Virat Kohli produced a sharp low catch at second slip to dismiss Nathan Smith in India's first ODI against New Zealand in Auckland. The catch off Anshul Kamboj reduced New Zealand to 115/7 and was followed by Kohli's 'Bow and Arrow' celebration.
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.
Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has announced his retirement from international cricket at 38, ending a career spanning 286 appearances. The 2015 and 2023 ODI World Cup winner will continue playing franchise T20 cricket, including for Melbourne Stars.
Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara believes Virat Kohli has a better chance than Rohit Sharma of scoring a century in the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand, citing Kohli’s No. 3 position and anchor role.
An NDTV report says Virat Kohli was frustrated during a net session ahead of India’s first ODI against New Zealand, with a rookie Indian pacer troubling the senior batter. The reported exchange has not been independently detailed by other available sources.
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.
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.
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.
Former selector S Sharath says Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli remain important to India’s team environment, while stressing that selection must balance individual roles, conditions and overall team composition.
The BCCI’s Cricket Advisory Committee interviewed five candidates for the vacant West Zone place on India’s senior men’s selection panel, with Wasim Jaffer, Ramesh Powar, Salil Ankola, Jacob Martin and Connor Williams among those reported to have been interviewed.
Yuzvendra Chahal has revealed that Rohit Sharma told him India wanted batting depth through No. 8 and an extra fast-bowling option, explaining why the leg-spinner missed the 2023 ODI World Cup squad.
BCCI's Centre of Excellence rehabilitated 32 top men's cricketers in 2025-26, with 68 players treated across genders, according to a report.
