Opting to bat, India lost both its openers Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan early as the Men in Blue face New Zealand in the fifth and final ODI Westpac Stadium, Wellington on Sunday.

IND vs NZ, 5th ODI: Early wickets rattle India, are 18/3 after 9 overs

Former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar was impressed by Hardik Pandya's contribution in the third One-Day International against New Zealand. He said that Pandya's presence covers all bases for the side.

Hardik Pandya's presence ensures all bases are covered: Sunil Gavaskar

Opener Smriti Mandhana led the chase for India with familiar panache after a feisty bowling performance that steered the side to a series-clinching eight-wicket triumph over New Zealand Women in the second one-dayer here Tuesday.

Smriti Mandhana stars again as India beat New Zealand in 2nd ODI, clinch series

Virat Kohli bowed out of the New Zealand tour with India in an unbeatable position after they won the third one-day international by seven wickets in Mount Maunganui on Monday.

India beat New Zealand in 3rd ODI, seal series

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has suspended India's Ambati Rayudu from bowling in international cricket on Monday as he failed to submit a test of his bowling action within the stipulated period of 14 days.

Indian cricketer Ambati Rayudu suspended from bowling in international cricket

After a near perfect beginning, India would look to tighten the noose around a struggling New Zealand with a barrage of spin in the second ODI on Saturday. New Zealand batsmen looked all at sea against India's spin duo of Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal in their own backyard following a fiery spell from pacer Mohammad Shami in the opening ODI on Wednesday.

India vs New Zealand: Virat-led team eye dominance in 2nd ODI

The 'Maori' community welcomed the Indian cricket team with their traditional 'Haka' dance before team's practice session at Bay Oval Stadium in New Zealand's picturesque Mount Maunganui on January 25.

Watch: Ahead of 2nd ODI, Team India gets traditional 'Maori' welcome at Bay Oval

Opener Shikhar Dhawan on Friday said the fast-tracking of Prithvi Shaw and Shubman Gill into the Indian team shows that the upcoming talent is "maturing" faster than ever before, increasing competition within the team.

Competition within Indian team getting stiffer: Shikhar Dhawan

Former skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni Friday said he has no preference in the Indian batting order and is ready to bat at any position as per the need of the team.

I'm ready to bat at any position, says Mahendra Singh Dhoni

India will continue to target Australia's under-pressure openers Alex Carey and Aaron Finch as they seek to add a one-day series win to their first ever Test series victory in the third and final match in Melbourne on Friday.

India must keep the pressure on Australia openers, says Shikhar Dhawan

Australia captain Aaron Finch Thursday declared that he will return to his "natural" aggressive game in the series-deciding third ODI against India here after being left "frustrated" by a cautious approach while searching for runs.

India vs Australia: Aaron Finch promises natural aggressive game in 3rd ODI

Australia coach Justin Langer compared Virat Kohli with Sachin Tendulkar and said the Indian captain's balance while playing 360 degree shots in all formats of the game is "unbelievable".

Justin Langer praises chase master Virat Kohli, says his balance is unbelievable

India's Ambati Rayudu has been reported for a suspect bowling action during the first one-day international (ODI) against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

IND vs AUS: Ambati Rayudu reported for suspect bowling action during first ODI

Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who was amongst the highest wicket-takers in the historic 2-1 Test series victory against Australia, has been rested for the upcoming ODI series Down Under.

IND vs AUS: Jasprit Bumrah rested for Australia ODIs and New Zealand tour, Mohammed Siraj named replacement

Australia is set to rest its fast-bowling trio of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood for the first three ODIs against India in a bid to manage their workload ahead of a busy international calendar.

Australia set to rest Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood for first 3 ODIs against India

Virat Kohli, the number one batsman, smashed 11 international centuries, including six in one-dayers in 2018, to underline why he is considered one of the best batsman of his era.

Virat Kohli's reign of dominance over the world cricket in 2018

West Indies captain Rovman Powell won the toss and elected to bowl in their second one-day international against Bangladesh in Dhaka on Tuesday. Bangladesh lead the three-match series 1-0 after taking a five-wicket win in the opener Sunday also at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium.

West Indies opt to bowl in second Bangladesh ODI

India cricket team captain Virat Kohli and fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah maintained their top positions respectively in the latest ICC ODI rankings published on Tuesday.

ICC Rankings: Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah continue to lead ODI table

Australia captain Aaron Finch won the toss and elected to bowl in the third and final one-day international against South Africa in Hobart on Sunday. The series is all square with the Proteas winning the opening game by six wickets and Australia snapping their seven-game losing streak to clinch the second in Adelaide by seven runs.

Australia win toss, opt to bowl against Proteas in deciding ODI

Australia on Sunday lost the third and final ODI in Hobart by 40 runs while chasing a mammoth target of 321 runs set by South Africa. After openers Chris Lynn and Aaron Finch lost their wickets early, Shaun Marsh played a pivotal inning and went on to slam 106 to bring Australia back in the game.

3rd ODI: South Africa beat Australia by 40 runs, win series

30 unique facts about Virat Kohli on his 30th birthday

Babar Azam became the fastest player to reach 1,000 Twenty20 international runs as Pakistan scored 166-3 in the third and final match against New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday.

Babar Azam beats Kohli's 1,000-run landmark

Indian cricket team's Ambati Rayudu announced his retirement from the game's long-form, including the Ranji Trophy, to focus on limited-over cricket. With virtually no chance of playing Test cricket, Rayudu has decided to hang up his "first-class" boots.

Ambati Rayudu retires. Wait, it's not what you think

South Africa hammered a careless Australia by six wickets in the first one-day international in Perth on Sunday, with a Dale Steyn-led pace onslaught exposing their batting frailties.

South Africa beat Australia by six wickets in 1st ODI

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