Here's what's in store as far as the weather in Rajkot and the pitch at the Niranjan Shah Stadium are concerned. India had begun the three-match series against New Zealand with a four-wicket victory in Vadodara on Sunday and will be aiming to clinch the series in Rajkot on Wednesday.
India will be aiming the clinch the three-match ODI series against an inexperienced New Zealand with a game to spare when the two sides lock horns on Wednesday. Check out when and where you can watch the India vs New Zealand 2nd ODI in India on TV and online.
Ali Khan, who was born in the city of Attock in Pakistan's Punjab province, made the claim of visa denial in an Instagram story posted on his Instagram account. His teammates Shayan Jahangir, Ehsan Adil and Mohammad Mohsin are also reportedly in the same boat.
The ICC and the BCB held a video conference meeting on Tuesday in which the Bangladeshi board reaffirmed its stance of refusing to traveling to India for the T20 World Cup citing safety concerns.
Alyssa Healy will retire after Australia’s home series against India in March. From world titles to redefining opening batting and leadership, a look at how Healy became one of the most influential figures in women’s cricket.
Scott Edwards will captain the Netherlands at the upcoming 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, with the Dutch naming an experienced 15-member squad featuring several seasoned players.
Former Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal has accused the ICC of being dominated by Indians, alleging the BCCI controls the global body indirectly and said that it's very existence is unnecessary.
Here's how Bangladeshi media and sports adviser Asif Nazrul misrepresented ICC’s security assessment for the 2026 T20 World Cup, citing difficulties in Bangladesh playing in India.
The ICC has dismissed Bangladesh sports adviser Asif Nazrul’s claim that serious security concerns were raised over playing the 2026 T20 World Cup in India.
While the Bangladesh Cricket Board has refused to send the Litton Das-led squad to India for the upcoming T20 World Cup citing safety and security concerns, the International Cricket Council isn't likely to accept it after finding little evidence of a security risk for the Bangla Tigers.
Australian top-order batter Harris brought up her half-century in just 22 deliveries, the quickest of the season so far, as Royal Challengers Bengaluru chased down the 144-run target set by UP Warriorz with nine wickets and nearly eight overs to spare.
Amid Bangladesh's refusal to travel to India for the ICC T20 World Cup citing "security and safety concerns", the Mohsin Naqvi-led Pakistan Cricket Board had offered to host the Litton Das-led Bangla Tigers on its turf.
UP Warriorz face Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians on Wednesday and Thursday respectively while Gujarat Giants are up against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Friday. All three fixtures, however, are likely to be played behind closed doors.
Mohammad Rizwan was batting on 26 off 23 deliveries during Melbourne Renegades' away clash against Sydney Thunder when the former Pakistan white-ball captain was recalled to the dugout due to his slow knock.
Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi, who is currently playing for Noakhali Express in the Bangladesh Premier League, refused to answer a question on Mustafizur Rahman's controversial release from the Indian Premier League.
With England getting outplayed by Australia yet again in an away Ashes tour, this time suffering a 1-4 series defeat, the off-field conduct of several members of the Ben Stokes-led visiting team has come under the scanner.
In Part 2 of an exclusive chat, former India captain Anjum Chopra discusses the challenges DC women could potentially in WPL 2026, the better team between Gujarat Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the overall impact of the Women’s Premier League and more.
Ayush Badoni will link up with the squad in Rajkot, the venue for the second ODI. Washington Sundar is the second name to be ruled out of the ODI series after Rishabh Pant.
Washington is the third Indian player to pick up an injury for the New Zealand series. Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant and Tilak Varma too are unavailable due to injuries.
When Rana got out, India needed just 22 runs from 22 balls. It would have been an easy chase from there on with Sundar joining Rahul at the crease despite his injury. However, it was not as easy even though India won in the end.
Harshit Rana took wickets of both Kiwi openers and then scored a crucial 29 with the bat to play a key role in India's four-wicket win against New Zealand in Vadodara.
Bangladesh Cricket Board wants their matches moved to Sri Lanka but ICC are unwilling to do that even as it is considering to shift their games to different venues inside India.
Arshdeep Singh has impressed in the limited chances that he has got in One-day cricket for India. However, he warmed the bench on Sunday and played no part in India's four-wicket win.
The finishing touches in India's four-wicket victory over New Zealand in Vadodara on Sunday were applied by KL Rahul. But a case could be made that Harshit Rana's cameo was just as pivotal, if not more.
Virat Kohli continues to command a fan following like no other in the modern era of cricket. The former India captain, however, opened up on an aspect of Indian cricket fans and their hero worship and how it can affect his teammates.
Delhi Capitals pacer Nandani Sharma collected four wickets in an extraordinary final over of the Gujarat Giants innings which included a hat-trick in the last three deliveries of the innings. The superb feat, however, was not enough to prevent DC from suffering a second defeat in as many games this season.
On a day when he became only the third batter to 28,000 international runs as well as the fastest to achieve the feat, and narrowly missed out on a match-winning century against New Zealand in Vadodara, Virat Kohli reiterated the fact that milestones did not matter to him as much as helping India win did.
IND vs NZ 1st ODI LIVE Score (India national cricket team vs New Zealand national cricket team scorecard): KL Rahul remains unbeaten on 29 off 21 balls, sealing India's triumph with two fours and a six in consecutive deliveries from debutant Kristian Clarke as India chase down the 301-run target set by New Zealand with an over to spare.
Virat Kohli starred with a classy 93 as India beat New Zealand by four wickets in the first ODI at Vadodara, drawing massive praise from fans on social media despite missing a century.
Former India coach Sanjay Bangar is facing backlash on social media after claiming Hindi is India’s national language during live commentary in the first ODI between India and New Zealand in Vadodara. He was speaking to former India bowler Varun Aaron.