India Vs New Zealand
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Arshdeep Singh in contention for Test call-up as India plan pace-bowling cover for New Zealand tour
Cricket | Oct 26, 2026, 01:40 PM ISTMorne Morkel confirmed Arshdeep Singh is in contention for red-ball duties during India's New Zealand tour. The left-arm pacer, who has 73 domestic first-class wickets, is also two wickets away from becoming India's first bowler to reach 150 T20I wickets.
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Star India cricketer ruled out of third T20I vs New Zealand; Kumar Kushagra travels with squad
Cricket | Oct 26, 2026, 10:59 AM ISTIshan Kishan will miss the third T20I against New Zealand in Wellington on October 27 as he continues to recover from a right adductor strain. Kumar Kushagra remains with India squad, as they lead the five-match series 2-0 and can seal it with a win in Wellington.
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New Zealand reshuffle pace attack for remaining three T20Is vs India, shares reason
Cricket | Oct 25, 2026, 12:39 PM ISTNew Zealand have reshuffled their pace attack for the remaining T20Is against India as part of workload management plans. Lockie Ferguson and Matt Henry will miss the third match, while Blair Tickner and Josh Clarkson will join the squad at different stages.
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Abhishek Sharma becomes first Indian opener to achieve major feat in T20I cricket
Cricket | Oct 24, 2026, 07:26 PM ISTAbhishek Sharma became the first Indian opener to score 1,000 T20I runs in a calendar year, reaching 1,012 runs in 2026. His 27 off 21 balls came as India beat New Zealand by four wickets, with Tilak Varma’s unbeaten 51 sealing a 2-0 series lead.
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Arshdeep Singh creates history, breaks Bhuvneshwar Kumar's record in second T20I vs New Zealand
Cricket | Oct 24, 2026, 06:00 PM ISTArshdeep Singh created history in the second T20I against New Zealand, taking his 38th wicket of 2026 to surpass Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s Indian record of 37 in a calendar year. India won by four wickets, with Tilak Varma scoring an unbeaten 51.
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Tilak Varma's blitzkrieg helps India snatch victory from New Zealand's hands, beat them by 4 wickets
Cricket | Oct 24, 2026, 04:19 PM ISTTilak Varma’s unbeaten 51 off 26 balls powered India to a thrilling four-wicket win over New Zealand in the second T20I in Christchurch. Chasing 181, India recovered from a top-order collapse as Nitish Kumar Reddy scored 26, helping the visitors take a 2-0 series lead.
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi flops on India return, Sanju Samson fails to make impact as well
Cricket | Oct 24, 2026, 03:26 PM ISTVaibhav Sooryavanshi managed just four runs on his India return, while Sanju Samson scored 14 as India lost two early wickets while chasing 181 against New Zealand in the second T20I. Abhishek Sharma departed for 27 after becoming the first player to hit 100 T20I powerplay sixes.
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Tilak Varma achieves massive feat as India pile on the pressure against New Zealand in second T20I
Cricket | Oct 24, 2026, 03:01 PM ISTStar India batter Tilak Varma achieved a massive feat as the Indian team limited New Zealand to a score of 180 runs in the first innings of the second T20I of the ongoing series between the two sides.
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Kumar Kushagra replaces Ishan Kishan in India squad for 2nd T20I vs NZ - Why BCCI made late change?
Cricket | Oct 23, 2026, 09:28 PM ISTKumar Kushagra has joined India's squad for the second T20I against New Zealand after Ishan Kishan suffered an adductor strain. The late call-up provides cover for Sanju Samson, while the BCCI continues to monitor Kishan's recovery.
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Why is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi not playing for India in first T20I against New Zealand in Christchurch?
Cricket | Oct 22, 2026, 12:22 PM ISTVaibhav Sooryavanshi to miss India’s first T20I against New Zealand as Shreyas Iyer backed established openers Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson. The 15-year-old must wait for his chance, with India prioritising consistency at the top of the order.
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IND vs NZ 1st T20I Highlights: India beat New Zealand by four wickets despite jet lag
Cricket | Oct 22, 2026, 06:26 PM ISTIndia begin their five-match T20I series against New Zealand in Christchurch on October 22, aiming to overcome travel fatigue and the absence of Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya. Shreyas Iyer’s side will also look to address middle-order inconsistency. Check live updates.
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Mitchell Santner names one Indian bowler New Zealand batters should be careful of in upcoming series
Cricket | Oct 21, 2026, 10:48 AM ISTMitchell Santner has warned New Zealand about Bhuvneshwar Kumar ahead of the five-match T20I series, backing the Indian pacer to exploit swinging conditions. Shreyas Iyer also welcomed Bhuvneshwar’s return, highlighting the experience he brings to India’s bowling attack.
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India announce Test and two separate ODI squads for New Zealand series, Ravindra Jadeja dropped
Cricket | Oct 16, 2026, 09:17 PM ISTIndia have announced squads for the upcoming five-match ODI series against New Zealand and the three-match Test series. Ravindra Jadeja has been dropped from the ODI squad.
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India coach reflects on Bhuvneshwar Kumar's return to T20I squad, says 'we need that experience'
Cricket | Oct 08, 2026, 07:22 PM ISTBhuvneshwar Kumar’s IPL resurgence earned him a T20I recall after nearly four years. India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said the seamer’s experience will be valuable, especially in New Zealand conditions, where the bowlers are expected to enjoy the powerplay overs.
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Schedule for India's historic tour of New Zealand announced, check complete fixtures of visit
Cricket | Jun 03, 2026, 10:19 AM ISTIndia will be playing against New Zealand in an all-format away series, which features as many as 12 matches. This marks the largest international assignment for New Zealand at home. The series will kick off with five ODIs in October 2026.
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Arshdeep Singh handed 15% fine for breaching ICC Code of Conduct in T20 World Cup 2026 final
Cricket | Mar 10, 2026, 04:28 PM ISTArshdeep Singh was fined 15% of his match fee and given a demerit point for breaching the International Cricket Council Code of Conduct during the T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand. He threw the ball towards Daryl Mitchell in the 11th over, leading to a verbal altercation.
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Suryakumar Yadav names Olympic gold as top priority after T20 World Cup 2026 triumph
Cricket | Mar 09, 2026, 05:04 PM ISTSuryakumar Yadav has set his sights on Olympic gold after leading India to victory in the T20 World Cup 2026. Following the 96-run win over New Zealand, the skipper said the team’s next big target is the 2028 Olympics. He also revealed feelings of being in the elite company of Kapil, Dhoni, etc.
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Kerala government to honour Sanju Samson after India's T20 World Cup 2026 triumph
Cricket | Mar 09, 2026, 03:51 PM ISTSanju Samson starred in India’s T20 World Cup 2026 triumph, scoring 89 runs in the final against New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. He was also adjudged the Player of the Tournament and will be honoured by the Government of Kerala in Trivandrum.
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'Will take time to sink in': Suryakumar Yadav reacts after leading India to T20 World Cup trophy
Cricket | Mar 09, 2026, 12:32 AM ISTIt was the first time that Suryakumar Yadav was leading India in the T20 World Cup and has joined the elite league of captains - Kapil Dev, Rohit Sharma, Harmanpreet Kaur and MS Dhoni - after winning the trophy. His reaction after creating history is out. Here's what Surya said:
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Virat Kohli reacts to India's T20 World Cup win, lauds the players, team management
Cricket | Mar 09, 2026, 12:33 AM ISTIndia thrashed New Zealand by 96 runs to win the T20 World Cup 2026 at Narendra Modi Stadium. Fifties from Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan powered India to 255 before bundling the Kiwis out for 159. Star cricketer Virat Kohli reacted to the phenomenal win.