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New Zealand vs Australia 1st Test Day 2 Live Score Updates

New Zealand vs Australia 1st Test Day 2 Live Updates: Cameron Green will aim to continue scoring from one end while Josh Hazlewood will eye to play a perfect deputy as Australia resume their innings on Day 2 against New Zealand. On the opening day, Cameron Green slammed only his second Test century to steer Australia to 279 for 9 at Stumps in Wellington. The visitors were tottering on 89 for 4 after being put into bat at the Basin Reserve before Green dug in for a rescue mission with the help of Mitchell Marsh, who made 40. The 24-year-old brought up three figures with his 16th four in the final over to end day one on 103 with Hazlewood yet to score. (Live Scorecard)

'Struggled At 5th Position': Ex-England Captain Points Out Flaw In Ravindra Jadeja's Batting

Former England captain Alastair Cook criticised the batting of India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja after the player failed to play a noticeable knock in the Ranchi Test. Jadeja, who batted at number 5 ahead of Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel in both innings against England, failed to help the team's cause by returning scores of run-a-ball 12 and 4 off 33. Cook opined that the India star finds it hard to maintain a balance between attack and defence whenever he bats at the number 5 spot.

Hardik Pandya Would've Been Axed From BCCI Contract, But This Assurance Saved Him: Report

Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan were excluded from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) list of centrally-contracted players due to not playing in domestic tournaments. While the move was welcomed by a number of experts, it also started a conversation surrounding all-rounder Hardik Pandya who was handed a Grade A contract despite not taking part in Ranji Trophy matches. According to a report by Indian Express, Hardik was handed the contract after he assured BCCI and selectors of his participation in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20s and Vijay Hazare Trophy if he has no commitments with the national team.

"Both Shreyas Iyer And Ishan Kishan Are...": Harsha Bhogle's Strong Take On BCCI Central Contracts

Veteran cricket analyst and commentator Harsha Bhogle has shared his views on BCCI's Annual Central Contracts, which were revealed on Wednesday. Star cricketers Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer were the biggest absentees from the list, which have been finalised for the duration between October 1st, 2023 to September 30th, 2024. Kishan and Iyer were not considered for central contracts by the BCCI, with the board warning players to emphasise domestic cricket if they are fit and not travelling with the national team.

"Even If You Are Rohit Sharma Or Virat Kohli...": 1983 World Cup Winner On BCCI's Domestic Cricket Mandate

Member of the 1983 World Cup-winning team Kirti Azad on Thursday backed the BCCI's directive for cricketers to play Ranji Trophy, saying it's a good move and the rule should be applicable to every India team player, including Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. The out-of-favour duo of Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer were excluded from the list of centrally-contracted players after they ignored the directive to play Ranji Trophy. "It (directive) is a very good move. Everybody should be playing Ranji Trophy cricket, but currently the emphasis is on the IPL. It is good, it is entertaining but the real cricket is the (five) days' cricket. Playing in domestic cricket is good, it keeps you in touch.

Ireland remain in mix against Afghanistan after day two

The one-off Test between Afghanistan and Ireland remained finely poised at the end of day two, with the hosts squeezing out a 26-run second innings lead, with seven wickets in hand.

"Ye Hoti Hai Fielding": Pakistan Fans React As Kieron Pollard Pulls Off Stunner In PSL. Watch

West Indies great Kieron Pollard rolled back the years with a match-winning fifty for Karachi Kings in their Pakistan Super League (PSL) clash against Lahore Qalandars on Saturday. Pollard slammed 58 off just 33 balls to guide Karchi Kings to a crucial win at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The former West Indies captain came out to bat with his team reeling at 44/4, while chasing 176. His knock saw Karachi Kings achieve the total on the final ball of the match.

Financial Loss And More: What BCCI Contract Snub Means For Ishan Kishan And Shreyas Iyer

Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan found themselves excluded as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced its centrally-contracted players for 2023-24. The decision was taken amid the controversy surrounding both cricketers ignoring the board's directive to play Ranji Trophy. While Kishan did not play for Jharkhand despite opting out of the Test series against South Africa citing personal reasons, Iyer made himself unavailable for Mumbai due to injury - a claim that was dismissed by National Cricket Academy (NCA). The exclusion means that both cricketers will not receive the money that comes with the central contracts. While BCCI did not mention any specific figures in this year's announcement, the list for the 2022-23 year provides a sneak peek into the salary brackets.

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New Zealand vs Australia 1st Test Day 2 Live Score Updates

'Struggled At 5th Position': Ex-England Captain Points Out Flaw In Ravindra Jadeja's Batting

Hardik Pandya Would've Been Axed From BCCI Contract, But This Assurance Saved Him: Report

"Both Shreyas Iyer And Ishan Kishan Are...": Harsha Bhogle's Strong Take On BCCI Central Contracts

"Even If You Are Rohit Sharma Or Virat Kohli...": 1983 World Cup Winner On BCCI's Domestic Cricket Mandate

Ireland remain in mix against Afghanistan after day two

"Ye Hoti Hai Fielding": Pakistan Fans React As Kieron Pollard Pulls Off Stunner In PSL. Watch

Financial Loss And More: What BCCI Contract Snub Means For Ishan Kishan And Shreyas Iyer