<p>Wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik has been dropped from India's One-Day International (ODI) squad while batsman KL Rahul has returned to both ODI and <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/india-vs-australia-t20i-leg-spinner-mayank-markande-picked-kuldeep-yadav-rested-197608">T20 International squads</a> for the home series against Australia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>KL Rahul has been called back after the unsavoury comments on women in a TV talk show, following which he was asked to regain his form by concentrating on domestic cricket.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have announced the 15-member squad on Friday for upcoming India vs Australia series for both T20 and ODI format.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India and Australia will play two T20Is and five ODI matches and the tournament will kick off from February 24.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Khaleel Ahmed, Shubhman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammad Siraj - all of whom were part of the squad in the recent tour of New Zealand, have also been left out.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 21-year-old Markande was rewarded soon after his five-wicket haul, which powered India A to an innings and 68-run victory over England Lions in the second unofficial Test.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The pace attack includes Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami; Bhuvneshwar Kumar will join the squad from the third ODI onwards. Bhuvi has been rested for the first two ODIs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kuldeep Yadav has been dropped from the T20 squad but he will return to ODI with his spin action.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rishabh Pant has found a place in both the squads.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>India’s squad for 1st and 2nd ODI against Australia:</strong> Virat Kohli (Capt), Rohit Sharma (vc), Shikhar Dhawan, Ambati Rayudu, Kedar Jadhav, MS Dhoni (wk), Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohamed Shami, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Vijay Shankar, Rishabh Pant, Siddharth Kaul, KL Rahul.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>India’s squad for remaining three ODIs:</strong> Virat Kohli (Capt), Rohit Sharma (vc), Shikhar Dhawan, Ambati Rayudu, Kedar Jadhav, MS Dhoni (wk), Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Vijay Shankar, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>India's squad for T20I series against Australia:</strong> Virat Kohli (Capt), Rohit (vc), KL Rahul, Shikhar Dhawan, Rishabh Pant, Dinesh Karthik, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (WK), Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, Vijay Shankar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jasprit Bumrah, Umesh Yadav, Sidharth Kaul, Mayank Markande.</p>


Wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik has been dropped from India's One-Day International (ODI) squad while batsman KL Rahul has returned to both ODI and T20 International squads for the home series against Australia.

Wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik has been dropped from India's One-Day International (ODI) squad while batsman KL Rahul has returned to both ODI and T20 International squads for the home series against Australia. KL Rahul has been called back after the unsavoury comments on women in a TV talk show, following which he was asked to regain his form by concentrating on domestic cricket. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have announced the 15-member squad on Friday for upcoming India vs Australia series for both T20 and ODI format. India and Australia will play two T20Is and five ODI matches and the tournament will kick off from February 24. Khaleel Ahmed, Shubhman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammad Siraj - all of whom were part of the squad in the recent tour of New Zealand, have also been left out. The 21-year-old Markande was rewarded soon after his five-wicket haul, which powered India A to an innings and 68-run victory over England Lions in the second unofficial Test. The pace attack includes Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami; Bhuvneshwar Kumar will join the squad from the third ODI onwards. Bhuvi has been rested for the first two ODIs. Kuldeep Yadav has been dropped from the T20 squad but he will return to ODI with his spin action. Rishabh Pant has found a place in both the squads. India’s squad for 1st and 2nd ODI against Australia: Virat Kohli (Capt), Rohit Sharma (vc), Shikhar Dhawan, Ambati Rayudu, Kedar Jadhav, MS Dhoni (wk), Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohamed Shami, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Vijay Shankar, Rishabh Pant, Siddharth Kaul, KL Rahul. India’s squad for remaining three ODIs: Virat Kohli (Capt), Rohit Sharma (vc), Shikhar Dhawan, Ambati Rayudu, Kedar Jadhav, MS Dhoni (wk), Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Vijay Shankar, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant. India's squad for T20I series against Australia: Virat Kohli (Capt), Rohit (vc), KL Rahul, Shikhar Dhawan, Rishabh Pant, Dinesh Karthik, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (WK), Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, Vijay Shankar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jasprit Bumrah, Umesh Yadav, Sidharth Kaul, Mayank Markande.

India vs Australia, ODI: Dinesh Karthik dropped, KL Rahul recalled

<p>India captain Virat Kohli is well ahead of his contemporaries and destined for greatness, former Sri Lankan batting stalwart Kumar Sangakkara has said.</p>

<p>Run-machine Kohli capped a memorable 2018 by becoming the first to win the International Cricket Council's (ICC) cricketer, Test and one-day international (ODI) player of the year awards last month.</p>

<p>Considered part of the elite group also featuring Kiwi Kane Williamson, Australian Steve Smith and England's Joe Root, Kohli has surged ahead after a stupendous 2018 and is currently the top-ranked Test as well as a one-day batsman.</p>

<p>"Everything about Virat's game stands out. I think he is head and shoulders above anyone else in world cricket today," Sangakkara told India Today news channel.</p>

<p>"And I think going forward, he will be one of the greatest ever cricketers, if not the greatest ever," said the Sri Lankan batting great.</p>

<p>With 39 centuries from 222 one-day matches, Kohli is second only to compatriot Sachin Tendulkar - who scored 49 from 463 - in the 50-over century makers' list.</p>

<p>He has also scored 25 hundreds in 77 Tests.</p>

<p>Sangakkara is amazed by Kohli's ability to success across formats without tinkering his basis game.</p>

<p>"He has this incredible knack of scoring runs and has a very, very solid method that he believes in..." said the former Sri Lanka captain.</p>

<p>"... if you see the tempo which he bats with, it hardly changes. He does read the situation very well.</p>

<p>"He is a very passionate guy, you see that in his expressions on the field... it's the overall aspect of both the person and how he has sorted his batting and his attitude."</p>

<p>Sangakkara's former team mate Mahela Jayawardene lauded how Kohli handled the pressure of leading the team of a cricket-mad nation of 1.3 billion.</p>

<p>"It's not just about the ability Virat has but to understand the way to handle pressure not just on the field but also off the field and the expectations," said the former Sri Lanka captain.</p>

<p>"We grew up with Sachin who had to perhaps experience the same thing. And for the next generation, it's probably on Virat's shoulders..." Jayawardene said.</p>


India captain Virat Kohli is well ahead of his contemporaries and destined for greatness, former Sri Lankan batting stalwart Kumar Sangakkara has said. Run-machine Kohli capped a memorable 2018 by becoming the first to win the International Cricket Council's (ICC) cricketer, Test and one-day international (ODI) player of the year awards last month.

India captain Virat Kohli is well ahead of his contemporaries and destined for greatness, former Sri Lankan batting stalwart Kumar Sangakkara has said. Run-machine Kohli capped a memorable 2018 by becoming the first to win the International Cricket Council's (ICC) cricketer, Test and one-day international (ODI) player of the year awards last month. Considered part of the elite group also featuring Kiwi Kane Williamson, Australian Steve Smith and England's Joe Root, Kohli has surged ahead after a stupendous 2018 and is currently the top-ranked Test as well as a one-day batsman. "Everything about Virat's game stands out. I think he is head and shoulders above anyone else in world cricket today," Sangakkara told India Today news channel. "And I think going forward, he will be one of the greatest ever cricketers, if not the greatest ever," said the Sri Lankan batting great. With 39 centuries from 222 one-day matches, Kohli is second only to compatriot Sachin Tendulkar - who scored 49 from 463 - in the 50-over century makers' list. He has also scored 25 hundreds in 77 Tests. Sangakkara is amazed by Kohli's ability to success across formats without tinkering his basis game. "He has this incredible knack of scoring runs and has a very, very solid method that he believes in..." said the former Sri Lanka captain. "... if you see the tempo which he bats with, it hardly changes. He does read the situation very well. "He is a very passionate guy, you see that in his expressions on the field... it's the overall aspect of both the person and how he has sorted his batting and his attitude." Sangakkara's former team mate Mahela Jayawardene lauded how Kohli handled the pressure of leading the team of a cricket-mad nation of 1.3 billion. "It's not just about the ability Virat has but to understand the way to handle pressure not just on the field but also off the field and the expectations," said the former Sri Lanka captain. "We grew up with Sachin who had to perhaps experience the same thing. And for the next generation, it's probably on Virat's shoulders..." Jayawardene said.

Virat Kohli above peers, destined for greatness: Kumar Sangakkara

<p>India skipper Rohit Sharma Wednesday said that a line-up with eight specialist batsmen should have chased down the 220-run target set by New Zealand, however steep it might have looked for a T20 match.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/1st-t20i-india-all-out-for-139-new-zealand-win-by-80-runs-195572">India folded for 139 in 19.2 overs</a> collapsing to their worst-ever defeat by 80 runs in the first T20 international.</p>

<p>"It was a tough game. We were outplayed in all three departments. We didn't start well and we knew that 200 wasn't going to be an easy chase," Rohit said after the match.</p>

<p>"We have chased such (big) targets in the past and that is why we played with eight batsmen. But we didn't have (even) small partnerships and that made it tougher. New Zealand though played well, they had partnerships. We need to go to Auckland, have a look at the conditions and take it from there," he added.</p>

<p>Outplayed 1-4 by India in the five-match ODI series, Black Caps skipper Kane Williamson was happy to finally see his team produce a "complete performance" in the first T20I.</p>

<p>"Fantastic performance all around, everyone rose and it was one of those complete performances that you search for. The top-order were superb and we built partnerships that helped us," Williamson said.</p>

<p>"But it has finished now, we move on in a day's time and we have another game. Hope we can keep the momentum through the series having set the tone."</p>

<p>Opening duo of Tim Seifert (84) and Colin Munro (34) shared a 86-run opening partnership to lay the foundation for New Zealand's total before the bowlers returned to complete the job.</p>

<p>"Seifert and Munro were outstanding. It really was a good experience for the boys. Some of the short contributions were of great importance. Daryll bowled really well and played a good cameo down the order. We had the runs on the board, but the bowling and fielding too was of high standard," Williamson said.</p>

<p>Seifert, who was adjudged the 'Man of the Match' for his 43-ball 84, said he was happy to live up to the expectations after his selection in the team.</p>

<p>"It was a great way to start the series and the boys are really happy. It feels great to go up the order. I had a look at the first two overs and then took it from there and put pressure on the bowlers," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I have been selected for a reason and it feels nice to have backed my ability," he said when asked about his big-hitting prowess.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India will play New Zealand in the second T20I at Auckland's Eden Park on Friday.&nbsp;</p>


India skipper Rohit Sharma Wednesday said that a line-up with eight specialist batsmen should have chased down the 220-run target set by New Zealand, however steep it might have looked for a T20 match.

India skipper Rohit Sharma Wednesday said that a line-up with eight specialist batsmen should have chased down the 220-run target set by New Zealand, however steep it might have looked for a T20 match. India folded for 139 in 19.2 overs collapsing to their worst-ever defeat by 80 runs in the first T20 international. "It was a tough game. We were outplayed in all three departments. We didn't start well and we knew that 200 wasn't going to be an easy chase," Rohit said after the match. "We have chased such (big) targets in the past and that is why we played with eight batsmen. But we didn't have (even) small partnerships and that made it tougher. New Zealand though played well, they had partnerships. We need to go to Auckland, have a look at the conditions and take it from there," he added. Outplayed 1-4 by India in the five-match ODI series, Black Caps skipper Kane Williamson was happy to finally see his team produce a "complete performance" in the first T20I. "Fantastic performance all around, everyone rose and it was one of those complete performances that you search for. The top-order were superb and we built partnerships that helped us," Williamson said. "But it has finished now, we move on in a day's time and we have another game. Hope we can keep the momentum through the series having set the tone." Opening duo of Tim Seifert (84) and Colin Munro (34) shared a 86-run opening partnership to lay the foundation for New Zealand's total before the bowlers returned to complete the job. "Seifert and Munro were outstanding. It really was a good experience for the boys. Some of the short contributions were of great importance. Daryll bowled really well and played a good cameo down the order. We had the runs on the board, but the bowling and fielding too was of high standard," Williamson said. Seifert, who was adjudged the 'Man of the Match' for his 43-ball 84, said he was happy to live up to the expectations after his selection in the team. "It was a great way to start the series and the boys are really happy. It feels great to go up the order. I had a look at the first two overs and then took it from there and put pressure on the bowlers," he said. "I have been selected for a reason and it feels nice to have backed my ability," he said when asked about his big-hitting prowess. India will play New Zealand in the second T20I at Auckland's Eden Park on Friday.

India captain Rohit Sharma blames batsmen for 1st T20I loss to New Zealand

<p>Indian cricket team head coach Ravi Shastri on Tuesday compared skipper Virat Kohli to iconic former Pakistan cricket captain Imran Khan.</p>

<p>"The closest I have seen to the great man. Virat is in your face, he wants to dominate and has a work ethic like no one else. Whether it comes to discipline, training, sacrifice or self-denial, it is unbelievable.</p>

<p>"I think India is lucky to have a leader of that sort. He reminds me of Imran Khan in many ways - in the way he sets the example and sets the standards, and goes about defining it in his own way and leading from the front," Shastri said.</p>

<p>However, Shastri is confident that Kohli will evolve further as a captain.</p>

<p>"As far as I am concerned, tactically, there is still room for plenty of improvement as captain. He has gotten better and better, and better, and I thought in the Australian Test series, tactically he outsmarted Australia.</p>

<p>"I still see more room across formats for him to evolve. As a captain, Virat will evolve further," said Shastri.</p>

<p>Speaking about Indian bowlers, Shastri asserted that Kuldeep Yadav is firmly ahead of veteran Ravichandran Ashwin in the pecking order as India's frontline spinner on foreign soil.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shastri cited Kuldeep's five-wicket haul against Australia in the Sydney Test this year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shastri made it clear that going forward, wrist spinners will be in vogue in Test cricket and Kuldeep is "already" ahead of Ashwin and Jadeja as country's No.1 spinner.</p>

<p>"Already! He plays overseas Test cricket and he gets five wickets, so he becomes our primary overseas spinner. Going ahead, if we have to play one spinner, he is the one we will pick," Shastri told the 'Cricbuzz' website.</p>

<p>"There is a time for everyone (referring to Ashwin's poor fitness record in 2018). But now Kuldeep is our frontline number one overseas spinner," he added.</p>

<p>Kuldeep bagged a five-for in the rain-affected Sydney Test and most of the Australian batsmen failed to read him.</p>

<p>"I was very impressed with the way Kuldeep bowled in Sydney. Even in Test cricket, it is going to be the age of wrist spin, especially in overseas Test cricket. The way he bowled in Sydney, he becomes our number one spinner in overseas Test cricket," Shastri said.</p>

<p>Cheteshwar Pujara was a revelation during the tour of Australia where he played a massive role in the country's first ever 2-1 series win, fetching the player of the series award for it.</p>

<p>However, the same Pujara was dropped for the first Test against England in Birmingham and Shastri revealed how a minor glitch in his stance was corrected, which wasn't entirely technical.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It wasn't a technical issue. It was in his posture and the way he stood at the crease. It was a small thing, which can happen when you have played day in, and day out. I felt it was an issue," Shastri said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We had to factor in if we wanted to take the risk of that first Test or get him right for the next 7-8 Tests. Or, take that chance of playing in all 8 Tests and he doesn't have enough time to sort that," the coach, known for his cricketing acumen, said.</p>

<p>According to Shastri, the problem crept in when Pujara was playing county cricket in 2018 and it was a "conscious decision" to drop Pujara in England.</p>

<p>"And I will do that again if I get the results like the way I have," said the straight talking coach.</p>

<p>Since coming back from Australia, Pujara has played three back to back first-class games for Saurashtra, including the ongoing Ranji final in Nagpur and the coach feels it's time he takes some rest.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"...I feel like calling him from New Zealand and saying, enough Puji, take off your pads now and sit down!"</p>

<p>"And like I said earlier, he is the quintessential professional. That guy, when he gets in, he smells the leather. He doesn't let the bowler make him smell the leather. Chin music is different, when the bowler makes the ball go past you," he said.</p>

<p>And then there was an inimitable Shastri comment about how Pujara goes about his job, saying no one smells the leather in defence better than Pujara.</p>


Indian cricket team head coach Ravi Shastri on Tuesday compared skipper Virat Kohli to iconic former Pakistan cricket captain Imran Khan. "The closest I have seen to the great man.

Indian cricket team head coach Ravi Shastri on Tuesday compared skipper Virat Kohli to iconic former Pakistan cricket captain Imran Khan. "The closest I have seen to the great man. Virat is in your face, he wants to dominate and has a work ethic like no one else. Whether it comes to discipline, training, sacrifice or self-denial, it is unbelievable. "I think India is lucky to have a leader of that sort. He reminds me of Imran Khan in many ways - in the way he sets the example and sets the standards, and goes about defining it in his own way and leading from the front," Shastri said. However, Shastri is confident that Kohli will evolve further as a captain. "As far as I am concerned, tactically, there is still room for plenty of improvement as captain. He has gotten better and better, and better, and I thought in the Australian Test series, tactically he outsmarted Australia. "I still see more room across formats for him to evolve. As a captain, Virat will evolve further," said Shastri. Speaking about Indian bowlers, Shastri asserted that Kuldeep Yadav is firmly ahead of veteran Ravichandran Ashwin in the pecking order as India's frontline spinner on foreign soil. Shastri cited Kuldeep's five-wicket haul against Australia in the Sydney Test this year. Shastri made it clear that going forward, wrist spinners will be in vogue in Test cricket and Kuldeep is "already" ahead of Ashwin and Jadeja as country's No.1 spinner. "Already! He plays overseas Test cricket and he gets five wickets, so he becomes our primary overseas spinner. Going ahead, if we have to play one spinner, he is the one we will pick," Shastri told the 'Cricbuzz' website. "There is a time for everyone (referring to Ashwin's poor fitness record in 2018). But now Kuldeep is our frontline number one overseas spinner," he added. Kuldeep bagged a five-for in the rain-affected Sydney Test and most of the Australian batsmen failed to read him. "I was very impressed with the way Kuldeep bowled in Sydney. Even in Test cricket, it is going to be the age of wrist spin, especially in overseas Test cricket. The way he bowled in Sydney, he becomes our number one spinner in overseas Test cricket," Shastri said. Cheteshwar Pujara was a revelation during the tour of Australia where he played a massive role in the country's first ever 2-1 series win, fetching the player of the series award for it. However, the same Pujara was dropped for the first Test against England in Birmingham and Shastri revealed how a minor glitch in his stance was corrected, which wasn't entirely technical. "It wasn't a technical issue. It was in his posture and the way he stood at the crease. It was a small thing, which can happen when you have played day in, and day out. I felt it was an issue," Shastri said. "We had to factor in if we wanted to take the risk of that first Test or get him right for the next 7-8 Tests. Or, take that chance of playing in all 8 Tests and he doesn't have enough time to sort that," the coach, known for his cricketing acumen, said. According to Shastri, the problem crept in when Pujara was playing county cricket in 2018 and it was a "conscious decision" to drop Pujara in England. "And I will do that again if I get the results like the way I have," said the straight talking coach. Since coming back from Australia, Pujara has played three back to back first-class games for Saurashtra, including the ongoing Ranji final in Nagpur and the coach feels it's time he takes some rest. "...I feel like calling him from New Zealand and saying, enough Puji, take off your pads now and sit down!" "And like I said earlier, he is the quintessential professional. That guy, when he gets in, he smells the leather. He doesn't let the bowler make him smell the leather. Chin music is different, when the bowler makes the ball go past you," he said. And then there was an inimitable Shastri comment about how Pujara goes about his job, saying no one smells the leather in defence better than Pujara.

Virat Kohli 'reminds me of Imran Khan', says India coach Ravi Shastri

<p>Indian skipper Virat Kohli was granted rest for the remaining two ODIs and three T20I after India won the third ODI also and clinched the five-match series. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Now, in 4th ODI, I<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-nz-4th-odi-new-zealand-beat-india-by-8-wickets-chase-down-target-in-144-overs-194007">ndia was bundled out for mere 92 runs </a>and lost the game as the top batting order failed to score any runs and kept on losing wickets at regular intervals.</p>

<p>There was a point when&nbsp;India were 40 for the loss of seven wickets just because the top-batsmen failed to play along with the swing. They would have registered a new low ODI figure, beating the 54 runs, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-nz-4th-odi-indias-lowest-odi-total-came-against-sri-lanka-193981">Indian cricket team scored at Sharjah in 2000.&nbsp;</a></p>

<p>Somehow, the 'Men In Blue' managed to save face.&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp;<br />
After the 3rd ODI, Kohli also said he was thrilled with the way his team played in the first three ODIs. &nbsp;</p>

<p>However, a reaction from Kohli is awaited on India's such a poor show in the fourth game. The management decided to give Kohli rest, knowing former Indian skipper MS Dhoni is still not fit to play. &nbsp;</p>

<p>New Zealand chased down India's 93 runs target in just 13.4 overs to defeat India by eight wickets in the fourth ODI at Seddon Park, Hamilton on Thursday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Henry Nicholls and Ross Taylor remained unbeaten and made 30 and 37 respectively to register their first win in the five-match series. The host lost the first three ODIs.</p>

<p>For India, pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar struck twice to dismiss two New Zealand players. He first dismissed Martin Guptill for 14 and later picked up the wicket of Kiwi skipper Kane Williamson for 11.</p>

<p>Yuzvendra Chahal top-scored and remained unbeaten at 18. Hardik is the second top-scorer with 16.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The two teams will next face each other for the fifth and final ODI on Sunday.&nbsp;</p>


Indian skipper Virat Kohli was granted rest for the remaining two ODIs and three T20I after India won the third ODI also and clinched the five-match series. Now, in 4th ODI, India was bundled out for mere 92 runs and lost the game as the top batting order failed to score any runs and kept on losing wickets at regular intervals.

Indian skipper Virat Kohli was granted rest for the remaining two ODIs and three T20I after India won the third ODI also and clinched the five-match series. Now, in 4th ODI, India was bundled out for mere 92 runs and lost the game as the top batting order failed to score any runs and kept on losing wickets at regular intervals. There was a point when India were 40 for the loss of seven wickets just because the top-batsmen failed to play along with the swing. They would have registered a new low ODI figure, beating the 54 runs, Indian cricket team scored at Sharjah in 2000. Somehow, the 'Men In Blue' managed to save face. After the 3rd ODI, Kohli also said he was thrilled with the way his team played in the first three ODIs. However, a reaction from Kohli is awaited on India's such a poor show in the fourth game. The management decided to give Kohli rest, knowing former Indian skipper MS Dhoni is still not fit to play. New Zealand chased down India's 93 runs target in just 13.4 overs to defeat India by eight wickets in the fourth ODI at Seddon Park, Hamilton on Thursday. Henry Nicholls and Ross Taylor remained unbeaten and made 30 and 37 respectively to register their first win in the five-match series. The host lost the first three ODIs. For India, pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar struck twice to dismiss two New Zealand players. He first dismissed Martin Guptill for 14 and later picked up the wicket of Kiwi skipper Kane Williamson for 11. Yuzvendra Chahal top-scored and remained unbeaten at 18. Hardik is the second top-scorer with 16. The two teams will next face each other for the fifth and final ODI on Sunday.

IND vs NZ: Virat Kohli 'rests' as India bundle out for 92, lose 4th ODI to New Zealand

<p>New Zealand chased down <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-nz-4th-odi-india-all-out-for-92-runs-chahal-top-scores-with-18-193989">India's 93 runs target</a> in just 14.4 overs to defeat India by eight wickets in the fourth ODI at Seddon Park, Hamilton on Thursday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Henry Nicholls and Ross Taylor remained unbeaten and made 30 and 37 respectively to register their first win in the five-match series. The host lost the first three ODIs.</p>

<p>For India, pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar struck twice to dismiss two New Zealand players. He first dismissed Martin Guptill for 14 and later picked up the wicket of Kiwi skipper Kane Williamson for 11.</p>

<p>India were all out for 92. The Lower batting order played a better game than the top players as they saved India's pride by taking them past their <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-nz-4th-odi-indias-lowest-odi-total-came-against-sri-lanka-193981">lowest ever total of 54 runs at Sharjah in 2000.&nbsp;</a></p>

<p>Yuzvendra Chahal remained unbeaten for 18 and is the highest individual runs scored today followed by Hardik Pandya's 16.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, he was dismissed by Trent Boult. Boult has clinched five wickets in his 10 overs and gave away just 21 runs. He also bowled four maiden overs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, New Zealand dismissed India's top six players in quick succession to dominate the fourth ODI.</p>

<p>At a point, with just 12 overs into the game, India has already lost six wickets and have made just 35 runs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Put into bat, 'Men In Blue' lost opener Shikhar Dhawan for just 13 runs. Minutes later, stand-in skipper Rohit Sharma also lost his wicket for seven runs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Both the openers were dismissed by Trent Boult, taking India's score to 23 for the loss of two wickets after eight overs.</p>

<p>But the damage did not stop there as Colin de Grandhomme struck twice to put his side in a commanding position. He first dismissed Rayudu and took Karthik's wickets in two successive deliveries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Boult struck again to dismiss Shubman Gill, then young sensation who proved his cricketing prowess against Australia in Tests. It is his ODI debut game.&nbsp;</p>

<p>New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson won the toss and invited India to bat first in the fourth ODI on Thursday.</p>

<p>After six overs, India's score stands at 21 for loss of one wicket.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rohit Sharma is leading the team in absence of Virat Kohli, who has been rested for the last two ODIs.</p>

<p>Young Shubman Gill will make his debut for India, while left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed has replaced Mohammed Shami.&nbsp;</p>

<p>MS Dhoni is still not fit and will miss this ODI also. &nbsp;India are 3-0 up in the five-match series.</p>

<p>Teams:<br />
India: Rohit Sharma (capt), Shikhar Dhawan, Shubman Gill, Ambati Rayudu, Kedar Jadhav, Dinesh Karthik, Hardik Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Khaleel Ahmed.</p>

<p>New Zealand: Kane Williamson (capt), Martin Guptill, Henry Nicholls, Ross Taylor, Tom Latham, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Colin de Grandhomme, Todd Astle, Matt Henry, Trent Boult.&nbsp;</p>


New Zealand chased down India's 93 runs target in just 14.4 overs to defeat India by eight wickets in the fourth ODI at Seddon Park, Hamilton on Thursday. Henry Nicholls and Ross Taylor remained unbeaten and made 30 and 37 respectively to register their first win in the five-match series.

New Zealand chased down India's 93 runs target in just 14.4 overs to defeat India by eight wickets in the fourth ODI at Seddon Park, Hamilton on Thursday. Henry Nicholls and Ross Taylor remained unbeaten and made 30 and 37 respectively to register their first win in the five-match series. The host lost the first three ODIs. For India, pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar struck twice to dismiss two New Zealand players. He first dismissed Martin Guptill for 14 and later picked up the wicket of Kiwi skipper Kane Williamson for 11. India were all out for 92. The Lower batting order played a better game than the top players as they saved India's pride by taking them past their lowest ever total of 54 runs at Sharjah in 2000. Yuzvendra Chahal remained unbeaten for 18 and is the highest individual runs scored today followed by Hardik Pandya's 16. However, he was dismissed by Trent Boult. Boult has clinched five wickets in his 10 overs and gave away just 21 runs. He also bowled four maiden overs. Earlier, New Zealand dismissed India's top six players in quick succession to dominate the fourth ODI. At a point, with just 12 overs into the game, India has already lost six wickets and have made just 35 runs. Put into bat, 'Men In Blue' lost opener Shikhar Dhawan for just 13 runs. Minutes later, stand-in skipper Rohit Sharma also lost his wicket for seven runs. Both the openers were dismissed by Trent Boult, taking India's score to 23 for the loss of two wickets after eight overs. But the damage did not stop there as Colin de Grandhomme struck twice to put his side in a commanding position. He first dismissed Rayudu and took Karthik's wickets in two successive deliveries. Boult struck again to dismiss Shubman Gill, then young sensation who proved his cricketing prowess against Australia in Tests. It is his ODI debut game. New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson won the toss and invited India to bat first in the fourth ODI on Thursday. After six overs, India's score stands at 21 for loss of one wicket. Rohit Sharma is leading the team in absence of Virat Kohli, who has been rested for the last two ODIs. Young Shubman Gill will make his debut for India, while left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed has replaced Mohammed Shami. MS Dhoni is still not fit and will miss this ODI also. India are 3-0 up in the five-match series. Teams: India: Rohit Sharma (capt), Shikhar Dhawan, Shubman Gill, Ambati Rayudu, Kedar Jadhav, Dinesh Karthik, Hardik Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Khaleel Ahmed. New Zealand: Kane Williamson (capt), Martin Guptill, Henry Nicholls, Ross Taylor, Tom Latham, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Colin de Grandhomme, Todd Astle, Matt Henry, Trent Boult.

IND vs NZ, 4th ODI: New Zealand beat India by 8 wickets, chase down target in 14.4 overs

<p>Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar struck twice to dismiss two New Zealand players as the host chase 92 runs on Thursday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bhuvneshwar first dismissed Martin Guptill for 14 and later picked up the wicket of Kiwi skipper Kane Williamson for 11.</p>

<p>India were all out for 92 in the fourth ODI at Seddon Park, Hamilton. The Lower batting order played a better game than the top players as they saved India's pride by taking them past their lowest ever total of 54 runs at Sharjah in 2000.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Yuzvendra Chahal remained unbeaten for 18 and is the highest individual runs scored today followed by Hardik Pandya's 16.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, he was dismissed by Trent Boult. Boult has clinched five wickets in his 10 overs and gave away just 21 runs. He also bowled four maiden overs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, New Zealand dismissed India's top six players in quick succession to dominate the fourth ODI.</p>

<p>At a point, with just 12 overs into the game, India has already lost six wickets and have made just 35 runs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Put into bat, 'Men In Blue' lost opener Shikhar Dhawan for just 13 runs. Minutes later, stand-in skipper Rohit Sharma also lost his wicket for seven runs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Both the openers were dismissed by Trent Boult, taking India's score to 23 for the loss of two wickets after eight overs.</p>

<p>But the damage did not stop there as Colin de Grandhomme struck twice to put his side in a commanding position. He first dismissed Rayudu and took Karthik's wickets in two successive deliveries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Boult struck again to dismiss Shubman Gill, then young sensation who proved his cricketing prowess against Australia in Tests. It is his ODI debut game.&nbsp;</p>

<p>New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson won the toss and invited India to bat first in the fourth ODI on Thursday.</p>

<p>After six overs, India's score stands at 21 for loss of one wicket.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rohit Sharma is leading the team in absence of Virat Kohli, who has been rested for the last two ODIs.</p>

<p>Young Shubman Gill will make his debut for India, while left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed has replaced Mohammed Shami.&nbsp;</p>

<p>MS Dhoni is still not fit and will miss this ODI also. &nbsp;India are 3-0 up in the five-match series.</p>

<p>Teams:<br />
India: Rohit Sharma (capt), Shikhar Dhawan, Shubman Gill, Ambati Rayudu, Kedar Jadhav, Dinesh Karthik, Hardik Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Khaleel Ahmed.</p>

<p>New Zealand: Kane Williamson (capt), Martin Guptill, Henry Nicholls, Ross Taylor, Tom Latham, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Colin de Grandhomme, Todd Astle, Matt Henry, Trent Boult.&nbsp;</p>


Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar struck twice to dismiss two New Zealand players as the host chase 92 runs on Thursday. Bhuvneshwar first dismissed Martin Guptill for 14 and later picked up the wicket of Kiwi skipper Kane Williamson for 11.

Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar struck twice to dismiss two New Zealand players as the host chase 92 runs on Thursday. Bhuvneshwar first dismissed Martin Guptill for 14 and later picked up the wicket of Kiwi skipper Kane Williamson for 11. India were all out for 92 in the fourth ODI at Seddon Park, Hamilton. The Lower batting order played a better game than the top players as they saved India's pride by taking them past their lowest ever total of 54 runs at Sharjah in 2000. Yuzvendra Chahal remained unbeaten for 18 and is the highest individual runs scored today followed by Hardik Pandya's 16. However, he was dismissed by Trent Boult. Boult has clinched five wickets in his 10 overs and gave away just 21 runs. He also bowled four maiden overs. Earlier, New Zealand dismissed India's top six players in quick succession to dominate the fourth ODI. At a point, with just 12 overs into the game, India has already lost six wickets and have made just 35 runs. Put into bat, 'Men In Blue' lost opener Shikhar Dhawan for just 13 runs. Minutes later, stand-in skipper Rohit Sharma also lost his wicket for seven runs. Both the openers were dismissed by Trent Boult, taking India's score to 23 for the loss of two wickets after eight overs. But the damage did not stop there as Colin de Grandhomme struck twice to put his side in a commanding position. He first dismissed Rayudu and took Karthik's wickets in two successive deliveries. Boult struck again to dismiss Shubman Gill, then young sensation who proved his cricketing prowess against Australia in Tests. It is his ODI debut game. New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson won the toss and invited India to bat first in the fourth ODI on Thursday. After six overs, India's score stands at 21 for loss of one wicket. Rohit Sharma is leading the team in absence of Virat Kohli, who has been rested for the last two ODIs. Young Shubman Gill will make his debut for India, while left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed has replaced Mohammed Shami. MS Dhoni is still not fit and will miss this ODI also. India are 3-0 up in the five-match series. Teams: India: Rohit Sharma (capt), Shikhar Dhawan, Shubman Gill, Ambati Rayudu, Kedar Jadhav, Dinesh Karthik, Hardik Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Khaleel Ahmed. New Zealand: Kane Williamson (capt), Martin Guptill, Henry Nicholls, Ross Taylor, Tom Latham, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Colin de Grandhomme, Todd Astle, Matt Henry, Trent Boult.

IND vs NZ, 4th ODI: Bhuvneshwar dismisses two in New Zealand's 92-run chase

<p>Lower batting order saved India's pride by taking them past their lowest ever total of 54 runs at Sharjah in 2000.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hardik Pandya's 16 runs helped India score 55 runs after 20 overs. However, he was dismissed by Trent Boult. Boult has clinched five wickets in his 10 overs and gave away just 21 runs. He also bowled four maiden overs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, New Zealand dismissed India's top six players in quick succession to dominate the fourth ODI.</p>

<p>At a point, with just 12 overs into the game, India has already lost six wickets and have made just 35 runs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Put into bat, 'Men In Blue' lost opener Shikhar Dhawan for just 13 runs. Minutes later, stand-in skipper Rohit Sharma also lost his wicket for seven runs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Both the openers were dismissed by Trent Boult, taking India's score to 23 for the loss of two wickets after eight overs.</p>

<p>But the damage did not stop there as Colin de Grandhomme struck twice to put his side in a commanding position. He first dismissed Rayudu and took Karthik's wickets in two successive deliveries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Boult struck again to dismiss Shubman Gill, then young sensation who proved his cricketing prowess against Australia in Tests. It is his ODI debut game.&nbsp;</p>

<p>New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson won the toss and invited India to bat first in the fourth ODI on Thursday.</p>

<p>After six overs, India's score stands at 21 for loss of one wicket.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rohit Sharma is leading the team in absence of Virat Kohli, who has been rested for the last two ODIs.</p>

<p>Young Shubman Gill will make his debut for India, while left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed has replaced Mohammed Shami.&nbsp;</p>

<p>MS Dhoni is still not fit and will miss this ODI also. &nbsp;India are 3-0 up in the five-match series.</p>

<p>Teams:<br />
India: Rohit Sharma (capt), Shikhar Dhawan, Shubman Gill, Ambati Rayudu, Kedar Jadhav, Dinesh Karthik, Hardik Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Khaleel Ahmed.</p>

<p>New Zealand: Kane Williamson (capt), Martin Guptill, Henry Nicholls, Ross Taylor, Tom Latham, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Colin de Grandhomme, Todd Astle, Matt Henry, Trent Boult.&nbsp;</p>


Lower batting order saved India's pride by taking them past their lowest ever total of 54 runs at Sharjah in 2000. Hardik Pandya's 16 runs helped India score 55 runs after 20 overs.

Lower batting order saved India's pride by taking them past their lowest ever total of 54 runs at Sharjah in 2000. Hardik Pandya's 16 runs helped India score 55 runs after 20 overs. However, he was dismissed by Trent Boult. Boult has clinched five wickets in his 10 overs and gave away just 21 runs. He also bowled four maiden overs. Earlier, New Zealand dismissed India's top six players in quick succession to dominate the fourth ODI. At a point, with just 12 overs into the game, India has already lost six wickets and have made just 35 runs. Put into bat, 'Men In Blue' lost opener Shikhar Dhawan for just 13 runs. Minutes later, stand-in skipper Rohit Sharma also lost his wicket for seven runs. Both the openers were dismissed by Trent Boult, taking India's score to 23 for the loss of two wickets after eight overs. But the damage did not stop there as Colin de Grandhomme struck twice to put his side in a commanding position. He first dismissed Rayudu and took Karthik's wickets in two successive deliveries. Boult struck again to dismiss Shubman Gill, then young sensation who proved his cricketing prowess against Australia in Tests. It is his ODI debut game. New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson won the toss and invited India to bat first in the fourth ODI on Thursday. After six overs, India's score stands at 21 for loss of one wicket. Rohit Sharma is leading the team in absence of Virat Kohli, who has been rested for the last two ODIs. Young Shubman Gill will make his debut for India, while left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed has replaced Mohammed Shami. MS Dhoni is still not fit and will miss this ODI also. India are 3-0 up in the five-match series. Teams: India: Rohit Sharma (capt), Shikhar Dhawan, Shubman Gill, Ambati Rayudu, Kedar Jadhav, Dinesh Karthik, Hardik Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Khaleel Ahmed. New Zealand: Kane Williamson (capt), Martin Guptill, Henry Nicholls, Ross Taylor, Tom Latham, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Colin de Grandhomme, Todd Astle, Matt Henry, Trent Boult.

4th ODI: Hardik Pandya's 16 helps India scrape past 54, their lowest ODI total

<p>New Zealand dismissed India's top five players in quick succession to dominate the fourth ODI on Thursday.</p>

<p>With just 13 overs into the game, India has already lost six wickets and have made just 35 runs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Put into bat, 'Men In Blue' lost opener Shikhar Dhawan for just 13 runs. Minutes later, stand-in skipper Rohit Sharma also lost his wicket for seven.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Both the openers were dismissed by Trent Boult, taking India's score to 23 for the loss of two wickets after eight overs.</p>

<p>But the damage did not stop there as Colin de Grandhomme struck twice to put his side in a commanding position. He first dismissed Rayudu and took Karthik's wickets in two successive deliveries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Boult struck again to dismiss Shubman Gill, then young sensation who proved his cricketing prowess against Australia in Tests. It is his ODI debut game.&nbsp;</p>

<p>New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson won the toss and invited India to bat first in the fourth ODI on Thursday.</p>

<p>After six overs, India's score stands at 21 for loss of one wicket.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rohit Sharma is leading the team in absence of Virat Kohli, who has been rested for the last two ODIs.</p>

<p>Young Shubman Gill will make his debut for India, while left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed has replaced Mohammed Shami.&nbsp;</p>

<p>MS Dhoni is still not fit and will miss this ODI also. &nbsp;India are 3-0 up in the five-match series.</p>

<p>Teams:<br />
India: Rohit Sharma (capt), Shikhar Dhawan, Shubman Gill, Ambati Rayudu, Kedar Jadhav, Dinesh Karthik, Hardik Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Khaleel Ahmed.</p>

<p>New Zealand: Kane Williamson (capt), Martin Guptill, Henry Nicholls, Ross Taylor, Tom Latham, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Colin de Grandhomme, Todd Astle, Matt Henry, Trent Boult.&nbsp;</p>


New Zealand dismissed India's top five players in quick succession to dominate the fourth ODI on Thursday. With just 13 overs into the game, India has already lost six wickets and have made just 35 runs.

New Zealand dismissed India's top five players in quick succession to dominate the fourth ODI on Thursday. With just 13 overs into the game, India has already lost six wickets and have made just 35 runs. Put into bat, 'Men In Blue' lost opener Shikhar Dhawan for just 13 runs. Minutes later, stand-in skipper Rohit Sharma also lost his wicket for seven. Both the openers were dismissed by Trent Boult, taking India's score to 23 for the loss of two wickets after eight overs. But the damage did not stop there as Colin de Grandhomme struck twice to put his side in a commanding position. He first dismissed Rayudu and took Karthik's wickets in two successive deliveries. Boult struck again to dismiss Shubman Gill, then young sensation who proved his cricketing prowess against Australia in Tests. It is his ODI debut game. New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson won the toss and invited India to bat first in the fourth ODI on Thursday. After six overs, India's score stands at 21 for loss of one wicket. Rohit Sharma is leading the team in absence of Virat Kohli, who has been rested for the last two ODIs. Young Shubman Gill will make his debut for India, while left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed has replaced Mohammed Shami. MS Dhoni is still not fit and will miss this ODI also. India are 3-0 up in the five-match series. Teams: India: Rohit Sharma (capt), Shikhar Dhawan, Shubman Gill, Ambati Rayudu, Kedar Jadhav, Dinesh Karthik, Hardik Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Khaleel Ahmed. New Zealand: Kane Williamson (capt), Martin Guptill, Henry Nicholls, Ross Taylor, Tom Latham, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Colin de Grandhomme, Todd Astle, Matt Henry, Trent Boult.

4th ODI: India lose six wickets for 35 runs after 13 overs

<p>MS Dhoni, who missed out on the third one-day international (ODI) against New Zealand with a sore hamstring, is back at the nets as India prepare to take on the Kiwis for the fourth ODI in Hamilton.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The wicketkeeper-batsman is a vital part of India's World Cup plans and the team management would like to give as many games as possible to the former captain.</p>

<p>The former Indian skipper was spotted at the nets practising for the game tomorrow. However, there has been no official announcement on his fitness but reports have it that if fine he will be included in the playing XI.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 4th ODI will be captioned by Rohit Sharma after Virat Kohli was given rest for the remaining two games and three T20I.</p>

<p>After struggling with the bat in 2018, Dhoni found form in Australia as he smashed three half-centuries in the ODI series vs Australia and guided India to a historic win.</p>

<p>Dhoni has carried forward that form to New Zealand having scored 48 not out in the 2nd ODI before missing the third due to injury.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Having sealed the series 3-0, India are expected to make a couple of changes to the team and give chances to the players on the bench to make a case for themselves.</p>

<p>Khaleel Ahmed, Mohammed Siraj and Vijay Shankar are also hoping to get a chance in the remaining five games.&nbsp;</p>


MS Dhoni, who missed out on the third one-day international (ODI) against New Zealand with a sore hamstring, is back at the nets as India prepare to take on the Kiwis for the fourth ODI in Hamilton.

MS Dhoni, who missed out on the third one-day international (ODI) against New Zealand with a sore hamstring, is back at the nets as India prepare to take on the Kiwis for the fourth ODI in Hamilton. The wicketkeeper-batsman is a vital part of India's World Cup plans and the team management would like to give as many games as possible to the former captain. The former Indian skipper was spotted at the nets practising for the game tomorrow. However, there has been no official announcement on his fitness but reports have it that if fine he will be included in the playing XI. The 4th ODI will be captioned by Rohit Sharma after Virat Kohli was given rest for the remaining two games and three T20I. After struggling with the bat in 2018, Dhoni found form in Australia as he smashed three half-centuries in the ODI series vs Australia and guided India to a historic win. Dhoni has carried forward that form to New Zealand having scored 48 not out in the 2nd ODI before missing the third due to injury. 📸📸 Snapshots from #TeamIndia's training session ahead of the 4th ODI against New Zealand #NZvIND pic.twitter.com/KTmYgLwK5n — BCCI (@BCCI) January 30, 2019 × Having sealed the series 3-0, India are expected to make a couple of changes to the team and give chances to the players on the bench to make a case for themselves. Khaleel Ahmed, Mohammed Siraj and Vijay Shankar are also hoping to get a chance in the remaining five games.

MS Dhoni spotted at nets after missing out third ODI against New Zealand

<p>Young England fast bowler Tom Curran has described Virat Kohli as an "unbelievable player" and hopes to dismiss the India captain when the two teams face-off in the future.</p>

<p>Curran spoke to media after the ICC announced the fixtures of the T20 World Cup in Australia next year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India are England are clubbed in the same pool along side South Africa, Afghanistan and two other teams who are yet to be confirmed.</p>

<p>But when asked Curran how he hopes to get the prized scalp of Kohli, the 23-year-old right-arm pacer said: "Hopefully not with a no-ball! We'll see. He's an unbelievable player."</p>

<p>The ICC event will be played in Australia from October 18 to November 15 next year.</p>

<p>India will face off against England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on November 1.</p>

<p>The tournament will be played as a stand-alone event after the women's T20 World Cup and Curran can't wait to be a part of a world event.</p>

<p>"All the games are so exciting, the crowd will be phenomenal and to be a part of it will be amazing. Playing T20s in Australia is unbelievable. We saw the excitement during the 50-over World Cup (in 2015) created here," Curran said at the launch of the fixtures of the 2020 edition of the tournament here.</p>

<p>"Australia have some of the most unbelievable stadiums in the world. To experience it properly in the Big Bash season has been amazing for me," he added.&nbsp;</p>


Young England fast bowler Tom Curran has described Virat Kohli as an "unbelievable player" and hopes to dismiss the India captain when the two teams face-off in the future.

Young England fast bowler Tom Curran has described Virat Kohli as an "unbelievable player" and hopes to dismiss the India captain when the two teams face-off in the future. Curran spoke to media after the ICC announced the fixtures of the T20 World Cup in Australia next year. India are England are clubbed in the same pool along side South Africa, Afghanistan and two other teams who are yet to be confirmed. But when asked Curran how he hopes to get the prized scalp of Kohli, the 23-year-old right-arm pacer said: "Hopefully not with a no-ball! We'll see. He's an unbelievable player." The ICC event will be played in Australia from October 18 to November 15 next year. India will face off against England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on November 1. The tournament will be played as a stand-alone event after the women's T20 World Cup and Curran can't wait to be a part of a world event. "All the games are so exciting, the crowd will be phenomenal and to be a part of it will be amazing. Playing T20s in Australia is unbelievable. We saw the excitement during the 50-over World Cup (in 2015) created here," Curran said at the launch of the fixtures of the 2020 edition of the tournament here. "Australia have some of the most unbelievable stadiums in the world. To experience it properly in the Big Bash season has been amazing for me," he added.

Kohli is an unbelievable player, says England pacer Tom Curran

<p>New Zealand won the toss and opted to bat first in the third One-Day International (ODI) against India at Mount Maunganui's Bay Oval on Monday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After winning the toss, New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson said his team would hopefully benefit (from the pitch) in the first hour.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We do know that If we play our best cricket, we can beat anybody. It's important we execute our plans as best as we can," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There was just one change in New Zealand's playing XI with Mitchell Santner coming in for Colin de Grandhomme.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Williamson added that spin had been effective through the series and that the Bay Oval pitch will help spinners.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While Indian captain Virat Kohli, who look to seal the five-match series said, "This pitch will get slower and slower but under the lights, we felt the ball came on better, we won't mind bowling first."</p>

<p>India will enter the stadium with two changes in the playing XI, MS Dhoni has a sore hamstring so he has been replaced by Dinesh Karthik.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India have thrust recalled all-rounder Hardik Pandya as he replaced Vijay Shankar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pandya was sent home when from Australia earlier this month following allegedly sexist remarks made on a television chat show.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But he was rushed to New Zealand to rejoin the side after the suspension was lifted last Thursday.</p>

<p>"He brings great balance to the team. He can give you 5-6 overs and also play the big shots as well. It's brilliant, especially if you look at our away performances," said Virat on Pandya's addition.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Playing XI:</strong></p>

<p>India: Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli(c), Ambati Rayudu, Kedar Jadhav, Dinesh Karthik(w), Hardik Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Yuzvendra Chahal.</p>

<p>New Zealand: Martin Guptill, Colin Munro, Kane Williamson(c), Ross Taylor, Tom Latham(w), Henry Nicholls, Mitchell Santner, Doug Bracewell, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult.</p>


New Zealand won the toss and opted to bat first in the third One-Day International (ODI) against India at Mount Maunganui's Bay Oval on Monday. After winning the toss, New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson said his team would hopefully benefit (from the pitch) in the first hour.

New Zealand won the toss and opted to bat first in the third One-Day International (ODI) against India at Mount Maunganui's Bay Oval on Monday. After winning the toss, New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson said his team would hopefully benefit (from the pitch) in the first hour. "We do know that If we play our best cricket, we can beat anybody. It's important we execute our plans as best as we can," he said. There was just one change in New Zealand's playing XI with Mitchell Santner coming in for Colin de Grandhomme. Williamson added that spin had been effective through the series and that the Bay Oval pitch will help spinners. While Indian captain Virat Kohli, who look to seal the five-match series said, "This pitch will get slower and slower but under the lights, we felt the ball came on better, we won't mind bowling first." India will enter the stadium with two changes in the playing XI, MS Dhoni has a sore hamstring so he has been replaced by Dinesh Karthik. India have thrust recalled all-rounder Hardik Pandya as he replaced Vijay Shankar. Pandya was sent home when from Australia earlier this month following allegedly sexist remarks made on a television chat show. But he was rushed to New Zealand to rejoin the side after the suspension was lifted last Thursday. "He brings great balance to the team. He can give you 5-6 overs and also play the big shots as well. It's brilliant, especially if you look at our away performances," said Virat on Pandya's addition. Playing XI: India: Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli(c), Ambati Rayudu, Kedar Jadhav, Dinesh Karthik(w), Hardik Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Yuzvendra Chahal. New Zealand: Martin Guptill, Colin Munro, Kane Williamson(c), Ross Taylor, Tom Latham(w), Henry Nicholls, Mitchell Santner, Doug Bracewell, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult.

IND vs NZ, 3rd ODI: Hardik Pandya back in playing XI, Kiwis choose to bat first

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<p>India captain Virat Kohli on Monday hoped all-rounder Hardik Pandya will come out a "better cricketer" and scale new heights after making a promising return from the suspension that followed his sexist remarks on a TV show.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pandya, who is still facing an inquiry for his loose talk on women, did not get to bat in the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/india-beat-new-zealand-in-3rd-odi-seal-series-193428">third ODI against New Zealand</a> here Monday but the 25-year-old bowled and fielded with purpose, taking two crucial wickets and a brilliant catch to send back home skipper Kane Williamson.</p>

<p>Kohli, after having condemned the comments made by Pandya and K L Rahul on the chat show, on Monday <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/good-to-have-hardik-pandya-back-provides-balance-to-team-says-kohli-after-3rd-odi-win-193452">reserved words of encouragement for the all-rounder.</a>&nbsp;</p>

<p>"In life, there are only two ways to deal with a situation like that. Either you hit rock bottom or you can learn from the situation and see it as a motivation to make things right," said Kohli after leading India to a series-sealing seven-wicket win over the Black Caps.</p>

<p>"For a cricketer, there is nothing more dear than game. You put all your energy in the game, if you respect the game, the game will respect you back. There is no rocket science."</p>

<p>The Indian skipper said Pandya showed the required intensity in his comeback game and is already on the road to redemption.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"You don't need do anything extra (in a situation like Pandya's). Whoever comes out of it positive, his career can scale new heights, like we have seen with many cricketers in the past.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I hope he goes on that right path and emerges as a better cricketer and I think he can do that,"said Kohli.</p>

<p>Pandya was sent back home from Australia earlier this month after BCCI suspended him and Rahul pending an inquiry.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It seemed that he would also miss the entire tour of New Zealand but the Committee of Administrators (CoA) revoked their interim suspension last week and now their fate will be decided by an Ombudsman who is yet to be appointed by the Supreme Court.</p>

<p>Kohli said any team in the world would love to have Pandya.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It is very very good to have him. He provides balance to the team. The way he bowled today showed that he went back and was practising his skills. You can tell with his intensity, he picked up two crucial wickets as well.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"He is someone who will give you those important contributions in all three departments. The team also looks much more balanced with him around. He is in a good head space and I hope he can continue with that," added Kohli.&nbsp;</p>


India captain Virat Kohli on Monday hoped all-rounder Hardik Pandya will come out a "better cricketer" and scale new heights after making a promising return from the suspension that followed his sexist remarks on a TV show.

India captain Virat Kohli on Monday hoped all-rounder Hardik Pandya will come out a "better cricketer" and scale new heights after making a promising return from the suspension that followed his sexist remarks on a TV show. Pandya, who is still facing an inquiry for his loose talk on women, did not get to bat in the third ODI against New Zealand here Monday but the 25-year-old bowled and fielded with purpose, taking two crucial wickets and a brilliant catch to send back home skipper Kane Williamson. Kohli, after having condemned the comments made by Pandya and K L Rahul on the chat show, on Monday reserved words of encouragement for the all-rounder. "In life, there are only two ways to deal with a situation like that. Either you hit rock bottom or you can learn from the situation and see it as a motivation to make things right," said Kohli after leading India to a series-sealing seven-wicket win over the Black Caps. "For a cricketer, there is nothing more dear than game. You put all your energy in the game, if you respect the game, the game will respect you back. There is no rocket science." The Indian skipper said Pandya showed the required intensity in his comeback game and is already on the road to redemption. "You don't need do anything extra (in a situation like Pandya's). Whoever comes out of it positive, his career can scale new heights, like we have seen with many cricketers in the past. "I hope he goes on that right path and emerges as a better cricketer and I think he can do that,"said Kohli. Pandya was sent back home from Australia earlier this month after BCCI suspended him and Rahul pending an inquiry. It seemed that he would also miss the entire tour of New Zealand but the Committee of Administrators (CoA) revoked their interim suspension last week and now their fate will be decided by an Ombudsman who is yet to be appointed by the Supreme Court. Kohli said any team in the world would love to have Pandya. "It is very very good to have him. He provides balance to the team. The way he bowled today showed that he went back and was practising his skills. You can tell with his intensity, he picked up two crucial wickets as well. "He is someone who will give you those important contributions in all three departments. The team also looks much more balanced with him around. He is in a good head space and I hope he can continue with that," added Kohli.

Controversy can help Hardik Pandya scale new heights in career: Virat Kohli

<p>Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Monday praised all-rounder Hardik Pandya for displaying a spectaucular performance against New Zealand in the third ODI, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/india-beat-new-zealand-in-3rd-odi-seal-series-193428">which the 'Men in Blue' won by seven wickets.</a></p>

<p>Pandya, who was sent home from India's tour of Australia and subsequently banned after making remarks that were widely condemned as sexist and inappropriate in a TV show interview, clinched two wickets and took a <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/flying-like-a-bird-hardik-pandya-takes-stunning-catch-to-dismiss-kane-williamson-watch-193393">stunning catch to dismiss host skipper Kane Williamson.</a></p>

<p>Speaking on his return and the performance, skipper Kohli said, it's 'good to have him back'.</p>

<p>"He put his head down and focused on what he needed to do, you can tell from the way he bowled. He is someone who will make important contribution over all. He is someone who provides a lot of balance to the team."</p>

<p>Pandya seemed unfazed by the tribulations of the past few weeks and ended the third ODI with bowling figures two for 45 in his 10 overs.</p>

<p>He was rushed to New Zealand to rejoin the side after the suspension was lifted with immediate effect last Thursday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India chase down their 244-run target with seven overs to spare. &nbsp;</p>

<p>With an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series, Kohli signed off his tour Down Under on a high with a first ODI series win in New Zealand in 10 years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kohli has been rested for the remaining two matches and the following Twenty20 series.</p>


Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Monday praised all-rounder Hardik Pandya for displaying a spectaucular performance against New Zealand in the third ODI, which the 'Men in Blue' won by seven wickets.

Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Monday praised all-rounder Hardik Pandya for displaying a spectaucular performance against New Zealand in the third ODI, which the 'Men in Blue' won by seven wickets. Pandya, who was sent home from India's tour of Australia and subsequently banned after making remarks that were widely condemned as sexist and inappropriate in a TV show interview, clinched two wickets and took a stunning catch to dismiss host skipper Kane Williamson. Speaking on his return and the performance, skipper Kohli said, it's 'good to have him back'. "He put his head down and focused on what he needed to do, you can tell from the way he bowled. He is someone who will make important contribution over all. He is someone who provides a lot of balance to the team." Pandya seemed unfazed by the tribulations of the past few weeks and ended the third ODI with bowling figures two for 45 in his 10 overs. He was rushed to New Zealand to rejoin the side after the suspension was lifted with immediate effect last Thursday. India chase down their 244-run target with seven overs to spare. With an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series, Kohli signed off his tour Down Under on a high with a first ODI series win in New Zealand in 10 years. Kohli has been rested for the remaining two matches and the following Twenty20 series.

'Good' to have Hardik Pandya back, provides 'balance to team', says Kohli after 3rd ODI win

<p>India captain Virat Kohli, known for his fitness and strict training, dropped an easy catch of a New Zealand player Ish Sodhi in the third One-Day International on Monday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the 47th over, when the hosts were struggling after losing quick wickets, Sodhi was trying hard to push the run rate.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While trying to hit a big shot, Sodhi edged the ball high up&nbsp;on&nbsp;Mohammed Shami's delivery&nbsp;but&nbsp;Virat, the fielder&nbsp;under the ball,&nbsp;missed to grab the opportunity.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Virat immediately put his hands up and apologised.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He, however, took a catch of the same batsman in the same over without making any mistake at the long-on.&nbsp;</p>

<p><b>See some Twitter reactions on Virat's fumble:</b></p>

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Unbelievable he's dropped a catch<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvsNZ?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvsNZ</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NZvIND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NZvIND</a> <a href="https://t.co/mwjUvQRCDh">pic.twitter.com/mwjUvQRCDh</a></p>
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<p>On the other hand, all-rounder Hardik Pandya took a stunning two-handed catch to dismiss New Zealand's skipper Kane Williamson.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pandya seemed unfazed by the tribulations of the past few weeks when he jumped to the left of the mid-wicket to take the catch diving across.&nbsp;</p>


India captain Virat Kohli, known for his fitness and strict training, dropped an easy catch of a New Zealand player Ish Sodhi in the third One-Day International on Monday.

India captain Virat Kohli, known for his fitness and strict training, dropped an easy catch of a New Zealand player Ish Sodhi in the third One-Day International on Monday. In the 47th over, when the hosts were struggling after losing quick wickets, Sodhi was trying hard to push the run rate. While trying to hit a big shot, Sodhi edged the ball high up on Mohammed Shami's delivery but Virat, the fielder under the ball, missed to grab the opportunity. Virat immediately put his hands up and apologised. He, however, took a catch of the same batsman in the same over without making any mistake at the long-on. See some Twitter reactions on Virat's fumble: Virat Kohli taking that catch be like 😯😋 Unbelievable he's dropped a catch#INDvsNZ #NZvIND pic.twitter.com/mwjUvQRCDh — Ganesh Prabhu 🇮🇳 (@thegmania) January 28, 2019 × OUT! Virat makes on mistake this time. Sets himself, moving into position so quickly to take a comfortable and reassuring catch to make up for his previous error. #NZvIND #NZvsIND #INDvsNZ #INDvNZ #india #cricket #score #kohli — Gautam Kapoor (@gautamkapoor54) January 28, 2019 × *Virat Kohli drops a catch* Me : https://t.co/8wMxKP2ikw — ` (@ughwhatever) January 27, 2019 × When You get one chance to Criticise but after That Virat covers with Run out n Catch😂🤭👀🐐👑 https://t.co/Y0UKDMZZJ7 — Cricket Freak ❤️ (@naveensurana06) January 28, 2019 × On the other hand, all-rounder Hardik Pandya took a stunning two-handed catch to dismiss New Zealand's skipper Kane Williamson. Pandya seemed unfazed by the tribulations of the past few weeks when he jumped to the left of the mid-wicket to take the catch diving across.

Even Virat Kohli drops catch, Twitterati can't believe it

<p>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.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With India up 3-0, world player of the year Kohli is to be rested for the remaining two matches and the following Twenty20 series.</p>

<p>Kohli's 60 off 74 deliveries and a 113-run partnership with Rohit Sharma saw India chase down their 244-run target with seven overs to spare.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It gave the tourists back-to-back series wins against Australia and New Zealand and ensured they will be a force to be reckoned with in the World Cup later this year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With an unassailable lead in the five-match series, Kohli signed off his tour Down Under on a high with a first ODI series win in New Zealand in 10 years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, it is to be noted that prior to this, India played just one series here since the one in 2009.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sharma top-scored with 62 while Ambati Rayudu was unbeaten on 40 and Dinesh Karthik on 38.&nbsp;</p>

<p>New Zealand, batting first, posted their highest score and longest innings in the three matches so far but they still fell short of 50 overs, their last wicket falling with six balls remaining.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ross Taylor (93) and Tom Latham (51) gave the innings credibility but proved no challenge for the visitors.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sharma's first wicket partnership of 39 ended when Shikhar Dhawan edged Trent Boult to the lone slip Taylor to be gone for 28.</p>

<p>Kohli then joined Sharma and the pair swatted the attack around the ground in their century stand for the second wicket.&nbsp;</p>

<p>New Zealand, taking a leaf from the India playbook, brought two spinners into the match after the tourists' spin twins Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal took the bulk of the wickets in the first two matches.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ish Sodhi proved expensive but Mitchell Santner was tight and cleverly deceived Sharma to finish with one for 45.</p>

<p>Santner sensed Sharma was ready to dance down the wicket and served up a slower ball that deceived the opener, who was stumped by Latham.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kohli, who averages a century every 5.6 innings, was due a big knock in New Zealand after posting 45 and 43 earlier in the series, but his attempt to drive Boult to the cover boundary was well caught by a leaping Henry Nicholls.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Boult proved the most economical of the New Zealand bowlers with two for 40.</p>


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.

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. With India up 3-0, world player of the year Kohli is to be rested for the remaining two matches and the following Twenty20 series. Kohli's 60 off 74 deliveries and a 113-run partnership with Rohit Sharma saw India chase down their 244-run target with seven overs to spare. It gave the tourists back-to-back series wins against Australia and New Zealand and ensured they will be a force to be reckoned with in the World Cup later this year. With an unassailable lead in the five-match series, Kohli signed off his tour Down Under on a high with a first ODI series win in New Zealand in 10 years. However, it is to be noted that prior to this, India played just one series here since the one in 2009. Sharma top-scored with 62 while Ambati Rayudu was unbeaten on 40 and Dinesh Karthik on 38. New Zealand, batting first, posted their highest score and longest innings in the three matches so far but they still fell short of 50 overs, their last wicket falling with six balls remaining. Ross Taylor (93) and Tom Latham (51) gave the innings credibility but proved no challenge for the visitors. Sharma's first wicket partnership of 39 ended when Shikhar Dhawan edged Trent Boult to the lone slip Taylor to be gone for 28. Kohli then joined Sharma and the pair swatted the attack around the ground in their century stand for the second wicket. New Zealand, taking a leaf from the India playbook, brought two spinners into the match after the tourists' spin twins Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal took the bulk of the wickets in the first two matches. Ish Sodhi proved expensive but Mitchell Santner was tight and cleverly deceived Sharma to finish with one for 45. Santner sensed Sharma was ready to dance down the wicket and served up a slower ball that deceived the opener, who was stumped by Latham. Kohli, who averages a century every 5.6 innings, was due a big knock in New Zealand after posting 45 and 43 earlier in the series, but his attempt to drive Boult to the cover boundary was well caught by a leaping Henry Nicholls. Boult proved the most economical of the New Zealand bowlers with two for 40.

India beat New Zealand in 3rd ODI, seal series

<p>Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya took a stunning two-handed catch to dismiss New Zealand's skipper Kane Williamson in the third One-Day International of a five-match series at&nbsp;Mount Maunganui, Bay Oval.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pandya seemed unfazed by the tribulations of the past few weeks when he jumped to the left of the mid-wicket to take the catch diving across.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He made a significant contribution to India's impressive bowling effort which <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/live-updates-india-vs-new-zealand-3rd-odi-nz-are-at-10-1-after-2-overs-193266">bowled New Zealand out for 243</a>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pandya delivered figures of two for 45 in 10 overs and choked the run flow during the middle overs.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch the catch here:</strong></p>

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<p>Indian captain Virat Kohli recalled all-rounder Hardik Pandya saying, "It's good to have him back."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pandya was <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/bcci-sends-suspension-notes-to-hardik-pandya-over-misconduct-and-indiscipline-189663">sent home when from Australia</a> earlier this month following allegedly sexist remarks made on a television chat show.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But he was rushed to New Zealand to rejoin the side after the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/provisional-suspensions-on-hardik-pandya-kl-rahul-revoked-by-coa-192520">suspension was lifted</a> last Thursday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"He's someone who has provided a really good balance to the side. He can give you five or six overs and pick up wickets, and then his hitting power everyone knows," said Virat on Pandya's addition.</p>


Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya took a stunning two-handed catch to dismiss New Zealand's skipper Kane Williamson in the third One-Day International of a five-match series at Mount Maunganui, Bay Oval.

Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya took a stunning two-handed catch to dismiss New Zealand's skipper Kane Williamson in the third One-Day International of a five-match series at Mount Maunganui, Bay Oval. Pandya seemed unfazed by the tribulations of the past few weeks when he jumped to the left of the mid-wicket to take the catch diving across. He made a significant contribution to India's impressive bowling effort which bowled New Zealand out for 243. Pandya delivered figures of two for 45 in 10 overs and choked the run flow during the middle overs. Watch the catch here: Hardik pandya come back super catch pic.twitter.com/Bl83rckpO8 — Kanai Kumar (@KanaiKumar9) January 28, 2019 × Stunning from #HardikPandya 💥🙏 like a flying eagle 🏃#TeamIndia #NZvInd #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/RjEN3k69I9 — Tankith Jammu (@TankithJ) January 28, 2019 × Indian captain Virat Kohli recalled all-rounder Hardik Pandya saying, "It's good to have him back." Pandya was sent home when from Australia earlier this month following allegedly sexist remarks made on a television chat show. But he was rushed to New Zealand to rejoin the side after the suspension was lifted last Thursday. "He's someone who has provided a really good balance to the side. He can give you five or six overs and pick up wickets, and then his hitting power everyone knows," said Virat on Pandya's addition.

Watch: Hardik Pandya goes airborne, takes stunning catch to dismiss Kane Williamson

<p>Indian cricket team's New Zealand tour has appeared to be a one-way contest. The spin attack in skipper Virat Kohli’s arsenal has made the Kiwis batting line-up appear feeble and weak. As the two teams meet again for the third ODI on Monday, the men in blue will look to seal the series, already having a 2-0 lead in the five-match ODI series.</p>

<p>The third ODI is also likely to see the return of Hardik Pandya, who was suspended along with KL Rahul for his controversial remarks. The all-rounder's return will ensure balance in the ODI side, something even Kohli has admitted time and again.&nbsp;</p>

<p>His replacement Vijay Shankar, who was only given two overs in the second ODI, did not create the impact and Pandya, at No. 6, could prove useful in the batting department as well.</p>

<p>New Zealand will look to find the solution to the wrist-spin duo of Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal, who accounted for 12 of the 20 wickets in the first two ODIs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While Kuldeep claimed two four-wicket hauls, Chahal returned with two wickets in both the matches. Seamers Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mohammed Shami have also contributed well in New Zealand’s demolition.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, in the batting department, India have benefitted with the return of Shikhar Dhawan to form. He scored an unbeaten 75 in the first ODI before making 67-ball 66 in the second game. Vice-captain Rohit Sharma made up for a poor show in the first ODI by bringing up his 14th century stand with Dhawan.</p>

<p>For the Black Caps, none of the other batters could convert their starts except captain Kane Williamson had top-scored in the first ODI with his 36th half-century, and all-rounder Doug Bracewell made a 46-ball 57.</p>

<p>Teams (from):</p>

<p>India: Virat Kohli (captain), Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (wk), Kedar Jadhav, Dinesh Karthik, Vijay Shankar, Shubman Gill, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Siraj, Khaleel Ahmed, Ravindra Jadeja, Hardik Pandya.</p>

<p>New Zealand: Kane Williamson (captain), Ross Taylor, Tom Latham, Martin Guptill, Colin de Grandhomme, Trent Boult, Henry Nicholls, Doug Bracewell, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Colin Munro, Ish Sodhi, Micthell Santner, Tim Southee.</p>


Indian cricket team's New Zealand tour has appeared to be a one-way contest. The spin attack in skipper Virat Kohli’s arsenal has made the Kiwis batting line-up appear feeble and weak.

Indian cricket team's New Zealand tour has appeared to be a one-way contest. The spin attack in skipper Virat Kohli’s arsenal has made the Kiwis batting line-up appear feeble and weak. As the two teams meet again for the third ODI on Monday, the men in blue will look to seal the series, already having a 2-0 lead in the five-match ODI series. The third ODI is also likely to see the return of Hardik Pandya, who was suspended along with KL Rahul for his controversial remarks. The all-rounder's return will ensure balance in the ODI side, something even Kohli has admitted time and again. His replacement Vijay Shankar, who was only given two overs in the second ODI, did not create the impact and Pandya, at No. 6, could prove useful in the batting department as well. New Zealand will look to find the solution to the wrist-spin duo of Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal, who accounted for 12 of the 20 wickets in the first two ODIs. While Kuldeep claimed two four-wicket hauls, Chahal returned with two wickets in both the matches. Seamers Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mohammed Shami have also contributed well in New Zealand’s demolition. Meanwhile, in the batting department, India have benefitted with the return of Shikhar Dhawan to form. He scored an unbeaten 75 in the first ODI before making 67-ball 66 in the second game. Vice-captain Rohit Sharma made up for a poor show in the first ODI by bringing up his 14th century stand with Dhawan. For the Black Caps, none of the other batters could convert their starts except captain Kane Williamson had top-scored in the first ODI with his 36th half-century, and all-rounder Doug Bracewell made a 46-ball 57. Teams (from): India: Virat Kohli (captain), Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (wk), Kedar Jadhav, Dinesh Karthik, Vijay Shankar, Shubman Gill, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Siraj, Khaleel Ahmed, Ravindra Jadeja, Hardik Pandya. New Zealand: Kane Williamson (captain), Ross Taylor, Tom Latham, Martin Guptill, Colin de Grandhomme, Trent Boult, Henry Nicholls, Doug Bracewell, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Colin Munro, Ish Sodhi, Micthell Santner, Tim Southee.

IND vs NZ, 3rd ODI: Virat Kohli & Co. aim to seal series

<p>There was no change in India captain Virat Kohli's position at the top of Test batsmen's list but West Indies skipper Jason Holder emulated Sir Gary Sobers to become world's No 1 all-rounder in the latest Test rankings released by the ICC.</p>

<p>Sir Gary Sobers was the last cricketer from Caribbean islands to top the list in March 1974 and Holder has now emulated him following his 202 not out off 229 balls in West Indies' emphatic win against England.</p>

<p>Holder leapfrogged Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan and India's Ravindra Jadeja to grab the number one spot for the first time in his career. Jadeja who slipped a place in all-rounder's list maintained his fifth position in bowler's list.</p>

<p>Cheteshwar Pujara (3rd) among batsmen and Ravichandran Ashwin (9th) among bowlers also held on to their last week's rankings.</p>


There was no change in India captain Virat Kohli's position at the top of Test batsmen's list but West Indies skipper Jason Holder emulated Sir Gary Sobers to become world's No 1 all-rounder in the latest Test rankings released by the ICC.

There was no change in India captain Virat Kohli's position at the top of Test batsmen's list but West Indies skipper Jason Holder emulated Sir Gary Sobers to become world's No 1 all-rounder in the latest Test rankings released by the ICC. Sir Gary Sobers was the last cricketer from Caribbean islands to top the list in March 1974 and Holder has now emulated him following his 202 not out off 229 balls in West Indies' emphatic win against England. Holder leapfrogged Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan and India's Ravindra Jadeja to grab the number one spot for the first time in his career. Jadeja who slipped a place in all-rounder's list maintained his fifth position in bowler's list. Cheteshwar Pujara (3rd) among batsmen and Ravichandran Ashwin (9th) among bowlers also held on to their last week's rankings.

ICC Rankings: Kohli maintains top position, Holder becomes premier all-rounder

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/indvsnz-india-beat-new-zealand-by-90-runs-in-2nd-odi-at-bay-oval-192941">India defeated New Zealand</a> by 90 runs in the second One-Day International at Bay Oval on Saturday, taking a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, focusing on the upcoming cricket World Cup, Indian skipper Virat Kohli said that scoring some quick runs in the middle overs is one area India need to work on ahead of the big tournament.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Clinical performance again. We were really balanced with the bat. 325 was par. Not something you feel comfortable considering New Zealand's batting. But it was good to put up a balanced performance," Kohli said at the post-match presentation ceremony.</p>

<p>He added, "I made a conscious effort after the second drinks break to take some risks. Once I got out, the new batsman had to take time. These are the things we need to look into with the World Cup nearby."</p>

<p>"We would like to score those 15-20 runs extra but at the same time, good to see us chip our way to a balanced total," said Virat.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="http://www.wionews.com/photos/india-register-biggest-odi-victory-in-new-zealand-major-takeaways-from-2nd-indvsnz-odi-192966">India register biggest ODI victory in New Zealand, here are major takeaways from </a></strong><strong><a href="http://www.wionews.com/photos/india-register-biggest-odi-victory-in-new-zealand-major-takeaways-from-2nd-indvsnz-odi-192966">match</a></strong></p>

<p>The entire top order of the team India clicked against the hosts to help India put a challenging total against the Kiwis.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Opener Rohit Sharma (87) and Shikhar Dhawan (66) were the top contributors while skipper Virat Kohli (43) and Ambati Rayudu (47) were then involved in a 64-run partnership for the third wicket.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In death overs, MS Dhoni and Kedar Jadhav's fireworks accelerated the run-rate.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The third match is also at Bay Oval on Monday (January 28).&nbsp;</p>


India defeated New Zealand by 90 runs in the second One-Day International at Bay Oval on Saturday, taking a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. However, focusing on the upcoming cricket World Cup, Indian skipper Virat Kohli said that scoring some quick runs in the middle overs is one area India need to work on ahead of the big tournament.

India defeated New Zealand by 90 runs in the second One-Day International at Bay Oval on Saturday, taking a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. However, focusing on the upcoming cricket World Cup, Indian skipper Virat Kohli said that scoring some quick runs in the middle overs is one area India need to work on ahead of the big tournament. "Clinical performance again. We were really balanced with the bat. 325 was par. Not something you feel comfortable considering New Zealand's batting. But it was good to put up a balanced performance," Kohli said at the post-match presentation ceremony. He added, "I made a conscious effort after the second drinks break to take some risks. Once I got out, the new batsman had to take time. These are the things we need to look into with the World Cup nearby." "We would like to score those 15-20 runs extra but at the same time, good to see us chip our way to a balanced total," said Virat. Also Read: India register biggest ODI victory in New Zealand, here are major takeaways from match The entire top order of the team India clicked against the hosts to help India put a challenging total against the Kiwis. Opener Rohit Sharma (87) and Shikhar Dhawan (66) were the top contributors while skipper Virat Kohli (43) and Ambati Rayudu (47) were then involved in a 64-run partnership for the third wicket. In death overs, MS Dhoni and Kedar Jadhav's fireworks accelerated the run-rate. The third match is also at Bay Oval on Monday (January 28).

Going into World Cup, Virat Kohli says Team India need to score extra runs in middle overs

<p>Virat Kohli tries to find joy in the simplest of things in life when he is not focussed on winning matches for India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>And nothing can beat a romantic getaway with wife Anushka by his side on a full moon night.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The insane fan following that both Kohli and his wife, a leading actress in Hindi films enjoy in India, it becomes difficult to enjoy their own little time away from public glare.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, on tour in a scenic country like New Zealand, the Indian captain enjoys those long walks with his lady love and not being identified.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Look me and my wife like to do normal things. We just like to go out for walks," Kohli told Sky Sports in an interview, which has also been uploaded by bcci.Tv.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"If we are in a place like Napier, it's beautiful. (One of the nights), We were at the Marine parade, enjoying full moon sitting on the bench and just talking.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It's actually the simplest thing that gives us joy purely because we are always in the public eye and we are always doing things in-front of people. To get away and not known by anyone is something that we both like," the Indian captain said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>With 64 international hundreds, Kohli is expected to break all international records but he admits that he never thought 10 years back that he will come this far.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"When I started, if someone had told me that 10 years down the line, I would be here in my career, I would have never believed them. I play the game because of the joy that I have and purely for the love of the game and the passion that I have for playing for my country," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"If I get attached to stats that means my graph is going down and there is something wrong in my head. Personally, I can't play in that sort of mindset. I can't stand on the field thinking that I have to do something for myself."</p>


Virat Kohli tries to find joy in the simplest of things in life when he is not focussed on winning matches for India. And nothing can beat a romantic getaway with wife Anushka by his side on a full moon night.

Virat Kohli tries to find joy in the simplest of things in life when he is not focussed on winning matches for India. And nothing can beat a romantic getaway with wife Anushka by his side on a full moon night. The insane fan following that both Kohli and his wife, a leading actress in Hindi films enjoy in India, it becomes difficult to enjoy their own little time away from public glare. However, on tour in a scenic country like New Zealand, the Indian captain enjoys those long walks with his lady love and not being identified. "Look me and my wife like to do normal things. We just like to go out for walks," Kohli told Sky Sports in an interview, which has also been uploaded by bcci.Tv. "If we are in a place like Napier, it's beautiful. (One of the nights), We were at the Marine parade, enjoying full moon sitting on the bench and just talking. "It's actually the simplest thing that gives us joy purely because we are always in the public eye and we are always doing things in-front of people. To get away and not known by anyone is something that we both like," the Indian captain said. No filters needed #NewZealand 🥰 pic.twitter.com/uVwt9sLL6c — Anushka Sharma (@AnushkaSharma) January 21, 2019 × ♥️ pic.twitter.com/uLa7UwLvMX — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) January 13, 2019 × Happy New Year to everyone back home and all over the world, all the way from Australia. Have a wonderful year ahead God bless everyone. 🙏😇❤❤❤ pic.twitter.com/ETr48NWbS5 — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) December 31, 2018 × With 64 international hundreds, Kohli is expected to break all international records but he admits that he never thought 10 years back that he will come this far. "When I started, if someone had told me that 10 years down the line, I would be here in my career, I would have never believed them. I play the game because of the joy that I have and purely for the love of the game and the passion that I have for playing for my country," he said. "If I get attached to stats that means my graph is going down and there is something wrong in my head. Personally, I can't play in that sort of mindset. I can't stand on the field thinking that I have to do something for myself."

In leisure time, Virat prefers to sit on a bench with wife on full moon night

<p>India cricket captain Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma recently met tennis great Roger Federer at the Australian Open.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Former world number one Roger Federer was knocked out of the Aus Open after <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/roger-federer-loses-to-stefanos-tsitsipas-knocked-out-of-australia-open-191635">he was beaten in four sets</a> 6-7, 7-6, 7-5, 7-6 by Stefanos Tsitsipas in the Round of 16.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In an interview, Virat said that interaction with Federer made his day as the Swiss legend remembered meeting the Indian skipper some years back.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Amazing (feeling). I have met him a couple of times before, the fact that he remembered me was like 'waoh'," the fanboy in Kohli was there to be seen.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"He (Federer) told me that he met me in Sydney a couple of years back during an exhibition match and I was like "waoh he remembers me".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I can't explain that feeling. I have seen him play since I was a child and he is a great man and a great human being," Kohli said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"He kept asking me questions and I could talk to him about mindset. It was a beautiful time spent," Kohli fondly recollected.&nbsp;</p>

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India cricket captain Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma recently met tennis great Roger Federer at the Australian Open. Former world number one Roger Federer was knocked out of the Aus Open after he was beaten in four sets 6-7, 7-6, 7-5, 7-6 by Stefanos Tsitsipas in the Round of 16.

India cricket captain Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma recently met tennis great Roger Federer at the Australian Open. Former world number one Roger Federer was knocked out of the Aus Open after he was beaten in four sets 6-7, 7-6, 7-5, 7-6 by Stefanos Tsitsipas in the Round of 16. In an interview, Virat said that interaction with Federer made his day as the Swiss legend remembered meeting the Indian skipper some years back. "Amazing (feeling). I have met him a couple of times before, the fact that he remembered me was like 'waoh'," the fanboy in Kohli was there to be seen. "He (Federer) told me that he met me in Sydney a couple of years back during an exhibition match and I was like "waoh he remembers me". "I can't explain that feeling. I have seen him play since I was a child and he is a great man and a great human being," Kohli said. "He kept asking me questions and I could talk to him about mindset. It was a beautiful time spent," Kohli fondly recollected. What a day at the Australian open. ❤😍👌👌 An amazing way to finish the Australian summer. Forever grateful🙏😇❤#ausopen pic.twitter.com/fqOiekjH3F — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) January 19, 2019 × Beautiful sunny day at tennis with this beautiful sunny boy ❤️ #AustralianOpen #ausopen pic.twitter.com/8yj9ztjprH — Anushka Sharma (@AnushkaSharma) January 19, 2019 ×

Virat Kohli on meeting tennis star Roger Federer: 'I can't explain that feeling'

<p>India won the toss and opted to bat in the second One-Day International match of a five-match series against New Zealand at the Bay Oval.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After winning the toss, Indian skipper Virat Kohli said, "Looks like a good track to bat. It's about giving ourselves a different challenge. We need to execute our plans."</p>

<p>He added, "We played good cricket in the last few games, we are looking for a few areas to improve."&nbsp;</p>

<p>On the other hand, New Zeland captain Kane Williamson looked convinced with Virat's decision as he said, "We were looking to bowl."</p>

<p>Williamson added, "There is some grass on the wicket. We have been playing good cricket."</p>

<p><strong>Also&nbsp;</strong><strong>Read:</strong><strong>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/india-vs-new-zealand-virat-kohli-rested-for-final-two-odis-t20-series-192544">India vs New Zealand: Virat Kohli rested for final two ODIs, T20 series</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>Watch: <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/india-vs-newzealand-after-receiving-traditional-maori-welcome-at-bay-oval-india-prepare-to-dominate-2nd-odi-192792">Ahead of 2nd ODI, Team India gets traditional 'Maori' welcome at Bay Oval</a></strong></p>

<p>For New Zealand, there are a couple of changes in the squad as spinner Ish Sodhi comes in for Mitchell Santner while Colin de Grandhomme has replaced Tim Southee.</p>

<p>While India will enter the stadium with an unchanged squad.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Playing XI:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>India: Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli(c), Ambati Rayudu, MS Dhoni(w), Kedar Jadhav, Vijay Shankar, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami.</p>

<p>New Zealand: Martin Guptill, Colin Munro, Kane Williamson(c), Ross Taylor, Tom Latham(w), Henry Nicholls, Colin de Grandhomme, Doug Bracewell, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult.</p>


India won the toss and opted to bat in the second One-Day International match of a five-match series against New Zealand at the Bay Oval. After winning the toss, Indian skipper Virat Kohli said, "Looks like a good track to bat.

India won the toss and opted to bat in the second One-Day International match of a five-match series against New Zealand at the Bay Oval. After winning the toss, Indian skipper Virat Kohli said, "Looks like a good track to bat. It's about giving ourselves a different challenge. We need to execute our plans." He added, "We played good cricket in the last few games, we are looking for a few areas to improve." On the other hand, New Zeland captain Kane Williamson looked convinced with Virat's decision as he said, "We were looking to bowl." Williamson added, "There is some grass on the wicket. We have been playing good cricket." Also Read: India vs New Zealand: Virat Kohli rested for final two ODIs, T20 series Watch: Ahead of 2nd ODI, Team India gets traditional 'Maori' welcome at Bay Oval For New Zealand, there are a couple of changes in the squad as spinner Ish Sodhi comes in for Mitchell Santner while Colin de Grandhomme has replaced Tim Southee. While India will enter the stadium with an unchanged squad. #TeamIndia wins the toss and elects to bat first in the 2nd ODI against New Zealand #NZvIND pic.twitter.com/ofI8uqeBbB — BCCI (@BCCI) January 26, 2019 × Playing XI: India: Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli(c), Ambati Rayudu, MS Dhoni(w), Kedar Jadhav, Vijay Shankar, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami. New Zealand: Martin Guptill, Colin Munro, Kane Williamson(c), Ross Taylor, Tom Latham(w), Henry Nicholls, Colin de Grandhomme, Doug Bracewell, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult.

INDvsNZ: India opt to bat in 2nd ODI at Bay Oval

<p>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.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While Shaw made his Test debut in October, Gill earned a maiden call-up for the ongoing ODI series against New Zealand. Both batsmen had starred in India's triumphant campaign in the U-19 World Cup in New Zealand 12 months ago.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ahead of the World Cup, the competition within the team is fierce, especially in the middle-order.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I think the youngsters are maturing really quickly in Indian cricket and that creates a lot of competition in the team, everyone has to be on their toes," Dhawan said ahead of the second ODI against New Zealand here on Saturday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Someone like a Prithvi Shaw, the way he came into the Test team and scored a century and 70 runs against the West Indies, it shows that our bench strength is also very good. So even among the 15 (squad members), we have very high competition."&nbsp;</p>

<p>On the personal front, the opener is back among runs following a lean run in the ODI series against Australia. En route his unbeaten 75 on Wednesday, Dhawan completed 5000 runs in the 50-over format.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The milestone (5000 runs) means that I'm playing well and I am grateful for it," he said.</p>

<p>Did he make any changes to his game from the ODIs in Australia? "I think Australian and New Zealand conditions are quite similar. I feel that I'm an experienced player now, I came here a few years ago. So you know what to do and what not to do (in New Zealand). I know my technique suits all sorts of wickets, so I just back myself.</p>

<p>"I haven't worked on any footwork or technique specifically for New Zealand and even if I have, I won't tell. Once you are experienced, your mind is calm and at ease."</p>

<p>On his stand with captain Virat Kohli at Napier, he said: "The good thing about batting with Virat is that we rotate the strike very well and that is one thing that keeps up the pressure (on opposition)."</p>

<p>Upon their arrival in Tauranga, the Indian team was welcomed with the traditional Haka dance. Dhawan loved the experience.</p>

<p>"I like embracing other cultures. The Haka dance is famous in New Zealand and to watch it here, it was a totally different experience and I am very grateful that the locals came and performed the Haka here.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The entire team enjoyed it, we took their blessings and we hope these blessings will work for us tomorrow," Dhawan added.&nbsp;</p>


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.

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. While Shaw made his Test debut in October, Gill earned a maiden call-up for the ongoing ODI series against New Zealand. Both batsmen had starred in India's triumphant campaign in the U-19 World Cup in New Zealand 12 months ago. Ahead of the World Cup, the competition within the team is fierce, especially in the middle-order. "I think the youngsters are maturing really quickly in Indian cricket and that creates a lot of competition in the team, everyone has to be on their toes," Dhawan said ahead of the second ODI against New Zealand here on Saturday. "Someone like a Prithvi Shaw, the way he came into the Test team and scored a century and 70 runs against the West Indies, it shows that our bench strength is also very good. So even among the 15 (squad members), we have very high competition." On the personal front, the opener is back among runs following a lean run in the ODI series against Australia. En route his unbeaten 75 on Wednesday, Dhawan completed 5000 runs in the 50-over format. "The milestone (5000 runs) means that I'm playing well and I am grateful for it," he said. Did he make any changes to his game from the ODIs in Australia? "I think Australian and New Zealand conditions are quite similar. I feel that I'm an experienced player now, I came here a few years ago. So you know what to do and what not to do (in New Zealand). I know my technique suits all sorts of wickets, so I just back myself. "I haven't worked on any footwork or technique specifically for New Zealand and even if I have, I won't tell. Once you are experienced, your mind is calm and at ease." On his stand with captain Virat Kohli at Napier, he said: "The good thing about batting with Virat is that we rotate the strike very well and that is one thing that keeps up the pressure (on opposition)." Upon their arrival in Tauranga, the Indian team was welcomed with the traditional Haka dance. Dhawan loved the experience. "I like embracing other cultures. The Haka dance is famous in New Zealand and to watch it here, it was a totally different experience and I am very grateful that the locals came and performed the Haka here. "The entire team enjoyed it, we took their blessings and we hope these blessings will work for us tomorrow," Dhawan added.

Competition within Indian team getting stiffer: Shikhar Dhawan

<p>Indian cricket captain <a href="http://www.wionews.com/search?q=virat+kohli">Virat Kohli</a> will be rested for the fourth and fifth matches of a five-match one-day international series against New Zealand, the Indian cricket board (BCCI) said on Wednesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India lead the ODI series 1-0 after an eight-wicket win in Napier.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Apart from ODI, Virat has also been rested for the subsequent Twenty20 international series against New Zealand.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ahead of the ICC World Cup 2019, BCCI is keen to manage Kohli's workload.</p>

<p>After the New Zealand series, India set to continue their preparation for the tournament with a limited-overs home series against Australia starting on February 24.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Considering (Kohli's) workload in the last few months, the team management and senior selection committee is of the view that it would be ideal for him to get adequate rest ahead of the home series against Australia," the board said in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Recently, Virat became the first player in history to win the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Cricketer of the Year, the ICC Men’s Test Player of the Year, and the ICC ODI Player of the Year awards in the same year following an extraordinary 2018.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Apart from the three prestigious awards, Kohli was also named captain of the ICC Test and ODI teams for the year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kohli scored 1,322 runs at an average of 55.08 in 13 Tests with five hundreds during the calendar year while in 14 ODIs he amassed 1202 runs at an astonishing average of 133.55 with six centuries. He also scored 211 runs in 10 T20Is.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While there will be no replacement named for Kohli, his deputy Rohit Sharma will lead the side in the Hamilton and Wellington ODIs before the succeeding three-match T20I series that begins on February 6.&nbsp;</p>


Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli will be rested for the fourth and fifth matches of a five-match one-day international series against New Zealand, the Indian cricket board (BCCI) said on Wednesday.

Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli will be rested for the fourth and fifth matches of a five-match one-day international series against New Zealand, the Indian cricket board (BCCI) said on Wednesday. India lead the ODI series 1-0 after an eight-wicket win in Napier. Apart from ODI, Virat has also been rested for the subsequent Twenty20 international series against New Zealand. Ahead of the ICC World Cup 2019, BCCI is keen to manage Kohli's workload. After the New Zealand series, India set to continue their preparation for the tournament with a limited-overs home series against Australia starting on February 24. "Considering (Kohli's) workload in the last few months, the team management and senior selection committee is of the view that it would be ideal for him to get adequate rest ahead of the home series against Australia," the board said in a statement. Recently, Virat became the first player in history to win the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Cricketer of the Year, the ICC Men’s Test Player of the Year, and the ICC ODI Player of the Year awards in the same year following an extraordinary 2018. Apart from the three prestigious awards, Kohli was also named captain of the ICC Test and ODI teams for the year. Kohli scored 1,322 runs at an average of 55.08 in 13 Tests with five hundreds during the calendar year while in 14 ODIs he amassed 1202 runs at an astonishing average of 133.55 with six centuries. He also scored 211 runs in 10 T20Is. While there will be no replacement named for Kohli, his deputy Rohit Sharma will lead the side in the Hamilton and Wellington ODIs before the succeeding three-match T20I series that begins on February 6.

India vs New Zealand: Virat Kohli rested for final two ODIs, T20 series

<p>Indian openers were playing a patient inning while chasing a paltry 157 set by New Zealand at the McLean Park, Napier, before Rohit Sharma lost his wicket. He was dismissed off Doug Bracewell after making just 11 runs.</p>

<p>With Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli at crease, India's score stands at 62/1 after 13 overs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, left-arm chinaman Kuldeep Yadav clinched four wickets to restrict New Zealand to a paltry 157 runs.</p>

<p>The host innings ended in just 38 overs with skipper Kane Williamson scoring the highest runs.</p>

<p>Williamson slammed a brilliant half-century to put up a decent fight but failed to find any partner at the other end as wickets kept falling at regular intervals.</p>

<p>Earlier, right-arm leg spinner Yuzvendra Chahal dismissed Ross Taylor and wicketkeeper-batsman Tom Latham in quick succession to put India in a &nbsp;dominating position. Kedar Jadhav too managed to take a wicket, thanks to a brilliant catch by Kuldeep Yadav.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pacer Mohammed Shami struck twice to dismiss New Zealand's openers early.</p>

<p>Opting to bat, the host lost Martin Guptill and Colin Munro for five and eight runs respectively. Both the players suffered the same fate and were clean bowled by Shami. Meanwhile, skipper Kane Williamson is going strong but requires a partner at the other end to put up a decent target for India. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking after winning the toss, Williamson said, "Looks a good surface here and we want to put a score on the board. We know India are a good chasing side but we want to put runs on the board and I'm sure the surface will play the same throughout. Just the one spinner - Mitch Santner is back and also Doug Bracewell is in. It's about balancing the side, seam-bowling all-rounder is needed and that's what Bracewell comes in. I think it will be a fair pitch regardless of whether you're bowling seam, spin or batting. We were good in the SL series but want to keep improving. Looking for a good series to be played in the right spirit."</p>

<p>India, on the other hand, recently ended the Australia tour by creating several historic records.&nbsp;</p>


Indian openers were playing a patient inning while chasing a paltry 157 set by New Zealand at the McLean Park, Napier, before Rohit Sharma lost his wicket. He was dismissed off Doug Bracewell after making just 11 runs.

Indian openers were playing a patient inning while chasing a paltry 157 set by New Zealand at the McLean Park, Napier, before Rohit Sharma lost his wicket. He was dismissed off Doug Bracewell after making just 11 runs. With Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli at crease, India's score stands at 62/1 after 13 overs. Earlier, left-arm chinaman Kuldeep Yadav clinched four wickets to restrict New Zealand to a paltry 157 runs. The host innings ended in just 38 overs with skipper Kane Williamson scoring the highest runs. Williamson slammed a brilliant half-century to put up a decent fight but failed to find any partner at the other end as wickets kept falling at regular intervals. Earlier, right-arm leg spinner Yuzvendra Chahal dismissed Ross Taylor and wicketkeeper-batsman Tom Latham in quick succession to put India in a dominating position. Kedar Jadhav too managed to take a wicket, thanks to a brilliant catch by Kuldeep Yadav. Pacer Mohammed Shami struck twice to dismiss New Zealand's openers early. Opting to bat, the host lost Martin Guptill and Colin Munro for five and eight runs respectively. Both the players suffered the same fate and were clean bowled by Shami. Meanwhile, skipper Kane Williamson is going strong but requires a partner at the other end to put up a decent target for India. Speaking after winning the toss, Williamson said, "Looks a good surface here and we want to put a score on the board. We know India are a good chasing side but we want to put runs on the board and I'm sure the surface will play the same throughout. Just the one spinner - Mitch Santner is back and also Doug Bracewell is in. It's about balancing the side, seam-bowling all-rounder is needed and that's what Bracewell comes in. I think it will be a fair pitch regardless of whether you're bowling seam, spin or batting. We were good in the SL series but want to keep improving. Looking for a good series to be played in the right spirit." India, on the other hand, recently ended the Australia tour by creating several historic records.

IND vs NZ, 1st ODI: Play resumes, India 62/1 after 13 overs

<p>India's right-arm leg spinner Yuzvendra Chahal dismissed Ross Taylor and wicketkeeper-batsman Tom Latham in quick succession to put India in a &nbsp;dominating position in the first ODI at McLean Park, Napier.</p>

<p>Kedar Jadhav too managed to take a wicket, thanks to a brilliant catch by Kuldeep Yadav.&nbsp; After 24 overs, Kiwis score stands at 107 for the loss of five wickets.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Opting to bat, the host lost Martin Guptill and Colin Munro for five and eight runs respectively. Both the players suffered the same fate and were clean bowled by Shami. Meanwhile,&nbsp;skipper Kane Williamson is going strong but requires a partner at the other end to put up a decent target for India. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking after winning the toss, Williamson said, "Looks a good surface here and we want to put a score on the board. We know India are a good chasing side but we want to put runs on the board and I'm sure the surface will play the same throughout. Just the one spinner - Mitch Santner is back and also Doug Bracewell is in. It's about balancing the side, seam-bowling all-rounder is needed and that's what Bracewell comes in. I think it will be a fair pitch regardless of whether you're bowling seam, spin or batting. We were good in the SL series but want to keep improving. Looking for a good series to be played in the right spirit."</p>

<p>India, on the other hand, recently ended the Australia tour by creating several historic records.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Talking about their strategy for today, skipper Kohli said, "the bowlers have played a major part in us being a top team than the batsmen really. It's a batsmen's game and the crowd come in to see fours and sixes. I feel that our side is very balanced at the moment with good depth in batting and bowling. Pretty relaxed with where we stand as a team."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It's going to be a competitive series. New Zealand are a good side and they play with the right spirit. They are a side that everyone must look upto in terms of carrying yourself on the field. Mutual respect is always there between us. Our motivation to win games remain the same irrespective of opposition. We're not going to have any incidents," Kohli concluded.</p>

<p><strong>Teams:<br />
New Zealand (Playing XI): Martin Guptill, Colin Munro, Kane Williamson(c), Ross Taylor, Tom Latham(w), Henry Nicholls, Mitchell Santner, Doug Bracewell, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult</strong></p>

<p><strong>India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli(c), MS Dhoni(w), Kedar Jadhav, Ambati Rayudu, Vijay Shankar, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami</strong></p>


India's right-arm leg spinner Yuzvendra Chahal dismissed Ross Taylor and wicketkeeper-batsman Tom Latham in quick succession to put India in a dominating position in the first ODI at McLean Park, Napier.

India's right-arm leg spinner Yuzvendra Chahal dismissed Ross Taylor and wicketkeeper-batsman Tom Latham in quick succession to put India in a dominating position in the first ODI at McLean Park, Napier. Kedar Jadhav too managed to take a wicket, thanks to a brilliant catch by Kuldeep Yadav. After 24 overs, Kiwis score stands at 107 for the loss of five wickets. Opting to bat, the host lost Martin Guptill and Colin Munro for five and eight runs respectively. Both the players suffered the same fate and were clean bowled by Shami. Meanwhile, skipper Kane Williamson is going strong but requires a partner at the other end to put up a decent target for India. Speaking after winning the toss, Williamson said, "Looks a good surface here and we want to put a score on the board. We know India are a good chasing side but we want to put runs on the board and I'm sure the surface will play the same throughout. Just the one spinner - Mitch Santner is back and also Doug Bracewell is in. It's about balancing the side, seam-bowling all-rounder is needed and that's what Bracewell comes in. I think it will be a fair pitch regardless of whether you're bowling seam, spin or batting. We were good in the SL series but want to keep improving. Looking for a good series to be played in the right spirit." India, on the other hand, recently ended the Australia tour by creating several historic records. Talking about their strategy for today, skipper Kohli said, "the bowlers have played a major part in us being a top team than the batsmen really. It's a batsmen's game and the crowd come in to see fours and sixes. I feel that our side is very balanced at the moment with good depth in batting and bowling. Pretty relaxed with where we stand as a team." "It's going to be a competitive series. New Zealand are a good side and they play with the right spirit. They are a side that everyone must look upto in terms of carrying yourself on the field. Mutual respect is always there between us. Our motivation to win games remain the same irrespective of opposition. We're not going to have any incidents," Kohli concluded. Teams: New Zealand (Playing XI): Martin Guptill, Colin Munro, Kane Williamson(c), Ross Taylor, Tom Latham(w), Henry Nicholls, Mitchell Santner, Doug Bracewell, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli(c), MS Dhoni(w), Kedar Jadhav, Ambati Rayudu, Vijay Shankar, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami

1st ODI: Chahal removes Taylor, Latham in quick succession; NZ are 107/5 after 24 overs

<p>Is Katrina Kaif eyeing an alternate profession? The actress recently posted a video on her instagram page that seem to indicate that the actress is eyeing a profession in cricket.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Katrina can be seen batting and hitting of a few sixes in the video. Turns out the actress was playing a game of cricket on sets of 'Bharat' post pack-up. From the looks of it, Katrina seems to have aced her batting and even requested co-star and friend Anushka Sharma to put in a 'small word' on her behalf to the captain of the Indian cricket team, Virat Kohli.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Pack up ke baad #bharat sets as the World Cup nears @anushkasharma perhaps u could put in a small word for me with the captain of the team some room for improvement in my swing, but over all not a bad all rounder 🏏 #apnatimeaayega 📽@kkulsumsyeda" Katrina wrote in caption.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Watch the video here. Katrina surely is good on the cricket pitch. Would she want to consider this as her profession, what say?</p>

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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs7S2Jwg2Zf/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">Pack up ke baad #bharat sets as the World Cup nears @anushkasharma perhaps u could put in a small word for me with the captain of the team 🙋🏻‍♀️some room for improvement in my swing, but over all not a bad all rounder 🏏 #apnatimeaayega 📽@kkulsumsyeda</a></p>

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<p>The actress has, in fact, been giving her followers glimpses of her look from 'Bharat' often. The actress had also posted a photo with crew members and actor Sunil Grover during lunch break from the film set, where one could see Katrina dressed in a traditional saree- perhaps her characters look in the movie.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>'Bharat' slated to release in June this year features Salman Khan in the lead role and is being directed by Ali Abbas Zafar.&nbsp;</p>


Is Katrina Kaif eyeing an alternate profession? The actress recently posted a video on her instagram page that seem to indicate that the actress is eyeing a profession in cricket.

Is Katrina Kaif eyeing an alternate profession? The actress recently posted a video on her instagram page that seem to indicate that the actress is eyeing a profession in cricket. Katrina can be seen batting and hitting of a few sixes in the video. Turns out the actress was playing a game of cricket on sets of 'Bharat' post pack-up. From the looks of it, Katrina seems to have aced her batting and even requested co-star and friend Anushka Sharma to put in a 'small word' on her behalf to the captain of the Indian cricket team, Virat Kohli. "Pack up ke baad #bharat sets as the World Cup nears @anushkasharma perhaps u could put in a small word for me with the captain of the team some room for improvement in my swing, but over all not a bad all rounder 🏏 #apnatimeaayega 📽@kkulsumsyeda" Katrina wrote in caption. Watch the video here. Katrina surely is good on the cricket pitch. Would she want to consider this as her profession, what say? View this post on Instagram Pack up ke baad #bharat sets as the World Cup nears @anushkasharma perhaps u could put in a small word for me with the captain of the team 🙋🏻‍♀️some room for improvement in my swing, but over all not a bad all rounder 🏏 #apnatimeaayega 📽@kkulsumsyeda A post shared by Katrina Kaif (@katrinakaif) on Jan 21, 2019 at 10:18pm PST × The actress has, in fact, been giving her followers glimpses of her look from 'Bharat' often. The actress had also posted a photo with crew members and actor Sunil Grover during lunch break from the film set, where one could see Katrina dressed in a traditional saree- perhaps her characters look in the movie. View this post on Instagram 🌟लंच ब्रेक #bharat A post shared by Katrina Kaif (@katrinakaif) on Jan 20, 2019 at 4:36am PST × 'Bharat' slated to release in June this year features Salman Khan in the lead role and is being directed by Ali Abbas Zafar.

Katrina Kaif wants Anushka Sharma to put in a good word for her to Virat Kohli

In pics: Virat Kohli and his illustrious ICC cap

<p>Indian skipper Virat Kohli added more feathers to his illustrious cap by becoming the first player in history to win the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Cricketer of the Year, the ICC Men’s Test Player of the Year, and the ICC ODI Player of the Year awards in the same year following an extraordinary 2018.</p>

<p>Apart from the three prestigious awards, Kohli was also named captain of the ICC Test and ODI teams for the year.</p>

<p>Kohli scored 1,322 runs at an average of 55.08 in 13 Tests with five hundreds during the calendar year while in 14 ODIs he amassed 1202 runs at an astonishing average of 133.55 with six centuries. He also scored 211 runs in 10 T20Is.</p>

<p>The 30-year-old finished the year as the top-ranked batsman in Tests and ODIs. The highest scorer in both forms of the game in 2018, he was one of only two batsmen to score more than 1,000 runs in Tests and only among three to do so in ODI cricket.</p>

<p>"It has been an amazing year. I was able to play in a manner that I would not have imagined. If the intention is right and you keep working hard, the results are there in front of your own eyes. The intent has always to be helping your team at any cost, that is when these performances come by and you are pushing yourself to the limit, which you otherwise will not be able to. That is something I experienced in 2018 a lot." Kohli was quoted as saying by icc-cricket.com.</p>

<p>Kohli had won the Sir Garfield Trophy and ICC ODI Player of the Year awards last year and was also the ICC ODI Player of the Year in 2012.</p>


Indian skipper Virat Kohli added more feathers to his illustrious cap by becoming the first player in history to win the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Cricketer of the Year, the ICC Men’s Test Player of the Year, and the ICC ODI Player of the Year awards in the same year following an extraordinary 2018.

Indian skipper Virat Kohli added more feathers to his illustrious cap by becoming the first player in history to win the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Cricketer of the Year, the ICC Men’s Test Player of the Year, and the ICC ODI Player of the Year awards in the same year following an extraordinary 2018. Apart from the three prestigious awards, Kohli was also named captain of the ICC Test and ODI teams for the year. Kohli scored 1,322 runs at an average of 55.08 in 13 Tests with five hundreds during the calendar year while in 14 ODIs he amassed 1202 runs at an astonishing average of 133.55 with six centuries. He also scored 211 runs in 10 T20Is. The 30-year-old finished the year as the top-ranked batsman in Tests and ODIs. The highest scorer in both forms of the game in 2018, he was one of only two batsmen to score more than 1,000 runs in Tests and only among three to do so in ODI cricket. "It has been an amazing year. I was able to play in a manner that I would not have imagined. If the intention is right and you keep working hard, the results are there in front of your own eyes. The intent has always to be helping your team at any cost, that is when these performances come by and you are pushing yourself to the limit, which you otherwise will not be able to. That is something I experienced in 2018 a lot." Kohli was quoted as saying by icc-cricket.com. Kohli had won the Sir Garfield Trophy and ICC ODI Player of the Year awards last year and was also the ICC ODI Player of the Year in 2012.

Virat Kohli makes clean sweep of ICC awards; named cricketer, Test and ODI player of the year

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