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Australia tour of New Zealand 2024

NZ vs AUS: Tim Southee expressed uncertainty about leading New Zealand in Asian conditions after humiliating Test series defeat against Australia.

New Zealand's Test skipper Tim Southee in this frame. (Getty)

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Tim Southee to be sacked as New Zealand's captain after brutal hammering in Test series against Australia? Veteran pacer opens up

Rohit Sharma's Team India is scheduled to tour Australia for a five-match Test series later in the year. The complete itinerary of the tour is yet to be announced.

India will tour Australia later in the year. 

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'With Bumrah, Shami...India are certainly...': Ex-Australia captain sounds alarm bells for Pat Cummins' team despite Test series win over New Zealand

With six wins in nine matches and a points percentage of 68.51, India sits atop the WTC points table. Australia has eight wins in 12 matches and a points percentage of 62.5.

Australian players posing with the trophy.

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WTC 2023-25 Standings: Big change in World Test Championship points table after Australia's win over New Zealand; check India's position

At a point where Australia seemed to be faltering with just 80/5, Alex Carey and Mitchell Marsh stepped up to the crease and shifted the momentum of the game.

Alex Carey and Pat Cummins celebrate after winning the match against New Zealand.

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NZ vs AUS: Sensational Australia clinch nerve-jangling 3-wicket win in 2nd Test against New Zealand; win series 2-0 as Carey, Marsh become heroes

NZ vs AUS: Rachin Ravindra contributed 82 runs before Matt Henry and Ben Sears caused Australia to stumble to 77 for four in their second innings at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.

Matt Henry of New Zealand is congratulated by his team mates after dismissing Mitchell Marsh of Australia. (Getty Images)

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NZ vs AUS: New Zealand's rear-guard action turns up the heat on Australia as Christchurch Test tantalisingly poised after stumps on Day 3

Kane Williamson's innings concluded at 51 runs, falling victim to Pat Cummins. Tom Latham, however, remained unbeaten with a resilient 65 runs off 154 balls.

New Zealand secured a lead of 40 runs by stumps on Day 2.

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NZ vs ENG: Matt Henry's 7 wickets coupled with Latham and Williamson's half-centuries bring New Zealand back in 2nd Test against Australia

Shattering a 24-year-old record previously held by Daniel Vettori, Matt Henry's achievement marked a significant milestone in New Zealand cricket history.

Matt Henry bagged 7 wickets against Australia. 

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NZ vs AUS: With 7 wickets against Australia, Matt Henry breaks Daniel Vettori's record and surges to the top of an exclusive list

There have been numerous instances in the past where Glenn Phillips's jaw-dropping or high-flying act on the field has left fans stunned and in awe.

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WATCH: 'Superman' Glenn Phillips takes flight, secures outrageous one-handed catch to leave onlookers in complete disbelief; video viral

Australia dominated New Zealand on Day 1 of the second Test in Christchurch. Australia first bowled out New Zealand for paltry 162 and then ended the day's play at 124/4.

Australia's Josh Hazlewood (C) is congratulated by teammates after dismissing Tom Latham during Day 1 of the 2nd Test against New Zealand on March 8. (Getty)

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NZ vs AUS, 2nd Test: Josh Hazlewood's fifer guns down New Zealand for 162 as Australia placed at 124/4 after Day 1's play

New Zealand cricket icons Kane Williamson and Tim Southee made a memorable entrance onto the field, each accompanied by their children ahead of the second Test against Australia.

Tim Southee and Kane Williamson featured in their 100th Test on March 8, 2024.

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NZ vs AUS: After Ashwin and Bairstow, New Zealand stalwarts Kane Williamson and Tim Southee mark 100th Test appearance together

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Bangladesh tour of India 2024

After a dominating win in the second Test match against Bangladesh, former England captain Michael Vaughan reckoned that India started copying England's style of Test cricket. 

India defeated Bangladesh by seven wickets in Kanpur Test. 

India have not lost a home Test series since 2013. 

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'India copied Bazball...': Ex-England skipper gives verdict on Rohit Sharma & Co.'s dominating Kanpur Test win against Bangladesh

Pakistan's Babar Azam has announced his resignation as the skipper of the national team in white-ball format ahead of Champions Trophy 2025. This is the second time Babar has resigned from captaincy. 


Babar Azam resigns as Pakistan’s white-ball captain.

PCB yet to announce new white ball captain. 

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REVEALED! Why Babar Azam resigned as Pakistan white-ball captain 

Mohammed Shami's old injury flared up ahead of India vs New Zealand three-Test match series. The speedster is doubtful for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024. 

Mohammed Shami was the highest wicket taker in ODI World Cup 2023

Mohammed Shami is doubtful for New Zealand Test series

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Big Setback for India, Mohammed Shami's knee injury flared up ahead of New Zealand Test series

IND vs BAN 2nd Test: RP Singh said that Jasprit Bumrah's numbers may deceive many but his impact has been massive in the recent years.

Jasprit Bumrah claimed six wickets in Kanpur Test.

RP Singh heaped praises on Bumrah for answering captain's calls every time.

India's Jasprit Bumrah (R) bowls as Bangladesh's Mushfiqur Rahim looks on during second Test at Green Park, Kanpur

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India's T20 World Cup 2007-winning bowler calls Jasprit Bumrah 'this century's best medium pacer' after his timely strikes in Kanpur Test

India's fielding coach T Dilip gives the best fielding medal to Mohammed Siraj and Yashasvi Jaiswal after the India vs Bangladesh two-Test match series.

Australia tour of New Zealand, 2024