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NEW DELHI: Ahead of the first Test versus New Zealand in Bengaluru, India captain Rohit Sharma provided an update on Mohammed Shami and revealed that the seamer, who has been away from cricket since November 2023, has developed "swelling in his knee" and it has "put him back a little…

NEW DELHI: Jasprit Bumrah was promoted to vice captain for the three-Test series against New Zealand, and India captain Rohit Sharma defended the move on Tuesday, calling the lead pacer a valuable member of the leadership group with extensive "understanding" of the game.

The first Test between India and New Zealand beginning at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday may be reduced to a stop-start affair by the inclement weather that is likely to keep the ground staff on their toes.

Jason Taumalolo believes his squad can "do special things too" as Tonga eye back-to-back defeats of the Kangaroos in a rematch five years in the making.

BENGALURU: Back in 2021, they were the first World Test Championship winners. One of the highlights of that 2019-21 cycle was New Zealand's consistency. A trait which has been missing from the Black Caps' campaign this season.

Indian coach also wants bowlers to get their due

Rachin Ravindra made his Test debut in 2021 against India in Kanpur, but the first Test of the series beginning in Bengaluru on Wednesday will hold a special place for the India-origin all-rounder, as it's the city from where his family belongs.

At his beloved Chinnaswamy stadium, venue of his first fourth innings heroics in 2012 vs New Zealand, Virat Kohli working hard to rediscover his game vs spin

Qualified doctors from Ireland, New Zealand and the UK will be able to see Australian patients sooner after the regulator eased registration hurdles.