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New Zealand Name Strong "A" Squad For India Tour In September

New Zealand on Friday announced a strong 'A' squad, including seven cricketers with international experience, for their upcoming tour of India featuring both red and white ball series in September. It will be the first time that a New Zealand 'A' side will be playing overseas since the 2018 tour to the United Arab Emirates, where it played against Pakistan 'A'. The India tour will feature three four-day matches and three one-day matches in Bangalore and Chennai. New Zealand A last toured India in 2017.

"Lot Of Curve Balls Thrown At Rohit Sharma": Star Teammate On India Captain's Struggles In Tests

Over the last few months, Rohit Sharma has risen up the ranks in Indian cricket to be the skipper in all three formats. However, there was a time when the veteran batter was considered only for the limited overs formats. Despite repeated opportunities, he could not find consistency in the longest formats until 2019, when he was made an opener in Tests too. From then there has been no looking back for Rohit. Currently, the 35-year-old Rohit averages over 46 in Tests after playing 45 matches.

1st Test: England remain positive despite late South Africa charge on Day 2

cricket despite a late flurry of runs from South Africa that moved the touring side into a commanding position on the second day of the first Test at Lord’s. The home side’s bowlers, led by captain Ben Stokes, dragged England back into the contest on Thursday when they had South Africa six wickets down with a lead of only 45. But Marco Jansen (41 not out) and Keshav Maharaj (41) put on 72 in about 12 overs to wrestle back control and take the visitors' advantage to 124 as they reached 289 for seven at the close. "We are behind in the game, but we’ve stuck at it really well," Leach told SkySports. "We are always trying to take wickets, that’s our mindset. We could have had a few more, but we just have to keep at it. "I felt like we were creating half-chances and we have to believe we can take them. It’s the way it goes, we are just thinking about how to impact the game in front of us and not about the scoreboard."

India vs Zimbabwe, 2nd ODI: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming?

Kl Rahul-led Team India would look to keep their winning momentum going when they take the field against Zimbabwe in the second ODI of the three-match series on Saturday. In the first ODI, Team India did not break a sweat as they chased down the target of 190 with ten wickets in hand and 115 balls to spare. Shubman Gill and Shikhar Dhawan scored 82 and 81, helping the visitors go over the line. Earlier, Deepak Chahar, Prasidh Krishna and Axar Patel had returned with three wickets each to bundle out Zimbabwe for 189 inside 41 overs.

"Tu Bhi Lad Sakta Hai?": When Rahul Dravid's Anger Surprised Shoaib Akhtar During India-Pakistan Clash

Every time the Indian cricket team faces Pakistan cricket team, there is intense scrutiny from the fans as well as experts. Even the players sometime feel the pressure of this game. Often, there have been instances where emotions got the better of the players from either side during the two teams' face-off. One such incident happened during the 2004 Champions Trophy match between India and Pakistan, where even the usually calm Rahul Dravid lost his cool when he collided with star pacer Shoaib Akhtar. The incident left Akhtar surprised as he knew Dravid as someone who always used to remain calm.

1st Test: Marco Jansen and Keshav Maharaj extend South Africa's lead against England on Day 2

England captain Ben Stokes had bowled his side back into the game when he removed well-set opener Erwee (73) and Rassie van der Dussen (19) in quick succession to leave the Proteas 192-5. But come stumps on the second day South Africa were 289-7 -- 124 runs ahead. Jansen was 41 not out, having added 72 in just 75 balls for the seventh wicket with Maharaj (41) as they punished England's failure to bowl to increasingly unorthodox fields. South Africa had earlier dismissed England for just 165, with fast bowler Kagiso Rabada taking 5-52 -- his 12th five-wicket haul in a Test innings but first at Lord's.

Watch: Ishan Kishan's Reaction To Insect Attack During 1st India-Zimbabwe ODI

The KL Rahul-led Indian cricket team had a great day at the Harare Sports Club on Thursday as they beat Zimbabwe by 10 wickets in the first ODI of the three-match series. Opening batters Shubman Gill (82) and Shikhar Dhawan Gill (81) were unbeaten as the tourists knocked off a modest target of 190 with 19.1 overs to spare. The home side were all out for 189 in 40.3 overs, thanks largely to a brave 70-run ninth-wicket stand between Richard Ngarava and Brad Evans.

"60 Percent To India": Former Pakistan Star On Why Rohit Sharma-Led Side Is Ahead In Mega Asia Cup Clash

The preparations are on full swing for all the top cricket teams around the world ahead of the 2022 T20 World Cup. For teams like India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan, the August 27-September 11 Asia Cup will be a great opportunity to test their mettle against the best ahead of the showpiece event in Australia. India and Pakistan face each other in Asia Cup on August 28 and it will be the first time the two sides will face each other after the 2021 T20 World Cup.

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New Zealand Name Strong "A" Squad For India Tour In September

"Lot Of Curve Balls Thrown At Rohit Sharma": Star Teammate On India Captain's Struggles In Tests

1st Test: England remain positive despite late South Africa charge on Day 2

India vs Zimbabwe, 2nd ODI: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming?

"Tu Bhi Lad Sakta Hai?": When Rahul Dravid's Anger Surprised Shoaib Akhtar During India-Pakistan Clash

1st Test: Marco Jansen and Keshav Maharaj extend South Africa's lead against England on Day 2

Watch: Ishan Kishan's Reaction To Insect Attack During 1st India-Zimbabwe ODI

"60 Percent To India": Former Pakistan Star On Why Rohit Sharma-Led Side Is Ahead In Mega Asia Cup Clash