Former Indian cricketer Ambati Rayudu slammed New Zealand’s strategy of preparing bowling-friendly pitches in the ongoing five-match ODI series against India. He added that the Black Caps were just hoping to win the toss and put India in to bat first. Rayudu also suggested that the hosts should instead look to use pitches that would […]

Former Indian batter Ambati Rayudu believes one should not be harsh on Shreyas Iyer after a short-pitched ball dismissed him in the second ODI against New Zealand, as the delivery could have dismissed any other batter. Iyer scored a 46-ball 30 before a climbing, awkward Kyle Jamieson bouncer got the better of him. “I don’t […]

Former Indian player Sunil Gavaskar has said that the Indian team’s decision to send Axar Patel ahead of KL Rahul in the second ODI against New Zealand wasn’t wrong. He also stated that the left-handed batter was sent to force the bowlers to alter their line and length as well. Notably, India bowled out New […]

Former Indian batter Ambati Rayudu slammed the India team management for sending Axar Patel at No.5 in a tricky run chase during the second ODI against New Zealand in Wellington on Saturday, November 7. His promotion backfired when he was dismissed for 7 off 17 deliveries. India had bowled New Zealand out for 134 in […]

Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has said that Team India are trying to manage Nitish Kumar Reddy’s workload, which is why he was only picked for the first ODI against New Zealand as well. Admitting that Reddy is still pretty young, he opined on the cricketer’s workload and stated that he has been bowling a […]

Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has admitted that Mohammed Siraj has fallen behind in the pecking order in Team India’s ODI team because of India’s preference for bowlers who can bat as well. He, however, shared that the senior pace bowler cannot be completely written off, especially with the 2027 World Cup in mind. During […]

Former Indian player turned commentator Sunil Gavaskar has applauded Anshul Kamboj for bowling a potent and economical spell in the first ODI against New Zealand. He also shared that Kamboj’s pace has increased since his Test debut against England. However, Kamboj delivered a spell of 2/22 in 10 overs as New Zealand were bowled out […]

Former Indian player turned commentator Sunil Gavaskar has said that Auqib Nabi was potentially nervous in the first ODI against New Zealand. He added that the pace bowler didn’t swing the ball after one or two overs. However, India registered a five-wicket win via the DLS method in Auckland on Wednesday, November 4, while chasing […]

New Zealand pace bowler Jacob Duffy questioned whether veteran Indian batter Virat Kohli could have batted with the same aggression if they had batted first or chased a bigger score in the first ODI as well. However, the target in front of India kept shrinking as well. New Zealand were bowled out for 185 in […]

Former Indian player turned commentator Ajinkya Rahane has lauded Virat Kohli for playing a match-winning knock in the first ODI against New Zealand. He added that the hosts helped the veteran batter’s cause by allowing him to play the flick at the start of his innings, a shot he can play as soon as he […]