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New Zealand tour of India 2024

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes that Rohit Sharma will not take the Test series loss against New Zealand lightly. 

India lost Test series against New Zealand. 

India vs New Zealand third Test will start from October 1 to 5. 

India vs New Zealand third Test will be played at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. 

Rohit Sharma

'His body language might suggest...': Ravi Shastri passes verdict on 'relaxed' Rohit Sharma after India's Test series loss against New Zealand

Former Pakistan cricketer Ahmed Shehzad slammed Rohit Sharma-led India after a humiliating Test series loss against New Zealand. 

Team India lost a Test series against New Zealand. 

Virat Kohli with KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Yashavi Jaiswal 

'Kagaz ke sher, aur ghar mein dher': Ex-Pakistan star takes brutal dig at India after Test series loss against New Zealand

Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan backs Rohit Sharma after the team's humiliating Test series loss against New Zealand. 

India vs New Zealand third Test match will be played at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. 

'It's not just about winning...': Shikhar Dhawan opens up on Rohit Sharma's captaincy after India's humiliating loss against New Zealand

Ravi Shastri supported the current head coach by stating that Gautam Gambhir still has plenty of time left because he is still in the early stages of his coaching career with the national team.

New Zealand beat India by 113 runs.

Ravi Shastri comes out in defence of Gautam Gambhir.

Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma in frame

'It's never easy being coach..he'll soon learn': Ravi Shastri comes out in defence of Gautam Gambhir after Pune Test loss 

Shehzad claimed that New Zealand had played a practical joke on India by beating them like children after India's defeat. 

Ex-Pak cricketer slams India after Pune Test loss.

He said Indian players played like schoolboys.

Indian cricket team in frame

'Kagaz ke sher, aur ghar mein dher': Ex-Pakistan player brutally slams Team India for Pune Test loss against New Zealand

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Latham defended Rohit during the press conference and stated that they anticipated India to perform at their peak in the third Test match of the series.

Tom Latham defends Rohit Sharma after the match.

Tom Latham and Rohit Sharma in frame

'They don't become a bad team overnight or.. after couple of games': Tom Latham comes out in defence of Rohit Sharma-led Team India after Pune Test

New Zealand Test captain Tom Latham does not feel that India have become a bad team overnight. He expects the hosts to make a comeback in Wankhede.

As New Zealand's designated captain in Tests, Tom Latham won his maiden series in India.

The final Test of the series will be played at Wankhede Stadium. 

Rohit Sharma, Tom Latham

'Sometimes you can fall on the wrong side even if you play well': Tom Latham defends Rohit Sharma's India after historic series win

Anil Kumble criticized the team's batting lineup and declared that it was time for the batsmen to step up.

Anil Kumble slams Team India.

Anil Kumble in frame

'Made it harder for themselves..get their act together': Anil Kumble slams Indian team and makes big remark on their WTC Final chances

After India's defeat, Rohit defended Ashwin and Jadeja, claiming that their criticism is unfair and that they bear enormous expectations in every match.

Rohit Sharma defends Ashwin and Jadeja after loss.

Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja in frame

'They’re allowed to have some bad games..': Rohit Sharma comes out in defence of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja after loss in Pune Test

The defeat dealt an unanticipated blow to India's preparations for the forthcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia.

India lose series vs NZ 2-0.

Fans slam Rohit Sharma for his post-match remark.

Rohit Sharma in frame

Fans slam Indian captain Rohit Sharma for '12 saal me ek baar to allowed hai' remark on Pune Test loss

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WPL 2026

Mumbai Indians (MI) vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), WPL 2026: Here are the details of when and where to watch the Women's Premier League tournament opener between MI and RCB.


WPL 2026 tournament opener will take place on January 9.

MI will face RCB in WPL 2026 tournament opener.

MI vs RCB, WPL 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru's captain Smriti Mandhana (L) and Mumbai Indians' captain Harmanpreet Kaur look at the trophy

MI vs RCB Live Streaming: When and where to watch WPL opener clash

In a body blow to Gujarat Giants, their star wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia has been ruled out of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 due to injury

Gujarat Giants Yastika Bhatia has been ruled out of the WPL 2026

Yastika Bhatia failed to recover from a persistent knee injury

Former Mumbai Indians' wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia in this frame. (Getty)

Massive blow to Gujarat Giants as star player ruled out of WPL 2026

Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez and music sensation Yo Yo Honey Singh are set to light up Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 opening ceremony

Renowned singer Yo Yo Honey Singh and famous actress Jacqueline Fernandez will be performing at the opening ceremony of the WPL 2026

The WPL 2026 is slated to get underway from January 9

Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez (L) and singer cum rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh in frame. (Getty)

WPL 2026 opening ceremony goes glam as Honey Singh, Jacqueline Fernandez ready t

WPL Mega Auction 2026 highlights: A total of 137 players came under the hammer at the WPL 2026 auction and 67 of  them attracted bidders

Deeepti Sharma (L) and Alyssa Healy in this frame

WPL 2026 Auction highlights: Deepti becomes costliest buy, Healy shockingly goes unsold

The legendary Indian pacer Jhulan Goswami said that no one can touch Harmanpreet Kaur's record of being the first women's World Cup winning captain and having two WPL titles

Jhulan Goswami has declared that no one can even touch Harmanpreet Kaur's record

Goswami ushered at Harmanpreet's record of being the first women's World Cup winning captain and having two WPL titles

Mumbai Indians' bowling coach Jhulan Goswami in frame. (Getty)

'Don't think anyone can touch her record': Jhulan Goswami on India's superstar

Others

PV Sindhu advances to the Malaysia Open semifinals after Akane Yamaguchi retires due to injury. Sindhu reaches her first Super 1000 semifinal in three years. The ace shuttler will now face Indonesia’s Putri Kusuma Wardani or China’s Wang Zhi Yi.


Akane Yamaguchi retired due to knee injury. 

Sindhu will now face will now face Putri Kusuma Wardani or Wang Zhi Yi in semis.

Pusarla V. Sindhu of India in action against Sung Shuo Yun of Chinese Taipei in the women's singles round of 64 match during day two of the Petronas Malaysia Open

PV Sindhu storms into Malaysia Open semis after Yamaguchi retires with injury

T20 World Cup 2026

Bangladesh will play four group-stage matches in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. They face West Indies on February 7, Italy on February 9, England on February 14, and Nepal on February 17.

T20 World Cup 2026 will be hosted by India and Sri Lanka. 

Bangladesh will start their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign against West Indies.

Bangladesh's captain Litton Das plays a shot during the third Twenty20 international cricket match between Bangladesh and West Indies

Bangladesh stars at risk of losing big money ahead of T20 World Cup 2026: Report

New Zealand tour of India 2026

International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah lavished praise on Rohit Sharma's captaincy as India clinched the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 and Champions Trophy 2025 under his leadership.

Rohit Sharma-led India won the T20 World Cup 2024 and ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Rohit Sharma will now be seen in action in three match ODI series vs NZ.

Rohit Sharma and Jay Shah

WATCH: Rohit Sharma’s priceless reaction after Jay Shah names him India captain

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26

India young batter Tilak Varma will most likely to feature in the T20 World Cup 2026, which is scheduled to start from February 7 in India and Sri Lanka.


Tilak Varma played an unbeaten 69 run knock against Pakistan in Asia Cup 2025 final. 

Tilak Varma ruled out of first 3 games of the five-match T20I series vs NZ.

India young batter Tilak Varma batting in nets

Tilak Varma to miss T20 World Cup 2026? Coach shares crucial injury update

Former India captain Virat Kohli announced his Test retirement on May 12, 2025, after a dismal performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 in Australia. The chase master managed to score 190 runs in his five Tests.

Virat Kohli announced Test retirement on May 12. 

Virat Kohli's last Test outing came in Australia during Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.

Virat Kohli batting in nets ahead of ODI series against New Zealand

India vs New Zealand Stats

Series Stats

Most Runs

Best Strike Rate

Most 4s

Most 6s

Most Wickets

Rishabh Pant

IND

261 Runs 3 Matches•6 Inns

Rachin Ravindra

NZ

256 Runs 3 Matches•6 Inns

Will Young

NZ

244 Runs 3 Matches•6 Inns

Devon Conway

NZ

227 Runs 3 Matches•6 Inns

Yashasvi Jaiswal

IND

190 Runs 3 Matches•6 Inns

Sarfaraz Khan

IND

171 Runs 3 Matches•6 Inns

Daryl Mitchell

NZ

157 Runs 3 Matches•5 Inns

Tom Latham

NZ

145 Runs 3 Matches•6 Inns

Shubman Gill

IND

144 Runs 2 Matches•4 Inns

Glenn Phillips

NZ

114 Runs 3 Matches•5 Inns

Ravindra Jadeja

IND

105 Runs 3 Matches•6 Inns

Virat Kohli

IND

93 Runs 3 Matches•6 Inns

Rohit Sharma

IND

91 Runs 3 Matches•6 Inns

Washington Sundar

IND

89 Runs 2 Matches•4 Inns

Tim Southee

NZ

70 Runs 2 Matches•3 Inns

News Updates

'His body language might suggest...': Ravi Shastri passes verdict on 'relaxed' Rohit Sharma after India's Test series loss against New Zealand

'Kagaz ke sher, aur ghar mein dher': Ex-Pakistan star takes brutal dig at India after Test series loss against New Zealand

'It's not just about winning...': Shikhar Dhawan opens up on Rohit Sharma's captaincy after India's humiliating loss against New Zealand

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