Despite knowing that the Westpac Stadium pitch would be fast-bowling friendly with moisture on it, Rohit Sharma decided to bat first after winning the toss
It's all about getting the early momentum in ICC World Cup 2019. My judgement on the toughest contenders would be England, while New Zealand would be the dark horse, says Sachin Tendulkar
Sarfaraz was suspended for four matches by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for his racist comments against Andile Phehlukwayo during the second ODI in Durban on January 22.
Guptill sustained injury prior to the final ODI against India and now will be eyeing a return against Bangladesh in a series starting next week
India overcame a disastrous start to earn a hard fought 35-run win over Kiwis in 5th ODI to finish the series with a 4-1 scoreline in their favour, proving the heavy loss at Hamilton was an aberration
The Indian middle order crumbled in the absence of both Virat Kohli and legendary wicket-keeper MS Dhoni for India in the 4th ODI against New Zealand
In the absence of talismanic skipper Virat Kohli, who has been rested after the side claimed an unbeatable 3-0 lead in the five-match series, India's much-vaunted batting was dismissed for 92 in 30.5
New Zealand's Trent Boult and Colin de Grandhomme wreaked havoc with the new ball to bundle out a hapless India for 92.
In the absence of Virat Kohli, Indian team management might try young talent of Shubman Gill to explore more options for Number 4 spot going into the ICC World Cup 2019
Regular skipper Kane Williamson is named captain of the 14-strong squad after skipping the one-off T20 against Sri Lanka
The fielding coach is happy that the core team is ready as "all pieces are falling in place", with the bowling unit taking itself '10 notches higher'.
While the 'blindfold technique' was specifically used in England for red-ball cricket, a simulation machine called ' Teammate' was used in Australia for slip-catching
Chinaman bowler Kuldeep Yadav, who has been with the Indian team for close to two years, also echoed the views of Gill and Ahmed
India are runaway favourites for the ICC ODI World Cup 2019 after dominating series wins in Australia and New Zealand.
India beat New Zealand by seven wickets in the third ODI on Monday to take a series-clinching 3-0 lead
The Indian skipper said Pandya showed the required intensity in his comeback game and is already on the road to redemption
Shubman, whose batting is a mirror image of Kohli, is part of the India's U-19 World Cup winning team.
India take an unassailable 3-0 lead in 5-match ODI series. In the last 2 ODIs Rohit Sharma to lead Team India as Virat Kohli is rested
After registering big victories in the first two ODI matches, the Indian team is high on confidence and is likely to dominate the proceedings on the spin-assisting pitch at Bay Oval
Pandya is expected to join India team in New Zealand for the ongoing ODI series, while Rahul might play in either the domestic circuit or show up for India A