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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.

Auqib Nabi Added to India Squad for First Three New Zealand ODIs After Prasidh Krishna Exit

The BCCI added Auqib Nabi to India's squad for the first three ODIs against New Zealand on October 31, 2026.
Nabi was originally selected only for the fourth and fifth ODIs, but is now available from the series opener on November 4 in Auckland.
Prasidh Krishna was ruled out of the five-match series after failing to obtain fitness clearance while recovering from a hamstring injury.
Nabi made his ODI debut against the West Indies in Guwahati in September 2026.
The 29-year-old right-arm pacer took six wickets across two innings in an India A unofficial Test against New Zealand A at Lincoln.

Auqib Nabi Set for India ODI Call-Up as Prasidh Krishna Misses New Zealand Series

Prasidh Krishna is expected to miss the five-match ODI series against New Zealand beginning November 4.
Krishna is recovering from a left hamstring injury sustained during the home ODI series against West Indies.
A BCCI source told PTI that Krishna has match simulation and fitness tests scheduled for November 1 and 2 in Bengaluru.
Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler Auqib Nabi is reported to be in line for the squad place.
Nabi impressed in the first unofficial red-ball match between India A and New Zealand A in Lincoln.

Ranji Trophy 2026-27 Day 1: Jaiswal Falls for Duck, KL Rahul Scores Four as India Stars Struggle

Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed for a duck against Chandigarh in Mumbai.
KL Rahul scored four runs for Karnataka against Andhra.
Karnataka suffered multiple early wickets against Andhra's pace attack.
Defending champions Jammu and Kashmir began their title defence against Madhya Pradesh.
Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj and other established players are also involved in the opening round.

Did you know? Facts about Mohammed Siraj

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 →
Nabi's inclusion means he is now part of India's squad for all five ODIs, rather than only the final two matches as first announced. Read the story →
The BCCI's original October 16 squad announcement had made Prasidh Krishna's selection conditional on fitness clearance. Read the story →
Nabi featured in the first unofficial Test between India A and New Zealand A in Lincoln shortly before the squad update. Read the story →
Nabi took three wickets in New Zealand A’s second innings in the first unofficial red-ball game, according to PTI reports. Read the story →
Krishna’s injury occurred during the second ODI against West Indies in Guwahati. Read the story →
India’s New Zealand ODI series is scheduled to begin on November 4. Read the story →
The team management reportedly prioritised Krishna’s full recovery for the Test series over rushing him back for ODIs. 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.

Auqib Nabi Added to India Squad for First Three New Zealand ODIs After Prasidh Krishna Exit

India have brought Auqib Nabi into the squad for the opening three ODIs against New Zealand after Prasidh Krishna was ruled out with a hamstring injury. Nabi was already named for the final two matches.

Auqib Nabi Set for India ODI Call-Up as Prasidh Krishna Misses New Zealand Series

Prasidh Krishna is set to miss India’s five-match ODI series against New Zealand while recovering from a hamstring injury. Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi is expected to take his place after impressing for India A, though the latest reports say the selection change was not yet officially announce

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Ranji Trophy 2026-27 Day 1: Jaiswal Falls for Duck, KL Rahul Scores Four as India Stars Struggle

The Ranji Trophy 2026-27 season began with a difficult morning for India Test batters Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul. Jaiswal was dismissed for a duck against Chandigarh, while Rahul made four against Andhra as Karnataka lost early wickets. Defending champions Jammu and Kashmir also began their title

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