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New Zealand vs South Africa 2nd Test Day 1 Live Score Updates

New Zealand vs South Africa 2nd Test Day 1 Live: New Zealand take on South Africa in the second and final Test match of the series at Seddon Park, Hamilton. The Kiwis, who lead 1-0, will aim to seal the series while the Proteas will eye to square it. New Zealand registered a 281-run win victory over South Africa in the first Test at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui. New Zealand are a step closer to a maiden series win over South Africa after 17 previous failed attempts, dating back to 1931. Given their struggles at Bay Oval, the vastly inexperienced Proteas will need a dramatic turnaround to win the second and final Test, starting on Tuesday. (Live Scorecard)

"Shreyas Iyer Looked Troubled": Former India Star On Omission From Remaining Tests vs England

Former India batter Aakash Chopra believes that Shreyas Iyer looked troubled and needs to improve on his technique to face short ball after he was dropped from the remaining three-match Test squads. Shreyas struggled in the first two Test matches against England as he amassed scores of 35, 13, 27 and 29. Even in the two-match Test series against South Africa, Iyer struggled to muster up runs as he scored 41 runs in both matches. "If we are to believe sources, he was available for selection but was left out. And there are reasons for this. He has not scored in the previous 12-13 innings and the way he was batting was not good. It's ok to get out on bouncers, but the way he was trying to tackle them showed that he was not convincing," Chopra said while hosting JioCinema's sports show '#AAKASHVANI.

Under-19 World Cup: Skipper Uday Saharan, Three Other Indians In Team Of The Tournament

Four Indian players including skipper Uday Saharan and star batter Musheer Khan featured in the U-19 World Cup's Team of the Tournament announced by the ICC on Monday. Batter Sachin Dhas and Saumy Pandey are the other Indian players in the team. India finished runners-up after a 79-run loss to Australia in the title clash here on Sunday, which brought to an end their unbeaten run in the tournament. Australia captain Hugh Weibgen is given the honour of leading the star-studded lineup, chosen by a panel of media, broadcast and ICC representatives.

There Will Be A Couple Of Players Who Will Play For India: U-19 Head Coach

India U-19 head coach Hrishikesh Kanitkar is confident that at least a couple of players from the 2024 batch, that ensured a fifth consecutive final appearance for the record five-time champions, will go on to play for the senior team. Although five-time champions India lost the final to Australia by 79 runs, players like skipper Uday Saharan, Musheer Khan, Saumy Pandey and Sachin Dhas were impressive throughout the tournament. "Definitely (the future of India is very bright). As a bowling side and as a batting side, there have been stand out performances by quite a few players.

"Certain Players In IPL Mode": Report Says BCCI Unhappy With Stars' Ranji Trophy Snub

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly unhappy with certain players' reluctance to play in the Ranji Trophy. While the likes of Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane have been working hard to fore a comeback into the Indian team, with ther former even scoring a few tons in the process, there are certain players who aren't playing First Class cricket despite being made to sit out. The board, understandably, isn't pleased with those giving the Ranji Trophy a miss and is reportedly looking to communicate the same to the players.

Black Caps focused on process ahead of second South Africa test

New Zealand could hardly not be confident of sealing their first series triumph over South Africa in 72 years of trying when they take to the field at Hamilton's Seddon Park for the second test on Tuesday.

Who Is Harjas Singh? Indian-Origin Batter Who Guided Australia To U-19 World Cup Win

Harjas Singh slammed a brilliant half-century to help Australia lift the U-19 World Cup title for the fourth time on Sunday. Harjas hit 55 off 64 balls in the final against India, laying the foundation of Australia's 79-run win in Benoni, South Africa. Harjas, who mustered just 49 runs in his six previous outings prior to the final, delivered the goods when his team needed it the most. Chasing a target of 254, India were bowled out for 174, with Mahli Beardman and Raf MacMillan bagging three wickets each.

'The Big Show' Glenn Maxwell Registers Big Feat In T20Is With Ton Against West Indies

Star Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell continued his purple patch which started during the ICC Cricket World Cup in India last year, which has seen him not only secure the sixth marquee cricket tournament with the team but also break or equal with some big records. Maxwell, also known as 'The Big Show' hit his fifth T20I century against West Indies in the second T20I at Adelaide on Sunday, scoring 120* in 55 balls, with 12 fours and eight sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 218.88.

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New Zealand vs South Africa 2nd Test Day 1 Live Score Updates

"Shreyas Iyer Looked Troubled": Former India Star On Omission From Remaining Tests vs England

Under-19 World Cup: Skipper Uday Saharan, Three Other Indians In Team Of The Tournament

There Will Be A Couple Of Players Who Will Play For India: U-19 Head Coach

"Certain Players In IPL Mode": Report Says BCCI Unhappy With Stars' Ranji Trophy Snub

Black Caps focused on process ahead of second South Africa test

Who Is Harjas Singh? Indian-Origin Batter Who Guided Australia To U-19 World Cup Win

'The Big Show' Glenn Maxwell Registers Big Feat In T20Is With Ton Against West Indies