Virat Kohli delighted fans at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara with his Naagin Dance after Glenn Phillips’ dismissal in the 1st ODI between India and New Zealand. New Zealand posted 300/8 in 50 overs.
New Zealand have rested first-choice players for the ODI series against India, which got underway in Vadodara on Sunday, with all-rounder Michael Bracewell filling in as skipper for white-ball captain Mitchell Santner.
The Pakistan Cricket Board has offered to host Bangladesh’s matches in the 2026 T20 World Cup after Bangladesh refused to play in India over security concerns. The move comes amid ongoing BCCI-BCB tensions and the Mustafizur Rahman controversy.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were felicitated by the Baroda Cricket Association ahead of the 1st ODI against New Zealand in Vadodara.
Sourav Ganguly is currently in South Africa coaching the Pretoria Capitals in the SA20 2026. He reckons India are the favourites to win the 2026 T20 World Cup.
India won the toss and chose to bowl first against New Zealand in the 1st ODI at Vadodara. New Zealand handed a debut to Kristian Clarke and India named Dhruv Jurel as Rishabh Pant’s replacement in the squad.
Dhruv Jurel had been dropped from the ODI side for the New Zealand series but he has found his way back thanks to an unfortunate injury to Rishabh Pant.
Brook clashed with a bouncer outside a nightclub after being denied entry on October 31 last year. The incident happened just hours before England played New Zealand in an ODI where Brook could only score six runs.
Rishabh Pant was in the Indian squad as the back-up wicket-keeper but will be released from the Indian camp on Sunday due to an injury he suffered while training on the eve of the series opener.
The match takes place at the Baroda Cricket Association Stadium in Vadodara and it will be the first men's international taking place at the ground. Take a look at the pitch report and weather forecast for the India vs New Zealand 1st ODI.
Mumbai Indians returned to winning ways in the WPL 2026 as Nat Sciver-Brunt and Harmanpreet Kaur starred with the bat, while Nicola Carey (3/37) ran through Delhi Capitals’ middle order to seal a 50-run victory.
BCB president Aminul Islam Bulbul provided an update on ICC's response regarding Bangladesh’s request to move their T20 World Cup matches out of India. He stressed the board’s position remains unchanged and any alternate Indian venue would not address their concerns.
Shubman Gill has said that the Indian team atmosphere is positive and united amid rumours of rift between head coach Gautam Gambhir and senior batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
Former India captain Rohit Sharma shared batting tips with Mohammed Siraj, while Rishabh Pant needed brief medical attention during net practice as India wrapped up preparations for the ODI series against New Zealand in Vadodara.
Gujarat Giants batter Anushka Sharma impressed on her WPL debut with a 30-ball 44 against UP Warriorz, helping her team win the match by 10 runs.
Phoebe Litchfield’s explosive 78 off 40 balls went in vain as Gujarat Giants beat UP Warriorz by 10 runs in a high-scoring Women’s Premier League match in Navi Mumbai on Saturday.
James Anderson has slammed Ben Stokes and England players after the 2025-26 Ashes defeat. Anderson was unhappy with Stokes praising the efforts of his players which he believes should be a basic requirement in international cricket.
Axar Patel has revealed how an advice from MS Dhoni and his match-winning knock in the 2024 T20 World Cup final helped him become a first-choice batter in India’s T20 team ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Axar was recently appointed the vice-captain for the upcoming T20 World Cup.
Manjrekar had earlier said that he was "pained" by the fact that Kohli chose to give up on Test cricket instead of overcoming his weaknesses. In his comments he had also said that Kohli was now playing the easiest format for top-order batters.
Shreyas Iyer had a close call at the airport as a fan’s dog almost bit him ahead of his ODI return against New Zealand. The incident, caught on camera, has gone viral on social media, including Iyer's reaction.
Shubman Gill has reacted to being left out of India’s 2026 T20 World Cup squad weeks after the team was unveiled in Mumbai. His reaction came a day before the first ODI between India and New Zealand in Vadodara.
India will be ready with a full-strength top four against an inexperienced Kiwi bowling line-up. Check out when and where you can watch the India vs New Zealand 1st ODI in India on TV and online.
RCB, riding on an all-round display by South African stalwart Nadine de Klerk, defeated defending champions Mumbai Indians by three wickets in a last-ball thriller on Friday in the WPL 2026.
Virat Kohli's impression of Arshdeep Singh drew laughs from other players who were training and has left social media users in splits as well.
Uncertainty remains around Bangladesh's participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup as BCB has written to the ICC multiple times requesting to shift their matches from India to Sri Lanka.
The BCCI top brass on Friday met in Mumbai to take stock of operations at its Centre of Excellence. After the meeting, secretary Devajit Saikia hinted that the matter regarding the World Cup is in hands of ICC.
Nadine de Klerk starred with both bat and ball as Royal Challengers Bengaluru edged past defending champions Mumbai Indians by three wickets in a last-ball thriller in the opening match of WPL Season 4.
Reports suggest Indian cricket equipment brand SG may end sponsorship deals with Bangladesh cricketers amid rising tensions between the BCCI and BCB following recent controversies.
Rohit Sharma could become the ODI captain again as questions grow around Shubman Gill’s form ahead of the 2027 Cricket World Cup. ICC chairman Jay Shah has dropped a big hint at an event in Mumbai.
Bangladesh cricket has been rocked by fresh controversy after a BCB official’s remark on Tamim Iqbal. Former players and the cricketers’ association have strongly criticised the official amid tensions between BCCI and BCB.