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New Zealand announce ODI squad for India series; Test stars to leave early

Finn Allen, Lockie Ferguson, and Tim Seifert will make their return to New Zealand's ODI setup, while Rachin Ravindra returns from a shoulder injury for the upcoming five-match series against India beginning November 4. Due to the Test series that follows the white-ball games, the selectors have named a split squad, withdrawing red-ball specialists after the third match. The New Zealand selectors have split the squad into three groups, with only six players -- Mitchell Santner (captain), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Jacob Duffy, Will Young, and Blair Tickner -- named for all five ODIs. Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, and Nathan Smith will feature exclusively in the first three matches starting with the game at Eden Park in Auckland. Following the third game, these Test specialists will leave the squad to prepare for the longer format in Wellington. To fill the vacancies for the final two ODIs, seven addition

Will O'Rourke to miss India series as New Zealand suffer fresh injury blow

New Zealand pace bowler Will O'Rourke is the latest casualty ahead of the upcoming tour of India, with the 25-year-old set to miss the series as a precaution while continuing his rehabilitation from injuries to his left hamstring and calf. The multi-format pacer returned to international cricket earlier this year after a back stress fracture kept him sidelined for seven months. However, he suffered a hamstring tear on the final day of the third Test against England before straining his calf during training in late August. New Zealand coach Rob Walter said the decision to keep O'Rourke out of the India series was taken in consultation with the player and the medical team, with the focus firmly on the team's four-Test tour of Australia in December. New Zealand are scheduled to play five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests against India, with the series opening with a T20I in Christchurch on October 22. "It's obviously disappointing for Will to have to miss such a marquee tour at home agai

Chapman, Foulkes ruled out as New Zealand face setback before India T20Is

New Zealand have suffered a double injury blow, with Mark Chapman and Zak Foulkes ruled out of the upcoming five-match T20I series against India, beginning in Christchurch on October 22. Chapman is recovering from a left hamstring tear sustained during the European T20 League last month, while pacer Foulkes injured his right hip flexor during a recent Canterbury training session. The 32-year-old Chapman, a left-handed batter who has played 113 T20Is, is on track to return for the subsequent ODI series against India. Foulkes, however, has no confirmed return-to-play timeline. Allrounder Josh Clarkson and fast bowler Blair Tickner have been drafted into the squad as replacements for the injured duo. New Zealand head coach Rob Walter acknowledged that losing the two players was a significant setback ahead of the T20I series. "I'm gutted for Mark and Zak and I wish them both a smooth recovery," said Walter. "We're fortunate to be able to lean on the expertise of Josh and Blair. I know

Ashwin backs Bhuvneshwar to join Bumrah on India's flight to 2027 World Cup

Former spinner Ravichandran Ashwin said a fruitful outing in the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand might open the doors of the Indian ODI team to Bhuvneshwar Kumar, leading to his journey to next year's 50-over World Cup in Africa. Bhuvneshwar returned to India colours after a hiatus of four years with his selection to the T20I squad to tour New Zealand. "He is going to New Zealand now. I am telling you, if he does well, everyone will immediately say, just take him for the ODI team as well. The selectors will be watching very closely," Ashwin said in his YouTube channel. Bhuvneshwar's last ODI appearance was against South Africa at Paarl in 2022. "If he swings the ball and shows decent fitness, nobody can stop Jasprit Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar from sitting together on that flight to the World Cup, with Bhuvneshwar bowling the first ball of the World Cup," said Ashwin. The UP pacer has so far played 121 ODI, grabbing 141 wickets. Ashwin said the 36-year-old's ability to

Jaiswal, Rahul among 11 Test stars selected for India A Tests sqaud vs NZ

Senior team vice-captain KL Rahul, his opening partner Yashasvi Jaiswal, one down batter Devdutt Padikkal are among 11 Test players picked in the 15-member India A squad that will play three unofficial Tests against New Zealand A starting October 24. However, the short BCCI press release didn't clarify how many of the three 'Tests' would the likes of Rahul, Jaiswal, Washington Sundar, who are also part of the Indian ODI set-up, play in New Zealand. The first 'Test' will be played from October 24 to 28 in Lincoln followed by the second game in Christchurch starting October 31-November 3. The last 'Test', again in Lincoln, will be held from November 7-10. Now the first three ODI matches against New Zealand will be held on November 4, 7 and 10. So it is nearly impossible for Rahul, Washington and Jaiswal to be available for all the 'A' Tests. The squad also features Rishabh Pant, whose participation is subject to fitness, along with his Test understudy Dhruv Jurel, reserve opener Sai

Bhuvneshwar Kumar to make his return after 4 years with New Zealand T20Is

Bhuvneshwar's recall comes after two productive Indian Premier League seasons with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, where he took 45 wickets and helped his team win back-to-back titles

New Zealand go pace-heavy, name 7 pacers for T20I series against India

New Zealand picked seven frontline pace bowlers, including a fit-again Adam Milne for their upcoming five-match T20 International series against reigning World Champions India starting October 22 in Christchurch. White-ball captain Mitchell Santner will lead an expanded 16-man T20I squad for the action-packed five-game series spread across 11 days in four cities. According to the media release issued by the NZC, 13 players from the squad that finished runner-up to India in this year's ICC Men's T20 World Cup have been named for the home series, including spin all-rounder Michael Bracewell and paceman Milne, who were sidelined from the tournament with respective injuries. The 34-year-old Milne, who has accumulated 243 T20 caps (56 of those international), last played for the Black Caps against Zimbabwe over a year ago, and bolsters a line-up of seasoned T20I pace bowlers, including Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, and Jacob Duffy, as well as young guns Zak Foulkes and Nath

What challenges await India's Test side in New Zealand? Santner explains

Mitchell Santner calls Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma ODI masters ahead of India's New Zealand tour, discusses the Test challenge and explains the two-Test format.

'Once-in-a-generation opportunity': New Zealand PM hails FTA with India

The reduction in tariffs is expected to significantly level the playing field for Kiwi exporters on the global stage

BCCI announces ₹131 crore reward for Team India on T20 World Cup win

Apart from the BCCI's reward, the team also received $3 million from the International Cricket Council

NZ skipper Mitchell Santner hails 'Great' Indian team after T20 WC defeat

New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner said his underdog team was outplayed by a great side in the T20 World Cup final after India notched a massive 96-run win to defend the trophy here on Sunday. India became the first team to win three world titles in the shortest format after securing the trophy earlier in 2007 and 2024. "Obviously, tonight, we were outplayed by a great team in front of a great crowd," Santner said in the post-match presentation. Santner won the toss and put India in to bat. The home side raced to a record 255/5 in their 20 overs before bowling out the Black Caps for 159. "It was a pretty good wicket throughout. Had we got a couple of wickets in powerplay and kept India's total to 220, it could have been a good chase," Santner rued. "Losing a series of finals isn't ideal. India is always a challenge. We were underdogs," he added. Santner, who walked in to a rousing applause from the large crowd here, congratulated India for a domineering campaign. "...credit to

'Best white-ball team,' Cricket fraternity hails India's T20 World Cup win

Batting great Sachin Tendulkar hailed India as "totally deserving and rightful winners", while former England captain Michael Vaughan labelled them the "best white-ball team by a good distance" as the cricketing world lauded the Men in Blue for clinching a historic third T20 World Cup title. Continuing their ruthless show with the bat, India handed New Zealand a crushing 96-run defeat at the Narendra Modi Stadium to become the only team to win the T20 World Cup three times and the first to defend the title successfully. Tendulkar hailed the team's performance and shared a glimpse of celebrations outside his Mumbai home. "Winning the World Cup twice in a row, the first time any team has done so in the T20 format. Totally deserving and rightful winners of the trophy. What a fantastic performance by our team and a special brand of cricket on display. Well done, Team India. Jai Hind! "Not in Mumbai to witness the celebration happening outside my house and all over the country. What an

India vs New Zealand HIGHLIGHTS T20 WC final: IND lift record 3rd title, beat NZ by 96 runs

Sanju Samson's 89-run knock helped India post a mammoth 256-run target on the night and defended it successfully in Ahmedabad.

India becomes first team to defend T20 World Cup title, lift trophy at home

The triumph followed India's title win in the 2024 T20 World Cup, when Rohit Sharma led the team to victory in the tournament held in the United States and the West Indies.

2007 to 2026: Full list of ICC T20 World Cup winners and runners-up

Which team has won the most ICC T20 World Cup titles? Which team has defended the T20 World Cup title? What is the history of the T20 World Cup? Find all the answers here.

India vs New Zealand full scorecard | ICC T20 World Cup 2026 final score

Check out the live full scorecard of India vs New Zealand grand finale in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad

IND vs NZ final: Highest successful chase in Ahmedabad in T20 history?

From international encounters to high-scoring T20 matches, the ground has become synonymous with memorable chases.

IND vs NZ live streaming: Where to watch today's T20 WC 2026 final match?

India will be keen to rewrite history and create new memories at Ahmedabad, especially after the heartbreak of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup Final held at the same venue.

T20 WC: Abhishek Sharma roars back to form in final against New Zealand

Abhishek now holds the record of the fastest fifty in the T20 World Cup 2026

India vs New Zealand final winner prediction: Who will win T20 WC final?

As India and New Zealand try to outwit each other in the grand finale today, find the winner prediction of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 final based on stats and expert views here.