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Mukesh Kumar, Mohammed Siraj Strike Early as New Zealand A Reach 77/3 Against India A

India A were bowled out for 346 in their first innings in the second unofficial Test at Hagley Oval, Christchurch.
Mukesh Kumar dismissed Curtis Heaphy for 4 and Tim Robinson for 3, taking two wickets in the same over.
Mohammed Siraj removed Rhys Mariu for 4, with Dhruv Jurel completing the catch behind the stumps.
New Zealand A slipped to 13/3 before Dean Foxcroft and Matthew Boyle began a recovery.
At 07:19 IST on November 1, New Zealand A were 77/3 after 21.5 overs, trailing India A by 269 runs.

Dhruv Jurel’s Unbeaten 99 Lifts India A to 291/7 After Day-One Collapse Against New Zealand A

India A closed Day 1 of the second unofficial Test at 291/7 from 88 overs at Hagley Oval, Christchurch, on October 31, 2026.
Captain Dhruv Jurel was unbeaten on 99 from 155 balls, with 11 fours and three sixes.
Devdutt Padikkal scored 80 from 140 balls, striking 12 fours, and shared a 91-run second-wicket stand with Sai Sudharsan.
Sai Sudharsan made 41 from 63 balls before falling to Jarrod McKay.
India A slipped from 137/3 to 160/6 as Fraser Sheat took three quick wickets during the middle phase.

Mohammed Shami Misses Bengal’s Services Ranji Match After Being Left Out of XI

Mohammed Shami was not in Bengal’s playing XI against Services on October 18, 2026, at Palam A Stadium in New Delhi.
Revsportz reported that Shami had been expected to lead Bengal’s pace attack and had attended Saturday’s training session.
The same report said Shami was understood to have been rested, while sources close to team management felt the decision was taken by the bowler himself.
Mohammed Kaif and Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal were included in Bengal’s playing XI, according to Revsportz.
Bengal entered the match after beating Delhi by nine wickets in their opening Ranji Trophy fixture.

Did you know? Facts about Akash Deep

Mukesh Kumar took two wickets in the space of three balls during the seventh over of New Zealand A's innings. Read the story →
India A's first-innings total of 346 was built after Dhruv Jurel's unbeaten 99 and Akash Deep's 68, according to Cricbuzz's live commentary. Read the story →
The first three New Zealand A wickets fell for 13 runs before Foxcroft and Boyle combined. Read the story →
Siraj's dismissal of Rhys Mariu came from a thick outside edge, which Dhruv Jurel caught with a full-length dive to his right. Read the story →
Jurel ended the day one run short of a century, having faced 155 deliveries and hit three sixes. Read the story →
India A's last two partnerships added 131 runs after the score had fallen to 160/6. Read the story →
Devdutt Padikkal's 80 included 12 boundaries and came from 140 deliveries. Read the story →
The first unofficial Test of the three-match series ended in a draw after India A recovered from 113 all out in their first innings. Read the story →
Shami’s four-wicket haul against Delhi came in 17.3 overs, and he bowled nine maidens in the innings. Read the story →
Bengal’s win over Delhi was completed with a target of 89, which they chased down for the loss of one wicket. Read the story →
Shami took 37 wickets in seven Ranji Trophy matches during the 2025-26 season, according to The Telegraph India’s October 11 report. Read the story →
Shami publicly pushed back at fitness criticism after his four-wicket performance against Delhi, saying reporters could judge his fitness by watching him play. Read the story →

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Mukesh Kumar, Mohammed Siraj Strike Early as New Zealand A Reach 77/3 Against India A

India A were bowled out for 346 before Mukesh Kumar and Mohammed Siraj reduced New Zealand A to 13/3 on Day 2 of the second unofficial Test. Dean Foxcroft and Matthew Boyle then added an unbeaten 64-run stand to take the hosts to 77/3, still 269 behind.

Dhruv Jurel’s Unbeaten 99 Lifts India A to 291/7 After Day-One Collapse Against New Zealand A

India A recovered from 160/6 to finish the opening day of the second unofficial Test at 291/7 in Christchurch. Captain Dhruv Jurel was unbeaten on 99, while Devdutt Padikkal made 80 and Fraser Sheat took four wickets for New Zealand A.

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Mohammed Shami Misses Bengal’s Services Ranji Match After Being Left Out of XI

Mohammed Shami was absent from Bengal’s playing XI for their Ranji Trophy match against Services in New Delhi on October 18. A report said the veteran pacer had been rested, while sources close to the team suggested the decision may have been his own.

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