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India drops star batter as Shubman Gill returns from injury in second Test against New Zealand


India drops star batter as Shubman Gill returns from injury in second Test against New Zealand

Shubman Gill returned to India's starting XI as New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat in the second Test in Pune on Thursday. The hosts made three big changes after an eight-wicket defeat in the series opener in Bengaluru last week. Gill missed the first Test match in Bengaluru due to […]

'Complete mistake': India's tactics under fire after terrible show against New Zealand


'Complete mistake': India's tactics under fire after terrible show against New Zealand

The New Zealand pacers, led by the relentless William O'Rourke (3/13), exploited the gloomy conditions to the fullest to reduce a clueless India to a disastrous 34 for six at lunchtime after a truncated first session on the second day of the opening Test on Thursday. Rishabh Pant (15, 41b) was in danger […]

Big change in the starting eleven for the 2nd Test against Bangladesh? “Interesting” assessment from the Indian coach


Big change in the starting eleven for the 2nd Test against Bangladesh? “Interesting” assessment from the Indian coach

India is still undecided whether it will play with three spinners in the second Test against Bangladesh. Assistant coach Abhishek Nayar said the nature of the pitch and the conditions on the morning of the match will influence the decision. The Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association has prepared two pitches for the match, which […]