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India vs New Zealand Live Score, 3rd Test Day 1: Rohit Sharma-led Team India will aim to avoid a whitewash at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai as they take on New Zealand in the third and final match of the series. Notably, the Kiwis ended India's 4,331-day unbeaten home series run by securing victories in Pune and Bengaluru.After a string of changes to the playing XI following the defeat in Bengaluru, it will be interesting to see if Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma make further adjustments for the final Test or stick with the same XI that played in Pune.

India could be treading a thin line between bravado and desperation while going for the jugular on a rank turner in the final game of the series, starting Friday. After losing their first home series in 12 years, India need to win the Wankhede Test to remain in contention for a slot in the World Test Championship final at Lord's in June.

Kerala government on Thursday announced the 2024 Kerala Awards, the highest civilian awards instituted by the state government on the model of the Padma Awards, whose eight recipients include eminent writer M K Sanoo, ISRO chairman S Somanath and cricketer Sanju Samson. Established in 2021, the awards are categorised into three groups — Kerala Jyothi, Kerala Prabha, and Kerala Shree — and announced every year in the wake of 'Keralappiravi', the state's formation day that falls on November 1. Sanoo will receive the Kerala Jyothi for his contributions to literature, while Somanath and Bhuvaneshwari will be honored with the Kerala Prabha for their accomplishments in the fields of Science and Engineering and Agriculture, respectively, according to a state government release. The Kerala Sree, awarded to five individuals, will go to Kalamandalam Vimala Menon (Art), Dr. T K Jayakumar (Health), Narayana Bhattathiri (Calligraphy), Sanju Samson (Sports), and Shaija Baby (Social Service, Asha Worker) and V K Mathews (Industry-Commerce), according to the release.

Nicholas Pooran will join the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for the upcoming 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, ahead of the mega auction of the coveted annual cricket league. The 29-year-old cricketer recently met with LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka at the RPSG House in Kolkata to finalise the terms of his contract. Pooran will be the franchise's key retention, commanding a salary of Rs 18 crore, which marks him as the first official signing for the new season. His previous auction value was Rs 16 crore, when LSG acquired him in 2023 after his release from the Sunrisers Hyderabad, according to the Times of India.

Virat Kohli is no stranger to the Indian Premier League, often reminding fans of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)- because the beloved cricketer has been associated with the IPL team since its inception in 2008. Coincidentally, it was the same year that Kohli was selected to represent India in the Under-19 Cricket World Cup as Captain. It was also the year that forged an unbreakable bond between Kohli and RCB, as the cricketer continues to stay associated with the IPL franchise to this day. Leading India’s resounding win in the Under 19 World Cup of 2008, the then newbie Kohli would go on to recount his selection by the RCB as an ‘impactful moment’ for his career. RCB had prized Kohli’s skills for no less than USD 30,000 back then, according to one report.

IPL 2025 Retention Live Updates: The whole cricketing world is abuzz with the IPL 2025 Retention as the deadline draws near. All the 10 franchises will get time till 5 PM IST on October 31. 2024 to finalise their core group of players they want to retain from the previous season.

Delhi court has set aside the discharge of former cricketer and current head coach of the Indian cricket team Gautam Gambhir, and others in a case where flat buyers were reportedly cheated. Special Judge Vishal Gogne set aside a magisterial court order, saying it reflected «inadequate expression of mind» in deciding the allegations against Gambhir. «The allegations also merit further investigation into the role of Gautam Gambhir,» Judge Gogne wrote in his October 29 order. An alleged cheating case was filed against real estate firms Rudra Buildwell Realty Pvt. Ltd, H R Infracity Pvt Ltd., U M Architectures and Contractors Ltd., and Gambhir, who was a director and brand ambassador of the companies' joint venture.

2025 IPL season fast approaching, the BCCI has laid out the updated rules and retention policies for the upcoming mega auction, introducing a few key changes to boost the auction's competitiveness. Additionally, this Diwali, October 31 promises more than just fireworks in the sky; the IPL 2025 retention announcements will light up the cricket world as franchises are due to submit their retention lists by 5 PM. Captains and star players, particularly those who have shown consistent form, are likely to be prioritized. Young and emerging players, often seen as future assets, are also high on the retention list for many teams. Additionally, some teams are exploring options for uncapped players, who can be retained at lower costs, providing valuable flexibility for franchise budgets.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) star MS Dhoni has nearly confirmed his participation in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL), stating that he simply wants to enjoy whatever cricket he can play in his remaining years. After CSK's unexpected exit in the group stage of IPL 2024, Dhoni had been reserved about his plans for the next edition of the league. The deadline for all ten franchises to submit their list of retained players is set for October 31, ahead of the mega auction.

Rizwan as captain of their white-ball teams on Sunday, and Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah were all named in their one-day international and Twenty20 squads for next month's tour of Australia. All-rounder Salman Ali Agha will serve as Rizwan's deputy, the Pakistan Cricket Board said. «I'm deeply honoured to be appointed as Pakistan's white-ball captain,» Rizwan said in a statement.

Yashasvi Jaiswal who showcased his capabilities against mighty New Zealand has sealed records despite India struggling to score against the Kiwis in the ongoing test series. The new entry to the team etched his name into the record books, continuing his incredible run of form in Test cricket. The 22-year-old left-hander, who made his India debut in July 2023, reached yet another milestone on Saturday by becoming only the third Indian cricketer to score over 1000 runs in home Tests in a single calendar year. He joins Indian legends Gundappa Vishwanath (1047) and Sunil Gavaskar (1013), both of whom accomplished the feat in 1979. This achievement comes just a day after Jaiswal became the first Indian to score 1000 Test runs in a calendar year before turning 23. His stellar performances have seen him accumulate more than 1300 runs in his short Test career, at an impressive average of nearly 60, which includes three centuries and eight fifties.

India Vs New Zealand 2nd Test LIVE Score: Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill are currently batting at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune, aiming to chase down a target of 359. After scoring just 146 runs in the first innings, the Indian batters will be under considerable pressure.

Washington Sundar's masterclass with the ball during the second Test against New Zealand in Pune proved to be enough to rewrite records in the history books. On his return to Test cricket after more than three-and-a-half years ago, Sundar burst into the scene out of nowhere and left a lasting impression on the game. Despite the presence of mainstays Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, Sundar found a way to make the headlines all about himself.

MS Dhoni’s famous jersey number 7 and the phrase 'Thala for a reason' have become very popular on social media. Cricket fans have been spreading these memes widely. MS Dhoni, who has led the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to five IPL titles, addressed the meme in a recent video. When asked about the meme, Dhoni said, «I do know, but I don’t know the reason behind it. I’m not sure whether it’s funny, meant to pull my leg, just banter, or a meme. But whatever it is, I think my fans have turned it into something positive for me. That’s what I feel.» He also spoke about his fans, saying, «I’ve got brilliant fans. I don’t need to speak up or say anything; they’re the ones who step up if someone questions me. I’m just keeping quiet and enjoying my life. I try to play good cricket, and that’s what matters to me.»

Ravichandran Ashwin surpassed Australia's Nathan Lyon to become the seventh highest wicket taker in Test cricket during the first innings of the second Test against New Zealand at Pune. Ashwin got his 531st Test wicket when he dismissed Devon Conway for his third wicket in the innings. The Tamil Nadu bowler has the second highest wickets for India, only behind Anil Kumble's 619 scalps. Playing in his 104th Test, Ashwin has a bowling average of 23.74 and a strike rate of 50.38. He has the joint second most five-wicket hauls at 37, sharing the record with Australian great Shane Warne. Sri Lankan legend Muthaih Muralitharan leads the list with 67. Additionally Ashwin has scored 3438 Test runs at an average of 26.45, including six centuries.

Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium in Pune, has witnessed growing unrest among spectators due to inadequate facilities at the venue. Fans have reported a severe shortage of drinking water on Day 1, leading to protests during the lunch break. The match is part of a three-match series, with New Zealand having won the first Test last week.

India vs New Zealand Live Score, 2nd Test Day 1: After suffering a shocking a record shattering defeat at the hands of visitors in Bengaluru, Rohit Sharma led India would be hoping to make a comeback in a do or die encounter at the Maharashtra cricket association stadium in Pune today. With both Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant fit for team India, captain Rohit Sharma will have a task at his hand.

Kunal Bahl shared his journey to success at the NDTV World Summit 2024, highlighting how setbacks led him to greater opportunities. Bahl, co-founder of Snapdeal and Titan Capital, revealed that not getting into IIT, a prestigious Indian institute, and having his H-1B visa application rejected, were key turning points in his life. Entrepreneur Kunal Bahl shared his journey of overcoming setbacks at the NDTV World Summit 2024. Despite not getting into IIT, a school his parents hoped for, he found success through different paths. Bahl emphasized that failures can lead to opportunities. He also discussed how a rejected H-1B visa application set the stage for his entrepreneurial career.

Ishan Kishan returned to the national reckoning as he was on Monday named in a 15-member India A squad, to be led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, for the upcoming tour of Australia. Fresh from his fine hundred against Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy, Maharashtra's Gaikwad was named captain of the India A team. India A will play two first-class matches against Australia A in Mackay and Melbourne and then take part in a three-day intra-squad game against the senior India team in Perth. Apart from Gaikwad, the squad also includes other opening batters like Abhimanyu Easwaran and Sai Sudharsan, as India will likely need to name a reserve opener in their Test squad for the upcoming tour of Australia, with captain Rohit Sharma set to miss one of the first two matches of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for personal reasons.

MS Dhoni has not yet confirmed his availability for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. After CSK's unexpected exit from the group stage in IPL 2024, Dhoni has not spoken about whether he will participate in the next season. With the mega auction for IPL 2025 approaching, Viswanathan hopes Dhoni will provide clarity before the October 31 deadline for franchises to submit their retained player lists. «We have still no confirmation from him, though we will like him to continue playing for us. Hope he will confirm before 31st [October],» Viswanathan told ESPNcricinfo. CSK has the option to retain Dhoni as an uncapped player due to recent rule changes. The IPL has reinstated a rule allowing players to be considered uncapped even if they retired from international cricket five years ago. If Dhoni confirms his availability, he is likely to be retained by CSK as an uncapped player, which would cost the franchise Rs 4 crore from its Rs 120 crore budget.

New Zealand and South Africa in the Women's T20 World Cup in Dubai on Sunday. No South African or New Zealand — be it men or women — team has ever won a world cup. In the women's tournament, Australia have won six of the eight editions and South Africa beating them in the semi-final was historic in many ways. England in 2009 and the West Indies in 2016 are the only teams that have managed to win the tournament. The final is expected to be a fitting conclusion to a tournament that has showcased a mix of excellent and average cricket, following its relocation to the United Arab Emirates due to political issues in Bangladesh.