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2nd T20I: India beat New Zealand by 7 wickets; take unassailable 2-0 series lead
A superb bowling performance by debutant Harshal Patel (2/25) and spinners Ravichandran Ashwin (1/19), Axar Patel (1/26) helped India restrict New Zealand to 153/6 in 20 overs. Glenn Phillips (34 off 21) was the top-scorer for the Black Caps, who didn't get the momentum after the Powerplay.
Ind v NZ: Prioritising rest, taking mind off the game, key to manage yourself in tight schedule: Rachin Ravindra
While replying to a question from IANS in a virtual interaction on Thursday, Ravindra said, "There's quite a tightly jammed schedule, especially with the T20 World Cup happening for those guys. But I think it's about managing that and understanding you might not be able to get as many training sessions in there as you would like. But prioritising your rest and doing what takes your mind off the game and also remember that there's a series."
IND v NZ: Hosts look to seal T20I series in Ranchi | Preview
The hosts can take many positives from the first match in Jaipur. Apart from Sharma's stroke-filled 48 and Ravichandran Ashwin's 2/23, Suryakumar Yadav made great use of the opportunity of batting at number three with a solid 62 off 40 balls while Bhuvneshwar Kumar did well in picking 2/24 in his four overs.
I was approached for Team India coach's job: Ponting
"The People I spoke to were very keen to find a way to make it work, but the first thing I said, 'I can't give that much of time'. That means, I can't coach in the IPL," said Ponting who is currently the head coach of Delhi Capitals.
1st T20I: India beat New Zealand by five wickets, take 1-0 series lead
In reply, Suryakumar Yadav's fine fifty (62 off 40) and Rohit Sharma's important knock (48 off 36) helped India chase the target in the last over of their innings. Rishabh Pant also chipped in with a valuable knock (17 not out off 17) for the team. Trent Boult (2/31) was the pick of the bowler for New Zealand.
India's template in focus as New Zealand try to bounce back from Dubai heartbreak | Preview
For Iyer, Gaikwad, Avesh Khan and Harshal Patel, the shining stars of the second half of IPL 2021 in the UAE, series presents a chance to push their case for themselves to be in the reckoning for the long run in T20Is. There is also Chahal, the wily leg-spinner whose exclusion from the World Cup squad raised many eyebrows, to re-establish himself as the main spinner of the team.
Kuldeep Yadav begins fitness drills after knee surgery, posts images
Kuldeep Yadav, who represents the Kolkata Knight Riders, had to return home from the Dubai leg of the IPL this year after he reportedly suffered a serious knee injury while fielding in a practice session.
Laxman finally agrees to head NCA: Sources
After Rahul Dravid took over the post of Indian team's head coach, there were reports that Laxman might be appointed as a new head of NCA. However, later it was said that the former batter "is uninterested". But now he is ready to take the charge after the BCCI officials held a meeting with him in Dubai.
Ganguly roots for Kiwis; talks about Dravid, Indo-Pak cricket ties
Ganguly also hailed the spirit of the present Men in Blue, despite their debacle in the tournament, gave a thumbs up to franchise cricket, and talked about a host of other issues, from Rahul Dravid's appointment as the national coach to bilateral cricket between India and Pakistan. He was speaking at a book-signing ceremony on the concluding day of the 40th Sharjah International Book Fair on Saturday.
After T20, Virat Kohli may quit captaincy in other formats too, hints Ravi shastri
Virat kohli may hang his boots as the skipper of Indian cricket team in the Tests and ODISs too in near future to tackle the mental fatigue and focus on his batting, according Ravi Shastri, the former Indian head coach. Kohli had already announced to quit as the T20 captain after the T20 World Cup. He has been rested from the upcoming three-matche T20 series and first Test match against New Zealand.
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