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India's No. 7 and 8 spots will be sorted once Hardik returns, says Gill
Gill said Pandya's skills are unmatched as he is a seam bowling all-rounder, who can operate and be effective during any phase of the game
 "India's No. 7 and 8 spots will be sorted once Hardik returns, says Gill")
Tim Seifert to replace injured Devon Conway in first ODI against India
New Zealand Cricket later confirmed that Conway had been diagnosed with concussion after being taken to hospital for further examination, ruling him out of the series opener
 "Tim Seifert to replace injured Devon Conway in first ODI against India")
NZ plan surface-specific strategies to counter Rohit, Kohli, says Santner
Santner said the bowling strategy would depend largely on the nature of the surface, with his side needing to be prepared for both seam-friendly conditions and flatter pitches
 "NZ plan surface-specific strategies to counter Rohit, Kohli, says Santner")
New Zealand vs India 1st ODI: Playing 11, live toss time (IST), streaming
Shubman Gill will lead the visitors in the first three matches, with the series also marking the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to ODI cricket
Australia's Glenn Maxwell announces retirement from international crickets
Maxwell represented Australia in 149 ODIs, 130 T20Is and seven Tests, winning two ICC Men's Cricket World Cups (2015 and 2023) and the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in 2021
 "Australia's Glenn Maxwell announces retirement from international crickets")
India T20 team set the tone despite limited preparation, says Gambhir
India defeated the hosts 3-2 in the T20 series despite landing here just a couple of days before the lung-opener and having very little time to rest and recover in between games
 "India T20 team set the tone despite limited preparation, says Gambhir")
Pujara predicts tough NZ challenge for India amid mid-series squad changes
Pujara was also asked who between Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli is more likely to score more centuries during the series. The former Test specialist said he expects Kohli to get more
 "Pujara predicts tough NZ challenge for India amid mid-series squad changes")
Green, Renshaw return as Australia name squads for ODI series vs England
Green and Renshaw were chosen along with Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Travis Head and Cooper Connolly in a 14-man squad for the three home ODIs on Nov. 13, 15 and 18
 "Green, Renshaw return as Australia name squads for ODI series vs England")
Chapman, Ravindra ruled out of India ODIs; Nicholls and Seifert join squad
Chapman is undergoing rehabilitation for his hamstring injury while Ravindra is yet to recover from his shoulder niggle
 "Chapman, Ravindra ruled out of India ODIs; Nicholls and Seifert join squad")
Seifert, Phillips power NZ to 7-wicket win in 5th T20I; IND take series 3-2
The opener (93, 50b, 11x4, 5x6) shared an 86-run partnership with in-form Glenn Phillips (65 not out, 38b) for the third wicket as the hosts replied with 195 for three to India's 191 for eight
 "Seifert, Phillips power NZ to 7-wicket win in 5th T20I; IND take series 3-2")