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Shubhman Gill opens up on New Zealand Tour schedule, says ODIs before T20Is would have been ideal

India captain Shubman Gill has expressed confidence in the team's squad depth ahead of the five-match ODI series against New Zealand, saying that any Indian team taking the field is capable of defeating any opposition. The series will also serve as an important preparation opportunity for the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in South Africa. Speaking ahead of the first ODI in Auckland on Wednesday, November 4, "I believe any Indian team that takes the…

Nov 3, 2026

WBBL 2026, 9th match: Hobart Hurricanes and Melbourne Renegades aim for first victory

Hobart Hurricanes Women (HBH-W) will take on Melbourne Renegades Women (MLR-W) in the 9th match of the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) 2026 at Bellerive Oval, Hobart, on Wednesday, November 4. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:10 PM local time (08:10 GMT and 1:40 PM IST). Both teams are searching for their first victory of the tournament after losing their opening two matches. Hobart Hurricanes will be particularly eager to turn…

Nov 3, 2026

Mohammad Amir has no plans to register for IPL 2027 auction

Former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir has ruled out entering the IPL 2027 auction despite recently acquiring British citizenship. The 33-year-old left-arm pacer confirmed to Cricbuzz that he has no plans to register for the upcoming auction, scheduled for December 16. "No, I'm not registering for the auction," Amir said in a message from Dubai. Amir's decision comes after his British citizenship raised the possibility of him becoming eligible to…

Nov 3, 2026

Afghanistan begin T20I series with convincing win over Zimbabwe

Afghanistan started their T20I series against Zimbabwe on a winning note, securing a 37-run victory in the first match at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. Rashid Khan starred with both bat and ball, scoring a quickfire 30 off just 10 balls and picking up two wickets, while Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai contributed a crucial half-century. Batting first, Afghanistan had a poor start as Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal and…

Nov 3, 2026

NZ vs IND, 1st ODI: Focus switches to World Cup as India gear up for big clash

Finally, after a mouthwatering T20I series, the attention is turning to ODIs , with India and New Zealand set to face each other in a three-match ODI series , starting on Wednesday with the opening clash in Auckland. The series is incredibly important for both teams to experiment, assess their combinations and identify players for the global event. Before this series, both teams were locked in a five-match…

Nov 3, 2026

Yashasvi Jaiswal bounces back with unbeaten 155 ahead of New Zealand test series

India's young batting star Yashasvi Jaiswal has found his form at the right time ahead of the upcoming two-Test series against New Zealand. After a disappointing run of performances on the tour, the left-handed batter delivered a Impressive unbeaten knock of 155 runs on Day 4 of the second unofficial Test between India A and New Zealand A in Christchurch. Jaiswal remained unbeaten on 155 off 162 balls, striking at 95.67. His impressive innings included 15…

Nov 3, 2026

Glenn Maxwell retires from international cricket

Australian star Glenn Maxwell has called time on his international career, bringing an end to a glittering career during which the gun all-rounder represented Australia across 149 ODIs, 130 T20Is and 7 Tests. Maxwell had already called time on his ODI career and had not played a Test match since 2017. He remained part of Australia's plans in the shortest format, featuring in the T20 World Cup squad in February. However, he, on Monday, was left out of Australia’s…

Nov 3, 2026

Sophie Devine's four-wicket haul seals Scorchers' victory in low-scoring thriller

Veteran allrounder Sophie Devine produced a brilliant bowling performance to guide Perth Scorchers to a 15-run victory over Melbourne Stars in the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) at Junction Oval on Monday. After struggling to post 124/9 in their 20 overs, the Scorchers made an impressive comeback with the ball, restricting the Stars to 109 in 18.1 overs. Devine was the standout performer, claiming four wickets for just 19 runs to earn the…

Nov 2, 2026

South Africa announce squad for Bangladesh Tests; Tony de Zorzi, Anrich Nortje return from injury

South Africa have announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming two-match home Test series against Bangladesh , with Tony de Zorzi and Anrich Nortje returning after recovering from injuries. De Zorzi missed the recently concluded Test series against Australia due to a hamstring injury, while Nortje featured in just one match before being sidelined with a groin injury. Both players have now been declared fit and are…

Nov 2, 2026

Australia Women's historic tour of South Africa postponed by a week

Australia women’s historic tour of South Africa for a maiden bilateral series has been pushed back by a week in order to adjust both teams' participation in the ICC's inaugural Women's T20 Champions Trophy. Now, the tour, featuring three T20Is, three ODIs and one Test, will begin on March 24 and end on April 18. Australia will take on South Africa in three T20Is to be played on March 24, 27 and 30 at Kimberley, Benoni and Potchefstroom. Following T20Is, both…

Nov 2, 2026

Ishan Kishan breaks Suryakumar Yadav's record, creates history in T20Is against New Zealand

Ishan Kishan scripted history in the fifth and final T20I against New Zealand at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Sunday, surpassing Suryakumar Yadav's record for the most runs by an Indian batter in a calendar year in T20 internationals. He also completed 2,000 runs in the format. Kishan achieved both milestones with an explosive 61 off just 32 balls, hitting five sixes and five fours. His knock took his 2026 tally to 1,220 runs in 37 matches, surpassing…

Nov 2, 2026

Ex-Indian cricketer lashes out at Iyer’s critics

Former Indian cricketer Ambati Rayudu has commended Indian T20I captain Shreyas Iyer for his impressive batting performance in the fifth and final T20I against New Zealand on Sunday. On the other hand, Iyer silenced his critics with a blazing half-century, underling his valuable role with the bat. Coming into bat during the fourth over, Iyer anchored the side through a challenging situation, as India had already lost two important wickets in the…

Nov 2, 2026