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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.

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 Mukesh Kumar

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 →
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.

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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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