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New Zealand tour of India ODIs 2026

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Angkrish Raghuvanshi criticized Shubman Gill's captaincy decisions in the India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI, saying he missed a trick by underusing spinners
India

Learning From the Best: How Shubman Gill's Hunger Is Shaping Angkrish Raghuvanshi's Batting Mindset

Angkrish Raghuvanshi has revealed he draws deep inspiration from Shubman Gill's batting approach, particularly his hunger for big runs — while also opening up about Gambhir's IPL mentorship and his own trophy-winning ambitions.

Staff•01 Mar 2026•5 min
Ajinkya Rahane criticized Shubman Gill's captaincy decisions in the India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI, saying he missed a trick by underusing spinners

Ajinkya Rahane slams Shubman Gill's captaincy: missed a trick in 3rd ODI

Ajinkya Rahane criticized Shubman Gill for underusing spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja as New Zealand posted 338 in the third ODI at Indore.

Staff•21 Jan 2026•2 min
Ayush Badoni reacts to his maiden India call-up for the ODI series against New Zealand, crediting his transformation into an all-rounder over the last two years

Ayush Badoni on maiden India call-up: benefit of being an all-rounder

Ayush Badoni credited his transformation from a pure batter to an all-rounder over the last two years as the key factor behind his maiden India call-up.

Staff•19 Jan 2026•2 min
Manoj Tiwary slammed India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate for his comment suggesting Rohit Sharma is short on cricket after poor form vs New Zealand

Manoj Tiwary slams Ryan ten Doeschate for demoralizing Rohit Sharma comment

Manoj Tiwary criticized India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate for saying Rohit Sharma is short on cricket, calling the comment demoralizing for the former captain.

Staff•19 Jan 2026•2 min
Shubman Gill brought a Rs 3 lakh water purification machine to his Indore hotel room as Team India takes extra precautions amid the city's contaminated water crisis

Shubman Gill brings Rs 3 lakh water purifier amid Indore crisis

Team India captain Shubman Gill brought a Rs 3 lakh water purification machine to Indore amid the city's water crisis that has claimed 23 lives.

Staff•19 Jan 2026•2 min
India may reassess their bowling strategy for the series-deciding 3rd ODI against New Zealand in Indore after Kuldeep Yadav struggled in Rajkot and Washington Sundar's injury absence was felt.

India may rethink bowling strategy for series decider vs New Zealand in Indore

India may reassess their bowling combination ahead of the 3rd ODI against New Zealand in Indore after Kuldeep Yadav struggled and Washington Sundar's absence was felt.

Staff•18 Jan 2026•3 min
KL Rahul offers prayers at Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain ahead of the India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI in Indore, seeking blessings at the Jyotirlinga shrine.

KL Rahul visits Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain ahead of India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI

KL Rahul visited the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain ahead of the series-deciding 3rd ODI vs New Zealand, joining Gautam Gambhir and Sitanshu Kotak in seeking blessings.

Staff•18 Jan 2026•2 min
India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI live streaming details with free telecast on DD Sports and Disney+ Hotstar for the series-deciding match at Holkar Cricket Stadium Indore on January 18 2026

India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI: Where to watch live streaming and telecast for free

India face New Zealand in the series-deciding 3rd ODI at Indore on January 18, 2026. Find out how to watch live streaming on Disney+ Hotstar and free telecast on DD Sports.

Staff•18 Jan 2026•1 min
Ayush Badoni of Lucknow Super Giants as head coach Gautam Gambhir faces brutal criticism on social media after Badoni was named as Washington Sundar's replacement in India's ODI squad with fans accusing him of favouritism citing poor domestic form and IPL connections
India

Gautam Gambhir brutally slammed over Ayush Badoni's ODI call-up

Gautam Gambhir faced heavy criticism on social media after Ayush Badoni was named as Washington Sundar's replacement in India's ODI squad, with fans accusing him of favouritism.

Staff•16 Jan 2026•3 min
Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra questions alignment between BCCI selectors led by Ajit Agarkar and coaching staff headed by Gautam Gambhir citing Nitish Reddy’s lack of opportunities despite regular selection
India

Aakash Chopra questions BCCI selectors and Gambhir’s alignment over Nitish Reddy’s treatment

Aakash Chopra raised doubts over alignment between BCCI selectors and team management led by Gautam Gambhir after Nitish Reddy continues to warm the bench despite repeated selection.

Staff•15 Jan 2026•2 min
Shubman Gill in action as the India ODI captain breaks his silence on being excluded from the T20 World Cup 2026 squad saying he respects the selectors decision and believes whatever is written in his destiny no one can take from him

Shubman Gill breaks silence on T20 World Cup snub

Shubman Gill has broken his silence on being excluded from India's T20 World Cup 2026 squad, saying he respects the selectors' decision and believes in destiny ahead of the New Zealand ODI series.

Staff•14 Jan 2026•3 min
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma training together at BCA Stadium Vadodara.
India

BCCI's 'RoKo Reloaded' video sends internet into frenzy

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma hit the ground running in full training mode ahead of the first India vs New Zealand ODI at Vadodara as BCCI's viral video showcases the iconic duo's preparation.

Staff•14 Jan 2026•2 min
Rohit Sharma waving at fans during training as he politely rejects a vada pav offer showcasing his commitment to fitness ahead of the New Zealand ODI series after undergoing major physical transformation

Rohit Sharma rejects vada pav offer from fan, reply goes viral

Indian cricket team star Rohit Sharma once again rejected a 'vada pav' offer from a fan while training ahead of the New Zealand ODI series, showcasing his commitment to fitness.

Staff•12 Jan 2026•2 min
Shreyas Iyer during training as his return to India's ODI squad for New Zealand series is subject to fitness clearance from BCCI Centre of Excellence with Mohammed Shami snubbed again

India's ODI squad: Shreyas Iyer return conditional on fitness; Shami snubbed, Pant in

The BCCI announced India's ODI squad for New Zealand series with Shreyas Iyer returning as vice-captain subject to fitness clearance. Mohammed Shami snubbed again; Rishabh Pant included.

Staff•06 Jan 2026•2 min
Former India opener Sadagoppan Ramesh suggesting that Ruturaj Gaikwad should have been included in India's New Zealand ODI squad in place of Nitish Kumar Reddy

Ex Indian Cricketer Big Claim: Ruturaj Gaikwad should replace Nitish Kumar Reddy in NZ ODI squad

Former India opener Sadagoppan Ramesh believes Ruturaj Gaikwad should have been included in India's New Zealand ODI squad in place of Nitish Kumar Reddy, questioning the need for a fifth seamer.

Staff•06 Jan 2026•2 min
Ravichandran Ashwin spoke about Ruturaj Gaikwad's exclusion from India's New Zealand ODI squad, revealing it came down to a straight choice with Rishabh Pant who was preferred as a left-hander

R Ashwin reveals brutal criteria for Ruturaj Gaikwad's ODI snub: "Straight choice with Pant"

Ravichandran Ashwin revealed that Ruturaj Gaikwad's exclusion from India's New Zealand ODI squad came down to a straight choice with Rishabh Pant, who was preferred as a left-hander.

Staff•05 Jan 2026•3 min
Hardik Pandya excluded from India's New Zealand ODI squad as BCCI manages his workload ahead of the T20 World Cup

Why Hardik Pandya was not picked for New Zealand ODIs despite Vijay Hazare Trophy ton

Hardik Pandya was excluded from India's ODI squad for the New Zealand series as he has not been cleared by the BCCI CoE to bowl 10 overs in a match, despite scoring 133 in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

Staff•05 Jan 2026•2 min
Mohammed Shami bowling during Vijay Hazare Trophy as his coach criticizes Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee for omitting him from India's ODI squad for New Zealand series

Mohammed Shami's coach tears into Ajit Agarkar over "shameful" ODI snub

Mohammed Shami's coach has lashed out at the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee over the veteran pacer's omission from India's ODI squad for the New Zealand series despite taking 11 wickets in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

Staff•05 Jan 2026•2 min
Virat Kohli batting as he stands 25 runs away from reaching 28,000 international runs and becoming the fastest batter to the milestone, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's world record ahead of the New Zealand ODI series

Virat Kohli 25 runs away from shattering Sachin Tendulkar's world record for 28,000 runs

Virat Kohli needs just 25 runs to reach 28,000 international runs and become the fastest batter to the milestone, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's world record ahead of the New Zealand ODI series.

Staff•02 Jan 2026•2 min
Shreyas Iyer during training at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru as a BCCI official says his return for the New Zealand ODI series remains uncertain pending assessment of his fielding ability
Domestic

BCCI official's reality check: Shreyas Iyer's ODI return uncertain, fielding ability to be assessed

A BCCI official says Shreyas Iyer's participation in the New Zealand ODI series remains uncertain and will depend on his ability to field in a 50-over game after recovering from spleen laceration.

Staff•02 Jan 2026•2 min
Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya likely to be rested for the New Zealand ODI series as India prioritizes the 2026 T20 World Cup, with both expected to play all five T20Is

Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya likely to skip New Zealand ODIs ahead of T20 World Cup

Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya are likely to be rested for the New Zealand ODI series with the T20 World Cup in mind, but are expected to play all five T20Is against the Kiwis.

Staff•01 Jan 2026•2 min