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  • Sachin Tendulkar Reacts To NZ’s Historic Test Series Win In India | cricket news

    Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar congratulated Tom Latham-led New Zealand for a historic Test series win in India on Saturday, and gave a special mention to Mitchell Santner. Tom Latham’s New Zealand team made history by defeating Rohit’s side by 113 runs in the second Test match at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Saturday, clinching their first-ever series win in India.

    This loss marks India’s first home Test series defeat since 2012, ending an 18-series winning streak–the longest home winning sequence for any team. New Zealand now lead the three-match Test series 2-0, with the final game set for November 1 at Mumbai’s iconic Wankhede Stadium.

    Taking to his official X handle, Tendulkar said that it’s a dream for any visiting team to win a Test series in India. The legendary cricketer praised the Kiwis for playing well against the Rohit Sharma-led side and achieving the milestone.

    The 51-year-old gave special praise to Santner for picking up 13 wickets in the Pune Test. (Blame Game In Indian Camp After Series Loss In IND vs NZ 2nd Test; Ex-World Cup Winner Questions Pune Pitch)

    “For any visiting team, to win a Test series in India is a dream, and New Zealand have played really well to make it happen. Such results can only be achieved with good, all-round team efforts. Special mention to Santner for his Standout performance, picking up 13 wickets. Congratulations to New Zealand on this phenomenal achievement,” Tendulkar wrote on X.

    In the match, New Zealand won the toss and opted to bat. Half-centuries from Devon Conway (76 off 141 balls, with 11 fours) and Rachin Ravindra (65 off 105 balls, with five fours and a six) placed New Zealand in a commanding position at 197/3, with Ravichandran Ashwin (3/ 41) Being the only bowler to make an early impact. After Conway’s dismissal, Washington Sundar (7/59) exploited the momentum, dismissing the remaining batsmen to bowl New Zealand out for 259.

    India faced the task of overcoming this modest total to gain a substantial lead. However, after Rohit Sharma’s dismissal for a duck, youngsters Shubman Gill (30 off 72 balls, with two fours and a six) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (30 off 60 balls, with four boundaries) could only manage a partnership of 49 runs. Similar to the first innings, Gill’s dismissal opened the doors for Mitchell Santner, who wreaked havoc on the Indian lineup. Santner (7/53) and Glenn Phillips (2/26) bowled India out for just 156, with Ravindra Jadeja top-scoring with 38 off 46 balls (three fours and two sixes).

    In their second innings, New Zealand capitalized on their 103-run lead. With a valuable 86 from skipper Tom Latham (133 balls, 10 fours), along with contributions from Phillips (48 off 82 balls, four boundaries, two sixes) and Tom Blundell (41 off 83 balls, three fours), the visitors set India. a target of 359 runs, bowled out for 255 after impressive bowling in the first session of day three. Sundar (4/56) led the attack, with Jadeja (3/72) and Ashwin (2/97) sweeping through the lower-middle order and tail.

    Chasing 359, India started strongly with opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, who shared a 62-run partnership with Shubman Gill (23 off 31 balls, four boundaries). However, after Jaiswal’s dismissal for 77 off 65 balls (nine fours, three sixes), India couldn’t recover, succumbing to the Kiwi spinners and being bowled out for 245, resulting in a 113-run defeat. This series loss marks India’s first home series defeat in 12 years.

    Santner, with a remarkable 13 wickets in the match (6/104 in the second innings), emerged as the star of the game, with Phillips and Ajaz Patel chipping in to wrap up the Test two days early.

  • IND vs NZ 2nd Test: Who Will Make Way For Shubman Gill? KL Rahul Or Sarfaraz Khan? , cricket news

    Assistant coach of Team India, Ryan ten Doeschate has shared some details about the team’s choice for wicketkeeper-batter for the second Test against New Zealand in Pune. Earlier, Dhruv Jurel’s name floated around for the second game against the Kiwis due to Rishabh Pant’s injury but Ten Doeschate has confirmed Pant is fit to plat after the youngster did not keep wickets due to an injury during the first Test.

    “Everyone is really well. There wasn’t too much bowling in the first Test. The fast bowlers are all good. Rishabh is pretty good. He was having a little bit of discomfort the other day with the movement of his knee but fingers crossed , he’ll be good to keep in the Test (in Pune),” ten Doechate said on Tuesday.

    Shubman Gill is also likely to return to the playing eleven as he was injured and missed the Bengaluru Test due to a stiff neck. (IND vs NZ 2nd Test: India’s Probable Playing XI for Second Test Against New Zealand In Pune – Shubman Gill, Akash Deep In; KL Rahul, Mohammad Siraj Out – Check Here)

    “He looks so. He has batted well in Bengaluru and has had a few hits. He had some discomfort but he looks good to go,” he added.

    Who Will Lose Spot For Gill?

    KL Rahul is likely to get dropped as Sarfaraz Khan who replaced Gill in the lineup scored a sensational 150. Rahul has a century against South Africa earlier this year a solid fifty against England. Team management is left with no choice to make harsh call of dropping.

    “There’s no denying that there is a fight for a spot. Sarfaraz Khan was brilliant. I went to KL after the last Test and asked him ‘how many did you play and miss?’ That’s what tends to happen when you’re not getting runs. So there’s no concern about KL Rahul. mental space. But we’ve got to fit seven pieces into six spots.”

    “We’re not worried about his form. We have a lot of faith in him. It’s a very competitive environment. With a 150 and hundreds in the Irani Trophy, The decision will be what’s best for the team, but we will continue to back all the players,” ten Doeschate said.

    India Probable Playing 11 For 2nd Test Vs New Zealand (NZ)

    Rohit Sharma(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.

  • New Zealand Thrash India By 8 Wickets, End 36 Year Drought With Historic Win | cricket news

    IND vs NZ: A fine bowling performance from Matt Henry and William O’Rourke, coupled with brilliant batting from Rachin Ravindra, helped New Zealand secure an eight-wicket victory over a resilient Indian side in the first Test at Bengaluru on Sunday. This is the Kiwis’ first win in India in over 36 years, since 1988. With this victory, they lead the three-match series 1-0. Chasing 107 runs, New Zealand had a shaky start as Jasprit Bumrah dismissed skipper Tom Latham for a duck on the second ball of the innings. The Kiwis were 0/1 in 1 over.

    Will Young and Devon Conway began to build a partnership for New Zealand. However, Bumrah struck again, trapping Conway leg-before-wicket for 17, leaving New Zealand at 35/2 in 12.3 overs.

    New Zealand reached the 50-run mark in 13.4 overs. Young was joined by Rachin Ravindra, and together they took New Zealand to the 100-run mark in 26.3 overs.

    New Zealand reached the target, finishing at 110/2 in 27.4 overs, with Young unbeaten on 48 (76 balls, seven fours, and one six) and Ravindra on 39* (46 balls, six fours). Bumrah (2/29) was the only wicket-taker for India.

    Earlier, India had taken a 106-run lead in the second innings, scoring 462/10 in response to New Zealand’s total of 402/10 in the first innings. Openers Yashasvi Jaiswal (35 from 52 balls, with six fours) and skipper Rohit Sharma (52 from 63 balls, with eight fours and a six) gave India a solid start with a 72-run opening stand.

    Sarfaraz Khan then took charge, first forming a 136-run partnership with Virat Kohli (70 from 102 balls, with eight fours and a six) and later a 177-run stand with Rishabh Pant (99 from 105 balls, with nine fours and five sixes) to put India in the lead. However, the introduction of the new ball saw India lose seven wickets for just 54 runs, with the middle order failing to contribute significantly.

    William O’Rourke (3/92) and Matt Henry (3/102) took full advantage of the new ball, dismantling the Indian batting line-up just when a massive lead seemed likely. Spinner Ajaz Patel took two wickets, while Glenn Phillips and Tim Southee chipped in with one each.

    In their first innings, New Zealand posted 402 in response to India’s 356. A magnificent century from Rachin Ravindra (134 from 157 balls, with 13 fours and four sixes) and a quickfire 65 from Southee (73 balls, eight fours, and four sixes ) helped lift New Zealand from 233/7 to 402, thanks to a 137-run stand for the eighth wicket. Devon Conway (91 from 105 balls, with 11 fours and three sixes) also made a valuable contribution at the top.

    Ravindra Jadeja (3/72) and Kuldeep Yadav (3/99) bowled well for India, while Mohammed Siraj picked up two wickets, and Ravichandran Ashwin and Bumrah took one each. Earlier, after electing to bat, India had a nightmare start under overcast, pace-friendly conditions. Henry (5/15) and O’Rourke (4/22) ran through the Indian batting order, bundling them out for just 46 runs in 31.2 overs. Only Jaiswal (13) and Pant (20) managed to reach double figures.

    Brief Scores: India: 46 and 462 (Sarfaraz Khan 150, Rishabh Pant 99, William O’Rourke 3/92) lost to New Zealand: 402 and 110/2 (Will Young 48*, Rachin Ravindra 39*, Jasprit Bumrah 2/ 29).

  • IND vs NZ First Test: NZ Need 107 Runs To Win On Final Day | cricket news

    Sarfaraz Khan struck a majestic 150 while Rishabh Pant made a brisk 99 as India were all out for 462 in their second innings, setting New Zealand a target of 107 on day four of the opening Test here on Saturday.

    Just when New Zealand came out to bat late in the final session, rain brought an early end to the day’s play with the visitors playing just four balls in the second innings, with openers Tom Latham and Devon Conway yet to open their accounts.

    Sarfaraz’s maiden hundred and Pant’s innings offered hope for India, but their dismissals led to a swift decline for the hosts. Resuming at 438 for six after tea, India lost their final four wickets — Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandra Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Siraj — in quick succession, ending their innings in 99.3 overs.

    At tea, India were at 438 for six, holding an 82-run lead. Due to rain, there was a nearly two-hour delay, including a 40-minute lunch break, while India had previously trailed New Zealand by 12 runs in their second innings.

    India were all out for just 46 in their first innings, while New Zealand responded with 402.

    Brief scores: India 46 & 462 in 99.3 overs (Rohit Sharma 52, Virat Kohli 70, Sarfaraz Khan 150, Rishabh Pant 99; Ajaz Patel 2/100, William O’Rourke 3/92, Matt Henry 3/102 ) vs New Zealand 402 & 0/0 in 0.4 overs.

  • IND vs NZ: Sarfaraz Khan Registers Maiden Test Hundred, Leads India’s Charge | cricket news

    IND vs NZ: Sarfaraz Khan scored his maiden international century during the first Test between India and New Zealand at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday. The 26-year-old took just 110 balls to reach the milestone, showcasing his aggressive intent with 13 boundaries and three towering sixes.

    Sarfaraz, who replaced Shubman Gill in the playing XI due to Gill’s stiff neck, finally made his mark on the international stage after seven innings in Test cricket. His maiden century was especially remarkable given his dismissal for a duck in the first innings of this match. This achievement also marked the 22nd instance of an Indian player scoring both a duck and a century in the same Test match.

    After India’s openers fell quickly in the second innings, Sarfaraz formed a crucial partnership with Virat Kohli, adding over 100 runs for the third wicket. His innings was vital in India’s efforts to take the lead, as they continued to push towards a dominant position in the match.

    Sarfaraz’s domestic form has been exceptional. Just earlier this month, he hammered a double century for Mumbai in the Irani Cup against Rest of India. His First-Class record has been equally impressive, with 15 centuries under his belt, and he has gained a reputation for turning his hundreds into massive scores. In fact, he has converted 10 of those 15 centuries into 150-plus innings, including four double hundreds.

    With an astonishing First-Class average of 69.56, the highest among active cricketers, Sarfaraz’s domestic success has now translated to the international arena. His highest First-Class score of 301 not out, achieved for Mumbai in the 2019-20 Ranji Trophy against his former team Uttar Pradesh, further illustrates his potential for big scores.

    Sarfaraz’s international debut earlier this year against England saw him start with twin half-centuries in Rajkot and another fifty in Dharamsala, helping India clinch the series 3-1. His Test century against New Zealand now solidifies his place in India’s batting lineup as a future star.

    Sarfaraz Khan’s performance in this match signals the beginning of what could be a long and fruitful career for India. His consistency in domestic cricket is now translating into key contributions at the highest level, and India will surely count on him as a critical player in the years to come.

  • R Ashwin: Babar Azam And Virat Kohli Shouldn’t Be Mentioned In The Same Line | cricket news

    Indian spin veteran Ravichandran Ashwin said on Tuesday that star Pakistan batter Babar Azam “should not be mentioned in the same line” as Indian icon Virat Kohli, delivering an interesting take in favor of his compatriot in the never-ending debate about two batting superstars of. the modern era.

    Ashwin was speaking at his Youtube Channel on Tuesday. Speaking on his channel, Ashwin backed an out-of-form Babar, who is currently rested from the remainder of the home series against England, to score runs but picked Virat’s side while comparing both.

    “Definitely, if he is given a chance, he will score runs. If there is class, that is okay. I feel we should end this debate once and for all. First of all, across the border, Babar Azam and Virat Kohli shouldn ‘t be mentioned in the same line,’ Ashwin said.

    The all-rounder said that while he rates Babar as “outstanding”, Virat’s credentials are “something else”.

    “I am very sorry, I really rate Babar Azam as an outstanding player, but Virat Kohli’s credentials are something else. Across terrains, across times, across pressure situations, the kind of heists he has done, no one has done that in world cricket. As far as I know, at this point, if anyone comes close, it is Joe Root in Test cricket,” he added.

    Virat is an all-format great and one of the best batsmen of all time, with 27,041 runs in 535 international matches at an average of 53.23, with 80 centuries and 140 fifties. His best score is 254*. Having captained his side to number one ICC Test team ranking, secured the ICC U19 World Cup, ICC Cricket World Cup, ICC Champions Trophy and ICC T20 World Cup as a player, it is safe to say he has completed the sport in terms of trophies. . He is the fourth-highest run-getter of all time across all formats.

    While the 35-year-old has an incredible record across all formats, his ODI stats make him perhaps the greatest to play the 50-over format. In 295 matches, he has scored 13,906 runs at an average of 58.18, with 50 centuries and 72 fifties. His best score is 183.

    On the other hand, Babar, who debuted in international cricket in 2015, seven years after Virat, is barely halfway through Virat’s numbers. In 294 matches, he has scored 13,836 runs at an average of 47.54, with 31 centuries and 94 fifties. His best score is 196. ODIs remain his strongest format too, having made 5,729 runs in 117 ODIs at an average of 56.72, with 19 centuries and 32 fifties and best score of 158.

    However, currently, Babar is not having the best of times in Test cricket. Ahead of the second Test against England at home, the cricketing world was up for a shock as Babar was rested for the remaining two Tests along with pacers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah. Babar made scores of 30 and five across the two innings of the first match. He was adjudged lbw to Chris Woakes in the first innings and edged wicket-keeper Jamie Smith off the bowling of Gus Atkinson in the second.

    His last 50-plus score in the format came back in December 2022, and in his last 17 Test innings, he averages just 20.70. In his last eight innings on home soil, where runs have flowed for others, Babar has averaged just 18.75.

  • India vs New Zealand Paris Olympics 2024 Free Live Streaming: When, Where And How To Watch Hockey Match Live On TV, Mobile Apps, Online | Other

    After a glittering opening ceremony, the Indian contingent will be in action in seven different sports on Saturday, with shooting, hockey, badminton and tennis being standout sports. A Saturday full of action will start for India with Balraj Panwar competing in rowing, in the single sculls heats at 12:30 PM.

    Then, the focus will shift to shooting, with 10 m air rifle mixed team qualification scheduled for 12:30 PM, which will see teams of Sandeep Singh/Elavenil Valarivan and Arjun Babuta/Ramita Jindal in action. The shooting action will continue with the 10 m air pistol men’s and women’s qualifiers scheduled for 2 PM and 4 PM respectively.

    The air pistol qualifiers will feature stars like Sarabjot Singh, Arjun Cheema, Manu Bhaker and Rhythm Sangwan in action. After some consistent shows in national and international events leading up to the Olympics, Team India would no doubt, be strong contenders for a medal in every category. (Paris Olympics 2024 India Day 1 Schedule: Focus On Indian Shooters And Men’s Hockey Team- Live Streaming Details Here)

    A standout event for India today will be the first round of men’s doubles tennis, which will feature India’s doubles star Rohan Bopanna teaming up with world No. 65 N Sriram Balaji in pursuit of maiden Olympic medal from 3:30 PM onwards. Having won a Grand Slam event, the Australian Open men’s doubles event with Matthew Ebden of Australia, Bopanna will be aiming to utilize his winning momentum, consistency and experience in his medal chase, which he narrowly missed out on in the 2016 Rio Olympics when he Teamed up with Sania Mirza for mixed doubles but could just finish fourth.

    From 11:00 PM onwards, some badminton action will kick off, with men’s singles and doubles and women’s doubles matches set to take place till 5:30 PM. The men’s singles medal prospect and Commonwealth Games champion, Lakshya Sen, India’s red-hot men’s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty and women’s doubles pair of Tanisha Crasto and Ashwini Ponnappa will have the spotlight on them.

    At 7:15 PM, Indian paddler Harmeet Desai will be in action during the preliminary round in men’s table tennis singles competition. (Paris Olympics 2024: Disappointing Start For India In 10m Air Rifle Team Shooting, No Final Four Spot)

    From 9:00 PM, the Indian men’s hockey team, a major source of pride for the country in its Olympic history, would start its pursuit for a medal in their men’s Pool B match against a strong New Zealand team. After securing a bronze in Tokyo 2020 after over 40 years, the Men in Blue will be rare to go out there and play fearlessly to change the color of their medal to gold.

    Here are the livestreaming details of India vs New Zealand Hockey match in the Paris Olympics 2024:

    When and what time will the India vs New Zealand hockey match start?

    The India vs New Zealand hockey match will be played on July 27 at 9:00 PM IST.

    Where will India vs New Zealand hockey match take place?

    The India vs New Zealand hockey match will take place at the Yves-du-Manoir Stadium..

    Which channel will telecast India vs New Zealand hockey match in India?

    India vs New Zealand hockey match will be aired on Sports18 Network in India.

    How to watch the live streaming of the India vs New Zealand hockey match in India?

    The India vs New Zealand hockey match will stream live on the JioCinema app and website.

    At 12:02 AM in night, the boxing contingent of India will kickstart its campaign as well, with Preeti set to compete in round of 32 of women’s 54 kg category.

  • Indian girls endure 3-wicket defeat to New Zealand in 3rd ODI, lose collection

    Mithali Raj-led Indian girls’s group misplaced the 3rd ODI by means of 3 wickets to New Zealand on Friday.  New Zealand girls finished the second-highest a success run chase within the historical past of ODI as India once more did not protect an impressive general of 279.

    India had misplaced the primary two ODIs by means of 62 runs and 3 wickets, respectively, after struggling a 18-run defeat within the lone T20I.

    It used to be Jhulan Goswami once more who led the bowling pack, after sitting out of the second one ODI. She accounted for the 3 New Zealand wickets on the most sensible to rock the house aspect’s run chase of 280. India looked to be cruising to their first win of the excursion once they lowered New Zealand to 171 for six within the thirty fifth over however after all they might no longer accomplish that as Lauren Down (65 no longer out) took the hosts house with 5 balls to spare.

    Jhulan Goswami simply doing Jhulan Goswami issues as she dismisses each the NZ openers!?#NZvIND #LiveCricketOnPrime percent.twitter.com/LtufE12P5O

    — amazon high video IN (@PrimeVideoIN) February 18, 2022

    After New Zealand gained the toss, they invited India to bat first. Younger openers Meghana (61) and Verma (51) gave India a flying get started with a stand of 100 in 13 overs, however the guests misplaced wickets at common durations later to be all out for 279 in 49.3 overs.

    New Zealand have sealed the collection with an unassailable 3-0 lead ?

    They win by means of 3 wickets and entire the second-highest a success chase (280) in Girls’s ODI historical past ?#NZvIND percent.twitter.com/sF8OGY3DeR

    — ICC (@ICC) February 18, 2022

    In answer, New Zealand didn’t have a excellent get started as they suffered two early blows. However then, Amy and Amelia Karr constructed a 103 runs partnership within the center and helped their group to win the sport. For the second one recreation in a row, the Indian bowling lacked enamel to hassle the opposition batters.

    After the fit, Mithali Raj mentioned, “We didn’t get the partnerships we needed within the center order, however Deepti were given us to 280. Each recreation the batting unit has been doing smartly. It is going down the cord, however there are spaces we want to support in within the box.”

    Superstar opener Smriti Mandhana as soon as once more neglected the fit — her fourth recreation of the excursion, together with the lone T20I — as she got here out of quarantine on Tuesday.

    With PTI inputs