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Shikhar Dhawan notched up a brilliant unbeaten 75 as India defeated New Zealand comprehensively by 8 wickets in the first one day international in Napier on Wednesday.
After winning the toss and electing to bat first, the Black Caps started poorly as they lost the opening pair of Martin Guptill and Colin Munro early, both falling to Mohammed Shami. Continue reading “India vs New Zealand Napier First ODI Match Report-2019”
After securing a historic series win against Australia, India will turn their attention to New Zealand when they take on the Black Caps in the first of five one day internationals at McLean Park in Napier on Wednesday.
Withe just 6 months left for the mega event, the visitors are still in search of a perfect, balanced middle order combination. Ambati Rayudu looked completely out of sorts at No 4 spot in the first two games against the Aussies and was axed for the decider in Melbourne, where India appeared to field their best balanced squad, with Kedar Jadhav and Vijay Shankar both playing vital roles in their win. Continue reading “India vs New Zealand Napier First ODI Match Preview January 23 2019”
India have today (December 24, 2018) named their ODI squad for the upcoming series in Australia and New Zealand as well as the T20 series against the Black Caps. The ODI squad features 16 players, and gives a pretty good idea of how their World Cup squad might be.
There is no place for test wicket keeper Rishabh Pant in both ODI squads, with veteran MS Dhoni set to return behind the stumps. Dinesh Karthik will provide wicket keeping cover in both squads. Left arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed gets another shot, while the ODI series also sees a return to the squad for Mohd Shami.
The differences between the ODI and T20 squads announced come in the form of two players- Pant and Krunal Pandya will play in the T20’s while Ambati Rayudu and Ravindra Jadeja will only feature in the 50 over series.
The ODI squad named below is a 16 member one, while teams have to select a 15 man roster for the World Cup. Is it a toss up between Khaleel and Shami for the WC squad? Or will both go to England and Jadeja miss out?
The Indian selectors have also announced that youngster Pant will play for the A side against the England Lions after he returns from Australia. Continue reading “India roster for Australia ODI’s and NZ T20 series 2019- Shami back in ODI squad”
Pakistan spinner Yasir Shah broke an 82 year old record when he became the fastest to reach 200 test wickets. Continue reading “Fastest Bowler to Take 200 Test Wickets- Yasir Shah vs New Zealand 2018”
Pakistan spinner Yasir Shah claimed second best figures as they defeated New Zealand by an innings and 16 runs in the second Test at Dubai. Continue reading “Second Best Figures for Pakistan in Tests- Yasir Shah vs New Zealand”
Pakistan middle order batsman Babar Azam scored his maiden test century against New Zealand in the second test at Dubai. Continue reading “Babar Azam’s First Test Hundred- Pakistan vs New Zealand 2018”