Page 14 - India Vs New Zealand

NZ guys are so nice, can't think of revenge: Kohli on WC semis debacle

The Kiwis defeated pre-tournament favourites India by 18 runs in the WC semis and Friday's tour-opening T20 International is the first clash between the two sides since then

Kane Williamson ready to step down as NZ captain if it's good for the team

The 0-3 defeat at the hands of Australia earlier this summer has shocked the cricketing fraternity and the New Zealand authorities have set up a review with Williamson's captaincy on the line as well

Kohli questions New Zealand travel plan, says close to landing at stadium

The New Zealand travel planning hasn't gone down well with skipper Virat Kohli and he wants the Board of Control for Cricket in India to rethink their travel plans in future

IND vs NZ: Shreyas Iyer 'focussed' to cement his place in India playing 11

Iyer struggled in the first two ODIs against Australia but scored an unbeaten 44 in the third and final match as India won the series 2-1 in Bengaluru

1st T20: India take on injury-hit NZ as build-up to T20 World Cup continues

Unlike most overseas tours, this will be a quick start for the Indian team. In a tight season, the first T20 comes only five days after their last ODI against Australia at home

Tim Southee looking forward to India series after Sydney Test snub

New Zealand suffered a heavy defeat in the Test series in Australia, losing it 0-3. After playing in the first two matches, Southee was replaced by Matt Henry in the playing XI.

India vs New Zealand: Samson, Prithvi replace Dhawan in T20 and ODI squad

Wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson replaced Dhawan in the T20 Internationals while comeback-man Prithvi Shaw got his maiden selection call-up in the ODI squad in place of the senior opener

Hardik Pandya failed in fitness test, not considered for New Zealand tour

Pandya recently flunked the bowling workload monitoring test, which is one of the mandatory requirements after coming back from a back surgery

India arrive in Auckland, to play first T20 on January 24 vs New Zealand

India arrive in New Zealand high on confidence, having beaten Australia in the three-match series after losing the first game by 10 wickets.

Pitches in New Zealand have become batting-friendly over the years: Sachin

Tendulkar, who has been on a record five New Zealand tours since 1990, feels that from seaming tracks during his early trips years, tracks became high-scoring hard ones during his last tour in 2009

Five-match T20 series against India to test our bowling depth: Ross Taylor

Probably right from the Sri Lanka series and England the focus has been on the T20 World Cup, says Ross Taylor

Ishant Sharma ruled out of New Zealand Test series, says DDCA official

Ishant Sharma's MRI report shows a Grade 3 ankle tear and he has been advised six weeks of rest and rehabilitation, says DDCA general secretary Vinod Tihara

India have found Dhoni's replacement in Manish Pandey: Shoaib Akhtar

Dhoni has not played for India since the 2019 World Cup semi-final loss to New Zealand. He recently was not included in the BCCI central contract list for October 2019-September 2020 period

IND vs NZ: Clarity of mind very crucial in away conditions, says Kohli

India are high on confidence as they won the three-match ODI series against Australia 2-1. The Kohli-led team will now tour to New Zealand to play five T20Is, three ODIs and two Tests

Injuries change side's dynamics, but help test team's depth: Ross Taylor

New Zealand are set to hosts India for five T20Is, three ODIs, and two Tests

India vs New Zealand: Dhawan ruled out of T20 series due to shoulder injury

Dhawan did not travel with the team to Auckland on Monday and the selectors are yet to announce his replacement

Ishant doubtful for New Zealand Test series after sustaining ankle injury

The BCCI is hopeful of Ishant getting fit in time for the first Test. Navdeep Saini will be the replacement if the 96-Test veteran fails to be fit in time

India trainer Parmar to work with Pandya, Bhuvneshwar and Dhawan at NCA

Bhuvneshwar travelled to London on January 9 and underwent a successful sports hernia surgery on January 11

Injury-hit Kiwis recall Bennett for T20s after two years against India

Hamish Bennett was earlier a regular in the New Zealand ODI squad and also played in the 2011 World Cup

Virat Kohli should persist with Rahul at No 5, says Virendra Sehwag

When Dhoni was the captain of the Indian team, there was ore clarity about players' batting positions, says Virendra Sehwag