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Drops rookie opener Nathan McSweeney for the final two Test matches of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India

Ashwin played 23 Tests against Australia from 2011 to 2024, taking 115 scalps, including a 10-wicket and seven five-wicket hauls

Steve Smith scores unbeaten 65 as Australia take control of second day's proceedings, reaching 234 for 3 at tea in third Test

According to reports, both are likely to be only fined or reprimanded instead of facing a suspension due to their good past record

Siraj's fiery celebration after dismissing Head sparks heated exchanges, adding drama to the second day of the Pink-ball Test

Siraj bowls a couple of incisive morning spells to remove seasoned Usman Khawaja and out-of-form Steven Smith

Save KL Rahul (26 off 74 balls), youngsters like Yashasvi Jaiswal (0) and Devdutt Padikkal (0) were left searching for answers along with Virat Kohli (5), whose indifferent run of form continued

India springs in surprise by selecting Washington as their lone spinner ahead of stalwarts like Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja

India's stand-in captain also says that the team has finalised its playing XI although he will reveal it only at the toss

The trophy will be awarded to the winner of the Test series between England and New Zealand, a contest that dates back to the two nations' first Test encounter in 1930

The 40-year-old Bengal stumper has featured in 40 Tests and nine ODIs since making his international debut in 2010

Even Gambhir's philosophy of playing the same way, come hell or high water, is something that those associated closely with Indian cricket have failed to fathom

It is New Zealand's first-ever series victory in India since they started touring the country in 1955-56 under Harry Cave

Rishabh Pant (53 not out) was leading India's charge when lunch was taken, India still need 55 runs to win the Test

Young, who scored 51 off 100 balls, was the penultimate wicket to fall on day two as the hosts dismissed New Zealand for 174 in their second innings

Resuming at their overnight score of 86/4, Rishabh Pant (60) played a counter-attacking innings and races to his fifty

India scheduled to begin their tour of Australia with a closed-door warm-up match against the Ruturaj Gaikwad-led India A at the WACA in Perth from November 15 to 17

At lunch, New Zealand had their hopes pinned on Will Young for a long haul who batted well to reach 38 not out (3x4s, 1x6s), with Daryl Mitchell (11 not out) at the other end

Pacer Siraj returns to the side in place of Bumrah, who has not fully recovered from his viral illness

Head coach Gary Stead says Williamson made good progress, but the cautious approach would give him time to be fully fit for England series.