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NZ batters call up local left-arm spinners to prepare for Kuldeep Yadav

New Zealand on Saturday called up two local left-arm wrist spinners to bowl to senior batter Tom Latham and all-rounder Michael Bracwell at the nets to prepare for a possible contest against India's Kuldeep Yadav in their Champions Trophy match here. Kuldeep, the left-arm wrist spinner, mainly operates in the middle overs where Latham and Bracwell often bat. It's (the DICS pitch) playing a little bit slow and there's obviously a good deal of turn. I think it's going to be an interesting match-up," said New Zealand all-rounder Glenn Phillips in the pre-match press conference here. They (India) have got three quality spinners, and it's all about rotating the strike and taking the game deep. The two local players called up to bowl to New Zealand batters are 15-year-old Ishan Rajesh, who is a UAE Under-16 camper from Zenith club, and Nilansh Keshwani, a UAE probable. Kuldeep has been India skipper Rohit Sharma's go-to bowler in the middle overs to stem the run flow or to fetch a cruci

IND vs NZ: We have fewer players than India to choose from, says Phillips

Phillips acknowledged that New Zealand has a much smaller talent pool, allowing players a longer run in the team before selectors consider changes

IND vs NZ: I don't think much about my batting position, says KL Rahul

KL Rahul, in the pre-match presser before the NZ match, said that his role usually requires him to walk in with eight to twelve overs remaining

Champions Trophy: Arshdeep or Shami? Who will play in India's game vs NZ

Mohammed Shami's participation in India's upcoming Champions Trophy match against New Zealand remains uncertain as he continues to manage a slight calf issue

Champions Trophy: Will India rest players for final group game vs NZ?

Given their current position, Rahul mentioned that he hadn't really thought about it when asked if the team was in a content or comfortable state.

Gill dispels doubts with training session ahead of New Zealand clash

Gill is in sublime form, having amassed nearly 300 runs in India's recent three-match ODI series against England. He carried that momentum into the Champions Trophy

Champions Trophy points table Group A: India, Pakistan, New Zealand ranking

Check the rankings of India, Pakistan, New Zealand and Bangladesh, who are part of Group A in ICC Men's Champions Trophy.

Champions Trophy: New Zealand full schedule, SWOT Analysis, live streaming

The live streaming of the Champions Trophy 2025 will be available on the JioHotstar App and website in India. IND vs NZ match in Champions Trophy 2025 will take place on March 2.

Squads to live streaming: All you need to know about Champions Trophy 2025

The Champions Trophy 2025 matches will begin at 2:30 PM, according to Indian Standard Time (IST), 2 PM Pakistan time.

Champions Trophy: Additional tickets for Dubai leg to go live on Tuesday

India will start their Champions Trophy campaign against Bangladesh on Thursday, February 20

Champions Trophy 2025: India schedule, live timings and streaming

India and Pakistan have faced each other 5 times in the Champions Trophy, with Pakistan having an edge, winning 3 of the 5 matches. India have won 2 matches so far.

BCCI to review lean show in AUS; Gambhir, Kohli and Rohit in clear: Report

A media report by IANS suggests that the BCCI is likely to review India's poor outing in Australia. However, the same report also suggests that Gambhir, Rohit and Kohli are safe from any harsh action

Yuvraj Singh calls for support for Rohit, Kohli amid India's Test struggles

Yuvraj also stated that players like Rohit and Kohli were likely feeling the disappointment of their poor performances more acutely than anyone else

Ashwin's Farewell: No talks with selectors, retirement expected post-NZ

"If I am not needed right now in the series, I am better off saying goodbye to the game," R Ashwin told India skipper Rohit Sharma before his surprise international retirement, refusing to let anyone else write his script after 14 years of service to the game. It is understood that retirement was on his mind after the home series against New Zealand, which India shockingly lost 0-3. He had made it clear to the team management that if he was not guaranteed a place in the playing eleven during the Australia series, he would not even travel Down Under. India played Washington Sundar ahead of Ashwin in Perth before the veteran returned for the pink ball Test, at Rohit's insistence. Ravindra Jadeja played in the Brisbane Test and as Rohit stated after the drawn third Test in Gabba, nobody knew how the squad would shape up for the remaining two games in Melbourne and Sydney. "There was no nudge from the selection committee. Ashwin is a legend in Indian cricket and he has the right to tak

Is the Indian cricket team a better team away from home? What the stats say

After winning the first Test in the ongoing India vs Australia series, the Indian cricket team is eyeing their third straight red-ball series win against Australia in down-under conditions

ICC Ratings: Chepauk deemed 'very Good', Kanpur outfield 'unsatisfactory'

The ICC has rated Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium pitch, used for India's Test match against Bangladesh, as "very good" with other four home centres used during the season being deemed "satisfactory". In fact, all the three Test venues used against New Zealand -- Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy, Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune's Gahunje and Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai -- just about managed "satisfactory" ratings from the ICC match referee. However, Kanpur's Green Park stadium's outfield has been rated "unsatisfactory" by the ICC match referee Jeff Crowe. The government-owned stadium's poor drainage system led to only two full days of play against Bangladesh and despite the pitch being rated "satisfactory", the outfield didn't escape the wrath of the former Kiwi international. The high-scoring tracks at Gwalior, Delhi and Hyderabad used for Bangladesh T20Is were rated "very good", as they conformed to the requirements of the shortest format. However, the Indian team managem

India haven't become a bad team, they will turn things around: Tom Latham

New Zealand skipper Tom Latham remained considerate even after the historic 3-0 Test series clean sweep against India recently, asserting that Rohit Sharma's "quality" side has the ability to make a resounding comeback soon. The Kiwis, under Latham, became the first visiting side to whitewash India in a three-match home series, winning the Bengaluru, Pune and Mumbai Tests. "Indian cricket in general is really special. We've played against them a lot. The guys play with them at the IPL. They were certainly gracious in defeat and they're still a quality side," Latham said after arriving here from India. "They certainly don't become a bad team overnight and I'm sure they'll turn things around in time," he added. Latham said the series victory became much sweeter because New Zealand suffered 0-2 defeat against Sri Lanka before landing in India. "When we were in Sri Lanka a few weeks, where things didn't necessarily go our way, so, I think it makes these times extra special when you're

IND vs NZ: It's a low point in my career - Rohit Sharma after series defeat

Reflecting on the series, he noted that in the first two Tests, India failed to put up enough first-innings runs. "In this game, we got a 28-run lead, and the target was achievable."

Is Rohit Sharma the worst Test captain Indian cricket has ever had?

The last time India lost 3 consecutive Tests in a series was back in 1976-77, when they were defeated by England.

Kiwis become 1st team to whitewash India at home in 3-match Test series

New Zealand registered their first-ever Test series win in India as they beat the hosts by 25 runs on Day 3 of the 3rd Test at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.