New Zealand announces squad for ODI series against India
New Zealand Cricket announced their squad for the five-match ODI series against India. The board has announced two separate squads for the series, which includes the return of three key players. Finn Allen, Lockie Ferguson and Tim Seifert are set for ODI comebacks, while Rachin Ravindra will return for ODIs after a shoulder injury kept him out of the T20Is against visitors. Only Mitchell Santner, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Jacob Duffy, Will Young and Blair Tickner will be part of all five ODIs. New Zealand head coach Rob Walter has stated that the series will serve as preparation for the World Cup for the national side.
New Zealand squad for first three ODIs
Mitchell Santner (captain), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham (wicketkeeper), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Nathan Smith, Blair Tickner, Will Young.
New Zealand squad for fifth ODI
Mitchell Santner (captain), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Kristian Clarke, Jaco Duffy, Matt Fisher, Mitch Hay (wicketkeeper), Tim Seifert (wicketkeeper), Nick Kelly, Blair Tickner, Will Young.
Abhishek Sharma creates history in T20I cricket
Indian opener Abhishek Sharma, with his impressive batting performance against the West Indies, has reached 2,000 runs in his T20 career. He has become the sixth Indian batsman to achieve this feat. Five batsmen have already achieved this feat, including legends like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
Abhishek has also set the record for the fastest player to reach 2,000 runs in T20 Internationals. He surpassed former Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav in this feat. The left-handed batter achieved this feat in 1,024 balls. Previously, this record was held by former Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav, who reached 2,000 runs in his T20I career in 1,164 balls.
‘His selection doesn’t affect me…’: Mohammed Shami on Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s return
Bhuvneshwar Kumar returned to the Indian team after four years for the five-match T20 series against New Zealand. Meanwhile, Mohammed Shami has yet to make a comeback. In an interview with RevSportz, Shami offered a scathing statement on Bhuvi’s return. Shami says that Bhuvi’s selection doesn’t affect him.
The right-arm fast bowler stated that he will always give his best whenever he gets the opportunity. Shami last played for India in the 2025 Champions Trophy. The 36-year-old Shami said that it’s a good thing Bhuvi has gotten a chance to play for India. Regarding his own return, Shami said that if he doesn’t get a chance to play for India again, it’s not his responsibility.
Steve Smith breaks Joe Root’s record
Australia’s legendary batsman Steve Smith has created history in Test cricket. Smith achieved this historic feat on the third day of the ongoing first Test against South Africa. Smith surpassed Joe Root to become the record holder for most catches in Test cricket.
Before the South Africa match, Smith needed two catches to break Root’s record. Smith first equalled Root by taking the catch of Temba Bavuma off Nathan Lyon. Smith then took the catch of David Bedingham, setting the record for most catches by a fielder (non-wicketkeeper) in Test cricket. Smith now has 221 catches, while Root has 220.
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