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Virat Kohli Closes in on Sachin Tendulkar’s New Zealand ODI Run Record

Virat Kohli has scored 514 runs in 11 ODIs played in New Zealand and is third on the Indian run-scoring list in the country.
Sachin Tendulkar leads the list with 652 runs from 18 ODIs in New Zealand; Kohli needs 139 more to move ahead.
Virender Sehwag is second with 598 runs from 12 matches, while MS Dhoni and Rahul Dravid complete the top five.
Kohli has one century and four half-centuries in New Zealand ODIs, with a highest score of 123.
India's five-match ODI series against New Zealand begins in Auckland on November 4, 2026.

Rohit Sharma Agrees to Lead Mumbai Indians Again as Hardik Pandya’s IPL 2027 Future Comes Into Focus

The Indian Express reported on October 30, 2026, that Rohit Sharma has agreed to return as Mumbai Indians captain for IPL 2027.
Rohit had initially suggested Tilak Varma as a possible captain, but MI reportedly asked the five-time title-winning skipper to take charge again.
The report says Hardik Pandya is prepared to play under Rohit if a trade away from Mumbai does not materialise.
Mumbai Indians lost 10 of 14 matches under Pandya in the 2026 season and finished ninth, according to the report.
Rohit has led Mumbai Indians to five IPL titles, in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020.

MS Dhoni Admits RCB Have Outperformed CSK as He Urges Focus on IPL 2027

Dhoni spoke about RCB and CSK at a healthcare event in Bengaluru on October 24, 2026.
He said RCB had performed consistently better over the previous two seasons.
Dhoni said a team’s reputation on paper matters less than how it performs on match day.
CSK finished eighth in IPL 2026 and had finished last in 2025, according to ANI-reported coverage.
Dhoni hoped injuries would not disrupt CSK’s player availability in IPL 2027.

MS Dhoni to Decide on IPL 2027 Future Before December After Fitness Tests

MS Dhoni said he expects to decide before December whether he can play another IPL season.
Dhoni said medical tests and reports will help him assess his fitness.
He made the comments at a healthcare event in Bengaluru on October 24, 2026.
Dhoni missed the entire IPL 2026 season because of calf-related fitness issues.
Chennai Super Kings’ participation plans for IPL 2027 remain uncertain until Dhoni makes his decision.

Did you know? Facts about MS Dhoni

Kohli's highest ODI score in New Zealand is 123, while Tendulkar's best is an unbeaten 163. Read the story →
Virender Sehwag has the highest batting average among the five players listed, at 54.36. Read the story →
MS Dhoni's 72.14 average is the highest among the top five, despite his total of 505 runs being fourth on the list. Read the story →
Tendulkar and Kohli each have one century and four half-centuries in ODIs played in New Zealand. Read the story →
Rohit's five IPL titles as Mumbai Indians captain place him level with MS Dhoni for the most titles as captain. Read the story →
Rohit was reportedly consulted on Mumbai Indians' coaching appointments before travelling to New Zealand. Read the story →
Robin Uthappa represented Mumbai Indians in the inaugural IPL season in 2008. Read the story →
Mitchell McClenaghan was part of four Mumbai Indians title-winning campaigns between 2015 and 2020. Read the story →
Dhawal Kulkarni was part of Mumbai Indians' title-winning teams in 2013 and 2020. Read the story →
RCB won the IPL titles in both 2025 and 2026, as reported by The Tribune. Read the story →
CSK won IPL titles in 2021 and 2023 before recent seasons of struggle, according to The Tribune. Read the story →
RCB missed the playoffs in 2023, but otherwise reached the playoffs in the other seasons of the 2020s through 2026, as reported by The Tribune. Read the story →

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Virat Kohli Closes in on Sachin Tendulkar’s New Zealand ODI Run Record

Virat Kohli needs 139 more runs to surpass Sachin Tendulkar as India's leading run-scorer in ODIs played in New Zealand. Kohli has 514 runs from 11 matches ahead of the five-match series beginning in Auckland on November 4.

Rohit Sharma Agrees to Lead Mumbai Indians Again as Hardik Pandya’s IPL 2027 Future Comes Into Focus

Rohit Sharma has reportedly agreed to return as Mumbai Indians captain for IPL 2027 after initially suggesting Tilak Varma for the role. Hardik Pandya is understood to be willing to play under Rohit if a proposed trade does not happen, according to The Indian Express.

MS Dhoni Admits RCB Have Outperformed CSK as He Urges Focus on IPL 2027

MS Dhoni has acknowledged Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s recent consistency compared with Chennai Super Kings, saying reputation on paper matters less than performance on the day. Speaking in Bengaluru, he also called for better fitness and clearer roles as CSK look toward IPL 2027.

MS Dhoni to Decide on IPL 2027 Future Before December After Fitness Tests

MS Dhoni says he will assess his fitness and decide before December whether he can play another IPL season for Chennai Super Kings. The former captain missed the entire 2026 campaign with calf-related issues, leaving his 2027 availability unresolved.

Ajinkya Rahane Picks Dhoni, Dravid and Tendulkar in All-Time India Test XI, Leaves Out Kohli and Rohit

Ajinkya Rahane has named his all-time India Test XI, selecting Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni while leaving out Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah. The former India batter’s team was framed around players he had shared the field with.

Shikhar Mohan: Ranchi’s Rising Cricket Talent Makes His Mark in Domestic Cricket

Jharkhand opener Shikhar Mohan has started the 2026–27 Ranji Trophy season with a century against Kerala. After scoring 613 runs in his debut Ranji season, the Ranchi-born batter is continuing his rise through Indian domestic cricket.

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