zealand in a strong position. Their partnership ended in the 16th over when Nitish Kumar Reddy bowled Seifert for 93.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/my-job-is-not-to-make-everyone-happy-gambhir-opens-up-on-india-s-team-selection-1793522402578">'My job is not to make everyone happy': Gambhir opens up on India's team selection</a>&nbsp;Phillips completed his fourth half-century of the series in the 17th over, becoming only the third batter to score four or more 50-plus scores in a bilateral series.&nbsp;&nbsp;New Zealand completed the chase in 17.4 overs, with Phillips finishing unbeaten on 65, including eight fours and three sixes.&nbsp;Earlier, India struggled at 19/2 after losing Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson cheaply. However, Kishan and Iyer brought the innings back on track with a 93-run partnership for the third wicket.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ishan-kishan-sets-new-record-for-most-t20i-runs-by-an-indian-in-a-year-1793520525961">Ishan Kishan sets new record for most T20I runs by an Indian in a year</a>&nbsp;Kishan scored 61 off 31 balls, hitting five fours and five sixes, while Iyer made 50 off 23 deliveries. Naman Dhir added 33 off 23 balls and Nitish Kumar Reddy contributed 22 off 17 deliveries.&nbsp;However, Milne’s four-wicket haul (4/19), along with wickets from Jacob Duffy and other New Zealand bowlers, restricted India to 191/8, preventing the visitors from crossing the 200-run mark.&nbsp;&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

India suffered another heavy defeat against New Zealand in the fifth T20I, ending the series with a 3-2 win but leaving concerns over their performance.

New Zealand defeated India by seven wickets in the fifth and final T20I at Seddon Park on Sunday (Nov 1), chasing down a target of 192 in just 17.4 overs. The victory helped the hosts end the series on a winning note, although India claimed the five-match series 3-2. Tim Seifert led Kiwis' successful chase with a brilliant 93 off 50 balls, while Glenn Phillips remained unbeaten on 65 off 38 deliveries. For India, Ishan Kishan and captain Shreyas Iyer scored half-centuries, helping the visitors post 191/8 after a poor start. Adam Milne was the pick of the bowlers for hosts with four wickets. Chasing 192, New Zealand lost Finn Allen early, with Arshdeep Singh dismissing the opener for just two runs. However, Seifert and Daryl Mitchell quickly took control of the innings, helping the hosts reach 59/1 at the end of the powerplay. Seifert continued his attacking approach and brought up his half-century off 34 balls, while Mitchell also contributed with 29 off 16 deliveries before Varun Chakaravarthy dismissed him in the ninth over. Phillips then joined Seifert and continued the aggressive batting and the pair added 86 runs for the third wicket, putting New Zealand in a strong position. Their partnership ended in the 16th over when Nitish Kumar Reddy bowled Seifert for 93. Also Read - 'My job is not to make everyone happy': Gambhir opens up on India's team selection Phillips completed his fourth half-century of the series in the 17th over, becoming only the third batter to score four or more 50-plus scores in a bilateral series. New Zealand completed the chase in 17.4 overs, with Phillips finishing unbeaten on 65, including eight fours and three sixes. Earlier, India struggled at 19/2 after losing Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson cheaply. However, Kishan and Iyer brought the innings back on track with a 93-run partnership for the third wicket. Also Read - Ishan Kishan sets new record for most T20I runs by an Indian in a year Kishan scored 61 off 31 balls, hitting five fours and five sixes, while Iyer made 50 off 23 deliveries. Naman Dhir added 33 off 23 balls and Nitish Kumar Reddy contributed 22 off 17 deliveries. However, Milne’s four-wicket haul (4/19), along with wickets from Jacob Duffy and other New Zealand bowlers, restricted India to 191/8, preventing the visitors from crossing the 200-run mark. With inputs from agencies

India suffered another heavy defeat against New Zealand in the fifth T20I, ending the series with a 3-2 win but leaving concerns over their performance.

IND vs NZ, 5th T20I: Seifert, Phillips power Kiwis to comfortable seven-wicket win over India

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has responded to criticism over the lack of rotation in the team, which has left young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi on the bench, even in matches with no impact on the series result. Gambhir said his job was not to ‘make everyone happy’ by taking decisions that would please people on social media. He added that players who have performed ‘phenomenally well’ over a long period deserve more opportunities.&nbsp;Sooryavanshi has attracted a lot of attention following his record-breaking IPL 2026 season, a feat that no current member of the Indian team has achieved. However, he has found it difficult to secure a regular place in the side.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ishan-kishan-sets-new-record-for-most-t20i-runs-by-an-indian-in-a-year-1793520525961">Ishan Kishan sets new record for most T20I runs by an Indian in a year</a>&nbsp;He has featured in three T20Is in England when Sanju Samson was dropped due to poor form, three matches in Zimbabwe when Samson was rested and a few games at the Asian Games under head coach VVS Laxman, who had a different team combination.&nbsp;“First of all my job is not to make everyone happy,” Gambhir told Sky Sports when asked about managing a talented squad.&nbsp;&nbsp;“My job is to take the right decisions, not the popular decisions. And that is what I’m there for. I think sometimes, in today’s day and age, with so much social media and all that chatter, what happens on the outside, it is very easy to take the popular decision. But for me, I think the important thing is to take the right decision and make sure that there is a lot of security inside the dressing room. Because, as you just mentioned, there’s a lot of talent. But again, I think guys have done phenomenally well over a longer period of time. Obviously, it deserves a longer rope,” he said.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/south-africa-dethrone-australia-claim-no-1-spot-in-test-rankings-1793519503384">South Africa dethrone Australia, claim no. 1 spot in Test rankings</a>&nbsp;Sooryavanshi got another opportunity in two T20Is against New Zealand when Ishan Kishan was injured, however, he was dropped for the fourth match after Kishan returned to the side. The decision raised questions as India had already secured the series with a 3-0 lead, making the match a dead rubber.&nbsp;Gambhir, however, made it clear that he does not believe in the concept of dead rubbers.&nbsp;“When you’re playing for your country, there is no complacency,” Gambhir said. “It’s an international game. Everyone knows how very few privileged people get the opportunity to represent the country. For me, I think every game is an opportunity to do something different, to learn something, to evolve. And that is exactly how we approach the game. I think there are no dead rubbers in my philosophy, in my ideology, and the same is in the dressing room as well.”

India head coach Gautam Gambhir said his priority is to make the right selection decisions rather than make everyone happy.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has responded to criticism over the lack of rotation in the team, which has left young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi on the bench, even in matches with no impact on the series result. Gambhir said his job was not to ‘make everyone happy’ by taking decisions that would please people on social media. He added that players who have performed ‘phenomenally well’ over a long period deserve more opportunities. Sooryavanshi has attracted a lot of attention following his record-breaking IPL 2026 season, a feat that no current member of the Indian team has achieved. However, he has found it difficult to secure a regular place in the side. Also Read - Ishan Kishan sets new record for most T20I runs by an Indian in a year He has featured in three T20Is in England when Sanju Samson was dropped due to poor form, three matches in Zimbabwe when Samson was rested and a few games at the Asian Games under head coach VVS Laxman, who had a different team combination. “First of all my job is not to make everyone happy,” Gambhir told Sky Sports when asked about managing a talented squad. “My job is to take the right decisions, not the popular decisions. And that is what I’m there for. I think sometimes, in today’s day and age, with so much social media and all that chatter, what happens on the outside, it is very easy to take the popular decision. But for me, I think the important thing is to take the right decision and make sure that there is a lot of security inside the dressing room. Because, as you just mentioned, there’s a lot of talent. But again, I think guys have done phenomenally well over a longer period of time. Obviously, it deserves a longer rope,” he said. Also Read - South Africa dethrone Australia, claim no. 1 spot in Test rankings Sooryavanshi got another opportunity in two T20Is against New Zealand when Ishan Kishan was injured, however, he was dropped for the fourth match after Kishan returned to the side. The decision raised questions as India had already secured the series with a 3-0 lead, making the match a dead rubber. Gambhir, however, made it clear that he does not believe in the concept of dead rubbers. “When you’re playing for your country, there is no complacency,” Gambhir said. “It’s an international game. Everyone knows how very few privileged people get the opportunity to represent the country. For me, I think every game is an opportunity to do something different, to learn something, to evolve. And that is exactly how we approach the game. I think there are no dead rubbers in my philosophy, in my ideology, and the same is in the dressing room as well.”

India head coach Gautam Gambhir said his priority is to make the right selection decisions rather than make everyone happy.

'My job is not to make everyone happy': Gambhir opens up on India's team selection

From Hayley Matthews to Amelia Kerr, here's a look at the top five bowlers with most wickets in Women's Premier League. This list also includes Sophie Ecclestone, Marizanne Kapp and Nat Sciver-Brunt

From Hayley Matthews to Amelia Kerr, here's a look at the top five bowlers with most wickets in Women's Premier League. This list also includes Sophie Ecclestone, Marizanne Kapp and Nat Sciver-Brunt

Meet top 5 bowlers with most wickets in Women's Premier League

At least one person was killed and at least eight others were injured in a shooting after a football game at Birmingham. The Birmingham Police Department, in a statement, said that at least one person was detained in connection with the shooting. "Shortly after 7:50 p.m., multiple shots rang out in the 400 block of Grayman Avenue West, officers responded and located multiple gunshot victims," Officer Darrell Freeman, assistant public information officer for the Birmingham Police Department, said during a press conference.&nbsp;&nbsp;After the incident, Birmingham police suspended all Magic City Classic tailgating and told people to leave Legion Field property as soon as possible. “All Magic City Classic tailgating has been suspended. Everyone needs to leave the stadium property as soon as possible. Please do not come to the Legion Field stadium property at this time,” a statement read.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/short-videos/california-halloween-store-shooting-leaves-one-dead-six-injured-1793497858732">California Halloween store shooting leaves one dead, six injured</a>&nbsp;Police Chief Michael Pickett also said that one person was in critical condition and seven others were stable. Police have not identified the person who was killed. Pickett said most spectators and families had left the stadium property after the game, but the shooting happened nearby, where vendors were set up along Graymont Avenue. He said he was “very grateful that more people weren’t injured.” Police also said that they recovered multiple firearms from the scene and are questioning one person who was detained.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/short-videos/russian-helicopter-shot-down-in-mali-amid-deadly-clash-1777280908410">Russian Helicopter Shot Down In Mali Amid Deadly Clash</a>&nbsp;In a statement, Mayor Randall Woodfin said that the community is “hurt, shaken and rightfully angry.” He said, “There is no argument, no beef, no misunderstanding that can justify this level of senseless violence during a night of celebration.” U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell said, “Our community deserves to celebrate our traditions in peace and safety, without fear of gun violence.” She said her team is in contact with local law enforcement and thanked first responders.<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn3.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20261101/image-1793524559730.png"></figure>

At least one person was killed and eight others injured in a shooting after a football game in Birmingham, Alabama. Police said multiple shots were fired on Grayman Avenue West shortly before 8 pm, and at least one person was detained in connection with the incident.

At least one person was killed and at least eight others were injured in a shooting after a football game at Birmingham. The Birmingham Police Department, in a statement, said that at least one person was detained in connection with the shooting. "Shortly after 7:50 p.m., multiple shots rang out in the 400 block of Grayman Avenue West, officers responded and located multiple gunshot victims," Officer Darrell Freeman, assistant public information officer for the Birmingham Police Department, said during a press conference. After the incident, Birmingham police suspended all Magic City Classic tailgating and told people to leave Legion Field property as soon as possible. “All Magic City Classic tailgating has been suspended. Everyone needs to leave the stadium property as soon as possible. Please do not come to the Legion Field stadium property at this time,” a statement read. Also Read: California Halloween store shooting leaves one dead, six injured Police Chief Michael Pickett also said that one person was in critical condition and seven others were stable. Police have not identified the person who was killed. Pickett said most spectators and families had left the stadium property after the game, but the shooting happened nearby, where vendors were set up along Graymont Avenue. He said he was “very grateful that more people weren’t injured.” Police also said that they recovered multiple firearms from the scene and are questioning one person who was detained. Also Read: Russian Helicopter Shot Down In Mali Amid Deadly Clash In a statement, Mayor Randall Woodfin said that the community is “hurt, shaken and rightfully angry.” He said, “There is no argument, no beef, no misunderstanding that can justify this level of senseless violence during a night of celebration.” U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell said, “Our community deserves to celebrate our traditions in peace and safety, without fear of gun violence.” She said her team is in contact with local law enforcement and thanked first responders.

At least one person was killed and eight others injured in a shooting after a football game in Birmingham, Alabama. Police said multiple shots were fired on Grayman Avenue West shortly before 8 pm, and at least one person was detained in connection with the incident.

1 dead, 8 injured in Birmingham, Alabama shooting after football game; one detained

Ishan Kishan created history on Sunday (Nov 1) by becoming the Indian batter with the most T20I runs in a calendar year. The left-handed wicketkeeper-batter needed just six runs in the fifth T20I against New Zealand at Seddon Park to break Suryakumar Yadav’s record and achieved the milestone by hitting a six off the fourth ball of his innings after Kiwis captain Mitchell Santner asked India to bat first.&nbsp;The 28-year-old has surpassed Suryakumar Yadav's previous record of 1,164 T20I runs in 2022, taking his tally to 1,165 runs from 37 matches in 2026.&nbsp;Abhishek Sharma also had a chance to surpass Suryakumar’s record but failed to make an impact as the world No. 1 T20I batter was dismissed for just one run off two balls in the fifth T20I. Adam Milne sent him back in the second over after Daryl Mitchell caught him while attempting an aerial shot.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/south-africa-dethrone-australia-claim-no-1-spot-in-test-rankings-1793519503384">South Africa dethrone Australia, claim no. 1 spot in Test rankings</a>&nbsp;Abhishek has scored 1,153 runs in 39 T20Is in 2026 and holds the record for the fastest T20I century by an Indian batter.&nbsp;Sanju Samson is third on the list with 810 runs from 30 matches. The Kerala wicketkeeper-batter, who won the Player of the Tournament award at the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, scored just four runs off 10 balls in the fifth T20I before Milne dismissed him in the fourth over.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/premier-league-rogers-palmer-goals-seal-chelsea-s-2-0-win-over-manchester-united-1793466699824">Premier League: Rogers, Palmer goals seal Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Man United</a>&nbsp;Austria’s Karanbir Singh holds the record for most T20I runs in a calendar year with 1,488 runs in 32 matches in 2025, followed by Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan, who scored 1,326 runs in 29 matches in 2021.&nbsp;<h3>Indian batters with most T20I runs in 2026</h3>

<figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>Player</th><th>M</th><th>Runs</th><th>BS</th><th>100</th><th>50</th><th>0</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Ishan Kishan</td><td>37</td><td>1165*</td><td>103</td><td>1</td><td>7</td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td>Abhishek Sharma</td><td>39</td><td>1153*</td><td>113</td><td>2</td><td>8</td><td>7</td></tr><tr><td>Sanju Samson</td><td>30</td><td>810*</td><td>97*</td><td>0</td><td>8</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>Tilak Varma</td><td>35</td><td>751</td><td>60*</td><td>0</td><td>5</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>Shreyas Iyer</td><td>26</td><td>666</td><td>102*</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>0</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

Ishan Kishan has broken Suryakumar Yadav’s record for the most T20I runs by an Indian in a calendar year, taking his tally to 1,165 runs in 2026.

Ishan Kishan created history on Sunday (Nov 1) by becoming the Indian batter with the most T20I runs in a calendar year. The left-handed wicketkeeper-batter needed just six runs in the fifth T20I against New Zealand at Seddon Park to break Suryakumar Yadav’s record and achieved the milestone by hitting a six off the fourth ball of his innings after Kiwis captain Mitchell Santner asked India to bat first. The 28-year-old has surpassed Suryakumar Yadav's previous record of 1,164 T20I runs in 2022, taking his tally to 1,165 runs from 37 matches in 2026. Abhishek Sharma also had a chance to surpass Suryakumar’s record but failed to make an impact as the world No. 1 T20I batter was dismissed for just one run off two balls in the fifth T20I. Adam Milne sent him back in the second over after Daryl Mitchell caught him while attempting an aerial shot. Also Read - South Africa dethrone Australia, claim no. 1 spot in Test rankings Abhishek has scored 1,153 runs in 39 T20Is in 2026 and holds the record for the fastest T20I century by an Indian batter. Sanju Samson is third on the list with 810 runs from 30 matches. The Kerala wicketkeeper-batter, who won the Player of the Tournament award at the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, scored just four runs off 10 balls in the fifth T20I before Milne dismissed him in the fourth over. Also Read - Premier League: Rogers, Palmer goals seal Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Man United Austria’s Karanbir Singh holds the record for most T20I runs in a calendar year with 1,488 runs in 32 matches in 2025, followed by Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan, who scored 1,326 runs in 29 matches in 2021. Indian batters with most T20I runs in 2026

Ishan Kishan has broken Suryakumar Yadav’s record for the most T20I runs by an Indian in a calendar year, taking his tally to 1,165 runs in 2026.

Ishan Kishan sets new record for most T20I runs by an Indian in a year

South Africa defeated Australia by 176 runs in the third and final Test on Saturday (Oct 31) to win the three-match series 2-1. Playing at Newlands in Cape Town, the hosts bowled out Australia for just 111 in their second innings while defending a target of 288 runs. Kagiso Rabada claimed three wickets, while spinner Simon Harmer picked up six to seal a convincing victory for the Proteas.&nbsp;The win also helped South Africa end Australia’s long reign at the top of the ICC Test team rankings. Australia had held the No. 1 position for more than two and a half years, but the 2025 World Test Championship winners have now taken over the top spot.&nbsp;South Africa now have 124 rating points, while Australia have slipped to second place with 122 points.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/premier-league-rogers-palmer-goals-seal-chelsea-s-2-0-win-over-manchester-united-1793466699824">Premier League: Rogers, Palmer goals seal Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Manchester United</a>&nbsp;The Cape Town victory also lifted South Africa to second place in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 standings. They have 60 points and a points percentage (PCT) of 71.43.&nbsp;&nbsp;Australia, meanwhile, have dropped to third place with 108 points and a PCT of 69.23 after suffering their second consecutive Test defeat against the Proteas.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/sa-vs-aus-3rd-test-south-africa-defeat-australia-by-176-runs-clinch-test-series-2-1-1793456183469">South Africa defeat Australia by 176 runs, clinch Test series 2-1</a>&nbsp;New Zealand currently lead the WTC standings with 52 points and a PCT of 72.22. The Black Caps have played six matches, winning four, drawing one and losing one.&nbsp;India are placed fourth with a PCT of 51.52 after moving up one position, following their rise after Bangladesh lost the first Test of their two-match series against West Indies by eight wickets in Mirpur on Saturday.&nbsp;Bangladesh have slipped to fifth place with 40 points and a PCT of 47.62 from seven matches.<h3>WTC 2025-27 points table</h3>

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Position</td><td>Team</td><td>M</td><td>W</td><td>L</td><td>Draws</td><td>Penalty</td><td>PTS</td><td>PCT%</td></tr><tr><td>1.</td><td>New Zealand</td><td>6</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>52</td><td>72.22</td></tr><tr><td>2.</td><td>South Africa</td><td>7</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>60</td><td>71.43</td></tr><tr><td>3.</td><td>Australia</td><td>13</td><td>9</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>108</td><td>69.23</td></tr><tr><td>4.</td><td>India</td><td>11</td><td>5</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>68</td><td>51.52</td></tr><tr><td>5.</td><td>Bangladesh</td><td>7</td><td>3</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>40</td><td>47.62</td></tr><tr><td>6.</td><td>England</td><td>16</td><td>7</td><td>8</td><td>1</td><td>14</td><td>74</td><td>38.54</td></tr><tr><td>7.</td><td>Sri Lanka</td><td>6</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>24</td><td>33.33</td></tr><tr><td>8.</td><td>West Indies</td><td>13</td><td>3</td><td>8</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>42</td><td>26.92</td></tr><tr><td>9.</td><td>Pakistan</td><td>9</td><td>2</td><td>7</td><td>0</td><td>19</td><td>5</td><td>4.63</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

South Africa have moved to the top of the Test rankings with 124 rating points after winning the Cape Town Test, while Australia have slipped to second place with 122 points.

South Africa defeated Australia by 176 runs in the third and final Test on Saturday (Oct 31) to win the three-match series 2-1. Playing at Newlands in Cape Town, the hosts bowled out Australia for just 111 in their second innings while defending a target of 288 runs. Kagiso Rabada claimed three wickets, while spinner Simon Harmer picked up six to seal a convincing victory for the Proteas. The win also helped South Africa end Australia’s long reign at the top of the ICC Test team rankings. Australia had held the No. 1 position for more than two and a half years, but the 2025 World Test Championship winners have now taken over the top spot. South Africa now have 124 rating points, while Australia have slipped to second place with 122 points. Also Read - Premier League: Rogers, Palmer goals seal Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Manchester United The Cape Town victory also lifted South Africa to second place in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 standings. They have 60 points and a points percentage (PCT) of 71.43. Australia, meanwhile, have dropped to third place with 108 points and a PCT of 69.23 after suffering their second consecutive Test defeat against the Proteas. Also Read - South Africa defeat Australia by 176 runs, clinch Test series 2-1 New Zealand currently lead the WTC standings with 52 points and a PCT of 72.22. The Black Caps have played six matches, winning four, drawing one and losing one. India are placed fourth with a PCT of 51.52 after moving up one position, following their rise after Bangladesh lost the first Test of their two-match series against West Indies by eight wickets in Mirpur on Saturday. Bangladesh have slipped to fifth place with 40 points and a PCT of 47.62 from seven matches. WTC 2025-27 points table

South Africa have moved to the top of the Test rankings with 124 rating points after winning the Cape Town Test, while Australia have slipped to second place with 122 points.

South Africa dethrone Australia, claim no. 1 spot in Test rankings

Cole Palmer scored his 50th Premier League goal as Chelsea beat Manchester United 2-0, extending the visitors' winless run to nine matches across all competitions. Morgan Rogers broke the deadlock in the 50th minute before Palmer converted a penalty in the 64th minute to seal the win. The result moved Chelsea up to fourth place in the League table, while United remained 16th, increasing the pressure on manager Michael Carrick.&nbsp;United’s troubles grew when defender Lisandro Martinez was sent off following a VAR review. Having already received a yellow card for pulling back Rogers, Martinez was shown a second yellow for catching Wesley Fofana with his forearm during a set-piece.&nbsp;Referee Peter Bankes initially allowed play to continue but changed his decision after reviewing the incident on the pitch and awarded Chelsea a penalty.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/sa-vs-aus-3rd-test-south-africa-defeat-australia-by-176-runs-clinch-test-series-2-1-1793456183469">South Africa defeat Australia by 176 runs, clinch Test series 2-1</a>&nbsp;Both teams had chances before Chelsea took the lead. Estevao had an early goal ruled out, while Bruno Fernandes missed an opportunity after meeting Bryan Mbeumo’s cross.&nbsp;&nbsp;Matheus Cunha also had a goal disallowed for offside following a VAR check.&nbsp;Rogers then produced an impressive solo run through United’s defence before lifting the ball over goalkeeper Senne Lammens.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/will-you-play-him-only-when-someone-is-injured-ex-india-cricketer-criticises-team-management-over-sooryavanshi-1793451758260">'Will you...': Ex-India cricketer criticises team management over Sooryavanshi</a>&nbsp;Chelsea thought they had scored a third through Estevao in the 71st minute, but the goal was ruled out for offside. United continued to push for a goal, with Mbeumo hitting the crossbar in stoppage time.&nbsp;However, Chelsea maintained their clean sheet and secured all three points, returning to winning ways after their Premier League defeat to Tottenham Hotspur and EFL Cup exit against Liverpool.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Chelsea beat 10-man Manchester United 2-0, with Cole Palmer scoring his 50th Premier League goal as United's winless run stretched to nine matches.

Cole Palmer scored his 50th Premier League goal as Chelsea beat Manchester United 2-0, extending the visitors' winless run to nine matches across all competitions. Morgan Rogers broke the deadlock in the 50th minute before Palmer converted a penalty in the 64th minute to seal the win. The result moved Chelsea up to fourth place in the League table, while United remained 16th, increasing the pressure on manager Michael Carrick. United’s troubles grew when defender Lisandro Martinez was sent off following a VAR review. Having already received a yellow card for pulling back Rogers, Martinez was shown a second yellow for catching Wesley Fofana with his forearm during a set-piece. Referee Peter Bankes initially allowed play to continue but changed his decision after reviewing the incident on the pitch and awarded Chelsea a penalty. Also Read - South Africa defeat Australia by 176 runs, clinch Test series 2-1 Both teams had chances before Chelsea took the lead. Estevao had an early goal ruled out, while Bruno Fernandes missed an opportunity after meeting Bryan Mbeumo’s cross. Matheus Cunha also had a goal disallowed for offside following a VAR check. Rogers then produced an impressive solo run through United’s defence before lifting the ball over goalkeeper Senne Lammens. Also Read - 'Will you...': Ex-India cricketer criticises team management over Sooryavanshi Chelsea thought they had scored a third through Estevao in the 71st minute, but the goal was ruled out for offside. United continued to push for a goal, with Mbeumo hitting the crossbar in stoppage time. However, Chelsea maintained their clean sheet and secured all three points, returning to winning ways after their Premier League defeat to Tottenham Hotspur and EFL Cup exit against Liverpool. With inputs from agencies

Chelsea beat 10-man Manchester United 2-0, with Cole Palmer scoring his 50th Premier League goal as United's winless run stretched to nine matches.

Premier League: Rogers, Palmer goals seal Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Manchester United

South Africa registered a dominant 176-run victory over Australia in the third and final Test at Newlands on Saturday (Oct 31) to win the three-match series 2-1. Off-spinner Simon Harmer starred with the ball, taking six wickets for just 16 runs on the final day to bowl out Australia for 111 while chasing a target of 288. The victory also helped Temba Bavuma-led South Africa reclaim the No. 1 position in the ICC Men’s Test rankings.&nbsp;Australia resumed their chase on the fifth day but suffered an early collapse, as Rabada dismissed Matt Renshaw for a duck, Marnus Labuschagne for four and Travis Head for 14, reducing the visitors to 22/3.&nbsp;Josh Inglis was run out for four before Harmer took charge and removed Alex Carey, Cooper Connolly and Mitchell Starc in quick succession as Australia slipped to 60/7.&nbsp;Pat Cummins then tried to hold the innings together with 11 runs off 90 balls but was dismissed by Harmer at 107/9.&nbsp;Josh Hazlewood was then bowled for a duck, bringing Australia’s innings to an end at 111.&nbsp;The victory was set up by South Africa’s strong second-innings recovery. After conceding a 100-run first-innings lead, the hosts scored 387 to set Australia a target of 288.&nbsp;Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder played crucial roles, scoring 101 and 115 respectively and their partnership helped South Africa recover from a difficult position and put pressure back on Australia. Marques Ackerman also contributed with 62, while Matthew Breetzke scored 43 and Bavuma added 35.&nbsp;Mitchell Starc took three wickets for Australia, while Pat Cummins claimed two.&nbsp;Earlier, Australia posted 429 in their first innings after South Africa were bowled out for 329. Josh Inglis top-scored with 102, while Alex Carey made 80, Matt Renshaw scored 74 and Cameron Green contributed 65. Harmer took four wickets, while Marco Jansen picked up three.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/will-you-play-him-only-when-someone-is-injured-ex-india-cricketer-criticises-team-management-over-sooryavanshi-1793451758260">'Will you play him only when someone is injured?': Ex-India cricketer criticises team management over Sooryavanshi</a>&nbsp;South Africa’s first innings featured useful contributions from Ackerman (95), Aiden Markram (78), Jansen (52) and David Bedingham (50). Starc was Australia’s leading bowler with six wickets for 72 runs.<h3>Harmer enters South African cricket history</h3>Harmer became only the third South African spinner to take 10 wickets in a Test against Australia and joined Charlie Llewellyn, who claimed 10/116 in Johannesburg in 1902 and Hugh Tayfield, who took 13/165 in Melbourne in 1952.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/i-am-a-consultant-not-a-full-time-employee-kevin-pietersen-opens-up-on-england-role-1793439146252">'Not a full-time employee': Kevin Pietersen opens up on England role</a>&nbsp;He also became the first South African spinner to claim a 10-wicket haul in a Test at Newlands.<h3>Rabada reaches 350 Test wickets</h3>The Cape Town Test was another milestone in Rabada’s career as he completed 350 wickets in Test cricket.&nbsp;Against Australia, he has taken 68 wickets in 13 Tests at an average of 21.88, including four five-wicket hauls. Only Dale Steyn, with 70 wickets, has taken more Test wickets for South Africa against Australia.&nbsp;Among fast bowlers with at least 50 Test wickets against Australia this century, only India’s Jasprit Bumrah has a better bowling average than Rabada.<h3>Australia struggle against short balls</h3>The series also exposed Australia’s problems against short-pitched bowling, as the visitors lost nine wickets to short balls from fast bowlers at an average of 37.9, while South Africa lost 17 wickets at 26.8.&nbsp;Since 2023, South Africa have averaged 29.7 against short-pitched deliveries from fast bowlers in Test cricket, the third-lowest among 12 Test-playing nations.<h3>South Africa continue strong home record</h3>The series victory further strengthened South Africa’s record against Australia at home. Since 2012, the Proteas have won Test series against Australia in 2012, 2016, 2018 and now 2026. Australia last won a Test series in South Africa in 2014.&nbsp;The 2026 defeat was also a rare setback for Australia, who had won the opening Test. It was only the fourth time they had lost a three-match Test series after taking a 1-0 lead.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

South Africa beat Australia by 176 runs in the third Test in Cape Town to seal a 2-1 series victory and reclaim the No. 1 spot in the ICC Test rankings for the first time since Jan 2016.

South Africa registered a dominant 176-run victory over Australia in the third and final Test at Newlands on Saturday (Oct 31) to win the three-match series 2-1. Off-spinner Simon Harmer starred with the ball, taking six wickets for just 16 runs on the final day to bowl out Australia for 111 while chasing a target of 288. The victory also helped Temba Bavuma-led South Africa reclaim the No. 1 position in the ICC Men’s Test rankings. Australia resumed their chase on the fifth day but suffered an early collapse, as Rabada dismissed Matt Renshaw for a duck, Marnus Labuschagne for four and Travis Head for 14, reducing the visitors to 22/3. Josh Inglis was run out for four before Harmer took charge and removed Alex Carey, Cooper Connolly and Mitchell Starc in quick succession as Australia slipped to 60/7. Pat Cummins then tried to hold the innings together with 11 runs off 90 balls but was dismissed by Harmer at 107/9. Josh Hazlewood was then bowled for a duck, bringing Australia’s innings to an end at 111. The victory was set up by South Africa’s strong second-innings recovery. After conceding a 100-run first-innings lead, the hosts scored 387 to set Australia a target of 288. Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder played crucial roles, scoring 101 and 115 respectively and their partnership helped South Africa recover from a difficult position and put pressure back on Australia. Marques Ackerman also contributed with 62, while Matthew Breetzke scored 43 and Bavuma added 35. Mitchell Starc took three wickets for Australia, while Pat Cummins claimed two. Earlier, Australia posted 429 in their first innings after South Africa were bowled out for 329. Josh Inglis top-scored with 102, while Alex Carey made 80, Matt Renshaw scored 74 and Cameron Green contributed 65. Harmer took four wickets, while Marco Jansen picked up three. Also Read - 'Will you play him only when someone is injured?': Ex-India cricketer criticises team management over Sooryavanshi South Africa’s first innings featured useful contributions from Ackerman (95), Aiden Markram (78), Jansen (52) and David Bedingham (50). Starc was Australia’s leading bowler with six wickets for 72 runs. Harmer enters South African cricket history Harmer became only the third South African spinner to take 10 wickets in a Test against Australia and joined Charlie Llewellyn, who claimed 10/116 in Johannesburg in 1902 and Hugh Tayfield, who took 13/165 in Melbourne in 1952. Also Read - 'Not a full-time employee': Kevin Pietersen opens up on England role He also became the first South African spinner to claim a 10-wicket haul in a Test at Newlands. Rabada reaches 350 Test wickets The Cape Town Test was another milestone in Rabada’s career as he completed 350 wickets in Test cricket. Against Australia, he has taken 68 wickets in 13 Tests at an average of 21.88, including four five-wicket hauls. Only Dale Steyn, with 70 wickets, has taken more Test wickets for South Africa against Australia. Among fast bowlers with at least 50 Test wickets against Australia this century, only India’s Jasprit Bumrah has a better bowling average than Rabada. Australia struggle against short balls The series also exposed Australia’s problems against short-pitched bowling, as the visitors lost nine wickets to short balls from fast bowlers at an average of 37.9, while South Africa lost 17 wickets at 26.8. Since 2023, South Africa have averaged 29.7 against short-pitched deliveries from fast bowlers in Test cricket, the third-lowest among 12 Test-playing nations. South Africa continue strong home record The series victory further strengthened South Africa’s record against Australia at home. Since 2012, the Proteas have won Test series against Australia in 2012, 2016, 2018 and now 2026. Australia last won a Test series in South Africa in 2014. The 2026 defeat was also a rare setback for Australia, who had won the opening Test. It was only the fourth time they had lost a three-match Test series after taking a 1-0 lead. With inputs from agencies

South Africa beat Australia by 176 runs in the third Test in Cape Town to seal a 2-1 series victory and reclaim the No. 1 spot in the ICC Test rankings for the first time since Jan 2016.

South Africa defeat Australia by 176 runs, clinch Test series 2-1

Former India opener Aakash Chopra questioned India’s decision to drop Vaibhav Sooryavanshi from the playing XI for the fourth T20I against New Zealand after Ishan Kishan recovered from his injury. He said the youngster should not be considered only as a replacement when other players are unavailable.&nbsp;Chopra suggested that if Sooryavanshi is not going to get regular chances in the team, he should return to domestic cricket, especially first-class cricket, to gain more match experience and spend time batting in the middle.&nbsp;Sooryavanshi played the second and third T20Is against New Zealand after Kishan was ruled out due to injury and scored four and 45 in his two appearances before being dropped for the fourth match.&nbsp;“Last match, Abhishek made 100 and Vaibhav missed his 50. But the batting was very good. After that, the question was, if Ishan is fit, who will go out. If you think philosophically, then the answer is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi since he replaced an injured Kishan. But this was a dead rubber,” Chopra said on his YouTube channel.&nbsp;“The decision to drop Vaibhav Sooryavanshi leads to a bigger question. Will you play Vaibhav Sooryavanshi only when someone is injured? Or when someone is unavailable? If that is the case, you can send him home. You can tell him to go and play first-class cricket. Of course, he can learn by staying in the Indian dressing room. But if it’s happening for an extended period, he should get bat on ball,” he added.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-nz-5th-t20i-when-and-where-to-watch-live-streaming-in-india-1793441925446">IND vs NZ, 5th T20I: When and where to watch live streaming in India</a>?&nbsp;Chopra also urged the team management to explain its plans for Sooryavanshi and clarify his role in the side. He felt the youngster’s exclusion was disappointing and raised questions about the team’s long-term plans for him.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/i-am-a-consultant-not-a-full-time-employee-kevin-pietersen-opens-up-on-england-role-1793439146252">'Not a full-time employee': Kevin Pietersen opens up on England role</a>&nbsp;“The team should come out and share what their roadmap and philosophy is. Maybe they have already thought about it and have already charted out a plan. But they haven’t told anybody. As such, we don’t know what they are going to do with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. His absence was a little disappointing,” Chopra concluded.

Aakash Chopra questioned India's decision to drop Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, urging the team management to clarify its plans for the youngster and provide him with regular playing opportunities.

Former India opener Aakash Chopra questioned India’s decision to drop Vaibhav Sooryavanshi from the playing XI for the fourth T20I against New Zealand after Ishan Kishan recovered from his injury. He said the youngster should not be considered only as a replacement when other players are unavailable. Chopra suggested that if Sooryavanshi is not going to get regular chances in the team, he should return to domestic cricket, especially first-class cricket, to gain more match experience and spend time batting in the middle. Sooryavanshi played the second and third T20Is against New Zealand after Kishan was ruled out due to injury and scored four and 45 in his two appearances before being dropped for the fourth match. “Last match, Abhishek made 100 and Vaibhav missed his 50. But the batting was very good. After that, the question was, if Ishan is fit, who will go out. If you think philosophically, then the answer is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi since he replaced an injured Kishan. But this was a dead rubber,” Chopra said on his YouTube channel. “The decision to drop Vaibhav Sooryavanshi leads to a bigger question. Will you play Vaibhav Sooryavanshi only when someone is injured? Or when someone is unavailable? If that is the case, you can send him home. You can tell him to go and play first-class cricket. Of course, he can learn by staying in the Indian dressing room. But if it’s happening for an extended period, he should get bat on ball,” he added. Also Read - IND vs NZ, 5th T20I: When and where to watch live streaming in India? Chopra also urged the team management to explain its plans for Sooryavanshi and clarify his role in the side. He felt the youngster’s exclusion was disappointing and raised questions about the team’s long-term plans for him. Also Read - 'Not a full-time employee': Kevin Pietersen opens up on England role “The team should come out and share what their roadmap and philosophy is. Maybe they have already thought about it and have already charted out a plan. But they haven’t told anybody. As such, we don’t know what they are going to do with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. His absence was a little disappointing,” Chopra concluded.

Aakash Chopra questioned India's decision to drop Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, urging the team management to clarify its plans for the youngster and provide him with regular playing opportunities.

'Will you play him only when someone is injured?': Ex-India cricketer criticises team management over Sooryavanshi

From Smriti Mandhana to Nat Sciver-Brunt, here's a look at the top five batters with most runs in Women's Premier League. This list also includes Meg Lanning, Harmanpreet Kaur and Shafali Verma

From Smriti Mandhana to Nat Sciver-Brunt, here's a look at the top five batters with most runs in Women's Premier League. This list also includes Meg Lanning, Harmanpreet Kaur and Shafali Verma

Meet top 5 batters with most runs in Women's Premier League

West Indies produced a strong all-round performance to beat Bangladesh by eight wickets on Day 4 of the opening Test on Saturday (Oct 31), taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match ICC World Test Championship series. Chasing a target of 170 runs, the hosts completed the task comfortably, thanks to an unbeaten 81 from Brandon King and valuable contributions from John Campbell and Kavem Hodge.&nbsp;The result also affected the World Test Championship standings, as Bangladesh dropped to fifth place with a points percentage of 47.62, while India moved up to fourth with 51.52.&nbsp;Bangladesh resumed Day 4 at 79/6 and suffered an early setback when Jomel Warrican dismissed Jaker Ali, who edged the ball to Roston Chase at slip.&nbsp;Nayeem Hasan fought back with a half-century (52), but the West Indies spinners continued to dominate on a slow surface. Chase was the pick of the bowlers, taking 5/36 to claim his fifth five-wicket haul in Test cricket.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-nz-5th-t20i-when-and-where-to-watch-live-streaming-in-india-1793441925446">IND vs NZ, 5th T20I: When and where to watch live streaming in India?</a>&nbsp;Bangladesh were eventually dismissed for 142, setting West Indies a target of 170 runs.&nbsp;Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Taijul Islam opened the bowling for Bangladesh, but Campbell and King attacked from the start and quickly took their team past 50 runs.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/i-am-a-consultant-not-a-full-time-employee-kevin-pietersen-opens-up-on-england-role-1793439146252">'Not a full-time employee': Kevin Pietersen opens up on England role</a>&nbsp;Rain interrupted play several times, but the openers maintained their aggressive approach. Campbell survived a dropped catch by Najmul Hossain Shanto in the 19th over before Shoriful Islam bowled him for 49 with the score at 112. Tagenarine Chanderpaul also departed soon after.&nbsp;However, King and Hodge remained unbeaten to guide West Indies to victory without further trouble. The two teams will now travel to Sylhet for the second and final Test, which begins on Nov 5.

Brandon King scored a career-best unbeaten 81 to guide West Indies to an eight-wicket win over Bangladesh in the first Test on Saturday (Oct 31), giving the hosts a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.

West Indies produced a strong all-round performance to beat Bangladesh by eight wickets on Day 4 of the opening Test on Saturday (Oct 31), taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match ICC World Test Championship series. Chasing a target of 170 runs, the hosts completed the task comfortably, thanks to an unbeaten 81 from Brandon King and valuable contributions from John Campbell and Kavem Hodge. The result also affected the World Test Championship standings, as Bangladesh dropped to fifth place with a points percentage of 47.62, while India moved up to fourth with 51.52. Bangladesh resumed Day 4 at 79/6 and suffered an early setback when Jomel Warrican dismissed Jaker Ali, who edged the ball to Roston Chase at slip. Nayeem Hasan fought back with a half-century (52), but the West Indies spinners continued to dominate on a slow surface. Chase was the pick of the bowlers, taking 5/36 to claim his fifth five-wicket haul in Test cricket. Also Read - IND vs NZ, 5th T20I: When and where to watch live streaming in India? Bangladesh were eventually dismissed for 142, setting West Indies a target of 170 runs. Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Taijul Islam opened the bowling for Bangladesh, but Campbell and King attacked from the start and quickly took their team past 50 runs. Also Read - 'Not a full-time employee': Kevin Pietersen opens up on England role Rain interrupted play several times, but the openers maintained their aggressive approach. Campbell survived a dropped catch by Najmul Hossain Shanto in the 19th over before Shoriful Islam bowled him for 49 with the score at 112. Tagenarine Chanderpaul also departed soon after. However, King and Hodge remained unbeaten to guide West Indies to victory without further trouble. The two teams will now travel to Sylhet for the second and final Test, which begins on Nov 5.

Brandon King scored a career-best unbeaten 81 to guide West Indies to an eight-wicket win over Bangladesh in the first Test on Saturday (Oct 31), giving the hosts a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.

WI vs BAN: West Indies start Test series with convincing eight-wicket win

India will take on New Zealand in the fifth and final T20I of the five-match series on Sunday (Nov 1) at Seddon Park in Hamilton. The visitors won the first three matches under Shreyas Iyer's captaincy to take a 3-0 lead, however, New Zealand bounced back with a victory in the fourth T20I in Auckland on Friday. The Men in Blue will now look to end the series on a winning note and secure a 4-1 result. India's bowling performance will be a major area of concern heading into the final match after they conceded 259 runs in 20 overs in the fourth T20I. The team management will expect the bowlers to deliver a better performance in Hamilton, while the batters will also aim to put up a strong show and build momentum ahead of the upcoming ODI series.<h2>IND vs NZ, 5th T20I: Match Details</h2><h2>When will the IND vs NZ, 5th T20I be played?</h2>The fifth T20I between India and New Zealand will be played on Sunday (Nov 1). The toss will take place 30 minutes before the start of the fixture.<h2>Where is the match being played?</h2>The match will be held at the Seddon Park in Hamilton.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-a-vs-nz-a-2nd-unofficial-test-day-1-dhruv-jurel-padikkal-1793428364836">Jurel's 99* and Padikkal's 80 power India A to 291/7 on Day 1 of 2nd NZ A game</a><h2>Where can fans watch the match on television?</h2>The live telecast of the fifth T20I between India and New Zealand will be available on Sony Sports Network in India.<h2>Where to livestream IND vs NZ, 5th T20I?</h2>The livestream of the fifth T20I between India and New Zealand will be available on the SonyLIV app and website.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/i-am-a-consultant-not-a-full-time-employee-kevin-pietersen-opens-up-on-england-role-1793439146252">'I am a consultant, not a full-time employee': Kevin Pietersen opens up on England role</a><h2>Squads</h2>India: Shreyas Iyer (C), Sanju Samson (WK), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, Mayank Yadav, Prince Yadav, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Varun Chakaravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav&nbsp;New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (C), Tim Seifert (WK), Finn Allen, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Bevon Jacobs, Michael Bracewell, Kyle Jamieson, Adam Milne, Jacob Duffy, Matthew Fisher, Nathan Smith, Blair Tickner, Josh Clarkson and Devon Conway

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

India will take on New Zealand in the fifth and final T20I of the five-match series on Sunday (Nov 1) at Seddon Park in Hamilton. The visitors won the first three matches under Shreyas Iyer's captaincy to take a 3-0 lead, however, New Zealand bounced back with a victory in the fourth T20I in Auckland on Friday. The Men in Blue will now look to end the series on a winning note and secure a 4-1 result. India's bowling performance will be a major area of concern heading into the final match after they conceded 259 runs in 20 overs in the fourth T20I. The team management will expect the bowlers to deliver a better performance in Hamilton, while the batters will also aim to put up a strong show and build momentum ahead of the upcoming ODI series. IND vs NZ, 5th T20I: Match Details When will the IND vs NZ, 5th T20I be played? The fifth T20I between India and New Zealand will be played on Sunday (Nov 1). The toss will take place 30 minutes before the start of the fixture. Where is the match being played? The match will be held at the Seddon Park in Hamilton. Also Read - Jurel's 99* and Padikkal's 80 power India A to 291/7 on Day 1 of 2nd NZ A game Where can fans watch the match on television? The live telecast of the fifth T20I between India and New Zealand will be available on Sony Sports Network in India. Where to livestream IND vs NZ, 5th T20I? The livestream of the fifth T20I between India and New Zealand will be available on the SonyLIV app and website. Also Read - 'I am a consultant, not a full-time employee': Kevin Pietersen opens up on England role Squads India: Shreyas Iyer (C), Sanju Samson (WK), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, Mayank Yadav, Prince Yadav, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Varun Chakaravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (C), Tim Seifert (WK), Finn Allen, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Bevon Jacobs, Michael Bracewell, Kyle Jamieson, Adam Milne, Jacob Duffy, Matthew Fisher, Nathan Smith, Blair Tickner, Josh Clarkson and Devon Conway

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

IND vs NZ, 5th T20I: When and where to watch live streaming in India?

Following England’s failure to reach the Tri-Series final in Pakistan, specialist mentor Kevin Pietersen clarified that he is working with the team as a consultant and not as a full-time employee. Pietersen explained that he will not travel with England’s white-ball team for every match over the next 12 months. However, he confirmed that he will join the squad for their upcoming tour of Australia.&nbsp;“Just need to clear something up once and for all. I am a consultant to the England Cricket Team. I am not a full-time employee. So I WILL NOT be with the white ball team all the time and for EVERY game they play over the next 12 months. Excited to travel to Aus for a few weeks to be with the team on Monday! Hope that clears things up once and for all!” Pietersen wrote in a post on X.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/robin-uthappa-mumbai-indians-batting-coach-ipl-2027-warning-1793430846025">'I want teams to feel intimidated coming to Mumbai,' says new MI batting coach Robin Uthappa</a>&nbsp;After the Australia tour, England are scheduled to play an away series against South Africa before hosting Pakistan and New Zealand as part of their preparations for the upcoming World Cup. As a consultant, Pietersen will have the flexibility to decide which series he wants to be involved in instead of travelling with the team for every assignment.&nbsp;During his 10-year international career, Pietersen represented England in 136 ODIs and 37 T20Is, scoring more than 5,500 runs. He also amassed 8,181 runs in 104 Test matches.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-u19-asia-cup-squad-aaryavir-sehwag-anvay-dravid-picked-full-team-1793423454075">India U-19 Asia Cup Squad: Aaryavir Sehwag, Anvay Dravid picked; check full team</a>&nbsp;The former England batter served as a mentor for Delhi Capitals during the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season nd will now use his experience to guide England’s players over the next 15 months.

Kevin Pietersen clarified that he is an England team consultant, not a full-time employee and will not travel with the white-ball side for every match over the next 12 months. He confirmed he will join the team in Australia.

Following England’s failure to reach the Tri-Series final in Pakistan, specialist mentor Kevin Pietersen clarified that he is working with the team as a consultant and not as a full-time employee. Pietersen explained that he will not travel with England’s white-ball team for every match over the next 12 months. However, he confirmed that he will join the squad for their upcoming tour of Australia. “Just need to clear something up once and for all. I am a consultant to the England Cricket Team. I am not a full-time employee. So I WILL NOT be with the white ball team all the time and for EVERY game they play over the next 12 months. Excited to travel to Aus for a few weeks to be with the team on Monday! Hope that clears things up once and for all!” Pietersen wrote in a post on X. Also Read - 'I want teams to feel intimidated coming to Mumbai,' says new MI batting coach Robin Uthappa After the Australia tour, England are scheduled to play an away series against South Africa before hosting Pakistan and New Zealand as part of their preparations for the upcoming World Cup. As a consultant, Pietersen will have the flexibility to decide which series he wants to be involved in instead of travelling with the team for every assignment. During his 10-year international career, Pietersen represented England in 136 ODIs and 37 T20Is, scoring more than 5,500 runs. He also amassed 8,181 runs in 104 Test matches. Also Read - India U-19 Asia Cup Squad: Aaryavir Sehwag, Anvay Dravid picked; check full team The former England batter served as a mentor for Delhi Capitals during the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season nd will now use his experience to guide England’s players over the next 15 months.

Kevin Pietersen clarified that he is an England team consultant, not a full-time employee and will not travel with the white-ball side for every match over the next 12 months. He confirmed he will join the team in Australia.

'I am a consultant, not a full-time employee': Kevin Pietersen opens up on England role

South African pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada has joined elite company after completing 350 Test wickets during the second innings of the Newlands Test in Cape Town against Australia. With the visitors needing 288 to win the match and the three-match series 2-1, they suffered an early collapse, triggered by Rabada inside the first five overs. He first picked up two wickets in his first over, removing Matt Renshaw and underfire Marnus Labuschagne before accounting for Travis Head to unlock this milestone. Playing his 75th Test, Rabada became the second-quickest South African (Test-wise) after Dale Steyn to achieve this feat. &nbsp;Rabada missed the series opener in Durban but returned to the playing XI for the second Test in Gqeberha, helping his team win that Test to level the series 1-1. Sitting at 346 Test wickets before the start of the third Test, Rabada picked up just one in Australia’s first innings but broke their back with a brilliant spell with the new ball on Day 5 in Cape Town.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-a-vs-nz-a-2nd-unofficial-test-day-1-dhruv-jurel-padikkal-1793428364836">Dhruv Jurel's 99* and Devdutt Padikkal's 80 power India A to 291/7 on Day 1 of 2nd NZ A game</a> &nbsp;While Rabada took six more Tests than Steyn (69), who is the fastest South African to 350 Test wickets, he has joined the elite company of fast bowlers quickest to this feat. Former New Zealand veteran Sir Richard Hadlee tops the list among fast bowlers fastest to this milestone; Rabada is placed sixth on the list, which also includes Steyn (2nd), Dennis Lillee (3rd), Glenn McGrath (4th) and Malcolm Marshall (5th). &nbsp;Among the South Africans, he leads ahead of the veteran quick duo of Shaun Pollock and Allan Donald, who took 86 and 90 Tests, respectively, to reach 350 Test wickets. &nbsp;However, the quickest overall to this tally are two former spinners, Sri Lanka’s spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan and Ravichandran Ashwin, both taking 66 Tests to reach this figure. Steyn sits in fourth place, while Rabada is ninth.&nbsp;<h3>Australia Lose 6 Wickets before Lunch on Day 5</h3>In what could have been the worst possible start to their run chase in this series decider, Australia has lost half its side under 50 before lunch on Day 5, with Rabada returning with three wickets and off-spinner Simon Harmer with two. Josh Inglis was out run out.&nbsp;

Kagiso Rabada reached 350 Test wickets on Day 5 of the Cape Town Test against Australia, becoming the second-fastest South African pacer to achieve the historic milestone.

South African pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada has joined elite company after completing 350 Test wickets during the second innings of the Newlands Test in Cape Town against Australia. With the visitors needing 288 to win the match and the three-match series 2-1, they suffered an early collapse, triggered by Rabada inside the first five overs. He first picked up two wickets in his first over, removing Matt Renshaw and underfire Marnus Labuschagne before accounting for Travis Head to unlock this milestone. Playing his 75th Test, Rabada became the second-quickest South African (Test-wise) after Dale Steyn to achieve this feat. Rabada missed the series opener in Durban but returned to the playing XI for the second Test in Gqeberha, helping his team win that Test to level the series 1-1. Sitting at 346 Test wickets before the start of the third Test, Rabada picked up just one in Australia’s first innings but broke their back with a brilliant spell with the new ball on Day 5 in Cape Town. Also read| Dhruv Jurel's 99* and Devdutt Padikkal's 80 power India A to 291/7 on Day 1 of 2nd NZ A game While Rabada took six more Tests than Steyn (69), who is the fastest South African to 350 Test wickets, he has joined the elite company of fast bowlers quickest to this feat. Former New Zealand veteran Sir Richard Hadlee tops the list among fast bowlers fastest to this milestone; Rabada is placed sixth on the list, which also includes Steyn (2nd), Dennis Lillee (3rd), Glenn McGrath (4th) and Malcolm Marshall (5th). Among the South Africans, he leads ahead of the veteran quick duo of Shaun Pollock and Allan Donald, who took 86 and 90 Tests, respectively, to reach 350 Test wickets. However, the quickest overall to this tally are two former spinners, Sri Lanka’s spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan and Ravichandran Ashwin, both taking 66 Tests to reach this figure. Steyn sits in fourth place, while Rabada is ninth. Australia Lose 6 Wickets before Lunch on Day 5 In what could have been the worst possible start to their run chase in this series decider, Australia has lost half its side under 50 before lunch on Day 5, with Rabada returning with three wickets and off-spinner Simon Harmer with two. Josh Inglis was out run out.

Kagiso Rabada reached 350 Test wickets on Day 5 of the Cape Town Test against Australia, becoming the second-fastest South African pacer to achieve the historic milestone.

Kagiso Rabada completes 350 Test wickets, joins elite club in Cape Town Test vs Australia

Mumbai Indians’ new batting coach Robin Uthappa has issued a warning to the remaining IPL teams ahead of the next season. Uthappa was among three new inductions into Mumbai’s backroom staff since the franchise replaced Mahela Jayawardene with Kieron Pollard as new head coach. Uthappa, who played for Mumbai Indians in the inaugural edition, has vowed to win back MI fans' trust after a disappointing IPL 2026 campaign, where they finished ninth with just four wins in 14 matches played. &nbsp;“Today, we find ourselves back in that similar situation right now where the trust of the fans needs to be earned again. We come in again as underdogs. It's been one full cycle, and we're back to where we started again, which is nice," Uthappa said. &nbsp;Mumbai Indians are the joint-most successful IPL franchise, alongside Chennai Super Kings, with both teams winning five titles each; however, they haven't won one since the 2020 edition in the UAE. Once the tournament's most-dreaded team, Mumbai Indians have now been a pale shadow of themselves, something Uthappa wants to change in the upcoming season.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rohit-sharma-reappointed-mumbai-indians-captain-ipl-2027-hardik-pandya-1793416275783">IPL 2027: Rohit Sharma set to replace Hardik Pandya as Mumbai Indians captain</a> &nbsp;The former Indian batter vows to unleash Mumbai Indians' most dominant side, intending to intimidate all opponents.&nbsp; &nbsp;“We’re a force to reckon with at home. I want to take that same emotion, that same energy to every venue away from home. My goal would be to make sure that sense of intimidation that teams feel when they come to Mumbai Indians, to the Paltan -- I want them to feel that same intimidation when we go away from home as well.&nbsp; &nbsp;"And to be able to be on the same side of the Mumbai Indians fans. On the same side of the Paltan. So, I’m looking forward to playing a part in that journey of earning the fans’ trust back and making sure that this underdog journey will be one to be remembered.” &nbsp;Uthappa returned to the franchise for the first time in 18 years, and said that it feels like destiny.&nbsp; &nbsp;"I am just genuinely happy to be back ... thrilled about this and delighted to have this opportunity to work with this special set of cricketers and this franchise," Uthappa said. "Incredible, and it just feels like destiny, to be honest. As in, I started my IPL career with Mumbai Indians, and I start my IPL coaching career with Mumbai Indians, which seems like destiny to me." &nbsp;Meanwhile, the retention deadline for the IPL 2027 mini-auction, scheduled for December 16 in Goa, is November 15, with all teams busy finalising their retention lists.

New Mumbai Indians batting coach Robin Uthappa has warned rival teams ahead of IPL 2027, vowing to rebuild the franchise and win back fan trust after a disappointing 2026 campaign.

Mumbai Indians’ new batting coach Robin Uthappa has issued a warning to the remaining IPL teams ahead of the next season. Uthappa was among three new inductions into Mumbai’s backroom staff since the franchise replaced Mahela Jayawardene with Kieron Pollard as new head coach. Uthappa, who played for Mumbai Indians in the inaugural edition, has vowed to win back MI fans' trust after a disappointing IPL 2026 campaign, where they finished ninth with just four wins in 14 matches played. “Today, we find ourselves back in that similar situation right now where the trust of the fans needs to be earned again. We come in again as underdogs. It's been one full cycle, and we're back to where we started again, which is nice," Uthappa said. Mumbai Indians are the joint-most successful IPL franchise, alongside Chennai Super Kings, with both teams winning five titles each; however, they haven't won one since the 2020 edition in the UAE. Once the tournament's most-dreaded team, Mumbai Indians have now been a pale shadow of themselves, something Uthappa wants to change in the upcoming season. Also read| IPL 2027: Rohit Sharma set to replace Hardik Pandya as Mumbai Indians captain The former Indian batter vows to unleash Mumbai Indians' most dominant side, intending to intimidate all opponents. “We’re a force to reckon with at home. I want to take that same emotion, that same energy to every venue away from home. My goal would be to make sure that sense of intimidation that teams feel when they come to Mumbai Indians, to the Paltan -- I want them to feel that same intimidation when we go away from home as well. "And to be able to be on the same side of the Mumbai Indians fans. On the same side of the Paltan. So, I’m looking forward to playing a part in that journey of earning the fans’ trust back and making sure that this underdog journey will be one to be remembered.” Uthappa returned to the franchise for the first time in 18 years, and said that it feels like destiny. "I am just genuinely happy to be back ... thrilled about this and delighted to have this opportunity to work with this special set of cricketers and this franchise," Uthappa said. "Incredible, and it just feels like destiny, to be honest. As in, I started my IPL career with Mumbai Indians, and I start my IPL coaching career with Mumbai Indians, which seems like destiny to me." Meanwhile, the retention deadline for the IPL 2027 mini-auction, scheduled for December 16 in Goa, is November 15, with all teams busy finalising their retention lists.

New Mumbai Indians batting coach Robin Uthappa has warned rival teams ahead of IPL 2027, vowing to rebuild the franchise and win back fan trust after a disappointing 2026 campaign.

'I want teams to feel intimidated coming to Mumbai,' says new MI batting coach Robin Uthappa

India A captain Dhruv Jurel was unbeaten on 99, and Devdutt Padikkal continued his purple patch with another fifty (80) as the visitors scored 291 for seven at stumps on Day 1 of the ongoing second unofficial Test. &nbsp;New Zealand A won the toss and sent India A into bat first, removing opener Yashasvi Jaiswal for a four-ball duck in the first over. Sai Sudharsan and Padikkal stitched a 91-run stand for the second wicket, before Sudharsan fell for 41. Yash Rathod, who impressed with a fifty in the second innings of the first unofficial Test, departed early for 13. &nbsp;The man in form, Padikkal, who scored a game-saving 199 in the first match, missed out on his successive hundred by 20 runs. He scored 80 off 140 balls, hitting 12 fours. Domestic star Smaran Ravichandran was the next to depart on a first-ball duck, leaving India reeling at 137 for five.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-u19-asia-cup-squad-aaryavir-sehwag-anvay-dravid-picked-full-team-1793423454075">India U-19 Asia Cup Squad: Aaryavir Sehwag and Anvay Dravid picked; check full team</a> &nbsp;India all-rounder Washington Sundar couldn’t provide much assistance to his captain Jurel, as he fell for just eight, piling up more misery for the visitors. At 160 for six, India A looked in trouble, only for Jurel and the tail to save their sinking ship.&nbsp; &nbsp;The keeper-batter added 62 runs for the seventh wicket with spinner Manav Suthar, who scored 22 runs, before a partnership with seamer Akash Deep, who whacked a six and three fours for his unbeaten 25, helped India A sit in the driver’s seat.&nbsp; &nbsp;Following a mediocre outing in the series opener in Lincoln, Jurel roared back to form with an unbeaten 99 so far in the first innings. He scored 11 fours and three sixes during a 155-ball stay at the crease. &nbsp;For New Zealand A, seamer Fraser Sheat picked up four wickets for 50 runs, while Brett Randell, Jarrod McKay and Jayden Lennox returned with one wicket each. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Dhruv Jurel remained unbeaten on 99* alongside Devdutt Padikkal's 80 to power India A to 291/7 at Stumps on Day 1 of the second unofficial Test against New Zealand A.

India A captain Dhruv Jurel was unbeaten on 99, and Devdutt Padikkal continued his purple patch with another fifty (80) as the visitors scored 291 for seven at stumps on Day 1 of the ongoing second unofficial Test. New Zealand A won the toss and sent India A into bat first, removing opener Yashasvi Jaiswal for a four-ball duck in the first over. Sai Sudharsan and Padikkal stitched a 91-run stand for the second wicket, before Sudharsan fell for 41. Yash Rathod, who impressed with a fifty in the second innings of the first unofficial Test, departed early for 13. The man in form, Padikkal, who scored a game-saving 199 in the first match, missed out on his successive hundred by 20 runs. He scored 80 off 140 balls, hitting 12 fours. Domestic star Smaran Ravichandran was the next to depart on a first-ball duck, leaving India reeling at 137 for five. Also read| India U-19 Asia Cup Squad: Aaryavir Sehwag and Anvay Dravid picked; check full team India all-rounder Washington Sundar couldn’t provide much assistance to his captain Jurel, as he fell for just eight, piling up more misery for the visitors. At 160 for six, India A looked in trouble, only for Jurel and the tail to save their sinking ship. The keeper-batter added 62 runs for the seventh wicket with spinner Manav Suthar, who scored 22 runs, before a partnership with seamer Akash Deep, who whacked a six and three fours for his unbeaten 25, helped India A sit in the driver’s seat. Following a mediocre outing in the series opener in Lincoln, Jurel roared back to form with an unbeaten 99 so far in the first innings. He scored 11 fours and three sixes during a 155-ball stay at the crease. For New Zealand A, seamer Fraser Sheat picked up four wickets for 50 runs, while Brett Randell, Jarrod McKay and Jayden Lennox returned with one wicket each.

Dhruv Jurel remained unbeaten on 99* alongside Devdutt Padikkal's 80 to power India A to 291/7 at Stumps on Day 1 of the second unofficial Test against New Zealand A.

Dhruv Jurel's 99* and Devdutt Padikkal's 80 power India A to 291/7 on Day 1 of 2nd NZ A game

Cricket dynasties continue to flourish in India, as sons of former cricketers Virender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid have made it to the squad for the upcoming Under-19 Asia Cup. Batter Aaryavir Sehwag and keeper-batter Anvay Dravid have been picked for the eight-team tournament starting November 5 in Muscat, Oman. Lakshya Raichandani and Yashbardhan Chauhan are named captain and vice-captain, respectively.<h3>India squad for Under-19 Asia Cup:&nbsp;</h3>Lakshya Raichandani (captain), Aaryavir Sehwag, VK Vineeth, Yashbardhan Chauhan (vice-captain), Kushagra Ojha, Arjun Rajput, Manal Chauhan, Anvay Dravid (wk), Rajat Baghel (wk), V. Yashveer, Aryan Savsani, Mohit Ulva, Kavya Patel, Shavin Vinod and Ishan Sood &nbsp;India U-19 will enter the competition on the back of some outstanding results lately. In September-October, they blanked the touring Australian Under-19 team 2-0 in four-day matches and 3-0 in One-Day games. Before that, they beat the Sri Lanka Under-19 team 1-0 in two four-day matches, having lost the One-Day series 2-1. &nbsp;Captain Raichandani starred against Australia in the red-ball matches, scoring 250 runs in three innings, including a top score of 240 in the first match. Vice-captain Chauhan was the best batter in the One-Day series, scoring 176 runs in two matches, including a hundred in the second game.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rohit-sharma-reappointed-mumbai-indians-captain-ipl-2027-hardik-pandya-1793416275783">IPL 2027: Rohit Sharma set to replace Hardik Pandya as Mumbai Indians captain</a> &nbsp;Meanwhile, top-order batter Sehwag scored 28, 47 and 23 in the One-Day series, and the team’s first-choice keeper scored 38 and nine in two matches he played against Australia. Against Sri Lanka in one One-Day match, Dravid scored a 67-ball 87. &nbsp;Among other players, Kushagra Ojha and Manal Chauhan, two top-order batters, alongside Mohit Ulva, the right-arm medium pacer, were also among the top performers in the two series. Ulva, batting at number 10, scored 92 in just 84 balls in the first four-day match against Australia. &nbsp;India are placed in Group A, with Nepal, Pakistan and the UAE, while Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Malaysia are in Group B. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semifinals. &nbsp;India U-19 will begin its campaign against Nepal on Friday (Nov 6) before facing Pakistan in a marquee tie on Sunday (Nov 8). India’s last group game is against the UAE on Tuesday (Nov 10).&nbsp;

Aaryavir Sehwag and Anvay Dravid have been named in India's squad for the upcoming U-19 Asia Cup in Oman. Lakshya Raichandani leads the 15-member team. Check the full squad and schedule.

Cricket dynasties continue to flourish in India, as sons of former cricketers Virender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid have made it to the squad for the upcoming Under-19 Asia Cup. Batter Aaryavir Sehwag and keeper-batter Anvay Dravid have been picked for the eight-team tournament starting November 5 in Muscat, Oman. Lakshya Raichandani and Yashbardhan Chauhan are named captain and vice-captain, respectively. India squad for Under-19 Asia Cup: Lakshya Raichandani (captain), Aaryavir Sehwag, VK Vineeth, Yashbardhan Chauhan (vice-captain), Kushagra Ojha, Arjun Rajput, Manal Chauhan, Anvay Dravid (wk), Rajat Baghel (wk), V. Yashveer, Aryan Savsani, Mohit Ulva, Kavya Patel, Shavin Vinod and Ishan Sood India U-19 will enter the competition on the back of some outstanding results lately. In September-October, they blanked the touring Australian Under-19 team 2-0 in four-day matches and 3-0 in One-Day games. Before that, they beat the Sri Lanka Under-19 team 1-0 in two four-day matches, having lost the One-Day series 2-1. Captain Raichandani starred against Australia in the red-ball matches, scoring 250 runs in three innings, including a top score of 240 in the first match. Vice-captain Chauhan was the best batter in the One-Day series, scoring 176 runs in two matches, including a hundred in the second game. Also read| IPL 2027: Rohit Sharma set to replace Hardik Pandya as Mumbai Indians captain Meanwhile, top-order batter Sehwag scored 28, 47 and 23 in the One-Day series, and the team’s first-choice keeper scored 38 and nine in two matches he played against Australia. Against Sri Lanka in one One-Day match, Dravid scored a 67-ball 87. Among other players, Kushagra Ojha and Manal Chauhan, two top-order batters, alongside Mohit Ulva, the right-arm medium pacer, were also among the top performers in the two series. Ulva, batting at number 10, scored 92 in just 84 balls in the first four-day match against Australia. India are placed in Group A, with Nepal, Pakistan and the UAE, while Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Malaysia are in Group B. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semifinals. India U-19 will begin its campaign against Nepal on Friday (Nov 6) before facing Pakistan in a marquee tie on Sunday (Nov 8). India’s last group game is against the UAE on Tuesday (Nov 10).

Aaryavir Sehwag and Anvay Dravid have been named in India's squad for the upcoming U-19 Asia Cup in Oman. Lakshya Raichandani leads the 15-member team. Check the full squad and schedule.

India U-19 Asia Cup Squad: Aaryavir Sehwag and Anvay Dravid picked; check full team

The hard-fought three-match Test series between Australia and South Africa has reached its final day, with Newlands in Cape Town awaiting a thriller. With the number one Test ranking, pride and a spot in a WTC Final 2027 on the line, the two top Test sides will fight it out for the ultimate glory on the final day of the series decider. While Australia need 288 runs to win the match, the hosts require 10 wickets to clinch the game and take home the series 2-1. Wearing pitch, spin threat, and several Aussie lefties at the top will make this contest mouth-watering.<h2>AUS need 288 to Win in Cape Town</h2>South Africa resumed at 140 for four, with Ryan Rickelton and Matthew Breetzke at the crease. The pair played over 20 overs, scoring cautiously, with Breetzke registering a gritty 43 off 121 balls. His banter with Australian bowling superstar Mitchell Starc also made headlines, with the video going viral on social media. Soon after his dismissal in the 67th over, all-rounder Wiaan Mulder walked in and stitched a 154-run stand with Rickelton to frustrate the Aussies. &nbsp;The two brought up their respective hundreds, with the left-handed gloveman registering his second since scoring a marathon 259 against Pakistan a couple of years ago. Although that partnership had done the damage, Australian pacers managed to wrap up South Africa’s second innings for 387, setting a 288-run target on day five.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rohit-sharma-reappointed-mumbai-indians-captain-ipl-2027-hardik-pandya-1793416275783">IPL 2027: Rohit Sharma set to replace Hardik Pandya as Mumbai Indians captain</a> &nbsp;Meanwhile, the Newlands surface began to wear down, with Aussie quicks finding no assistance. The ball wasn’t coming onto the bat nicely either, but Rickelton suggests that the red cherry upfront on day five could change dynamics for both teams, as runs and wickets are likely to be on offer. &nbsp;"With that new ball there are obviously runs available and obviously wickets too," Rickelton said after the fourth day's play. "It definitely felt like it was quite slow (after that), and the ball was soft as well, so to beat the infield was quite hard. &nbsp;"If Australia decide to have a go at it, (the pitch) might factor how they go about it. &nbsp;"It was a bit two-paced with the bounce; we didn't see too many balls stay low ... for them to bat effectively at three (an over) the whole day will be a big ask,” he continued. &nbsp;With prominent rough patches likely to keep the spinners interested in the game, Australia's top order, dominated by left-handers, could nullify it, making this day five contest all the more interesting.&nbsp;

South Africa set Australia a 288-run target on Day 5 of the 3rd Test at Newlands following centuries from Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder. Read the full Day 4 match report and pitch analysis.

The hard-fought three-match Test series between Australia and South Africa has reached its final day, with Newlands in Cape Town awaiting a thriller. With the number one Test ranking, pride and a spot in a WTC Final 2027 on the line, the two top Test sides will fight it out for the ultimate glory on the final day of the series decider. While Australia need 288 runs to win the match, the hosts require 10 wickets to clinch the game and take home the series 2-1. Wearing pitch, spin threat, and several Aussie lefties at the top will make this contest mouth-watering. AUS need 288 to Win in Cape Town South Africa resumed at 140 for four, with Ryan Rickelton and Matthew Breetzke at the crease. The pair played over 20 overs, scoring cautiously, with Breetzke registering a gritty 43 off 121 balls. His banter with Australian bowling superstar Mitchell Starc also made headlines, with the video going viral on social media. Soon after his dismissal in the 67th over, all-rounder Wiaan Mulder walked in and stitched a 154-run stand with Rickelton to frustrate the Aussies. The two brought up their respective hundreds, with the left-handed gloveman registering his second since scoring a marathon 259 against Pakistan a couple of years ago. Although that partnership had done the damage, Australian pacers managed to wrap up South Africa’s second innings for 387, setting a 288-run target on day five. Also read| IPL 2027: Rohit Sharma set to replace Hardik Pandya as Mumbai Indians captain Meanwhile, the Newlands surface began to wear down, with Aussie quicks finding no assistance. The ball wasn’t coming onto the bat nicely either, but Rickelton suggests that the red cherry upfront on day five could change dynamics for both teams, as runs and wickets are likely to be on offer. "With that new ball there are obviously runs available and obviously wickets too," Rickelton said after the fourth day's play. "It definitely felt like it was quite slow (after that), and the ball was soft as well, so to beat the infield was quite hard. "If Australia decide to have a go at it, (the pitch) might factor how they go about it. "It was a bit two-paced with the bounce; we didn't see too many balls stay low ... for them to bat effectively at three (an over) the whole day will be a big ask,” he continued. With prominent rough patches likely to keep the spinners interested in the game, Australia's top order, dominated by left-handers, could nullify it, making this day five contest all the more interesting.

South Africa set Australia a 288-run target on Day 5 of the 3rd Test at Newlands following centuries from Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder. Read the full Day 4 match report and pitch analysis.

SA vs AUS 3rd Test, Day 5: Proteas spinners target rough patches as Australia face 288-run chase

Five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians (MI) are set to reappoint veteran opener Rohit Sharma as their captain ahead of IPL 2027, replacing Hardik Pandya. The latest report confirms this development after MI overhauled their support staff over the past week. Moreover, Mumbai Indians have also decided to move on from Pandya as captain, under whom they finished ninth last season, winning just four out of 14 matches played. &nbsp;An Indian Express report claims the franchise was willing to change the captain midway through last edition when they were struggling and wanted Rohit to take over. The report also suggests that Mumbai Indians decided to strip Pandya of captaincy, but uncertainty over his successor led to the postponement. &nbsp;&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2027-mumbai-indians-appoint-new-look-coaching-staff-including-uthappa-and-mcclenaghan-1793342201769">IPL 2027: Kieron Pollard replaces Jayawardene as new head coach of Mumbai Indians</a> &nbsp;With former captains Suryakumar Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah already part of the setup for the longest time, the franchise kept the option of picking a new captain open. Though T20 mainstay Tilak Varma was also seen as Pandya’s potential replacement for MI captaincy, as also suggested by Rohit, the franchise was keen on reappointing Rohit and was able to convince him. Meanwhile, under Rohit, Mumbai Indians have won five IPL titles from 2013 to 2020. &nbsp;“Rohit initially had suggested Tilak Varma’s name, but the franchise has requested him to take over captaincy, which he has now agreed to. There were a series of talks that had happened before him flying to New Zealand, and Rohit’s suggestions were sought during the appointment of new coaches as well,” a source close to the information said to The Indian Express. &nbsp;However, the MI source denied confirming this development only last week when asked about rumours of Rohit returning as the captain for the next season. &nbsp;“This is speculation. Until we don’t finish the trade window and retention, we will not decide this. &nbsp;“And why do you say for one season, he’s still playing and will keep playing for MI till he wants to play," the source continued. &nbsp;The source also added that the captain's call will be made alongside the coach during auction-related decision-making; and now that the retention deadline (November 15) is around the corner, MI have made the decision.<h3>What Happens to Hardik Pandya Trade?</h3>With Rohit Sharma set to resume leadership role at Mumbai Indians, all eyes will be on the much-talked-about Pandya trade. Since the last edition, the marquee all-rounder has been linked with several franchises for a potential trade deal.&nbsp; &nbsp;However, if the trade falls through, Pandya has reportedly agreed to play under Rohit’s captaincy next season. &nbsp;<a href="IPL 2027: Mumbai Indians appoint new-look coaching staff including Uthappa and McClenaghan">Mumbai Indians also revamped their coaching staff</a>, starting with Kieron Pollard’s appointment as their new head coach, replacing Mahela Jayawardene. The franchise also announced the appointments of Robin Uthappa, Mitchell McClenaghan, and Dhawal Kulkarni as part of their backroom staff.

Rohit Sharma is set to replace Hardik Pandya as Mumbai Indians captain ahead of IPL 2027 following a major coaching overhaul. Read the latest updates on MI's leadership shift, trade rumors, and new support staff.

Five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians (MI) are set to reappoint veteran opener Rohit Sharma as their captain ahead of IPL 2027, replacing Hardik Pandya. The latest report confirms this development after MI overhauled their support staff over the past week. Moreover, Mumbai Indians have also decided to move on from Pandya as captain, under whom they finished ninth last season, winning just four out of 14 matches played. An Indian Express report claims the franchise was willing to change the captain midway through last edition when they were struggling and wanted Rohit to take over. The report also suggests that Mumbai Indians decided to strip Pandya of captaincy, but uncertainty over his successor led to the postponement. Also read| IPL 2027: Kieron Pollard replaces Jayawardene as new head coach of Mumbai Indians With former captains Suryakumar Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah already part of the setup for the longest time, the franchise kept the option of picking a new captain open. Though T20 mainstay Tilak Varma was also seen as Pandya’s potential replacement for MI captaincy, as also suggested by Rohit, the franchise was keen on reappointing Rohit and was able to convince him. Meanwhile, under Rohit, Mumbai Indians have won five IPL titles from 2013 to 2020. “Rohit initially had suggested Tilak Varma’s name, but the franchise has requested him to take over captaincy, which he has now agreed to. There were a series of talks that had happened before him flying to New Zealand, and Rohit’s suggestions were sought during the appointment of new coaches as well,” a source close to the information said to The Indian Express. However, the MI source denied confirming this development only last week when asked about rumours of Rohit returning as the captain for the next season. “This is speculation. Until we don’t finish the trade window and retention, we will not decide this. “And why do you say for one season, he’s still playing and will keep playing for MI till he wants to play," the source continued. The source also added that the captain's call will be made alongside the coach during auction-related decision-making; and now that the retention deadline (November 15) is around the corner, MI have made the decision. What Happens to Hardik Pandya Trade? With Rohit Sharma set to resume leadership role at Mumbai Indians, all eyes will be on the much-talked-about Pandya trade. Since the last edition, the marquee all-rounder has been linked with several franchises for a potential trade deal. However, if the trade falls through, Pandya has reportedly agreed to play under Rohit’s captaincy next season. Mumbai Indians also revamped their coaching staff, starting with Kieron Pollard’s appointment as their new head coach, replacing Mahela Jayawardene. The franchise also announced the appointments of Robin Uthappa, Mitchell McClenaghan, and Dhawal Kulkarni as part of their backroom staff.

Rohit Sharma is set to replace Hardik Pandya as Mumbai Indians captain ahead of IPL 2027 following a major coaching overhaul. Read the latest updates on MI's leadership shift, trade rumors, and new support staff.

IPL 2027: Rohit Sharma set to replace Hardik Pandya as Mumbai Indians captain

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