<p>Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of the first two matches of India A’s tour of New Zealand due to a left-side strain he suffered while captaining Rest of India in the Irani Cup. Pant is recovering under the supervision of the BCCI Medical Team and his availability for the third match will be decided later. Kumar Kushagra has been named as his replacement for the first two games.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Rishabh Pant, whose availability for the India A tour of New Zealand was subject to fitness, has been ruled out of the first two matches. The wicketkeeper-batter had sustained a left-side strain while leading Rest of India in the Irani Cup. He remains under the care of the BCCI Medical Team and is recovering well. A decision on his availability for the third match will be taken at a later stage. The Men’s Selection Committee has named Kumar Kushagra as Pant’s replacement for the first two matches,” BCCI said in a statement.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read - </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/icc-penalises-west-indies-duo-powell-rutherford-for-code-of-conduct-breach-1791821766818"><strong>ICC penalises West Indies duo Powell, Rutherford for Code of Conduct breach</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>India A will play a three-match unofficial Test series against New Zealand from Oct 24 to Nov 10, with matches scheduled in Lincoln and Christchurch.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The squad includes several players with international experience, such as KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan and Washington Sundar. Their experience will be important as India A prepare for the overseas tour.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read - </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bcci-rejects-venue-shift-reports-india-vs-sri-lanka-1st-odi-to-remain-in-delhi-1791804930359"><strong>BCCI rejects venue shift reports, India vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI to remain in Delhi</strong></a></p><h2>India A’s updated squad</h2><p>Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Devdutt Padikkal, Ravichandran Smaran, Dhruv Jurel (C) (WK), Washington Sundar, Auqib Nabi, Akash Deep, Anshul Kamboj, Manav Suthar, Mukesh Choudhary, Sai Sudharsan, Yash Rathod, Mukesh Kumar and Kumar Kushagra (WK) (1st and 2nd matches).</p>

Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of the first two India A matches in New Zealand due to a side strain, with Kumar Kushagra named as his replacement.

Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of the first two matches of India A’s tour of New Zealand due to a left-side strain he suffered while captaining Rest of India in the Irani Cup. Pant is recovering under the supervision of the BCCI Medical Team and his availability for the third match will be decided later. Kumar Kushagra has been named as his replacement for the first two games. “Rishabh Pant, whose availability for the India A tour of New Zealand was subject to fitness, has been ruled out of the first two matches. The wicketkeeper-batter had sustained a left-side strain while leading Rest of India in the Irani Cup. He remains under the care of the BCCI Medical Team and is recovering well. A decision on his availability for the third match will be taken at a later stage. The Men’s Selection Committee has named Kumar Kushagra as Pant’s replacement for the first two matches,” BCCI said in a statement. Also Read - ICC penalises West Indies duo Powell, Rutherford for Code of Conduct breach India A will play a three-match unofficial Test series against New Zealand from Oct 24 to Nov 10, with matches scheduled in Lincoln and Christchurch. The squad includes several players with international experience, such as KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan and Washington Sundar. Their experience will be important as India A prepare for the overseas tour. Also Read - BCCI rejects venue shift reports, India vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI to remain in Delhi India A’s updated squad Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Devdutt Padikkal, Ravichandran Smaran, Dhruv Jurel (C) (WK), Washington Sundar, Auqib Nabi, Akash Deep, Anshul Kamboj, Manav Suthar, Mukesh Choudhary, Sai Sudharsan, Yash Rathod, Mukesh Kumar and Kumar Kushagra (WK) (1st and 2nd matches).

<p>Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of the first two India A matches in New Zealand due to a side strain, with Kumar Kushagra named as his replacement.</p>

Rishabh Pant ruled out of India A squad for New Zealand tour, Kumar Kushagra named replacement

<p>East Zone captain Ishan Kishan clobbered his highest first-class score of 270 against South Zone in the ongoing Duleep Trophy final in Chennai. Riding on his brilliant double hundred and a gritty century from Kumar Kushagra, East Zone posted their first-innings total in excess of 700 at stumps on day 2, marking only the third time in the tournament’s final history that a team has crossed the 700-run milestone.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Resuming day two on 385 for four, Kishan (111*) and Kushagra (63*) began piling up runs and misery on South Zone bowlers. Mohammed Siraj, who went wicketless on day 1, tried hard – both with his pace and line and verbal volleys to unsettle the pair, but failed. MD Nidheesh too bowled his heart out with the new ball in his quest to break this partnership but tasted no success, as the two batters inched closer to their respective milestones. The two spinners, Tripurana Vijay and Shreyas Gopal, also kept persisting with defensive lines on either side of the drinks break but failed to provide any respite.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read| </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/where-to-watch-india-vs-japan-historic-t20i-live-streaming-channel-details-1788703019306"><strong>Where to watch India vs Japan historic T20I: Channel and live streaming details</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><p>The right-handed batter Kushagra completed his sixth first-class hundred soon after but lost his wicket before lunch on day two.&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Watch 🎥<br><br>Kumar Kushagra lights up Chennai with a brilliant 101(132) 💪<br><br>Scorecard ▶️ <a href="https://t.co/BhTkGWeeoD">https://t.co/BhTkGWeeoD</a><a href="https://x.com/hashtag/DuleepTrophy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DuleepTrophy</a> | <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/EZvSZ?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EZvSZ</a> <a href="https://t.co/zfqrn3Uh4C">pic.twitter.com/zfqrn3Uh4C</a></p>&mdash; BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) <a href="https://x.com/BCCIdomestic/status/2096903068399124779?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 7, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Kishan, on the other hand, took advantage of South Zone’s tired bowling attack and kept manoeuvring gaps for boundaries for fun, closing in on his double hundred.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Nothing worked for Tilak Varma’s South Zone, which had also tried part-timers in Devdutt Padikkal, as Kishan completed his brilliant 200 in 270 balls.</p><h3>WATCH the moment Kishan scored 200 vs South Zone -</h3>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">That moment when Ishan Kishan reached 2️⃣5️⃣0️⃣ 👏👏<br><br>Scorecard ▶️ <a href="https://t.co/KQf5Km69nk">https://t.co/KQf5Km69nk</a><a href="https://x.com/hashtag/DuleepTrophy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DuleepTrophy</a> | <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/SZvEZ?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SZvEZ</a> <a href="https://t.co/6YJYiwNtjV">pic.twitter.com/6YJYiwNtjV</a></p>&mdash; BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) <a href="https://x.com/BCCIdomestic/status/2096884661041639535?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 7, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Just when he crossed his 200-mark, Kishan upped the ante and began scoring quickly, with South Zone anticipating a declaration. Much to their disappointment, Kishan did not declare and kept cruising even after crossing 250. Although fatigue caught up with him as he walked out retired hurt, Kishan returned following Mohammed Shami’s dismissal on 28 to rack up more runs.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>He, however, failed to smash a triple hundred in this title match, after finding a fielder near long-on to depart on 270.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>South Zone could finally wrap up East Zone's innings on 708, with a mountain to climb should they seek a shocking turnaround from here in the Duleep Trophy final.</p>

East Zone captain Ishan Kishan smashed a record-breaking 270 to propel his side to a colossal 708 against South Zone on Day 2 of the Duleep Trophy final in Chennai. Read the day report. 

East Zone captain Ishan Kishan clobbered his highest first-class score of 270 against South Zone in the ongoing Duleep Trophy final in Chennai. Riding on his brilliant double hundred and a gritty century from Kumar Kushagra, East Zone posted their first-innings total in excess of 700 at stumps on day 2, marking only the third time in the tournament’s final history that a team has crossed the 700-run milestone. Resuming day two on 385 for four, Kishan (111*) and Kushagra (63*) began piling up runs and misery on South Zone bowlers. Mohammed Siraj, who went wicketless on day 1, tried hard – both with his pace and line and verbal volleys to unsettle the pair, but failed. MD Nidheesh too bowled his heart out with the new ball in his quest to break this partnership but tasted no success, as the two batters inched closer to their respective milestones. The two spinners, Tripurana Vijay and Shreyas Gopal, also kept persisting with defensive lines on either side of the drinks break but failed to provide any respite. Also read| Where to watch India vs Japan historic T20I: Channel and live streaming details The right-handed batter Kushagra completed his sixth first-class hundred soon after but lost his wicket before lunch on day two.

<p>East Zone captain Ishan Kishan smashed a record-breaking 270 to propel his side to a colossal 708 against South Zone on Day 2 of the Duleep Trophy final in Chennai. Read the day report.&nbsp;</p>

Ishan Kishan smashes 270 as East Zone rack up 708 in Duleep Trophy Final

<p>There’s a quiet clarity in how Kumar Kushagra views the game. No buzzwords, no overcomplication, just a sharp understanding of situations, roles, and responsibility. In a conversation that feels as much about mindset as it is about skill, the young wicketkeeper-batter lays bare the thought process shaping his rise. At the heart of his approach lies adaptability. Pressure, for Kushagra, isn’t about choosing between keeping or batting, it’s about reading the moment.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“If I am keeping, I will think from behind… if I am not batting, I will be sitting outside and then thinking about it.” That situational awareness carries into his batting. Labels like ‘aggressive’ or ‘calm’ don’t resonate with him. “There is nothing like aggressive or being calm. It's all about how the situation is asking or the team is asking from you.” It’s a philosophy rooted in modern T20 cricket, fluid roles, quick recalibration, and constant awareness. Whether it’s maximizing the powerplay or absorbing pressure after wickets, Kushagra’s decision-making is dictated by context, not instinct alone.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/from-traitor-to-hero-iran-release-assets-of-women-captain-zahra-ghanbari-amid-australian-asylum-row-1776092667633"><strong>From ‘Traitor’ to Hero? Iran release assets of women’s captain Zahra Ghanbari amid Australian asylum row</strong></a></p>

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<p>Behind the stumps, his growth has been shaped by elite exposure. Working under Parthiv Patel and keeping to someone like Rashid Khan proved transformational. “Keeping Rashid Khan in that speed… that helped me a lot and Parthiv sir also gave me a lot of drills.” But beyond technique, it’s the mental game that stands out. Kushagra believes consistency is tougher than bouncing back. “When there are expectations… that’s a very tricky part. You have to maintain that consistency.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>And underpinning it all is a simple, powerful driving force, family. “Definitely my dad… he had that aim that first you have to play for the Indian team.” Looking ahead, Kushagra, a JSW athlete, doesn’t want to be boxed into a single role. “Flexible middle order batter would be a great answer… I can play anchor role also… I can finish the game.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In fact, finishing games is what he feels is most overlooked about him. “I have that capability… to finish off the game from any situation," he signed off.</p>

Kumar Kushagra interview: Rising IPL wicketkeeper-batter reveals his mindset on pressure, finishing games, adaptability, and journey toward Team India

There’s a quiet clarity in how Kumar Kushagra views the game. No buzzwords, no overcomplication, just a sharp understanding of situations, roles, and responsibility. In a conversation that feels as much about mindset as it is about skill, the young wicketkeeper-batter lays bare the thought process shaping his rise. At the heart of his approach lies adaptability. Pressure, for Kushagra, isn’t about choosing between keeping or batting, it’s about reading the moment. “If I am keeping, I will think from behind… if I am not batting, I will be sitting outside and then thinking about it.” That situational awareness carries into his batting. Labels like ‘aggressive’ or ‘calm’ don’t resonate with him. “There is nothing like aggressive or being calm. It's all about how the situation is asking or the team is asking from you.” It’s a philosophy rooted in modern T20 cricket, fluid roles, quick recalibration, and constant awareness. Whether it’s maximizing the powerplay or absorbing pressure after wickets, Kushagra’s decision-making is dictated by context, not instinct alone. Also Read: From ‘Traitor’ to Hero? Iran release assets of women’s captain Zahra Ghanbari amid Australian asylum row

<p>21-year-old Kumar Kushagra opens up on reading match situations, finishing games, and why adaptability, not aggression, is his biggest strength</p>

IPL 2026: ‘I can anchor, attack and finish, whatever the team needs', says 21-year-old Kumar Kushagra

<p>Yashasvi Jaiswal and Divyaansh Saxena guided India to a comfortable ten wickets win over Pakistan in the ICC U19 World Cup semifinal at Senwes Park on Tuesday and progressed to the final of the tournament.</p>

<p>Chasing 173, Indian openers Jaiswal and Saxena played cautiously and stitched an unbeaten partnership of 176 runs.</p>

<p>The duo built the highest opening partnership of the tournament's history. Jaiswal, the left-handed batsman, scored his maiden century of the tournament as he amassed unbeaten 105 runs studded with eight fours and four sixes.</p>

<p>Saxena scored 59* off 99 balls including six fours. India chased down the total in 35.2 overs. This is the first time in the history of the U19 World Cup that a team won a knockout match by ten wickets.</p>

<p>Earlier, Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat. Opener Haider Ali and skipper Rohail Nazir's half-centuries guided the side to a respectable total of 172. Ali played a knock of 56 runs while Nazir accumulated 62 runs including six boundaries.</p>

<p>Pakistan did not have a good start as they lost Mohammad Hurair (4) in the second over. Fahad Munir, came to bat at number three, failed to score a single run and was departed by Ravi Bishnoi on a duck in ninth over.</p>

<p>Apart from Ali and Nazir, Mohammad Haris was the only batsman to score runs in double digits. He played an innings of 21 runs off 15 balls. Indian bowlers showed a spirited performance as they bowled out arch-rival in 43.1 overs.</p>

<p>Pacers Karthik Tyagi and Sushant Mishra bagged two and three wickets respectively. Spinner Ravi Bishnoi clinched two scalps and conceded 46 runs in his ten overs.</p>


Yashasvi Jaiswal and Divyaansh Saxena guided India to a comfortable ten wickets win over Pakistan in the ICC U19 World Cup semifinal at Senwes Park on Tuesday and progressed to the final of the tournament.

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Divyaansh Saxena guided India to a comfortable ten wickets win over Pakistan in the ICC U19 World Cup semifinal at Senwes Park on Tuesday and progressed to the final of the tournament. Chasing 173, Indian openers Jaiswal and Saxena played cautiously and stitched an unbeaten partnership of 176 runs. The duo built the highest opening partnership of the tournament's history. Jaiswal, the left-handed batsman, scored his maiden century of the tournament as he amassed unbeaten 105 runs studded with eight fours and four sixes. Saxena scored 59* off 99 balls including six fours. India chased down the total in 35.2 overs. This is the first time in the history of the U19 World Cup that a team won a knockout match by ten wickets. Earlier, Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat. Opener Haider Ali and skipper Rohail Nazir's half-centuries guided the side to a respectable total of 172. Ali played a knock of 56 runs while Nazir accumulated 62 runs including six boundaries. Pakistan did not have a good start as they lost Mohammad Hurair (4) in the second over. Fahad Munir, came to bat at number three, failed to score a single run and was departed by Ravi Bishnoi on a duck in ninth over. Apart from Ali and Nazir, Mohammad Haris was the only batsman to score runs in double digits. He played an innings of 21 runs off 15 balls. Indian bowlers showed a spirited performance as they bowled out arch-rival in 43.1 overs. Pacers Karthik Tyagi and Sushant Mishra bagged two and three wickets respectively. Spinner Ravi Bishnoi clinched two scalps and conceded 46 runs in his ten overs.

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