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Jacob Duffy praised Virat Kohli after the Indian batter's 74 off 51 balls powered India to a five-wicket win over New Zealand in the first ODI. The Kiwi pacer also acknowledged India's bowling attack and discussed the impact of conditions

India head coach Gautam Gambhir praised captain Shreyas Iyer for managing an inexperienced bowling attack during the 3-2 T20I series win over New Zealand. He also defended India's aggressive batting philosophy and lauded the team's efforts despite limited preparation time

Tim Seifert smashed 93 and Glenn Phillips scored an unbeaten 65 as New Zealand defeated India by seven wickets in the fifth T20I in Hamilton. Despite the loss, India clinched the five-match series 3-2 against the hosts

New Zealand fast bowler Adam Milne admitted his side had been sloppy in the field throughout the T20I series against India. The Kiwis dropped several catches in the fifth match, and Milne said they would review the errors after the series

Ishan Kishan scored 61 off 32 balls in the fifth T20I against New Zealand in Hamilton to complete 2,000 T20I runs. He became the third-fastest Indian to reach the milestone by balls faced, behind Abhishek Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav ever

Glenn Phillips has credited his IPL experience with Gujarat Titans for helping him perform against India in the ongoing T20I series. The New Zealand batter leads the run charts with 276 runs, including a century and two half-centuries

India spin-bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule said Varun Chakaravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav could get opportunities in the fifth T20I against New Zealand in Hamilton. He said the team management would decide its combination after assessing the pitch and conditions

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner praised his team's all-round performance after an 87-run victory over India in the fourth T20I. Glenn Phillips scored 107, Michael Bracewell made 65, and Jacob Duffy claimed four wickets to seal victory

Shubman Gill has begun preparations for India’s five-match ODI series against New Zealand, starting November 4. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are set to return, while Gill will also lead India in a two-match Test series beginning November 19

New Zealand pacers Matt Henry and Lockie Ferguson will undergo scans on Tuesday to assess their injuries ahead of the India T20I series. Henry has been ruled out of the remaining matches, while Ferguson will miss the third T20I

Glenn Phillips credited his natural instincts and New Zealand's team culture for their quick running between wickets after scoring 70 off 43 balls against India in the second T20I. His partnership with Bevon Jacobs helped New Zealand post 180/5

New Zealand recovered from an early collapse as Glenn Phillips and Bevon Jacobs struck half-centuries to post 180 for five against India in the second T20I in Christchurch. Phillips scored 70, while Jacobs made 58, sharing a crucial 116-run partnership

Shreyas Iyer praised Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson for providing a flying start before Naman Dhir sealed India’s record T20I chase of 226 against New Zealand. India won by four wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the series

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner said conceding too many extras early hurt his side in the four-wicket loss to India in the first T20I. He also pointed to missed chances after India chased 226 with two balls to spare

New Zealand all-rounder Glenn Phillips credited India for chasing 226 in the first T20I but said his side needed more middle-over wicketsand better fielding. Phillips, who scored an unbeaten 82, also praised India's adaptability and batting approach.

India face New Zealand in the first T20I in Christchurch after a demanding schedule and limited preparation. With Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya absent, Shreyas Iyer’s team must tackle seam-friendly conditions while Ishan Kishan closes in on a batting record

New Zealand will wear a special Kotahitanga ODI shirt during its upcoming series against India to commemorate 100 years of sporting ties. Designed by Māori and Indian artists, the shirt blends traditional motifs to symbolise unity, shared history and cultural connections.

New Zealand fast bowler Will O’Rourke will miss the home series against India while recovering from hamstring and calf injuries. The team hopes he can return to domestic cricket in December and be fit for the opening Test against Australia.

New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra suffered a dislocated right shoulder during a promotional shoot in Auckland, putting his participation in the five-match T20I series against India in doubt. Medical specialists found no major structural damage as he begins rehabilitation.

Cricket West Indies has appointed veteran New Zealand coach Bob Carter as its batting consultant on a one-year contract. Carter will oversee men’s, women’s and age-group programmes, with a focus on raising technical standards ahead of major global tournaments