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Aakash Chopra Backs Ishan Kishan to Open with Rohit Sharma in Fourth ODI Against New Zealand

Former India batter Aakash Chopra has suggested that Ishan Kishan should open alongside Rohit Sharma in the fourth ODI against New Zealand.
The fourth ODI is scheduled for November 13 at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.
Shubman Gill, KL Rahul and Anshul Kamboj have left India's ODI squad to prepare for the upcoming Test series.
Chopra proposed a batting order featuring Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer and Ruturaj Gaikwad in the top five.
Chopra suggested Ruturaj Gaikwad should remain in the middle order rather than return to his usual opening role.

Gill and Rahul Set to Miss Final Two New Zealand ODIs as India Weighs XI Changes

India lead the five-match ODI series 2-0 after winning the first two matches; the third ODI in Hamilton was abandoned without a ball bowled because of rain on November 10.
Shubman Gill and KL Rahul are not included in India's announced squad for the fourth and fifth ODIs, with both named in the Test squad for the New Zealand series.
Shreyas Iyer is named captain for India's final two ODIs, while Ishan Kishan is vice-captain and wicketkeeper in the squad.
Former India batter Ambati Rayudu backed Ishan Kishan and Ruturaj Gaikwad as options for the remaining matches, according to The Times of India.
Dinesh Karthik discussed the question of who could replace Anshul Kamboj in the XI as India reshapes its combination.

Did you know? Facts about Ishan Kishan

Chopra's suggested opening pair would give India a left-right combination at the start of the innings. Read the story →
Chopra pointed to Gaikwad's previous ODI century at No. 4 as a reason to keep him in the middle order. Read the story →
Ishan Kishan is also expected to take on wicketkeeping duties following KL Rahul's departure from the squad. Read the story →
Chopra identified the final bowling place as a choice between Kuldeep Yadav and Mohammed Siraj, depending on the Mount Maunganui conditions. Read the story →
India's second ODI win in Wellington was by just four runs under the DLS method. Read the story →
The Hamilton washout ended New Zealand's run of 11 consecutive bilateral ODI series victories at home, a streak dating back to 2019, according to Reuters. Read the story →
The BCCI announced separate India squads for the first three and final two ODIs on October 16, with Shreyas Iyer named captain for the last two matches. Read the story →
Seifert and Phillips combined for 158 runs in New Zealand’s chase, with Seifert making 93 and Phillips finishing on 65 not out. Read the story →
Adam Milne’s 4/19 was the best bowling return in the match and came at an economy rate of 4.75. Read the story →
India’s 191/8 included two half-centuries, from Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer, while Naman Dhir added 33 from 23 balls. Read the story →
New Zealand reached the target in 18 overs, completing the chase with two overs to spare. Read the story →

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Aakash Chopra Backs Ishan Kishan to Open with Rohit Sharma in Fourth ODI Against New Zealand

Former India batter Aakash Chopra has urged the team management to pair Ishan Kishan with Rohit Sharma at the top for the fourth ODI against New Zealand in Mount Maunganui. With Shubman Gill, KL Rahul and Anshul Kamboj unavailable, India face selection decisions ahead of Friday's match.

Gill and Rahul Set to Miss Final Two New Zealand ODIs as India Weighs XI Changes

Shubman Gill and KL Rahul are set to miss India's final two ODIs against New Zealand as they prepare for the Test series. With India 2-0 up after two wins and the third match washed out, Ishan Kishan and Ruturaj Gaikwad are among the options discussed by Ambati Rayudu and Dinesh Karthik.

Tim Seifert’s 93 Powers New Zealand to Seven-Wicket Win Over India in Hamilton

Tim Seifert smashed 93 off 50 balls and Glenn Phillips added an unbeaten 65 as New Zealand chased India’s 192-run target in 18 overs, winning the fifth T20I by seven wickets at Seddon Park. India still claimed the five-match series 3-2.

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INDIA WIN BY 6 WICKETS! Abhishek Sharma's 113 Powers Series-Sealing Victory!

The result gives India a 3-0 lead in the five-match series, ensuring that New Zealand can no longer win the series. The hosts will now look to bounce back in the remaining two matches.

Ishan Kishan to Miss Third India–New Zealand T20I as Precaution After Adductor Strain

India bowling coach Morne Morkel confirmed Ishan Kishan is unavailable for the third T20I in Wellington, saying the decision is precautionary as the batter continues recovery from a low-grade right adductor strain.

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