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India tour of New Zealand 2022

Wasim Jaffer and Michael Vaughan involved in a war of words over upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-2025.

Wasim Jaffer and Michael Vaughan were engaged in a verbal spat over Border-Gavaskar Trophy on X

Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test series between India and Australia is set to kick off from November 22

Michael Vaughan and Wasim Jaffer

'Few ageing superstars who won't get another crack if they lose': Wasim Jaffer, Michael Vaughan engage in fiery argument over Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Time is ticking by and patience is running thin is the case for Sanju Samson and his fans as both await to see the wicketkeeper-batter's name in the playing XI of the Indian team.

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'Look at Surya, for inspiration': Sanju Samson's childhood coach urges wicketkeeper-batter to take a leaf out of SKY's book

In a toss-up to get the green light for the playing XI between Sanju Samson and Rishabh Pant, the latter has invariably come ahead in the pecking order.

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‘How much can a player tolerate? Ambati Rayadu's career ended similarly': Ex-PAK cricketer slams BCCI and accuses of 'internal politics'

The third ODI between India and New Zealand was called off in Christchurch on Wednesday (November 30) as rain god continued to play spoilsport in the three-match series.

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Shikhar Dhawan shuts the door on Sanju Samson temporarily, explains why he is not getting chances

The third ODI between India and New Zealand was called off in Christchurch on Wednesday (November 30) as rain god continued to play spoilsport in the three-match series. Kane Williamson-led New Zealand thus clinched the series 1-0.

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IND vs NZ: Rain god saves India blushes in 3rd ODI as New Zealand clinch series 1-0

Right before of the third ODI between the Men in Blue and Kiwis on Wednesday, VVS Laxman said that coaching India in the absence of regular coach Rahul Dravid is nothing but a stop-gap arrangement.

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'It's only a stop-gap arrangement': VVS Laxman's big statement on being India's coach in Rahul Dravid's absence

With a pursuit to level the series, India locked horns with New Zealand in the third ODI in Christchurch on Wednesday (November 30). Kiwi skipper Kane Williamson, won the toss and invited India to bat first at the Hagley Oval.&nbsp;Meanwhile, right ahead of the third ODI, in an conversation with famous sports commentator Harshal Bhogle, Pant opened up on his batting order preferences in all the three formats. He showed his willingness to open in T20Is and play at no.4 or 5 in ODIs.

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'Would like to open in..': Rishabh Pant opens up on his batting-order preferences in all three formats ahead of IND-NZ 3rd ODI

The Men in Blue lock horns with Kiwis for the decider as Kane Williamson-led New Zealand won the toss and invited India to bat first in the final ODI of the three-match series at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Wednesday (November 30).

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IND vs NZ, 3rd ODI: India invited to bat first as Kane Williamson drops star all-rounder to fit in CSK-released speedster

The limited-overs series between India and New Zealand has been a frustrating one for fans and players.

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Under clouds of uncertainty in Christchurch, Pant faces a challenge as Dhawan's men look to level series

The unabating debate on who is worthier of getting the nod in the Indian team between two exciting talents, Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson gets more mileage to it after former Kiwi cricketer threw his two cents on the matter.

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'...is he the best white-ball keeper batter? I am not convinced': Former Kiwi cricketer weighs in on Pant vs Samson debate

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IND vs AUS: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri asked Rishabh Pant whether he practices unorthodox shots which often end up bamboozling the bowlers.

Rishabh Pant told his doctors that he wants to return as a wicketkeeper-batter.

Pant said that he focuses on playing percentage cricket.

Pant said that he does not practice unorthodox shots he is known for. 

India's wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant looks on during the first day of the third Test between Australia and India at The Gabba in Brisbane on December 14.

India's wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant

'Generally I don't practice such shots... it's not always easy to just defend the ball': Rishabh Pant opens up on playing unorthodox jaw-dropping shots

IND vs AUS: Australia's ace off-spinner Nathan Lyon revealed that it was the security personnel pressing the wrong button that led to floodlights going off twice during pink-ball Test.

Nathan Lyon admitted that the faux pas took place as he wanted to bat in nets.

There were two interruptions due to floodlights going off.

The interruptions took place during Harshit Rana's over.

Nathan Lyon

Nathan Lyon admits he was culprit for lights going off during pink-ball Test, says 'I asked the security guy if he could...'

IND vs AUS 3rd Test: India's premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah seemed frustrated by the lack of swing in the first session of the Gabba Test.

Jasprit Bumrah bowled three maidens with the new ball in Gabba Test.

Bumrah was not happy with the lack of swing in first session.

Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bowl first in third Test.

Jasprit Bumrah reacts after not getting enough swing to trouble Usman Khawaja in Gabba Test.

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'Nahi ho raha swing... kahi bhi kar lo': Jasprit Bumrah vents out his frustration in his 3rd over after Rohit Sharma opts to bowl first in Gabba Test

Pakistan tour of South Africa 2024-25

SA vs PAK 2nd T20I: Babar Azam could not convert a good start into a big score against South Africa but achieved a few feats with his 20-ball 31.

Babar Azam is the quickest to 11,000 T20 runs in terms of innings.

Babar is the second Pakistan batter to complete 11,000 T20 runs.

Babar needs 9 more runs to become leading run-scorer in T20Is. 

Pakistan's Babar Azam completed 11,000 T20 runs on December 13.

Babar Azam

Babar Azam breaks Chris Gayle's colossal T20 record, becomes fastest to this feat with 31-run cameo against South Africa

PAK vs SA 2nd T20I: Saim Ayub missed a chance to score his maiden T20I century as he remained unbeaten for 98 as Pakistan posted 206/5. 

Reeza Hendricks' 117 is highest against Pakistan in a succesful T20I run chase.

Saim Ayub remained stranded on the non-striker's end as he remained unbeaten on 98.

Haris Rauf went for 57 runs in his quota of four overs.

Reeza Hendricks of the Proteas celebrates his 100 runs during the 2nd T20I between South Africa and Pakistan at SuperSport Park on December 13, 2024 in Centurion.

Reeza Hendricks

Reeza Hendricks' whirlwind 117 helps South Africa become first team to chase down over 200 vs Pakistan as Saim Ayub's career best 98 goes in vain

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India tour of New Zealand, 2022

India tour of New Zealand

2022

T20, ODI
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18 Nov - 30 Nov

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India tour of New Zealand, 2022, 3rd ODI, Hagley Oval, Christchurch

India tour of New Zealand, 2022, 2nd ODI, Seddon Park, Hamilton

India tour of New Zealand, 2022, 1st ODI, Eden Park, Auckland

India tour of New Zealand, 2022, 3rd T20I, McLean Park, Napier

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India tour of New Zealand, 2022, 1st T20I, Sky Stadium, Wellington