Indian spinner Ravindra Jadeja took five wickets, while Washington Sundar grabbed four as New Zealand struggled to score against the home team on day one of the third Test match. The Indian side dominated the Kiwis as their batsmen, including captain Virat Kohli, failed to deliver in the crucial match. With just four runs to his name, Kohli was dismissed after a brain-fade moment caused a run-out. The Kiwis were eventually bowled out for 235, with Jadeja's five-wicket haul and Rohit Sharma's reckless shot leading the way for India's bowling attack.
In a scorching hot third test match between India and New Zealand, the tourists struggled to hold their ground as Indian spinner Ravindra Jadeja's five-wicket haul helped restrict them to 235 runs. Despite strong performances from Daryl Mitchell and Will Young, India's Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant managed to hold on to their wickets, ending the day at 86-4. However, in a surprising turn of events, India's captain Virat Kohli ran himself out for just four runs, giving the visitors a slight advantage going into day two.
India and New Zealand face off in the third and final Test match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. After losing the first two Tests and the series, India hope to salvage some dignity and keep their hopes of the World Test Championship final qualification alive. Jadeja's three quick wickets have put the visitors in a tough spot as they reach 192/6 at the tea break. With India missing the services of Jasprit Bumrah, they will rely on a strong performance from their remaining bowlers while New Zealand will look to maintain their dominance and enforce a whitewash. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will also be hoping to get back the form ahead of the upcoming tour of Australia.
Former Pakistan cricket legend Wasim Akram discusses the potential for India to participate in the 2022 ICC Champions Trophy, and expresses hope for a positive decision by the Indian government and cricket board. Akram also highlights the fan following of Indian players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Hardik Pandya in Pakistan, and emphasizes the importance of people-to-people contact through sports. With no bilateral series between India and Pakistan since 2012, the speculation on India's involvement in the Champions Trophy adds to the anticipation and excitement for fans.
The highly anticipated player retention announcements for the 2025 IPL season have finally been made, causing a stir among fans and analysts alike. Some of the biggest names in cricket, including MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Jasprit Bumrah, are set to be retained by their respective teams, while others may be released. Stay tuned for all the latest updates and expert analysis on team strategies and potential changes.
Mumbai Indians have made strategic retaining choices for the upcoming IPL 2025 mega auction, keeping in-form players like Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma, and Hardik Pandya. However, the team has also released notable names like Ishan Kishan, Kumar Kartikeya, and Mohammad Nabi. With star players like Virat Kohli being retained for a hefty sum by RCB, the pressure is on MI to continue their dominance in the league. Stay tuned for more updates on the IPL 2025 retention process.
In a crucial moment during Day 1 of the India vs New Zealand 2nd Test, Sarfaraz Khan's teammates, including Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, convinced him to opt for a Decision Review System (DRS) which led to the dismissal of Will Young. A viral video shows Sarfaraz appealing towards Ravichandran Ashwin and Rishabh Pant for a review, while Ashwin and Pant seemed unsure. The referral proved to be successful as Young was found to have got a glove on the ball, giving India an early breakthrough.
All-rounder Washington Sundar joins India's squad for upcoming Tests against New Zealand after his impressive performance in Ranji Trophy. The squad also sees the return of Rohit Sharma as Captain and Jasprit Bumrah as Vice-Captain. Other notable players include Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, and Ravichandran Ashwin.
In a dramatic turn of events, rain hindered India's progress in the first Test against New Zealand as they reached 344/3, trailing by 12 runs on day four. Sarfaraz Khan continued his impressive form with his maiden unbeaten Test century, while Rishabh Pant returned to action with a brisk 53 not out. New Zealand had posted a massive total of 402 in their second innings, with Rachin Ravindra scoring a maiden Test century. However, India's strong start with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma was dampened when they were dismissed in quick succession, but Indian skipper Virat Kohli and Sarfaraz Khan added 136 runs for the third wicket before Kohli fell to Glenn Phillips on the last ball of the day. Follow the live updates of this thrilling match here.
Despite a valiant fightback from India's top order, New Zealand remain in a strong position in the 1st Test match. After a stellar batting performance from Rachin Ravindra and Tim Southee, New Zealand have a commanding lead of 356 runs. However, India's strong response in the second innings, led by Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Sarfaraz Khan, shows the hosts still have plenty of fight left.