Page 22 - India Vs New Zealand

Virat Kohli loses cool in press conference after 2-0 clean sweep by Kiwis

Kohli had a tough New Zealand tour as he could manage to score just 50 runs in the four-Test innings he played against the Black Caps.

NZ wins series 2-0, moves to 3rd spot on ICC Test Championship points table

With a solid 120 points, New Zealand's tally has risen to 180 on ICC world test championship points table leaderboard; India stays on top for now with 360 points

India humbled as New Zealand win Christchurch Test, clinch series 2-0

After bowling out India for a mere 124 in their second innings, New Zealand chased down the target in the second session on Day 3 losing three wickets

2nd Test preview: Sans Ishant, India looks to fight back vs New Zealand

The highly-rated Indian batting line-up, which boasts of having the likes of Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara and Rahane, would want to fire on all cylinders after being caught napping in Wellington

IND vs NZ: Ishant Sharma ruled out of Christchurch Test due to ankle injury

Umesh Yadav and uncapped Navdeep Saini will be fighting for the spot left vacant by Ishant

Ishant down with pain in right ankle, doubtful starter for second Test

Ishant, who was the best Indian bowler on view with figures of 5/68 in 22.2 overs against Kiwis in Wellington, joined the team before the series after recovering sufficiently from a grade three tear

IND vs NZ, 2nd Test: Wellington loss has opened our mindset, says Shastri

India had to face a crushing 10-wicket defeat in the first Test, which was also its first loss in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship.

Shake-up in team was needed as you come out of fixed mindset: Ravi Shastri

India lost the first Test by 10 wickets in just over three days and Shastri considers it as a blessing in disguise

Kohli backs Shaw, says he is a natural stroke-player, knows how to get runs

In the Test series opener at the Basin Reserve, Shaw was found wanting against Tim Southee and Trent Boult in both the innings, thus drawing criticism over his technique

Virat Kohli and co finding it tough to counter pace and bounce: Neil Wagner

With India troubled by short balls bowled from round the wicket, the 33-year-old Wagner promised that they will employ the same strategy during the second match starting Saturday

ICC Women's T20 World Cup: India eyes hattrick of wins in clash against NZ

The 16-year-old sensation Shafali Verma has been the standout batter with a whirlwind 17-ball 39 against Bangladesh, following her 29 against Australia.

Flushed at 'The Basin': New Zealand thrash India by 10 wickets in 1st Test

India's last defeat was against Australia cricket team at Perth during the 2018-19 series

Ind vs NZ: We were not competitive enough, says Kohli after 10-wkt loss

Sent into bat after New Zealand won the toss, India were bowled out for a dismal 165 in its first innings, which eventually proved to be decisive on a Basin Reverse pitch that assisted the seamers

Williamson refuses to term NZ's 10-wicket win over India as 'bouncing back'

New Zealand came into the series after its nightmare in Australia and put up a splendid performance to outclass India in just over three days.

Ishant picks up three, Kane Williamson looks solid as NZ reach 166/3

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson comfortably reached 74 off 132 balls with Ross Taylor departing just after tea

Won't rule out playing ICC ODI World Cup in 2023, says Ross Taylor

The 35-year-old will become the first cricketer in the world to complete 100 games across three international formats when he steps out for the first Test against India at Basin Reserve on February 21

IND vs NZ, 1st Test: Can't wait to get Virat out, announces fit-again Boult

The Basin Reserve track will have a lot for the seamers and in conditions conducive to seam bowling, a wily customer like Boult might prove to be a handful

No fight with Shaw for team spot, but will grab it if I get a chance: Gill

With a double hundred and a century against New Zealand 'A', Gill has made everyone take notice despite Shaw being firmly back in the mix

Bumrah needs to be aggressive, take extra risks in Test against NZ: Zaheer

Bumrah, who was sidelined for four months last year because of a stress fracture, played all the three ODIs against the Black Caps, but returned wicket-less giving away 167 runs in the 30 overs he bow

Shubman Gill, Shaw fight it out for opening slot in 1st Test against NZ

While Shaw is a natural opener, Gill is looking to adapt to the position. But the batsman says that it isn't very challenging and he can do the job