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In an exclusive chat with NDTV, Cricket South Africa (CSA) chairman Lawson Naidoo has said that the board is in constant touch with the BCCI and appreciates the measures taken by the Indian government. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/team-india-to-stay-in-two-hotels-players-safety-priority-for-us-cricket-south-africa-chief-to-ndtv-2631604#rss-sports-cricket

In an exclusive chat with NDTV, Cricket South Africa (CSA) chairman Lawson Naidoo has said that the board is in constant touch with the BCCI and appreciates the measures taken by the Indian government. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/team-india-to-stay-in-two-hotels-players-safety-priority-for-us-cricket-south-africa-chief-to-ndtv-2631604#rss-sports-cricket

Parthiv, who has played a lot with Virat Kohli not only for India but also for the RCB in the IPL, said the talismanic right-hander would not have minded a deduction in his IPL salary as it would give RCB some extra push during the mega auction ahead of IPL 2022. source https://sports.ndtv.com/ipl-2022/virat-kohli-has-taken-pay-cut-for-larger-interest-of-team-parthiv-patel-after-rcb-name-retentions-2631577#rss-sports-cricket

As many as 27 players - 19 Indians and eight overseas cricketers - were retained by the eight existing Indian Premier League (IPL) teams during the retentions on Tuesday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ipl-retention-how-the-world-reacted-to-players-retained-and-released-by-ipl-teams-2631562#rss-sports-cricket

Virat Kohli said that he did not have second thoughts on staying with RCB for the next three editions of the tournament. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/different-version-of-me-on-the-field-virat-kohli-reacts-to-being-retained-by-royal-challengers-bangalore-2631427#rss-sports-cricket

According to Dinesh Karthik, Ajinkya Rahane getting dropped from the Indian team for the Mumbai Test will help ease some of the pressure off him. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-new-zealand-2021/dinesh-karthik-says-ajinkya-rahane-getting-dropped-for-mumbai-test-will-ease-pressure-off-batter-2631456#rss-sports-cricket

A number of top cricketers have not been retained by their respective teams ahead of the IPL mega auction. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ipl-retention-full-list-of-big-names-released-by-all-franchises-ahead-of-ipl-mega-auction-2631433#rss-sports-cricket

India A pacers grabbed five wickets as South Africa A reached 233 for seven on the opening day of the second unofficial Test on Tuesday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/south-africa-a-vs-india-a-india-a-pacers-grab-five-wickets-as-south-africa-a-reach-233-7-on-day-1-2631310#rss-sports-cricket

IPL retention: In a bit of a surprise Chennai Super Kings retained all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja for a price of Rs 16 crore, which was higher than that of current captainMahendra Singh Dhoni, who was retained by the four-time champions for Rs 12 crore. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ipl-retentions-full-list-and-price-of-players-retained-by-teams-2631263#rss-sports-cricket

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Tuesday said India's tour to South Africa remains on schedule and they're keeping a close watch on the situation surrounding the emergence of the new COVID-19 variant. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/weve-time-to-decide-south-africa-tour-is-on-as-of-now-says-bcci-president-sourav-ganguly-2631261#rss-sports-cricket

India vs New Zealand 2021: Former India wicket keeper-batter Deep Dasgupta suggested a few changes which Team India could consider going into the second Test at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai from December 3. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-new-zealand-2021/india-vs-new-zealand-2021-mayank-agarwal-can-be-considered-at-number-3-says-ex-team-india-cricketer-2630881#rss-sports-cricket

Royal Challengers Bangalore took to twitter a little while back and shared a post which had the detailed break-up of how the retentions work and the purse break-up in case teams decide to retain the maximum of 4 or less number of players. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ahead-of-ipl-retentions-royal-challengers-bangalore-give-details-of-purse-break-up-2630867#rss-sports-cricket

David Warner, who is gearing for the first Ashes Test against England starting on December 8, said he can't wait for India-New Zealand second Test in Mumbai to begin. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-new-zealand-2021/david-waner-cant-wait-for-india-vs-new-zealand-2nd-test-in-mumbai-heres-why-2630778#rss-sports-cricket

India were saved from precarious situations in both innings by debutant Shreyas Iyer, who slammed 105 and 65 in the two innings. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-new-zealand-2021/this-is-what-makes-test-match-cricket-fascinating-sachin-tendulkar-lauds-india-and-new-zealand-after-thrilling-finish-to-kanpur-test-2630729#rss-sports-cricket

Veerasammy Permaul's five-wicket haul put Sri Lanka in trouble with the West Indies batting openers already chasing down the hosts' lead by stumpson day two of the second Test in Galle on Tuesday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/2nd-test-west-indies-start-solid-after-spinners-trouble-sri-lanka-2630690#rss-sports-cricket

The fact that Ravichandran Ashwin overtook Harbhajan Singh in 23 Tests fewer was perhaps one of the major reasons why Daniel Vettori backed him to easily get past the legendary Kapil Dev (434) and then even eye Anil Kumble's record tally of 619 wickets. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-new-zealand-2021/ravichandran-ashwin-could-make-a-run-at-anil-kumble-nz-great-daniel-vettori-backs-offie-to-become-indias-leading-wicket-taker-2630668#rss-sports-cricket

Pakistan might have won the first Test against Bangladesh but visitors' opening batter Abid Ali was left disappointed after missing out on a second ton on Tuesday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bangladesh-vs-pakistan-1st-test-disappointed-that-i-couldnt-get-2nd-hundred-says-pakistans-abid-ali-after-win-2630639#rss-sports-cricket

BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal expressed confidence the bio-bubble environment created by South Africa will keep the players safe. The first Test will be played in Johannesburg from December 17. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-south-africa-2020/indias-tour-of-south-africa-on-as-of-now-bcci-treasurer-2630635#rss-sports-cricket

Stafanie Taylor and Hayley Matthews have risen in the ICC Women's ODI batting and all-rounder rankings respectively. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/icc-womens-odi-rankings-west-indies-duo-of-stafanie-taylor-hayley-mathews-witness-gains-2630629#rss-sports-cricket

KL Rahul has established himself as one of India's top batters currently and plays all three formats. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/baby-steps-india-opener-kl-rahul-on-road-to-recovery-see-pics-2630536#rss-sports-cricket

IND vs SA: The Indian senior team will compete in three Tests starting December 17, followed by as many ODIs and four T20 Internationals. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/south-africa-promises-secure-bio-bubble-for-team-india-appreciates-bcci-for-continuing-a-tour-2630496#rss-sports-cricket

New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra said he felt "big relief" when the Kiwis managed to survive by the barest of margins on the last day of the first Test against India. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-new-zealand-2021/stuff-of-dreams-new-zealands-rachin-ravindra-on-kanpur-test-heroics-vs-india-2630442#rss-sports-cricket

Ashwin's long time state mate from Tamil Nadu, Abhinav Mukund, who has played Test cricket in the past, showered praise on the off spinner and revealed that Ashwin used to bowl in school cricket using Harbhajan's action. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/using-harbhajan-singhs-action-in-school-to-surpassing-him-abhinav-mukund-lauds-ravichandran-ashwins-achievement-2630419#rss-sports-cricket

Abid Ali fell just shy of back-to-back centuries as Pakistan cruised to an eight-wicket win over Bangladesh in the first Test in Chittagong on Tuesday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/abid-ali-misses-second-ton-as-pakistan-win-1st-bangladesh-test-2630402#rss-sports-cricket

India and Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Shardul Thakur got engaged to long-time girlfriend Mittali Parulkar in a private ceremony in Mumbai on Monday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/shardul-thakur-gets-engaged-to-girlfriend-mittali-parulkar-see-pics-2630345#rss-sports-cricket

Basking in the glory of becoming India's third highest Test wicket-taker, senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has revealed that he feared his career would not survive the chaos unleashed by the COVID-19 pandemic last year. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-new-zealand-2021/thought-career-was-at-crossroads-last-year-didnt-know-if-i-would-be-in-test-team-ashwin-2630179#rss-sports-cricket

Sri Lanka are looking to recover from a series of blows in quick succession on Day 2 of the 2nd Test against the West Indies in Galle on Tuesday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sri-lanka-vs-west-indies-2nd-test-day-2-live-cricket-score-2630206#rss-sports-cricket

The IPL retention will be held on Tuesday, with the IPL franchises set to announce names of the players they will retain. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ipl-retention-live-streaming-when-and-where-to-watch-live-telecast-live-streaming-2630161#rss-sports-cricket

Shreyas Iyer and Ravichandran Ashwin were among India's best performers in the drawn Kanpur Test against New Zealand. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-new-zealand-2021/india-vs-new-zealand-1st-test-team-india-report-card-2630115#rss-sports-cricket

India vs New Zealand, 1st Test: Rahul Dravid reflected on the last day's Kanpur pitch and lauded the Indian bowlers as they found a way to take nine New Zealand wickets in the second innings. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-new-zealand-2021/india-vs-new-zealand-1st-test-india-head-coach-rahul-dravid-weighs-in-on-unresponsive-kanpur-test-pitch-on-final-day-2630064#rss-sports-cricket

BAN vs PAK, 1st Test live: Pakistan will look to seal victory on the final day of the opening Test against Bangladesh in Chattogram. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bangladesh-vs-pakistan-1st-test-day-5-live-cricket-score-2630047#rss-sports-cricket

Rahul Dravid was all praise for Ravichandran Ashwin after the latter went past Harbhajan Singh in India's all-time Test wicket-takers' list. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-new-zealand-2021/india-vs-new-zealand-rahul-dravid-explains-why-ravichandran-ashwin-is-an-absolute-match-winner-2630029#rss-sports-cricket

Six players who were part of the Sri Lanka squad for the Women's World Cup qualifiers in Zimbabwe have tested positive for Covid-19. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/covid-scare-in-sri-lanka-camp-as-six-players-part-of-womens-world-cup-qualifiers-test-positive-for-virus-2628959#rss-sports-cricket

Speaking to Hindustan Times, former India captain Anjum Chopra gave her perspective on the proposed women's IPL and said that it required a "structured plan". source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/womens-ipl-a-very-interesting-stage-need-a-structured-plan-anjum-chopra-2628916#rss-sports-cricket

As Indian bowlers failed to find a breakthrough on the first session of Day five of the ongoing Test in Kanpur, former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull analysed the reason behind Indian bowlers failing to breach the defences of the Kiwi batters. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-new-zealand-2021/no-breakthrough-for-india-in-first-session-on-day-5-simon-doull-and-irfan-pathan-analyse-on-lunch-show-2628914#rss-sports-cricket

IND vs NZ: Debutant Shreyas Iyer showed his ice-cool temperament under pressure to stand tall with a fine half-century which placed India in a commanding position ahead of Day five. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-new-zealand-2021/india-vs-new-zealand-1st-test-day-4-report-debutant-shreyas-iyer-gritty-wriddhiman-saha-set-up-an-intriguing-final-day-2628132#rss-sports-cricket

India vs New Zealand, 1st Test, Day 4: Shreyas Iyer received plenty of praise after becoming the first Indian to bag a century and half-century in his Test debut. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-new-zealand-2021/india-vs-new-zealand-1st-test-shreyas-iyer-becomes-first-indian-to-hit-century-and-fifty-on-test-debut-on-day-4-in-kanpur-heres-how-the-world-reacted-2628109#rss-sports-cricket

Bangladesh vs Pakistan, 1st Test: Pacer Taijul Islam jolted the Pakistan batting line-up with a seven-wicket haul that helped Bangladesh take a crucial lead of 44 runs in the first innings. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ban-vs-pak-1st-test-taijul-islam-records-fifth-best-figure-in-test-innings-for-bangladesh-with-seven-wicket-haul-vs-pakistan-2628095#rss-sports-cricket

IND vs NZ: Former India batter Aakash Chopra on Sunday lauded wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha for his efforts during India's second innings of the ongoing first Test at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-new-zealand-2021/fought-through-pain-aakash-chopra-hails-wriddhiman-saha-amid-uncertainty-around-his-future-in-test-cricket-2628082#rss-sports-cricket

Amidst all the talk, former India and CSK batter S Badrinath has named the four players the four-time IPL champions should retain ahead of the mega auction next month. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/former-chennai-super-kings-batter-s-badrinath-shares-his-4-picks-for-teams-ipl-retentions-2628048#rss-sports-cricket

Ajinkya Rahane's poor run of form with the bat continued on Sunday as he was dismissed for just four runs against New Zealand on the fourth day of the opening Test at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-new-zealand-2021/twitter-reacts-as-ajinkya-rahanes-poor-batting-form-continues-2628040#rss-sports-cricket

Bangladesh vs Pakistan, 1st Test: Pacer Hasan Ali equalled Pakistan's record for the most five-wicket hauls in Tests in a calendar year. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bangladesh-vs-pakistan-1st-test-hasan-ali-joins-imran-khan-waqar-younis-in-elite-list-with-fifer-vs-bangladesh-2628018#rss-sports-cricket

Ind vs NZ: Shreyas Iyer was eventually dismissed for 67 as he got a faint glove to a short ball from Southee which he was trying to pull. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-new-zealand-2021/india-vs-new-zealand-1st-test-day-4-shreyas-iyer-becomes-first-indian-to-complete-massive-feat-2627972#rss-sports-cricket

Cooped up in a bio-bubble while a new COVID-19 variant causes panic all across here, the India A cricket team will take on South Africa A in the second unofficial Test from Tuesday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-a-face-south-africa-a-in-2nd-unofficial-test-amid-threat-of-new-covid-19-variant-2628852#rss-sports-cricket

Bangladesh vs Pakistan, 1st Test, Day 4 live cricket Score: Bangladesh are looking to set Pakistan a big target on Day 4 of the opening Test in Chattogram on Monday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bangladesh-vs-pakistan-1st-test-day-4-live-cricket-score-2628823#rss-sports-cricket

IND vs NZ: Stiffness in the neck did not allow India wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha to take the field on day five of the first Test against New Zealand on Monday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-new-zealand-2021/india-vs-new-zealand-1st-test-srikar-bharat-to-keep-wickets-after-wriddhiman-saha-suffers-stiff-neck-2628822#rss-sports-cricket

Shreyas Iyer has cemented his place in the Indian team for the second Test against New Zealand, said this ex-India batter. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-new-zealand-2021/almost-impossible-to-drop-or-ignore-him-for-next-test-match-ex-india-batter-on-shreyas-iyer-2628801#rss-sports-cricket

Former India spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan has said that he has been colour discriminated against all his life. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/have-been-colour-discriminated-all-my-life-says-former-india-spinner-laxman-sivaramakrishnan-2628742#rss-sports-cricket

India vs New Zealand, 1st Test: Speaking on Star Sports, former Kiwi cricketer Simon Doull criticized Ajinkya Rahane and pointed out his weakness against spin bowling. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-new-zealand-2021/india-vs-new-zealand-1st-test-ajinkya-rahane-should-be-worried-about-form-against-spin-says-former-new-zealand-cricketer-simon-doull-2628670#rss-sports-cricket

India vs New Zealand Test Day 5 Live Score: India need nine more wickets to win the first Test match against New Zealand in Kanpur. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-new-zealand-2021/india-vs-new-zealand-1st-test-match-day-5-live-score-updates-ind-vs-nz-kanpur-test-2628654#rss-sports-cricket

Former Australia spinner Shane Warne has injured himself in a motorbike accident. Warne was riding his bike with son Jackson when he fell off and slid for more than 15 metres, the Sydney Morning Herald reported quoting News Corp. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/legendary-australia-spinner-shane-warne-injured-in-motorbike-accident-2628643#rss-sports-cricket

India vs New Zealand: Wasim Jaffer agreed to the fact that it would be a toss-up between Rahane and Agarwal, adding that if the latter is axed from the playing XI, Wriddhiman Saha should partner Shubman Gill at the top of the order. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/open-with-wriddhiman-saha-wasim-jaffer-comes-up-with-interesting-suggestion-for-india-ahead-of-mumbai-test-2628632#rss-sports-cricket

India vs New Zealand, 1st Test: Former India opening-batter Aakash Chopra has given his opinion on whether Team India should've declared their second innings earlier on Day 4 of the ongoing first Test at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-new-zealand-2021/this-team-knows-how-to-win-aakash-chopra-on-timing-of-indias-declaration-against-new-zealand-on-day-four-2628626#rss-sports-cricket

IND vs NZ: Debutant Shreyas Iyer showed his ice-cool temperament under pressure to stand tall with a fine half-century which placed India in a commanding position ahead of Day five. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-new-zealand-2021/india-vs-new-zealand-1st-test-day-4-report-debutant-shreyas-iyer-gritty-wriddhiman-saha-set-up-an-intriguing-final-day-2628132#rss-sports-cricket

India vs New Zealand, 1st Test, Day 4: Shreyas Iyer received plenty of praise after becoming the first Indian to bag a century and half-century in his Test debut. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-new-zealand-2021/india-vs-new-zealand-1st-test-shreyas-iyer-becomes-first-indian-to-hit-century-and-fifty-on-test-debut-on-day-4-in-kanpur-heres-how-the-world-reacted-2628109#rss-sports-cricket

Bangladesh vs Pakistan, 1st Test: Pacer Taijul Islam jolted the Pakistan batting line-up with a seven-wicket haul that helped Bangladesh take a crucial lead of 44 runs in the first innings. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ban-vs-pak-1st-test-taijul-islam-records-fifth-best-figure-in-test-innings-for-bangladesh-with-seven-wicket-haul-vs-pakistan-2628095#rss-sports-cricket

IND vs NZ: Former India batter Aakash Chopra on Sunday lauded wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha for his efforts during India's second innings of the ongoing first Test at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-new-zealand-2021/fought-through-pain-aakash-chopra-hails-wriddhiman-saha-amid-uncertainty-around-his-future-in-test-cricket-2628082#rss-sports-cricket

However, Michael Vaughan continued to deny the claim made by Azeem Rafiq, saying that he never made any racist remarks to anyone while playing at Yorkshire County Cricket Club. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/i-am-sorry-for-hurt-hes-gone-through-michael-vaughan-apologises-to-azeem-rafiq-following-racism-allegations-2627124#rss-sports-cricket

Chappell said Cricket Australia should have started on a clean slate after Paine stood down. Going back to Smith as vice-captain was not the right precedent to set. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/cheating-is-cheating-ian-chappell-slams-cricket-australia-for-appointing-steve-smith-as-vice-captain-2627097#rss-sports-cricket

India is slated to tour South Africa next month for three Tests, three ODIs and four T20Is. The tour is slated to begin on December 17. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bcci-should-consult-govt-before-sending-cricket-team-to-south-africa-says-anurag-thakur-2627073#rss-sports-cricket

Away from the cricketing action currently, Virat Kohli shared a motivating video from his workout session. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-new-zealand-2021/virat-kohli-quotes-denzel-washington-as-he-shares-workout-video-watch-2627072#rss-sports-cricket

India vs New Zealand, 1st Test: Former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer posted a hilarious meme to express his feelings towards the Kanpur pitch in the ongoing opening Test between India and New Zealand. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-new-zealand-2021/ind-vs-nz-1st-test-wasim-jaffer-weighs-in-on-kanpur-pitch-with-hilarious-meme-2626935#rss-sports-cricket

Amidst all the talk, former India and CSK batter S Badrinath has named the four players the four-time IPL champions should retain ahead of the mega auction next month. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/former-chennai-super-kings-batter-s-badrinath-shares-his-4-picks-for-teams-ipl-retentions-2628048#rss-sports-cricket

Ajinkya Rahane's poor run of form with the bat continued on Sunday as he was dismissed for just four runs against New Zealand on the fourth day of the opening Test at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-new-zealand-2021/twitter-reacts-as-ajinkya-rahanes-poor-batting-form-continues-2628040#rss-sports-cricket

Bangladesh vs Pakistan, 1st Test: Pacer Hasan Ali equalled Pakistan's record for the most five-wicket hauls in Tests in a calendar year. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bangladesh-vs-pakistan-1st-test-hasan-ali-joins-imran-khan-waqar-younis-in-elite-list-with-fifer-vs-bangladesh-2628018#rss-sports-cricket

During a chat with Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer recalled his Ranji Trophy debut at the same venue back in 2014. He also thanked a Mumbai Indians star for backing him during his initial days. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-new-zealand-2021/thought-i-would-be-out-of-team-shreyas-iyer-thanks-mumbai-indians-star-for-backing-him-during-his-ranji-trophy-days-watch-2626703#rss-sports-cricket

India vs New Zealand 1st Test Day 3 Highlights: India ended Day 3 at 14/1 with a 63-run first innings lead over New Zealand. Axar Patel was the stand-out performer for Team India on the third day with his fifth five-wicket haul. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-new-zealand-2021/india-vs-new-zealand-1st-test-match-day-3-live-score-updates-ind-vs-nz-kanpur-test-2626693#rss-sports-cricket

Ind vs NZ: Shreyas Iyer was eventually dismissed for 67 as he got a faint glove to a short ball from Southee which he was trying to pull. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-new-zealand-2021/india-vs-new-zealand-1st-test-day-4-shreyas-iyer-becomes-first-indian-to-complete-massive-feat-2627972#rss-sports-cricket

India vs New Zealand, 1st Test: Skipper Ajinkya Rahane's form has been a cause of concern for quite some time now as he failed yet again in the ongoing Kanpur Test. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-new-zealand-2021/india-vs-new-zealand-1st-test-ajinkya-rahanes-footwork-the-reason-for-his-poor-run-says-ex-india-cricketer-2627961#rss-sports-cricket

Moeen Ali played an incredible knock of 77 runs in just 23 balls in the Abu Dhabi T10 League on Saturday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/watch-moeen-ali-plays-explosive-knock-of-77-runs-off-23-balls-in-abu-dhabi-t10-league-2627943#rss-sports-cricket

Bangladesh vs Pakistan, Live Updates, 1st Test Day 3: Bangladesh bowlers dominated proceedings with quick wickets after Pakistan's good start in the first innings. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/live-bangladesh-vs-pakistan-updates-1st-test-day-3-bangladesh-bowlers-dominate-as-pakistan-lose-quick-wickets-2627906#rss-sports-cricket

India vs New Zealand, 1st Test: Former India cricketer VVS Laxman remembered his conversation with the current head coach Rahul Dravid and how the latter talked highly of Team India's latest debutant. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-new-zealand-2021/india-vs-new-zealand-1st-test-vvs-laxman-reveals-why-head-coach-rahul-dravid-was-impressed-by-this-indian-cricketer-2627841#rss-sports-cricket

India vs New Zealand, 1st Test: After Day 3, Ravichandran Ashwin decided to seek some advice from Axar Patel and was on the receiving end of a funny reply from his teammate. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-new-zealand-2021/india-vs-new-zealand-1st-test-you-spin-the-ball-too-much-axar-patel-gives-hilarious-advice-to-ravichandran-ashwin-watch-2627780#rss-sports-cricket

Former India batter Wasim Jaffer made a hilarious remark on Axar Patel after stumps on Day 3 of the Kanpur Test against New Zealand. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-new-zealand-2021/it-wasnt-me-axar-patel-and-suryakumar-yadav-indulge-in-hilarious-banter-with-wasim-jaffer-2627727#rss-sports-cricket

India vs New Zealand Test Day 4 Live Score After a dominating Day 3, Team India will start Day 4 with the aim of extendingthe lead and to set a massivetarget in front of New Zealand. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-new-zealand-2021/india-vs-new-zealand-1st-test-match-day-4-live-score-updates-ind-vs-nz-kanpur-test-2627689#rss-sports-cricket

India is slated to tour South Africa next month for three Tests, three ODIs and four T20Is. The tour is slated to begin on December 17. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bcci-should-consult-govt-before-sending-cricket-team-to-south-africa-says-anurag-thakur-2627073#rss-sports-cricket

Away from the cricketing action currently, Virat Kohli shared a motivating video from his workout session. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-new-zealand-2021/virat-kohli-quotes-denzel-washington-as-he-shares-workout-video-watch-2627072#rss-sports-cricket

India vs New Zealand, 1st Test: Former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer posted a hilarious meme to express his feelings towards the Kanpur pitch in the ongoing opening Test between India and New Zealand. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-new-zealand-2021/ind-vs-nz-1st-test-wasim-jaffer-weighs-in-on-kanpur-pitch-with-hilarious-meme-2626935#rss-sports-cricket

Ravichandran Ashwin was upset after replays showed three reds for an LBW appeal against Tom Latham for which India did not use DRS on Day 3 of the first Test. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-new-zealand-2021/watch-ashwin-kicks-turf-in-frustration-as-latham-survives-after-india-dont-opt-for-drs-gavaskar-says-trick-missed-2626922#rss-sports-cricket

Concerns over a new coronavirus strain has cast a shadow on India's A tour of South Africa but BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal informed NDTV that the tour will go ahead as scheduled. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-as-tour-of-south-africa-to-go-on-as-scheduled-amid-outbreak-of-new-covid-strain-2626865#rss-sports-cricket

A confident KS Bharat first took a sharp catch off Ashwin's bowling and then convinced stand-in captain Ajinkya Rahane to go for a successful review. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-new-zealand-2021/watch-substitute-ks-bharat-takes-sharp-catch-then-convinces-rahane-to-go-for-drs-as-india-break-opening-stand-2626829#rss-sports-cricket

The panel named a number of uncapped players in both formats. For the ODIs, the newcomers are batters Justin Greaves, Shamarh Brooks, left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie and fast-bowling allrounder Odean Smith. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/jason-holder-rested-andre-russell-and-shimron-hetmyer-unavailable-as-west-indies-name-squad-for-pakistan-tour-2626786#rss-sports-cricket

Saha, India's designated wicketkeeper for the series opener, has some stiffness in his neck and therefore Bharat has taken the gloves in place of him as a substitute. BCCI added that their medical team is "monitoring the progress" of Saha but the extent of his injury was not clarified. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-new-zealand-2021/ks-bharat-keeping-wickets-for-india-instead-of-wriddhiman-saha-on-day-3-heres-why-2626761#rss-sports-cricket

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting has "no doubt" over new Test captain Pat Cummins' ability to lead the team. source https://sports.ndtv.com/the-ashes-2021-22/pat-cummins-ready-to-be-australia-test-captain-says-ricky-ponting-2626758#rss-sports-cricket

Kapil Dev, who is regarded as one of the best all-rounders to have ever played the game, added that Ravindra Jadeja has improved a lot as a batter but his form with the ball has dipped. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-new-zealand-2021/ravindra-jadeja-an-improved-batter-but-hes-not-performing-with-the-ball-kapil-dev-2626731#rss-sports-cricket

Cricket fraternity congratulated Pat Cummins after the pacer on Friday was named as Australia's 47th Test captain with batter and former skipper Steve Smith being named his deputy. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/cricket-fraternity-reacts-as-pat-cummins-becomes-australias-47th-test-captain-2626704#rss-sports-cricket

During a chat with Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer recalled his Ranji Trophy debut at the same venue back in 2014. He also thanked a Mumbai Indians star for backing him during his initial days. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-new-zealand-2021/thought-i-would-be-out-of-team-shreyas-iyer-thanks-mumbai-indians-star-for-backing-him-during-his-ranji-trophy-days-watch-2626703#rss-sports-cricket

India vs New Zealand 1st Test Day 3 Live Score: New Zealand openers Will Young and Tom Latham will look to maintain the dominance over the Indian bowling attack in the first Test at Green Park Stadium in Kanpur. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-new-zealand-2021/india-vs-new-zealand-1st-test-match-day-3-live-score-updates-ind-vs-nz-kanpur-test-2626693#rss-sports-cricket

Young right-arm seamer Nathan Smith took a stunning catch in the Super Smash - New Zealand's domestic T20 tournament - match between Canterbury and Wellington on Friday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/watch-nathan-smith-takes-acrobatic-catch-in-new-zealand-domestic-cricket-2626679#rss-sports-cricket

Former India opener Wasim Jaffer reacted to Shreyas Iyer's debut Test ton with a dig at himself. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-new-zealand-2021/wasim-jaffer-hilariously-trolls-self-over-shreyas-iyers-debut-century-2625875#rss-sports-cricket

Tim Southee bowled an incisive morning spell to take five wickets which was then brilliantly complemented by openers Will Young and Tom Latham as New Zealand dominated India to reach 129 for no loss on the second day of the opening Test in Kanpur on Friday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-vs-new-zealand-1st-test-day-2-report-tim-southee-openers-helps-visitors-rally-in-kanpur-2625789#rss-sports-cricket

IND vs NZ: For the record, Shreyas Iyer, who received his debut Test cap from legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar, is only the 16th Indian cricketer to score a century on Test debut. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-new-zealand-2021/list-of-indian-cricketers-who-have-scored-century-on-test-debut-2625739#rss-sports-cricket

The new coronavirus variant has cast a shadow over the Indian cricket team's upcoming tour of South Africa, scheduled to begin from December 17. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/indias-tour-of-south-africa-bcci-to-await-govt-decision-over-new-covid-variant-2625733#rss-sports-cricket

Pat Cummins joined an elite club with the honour of leading Australia, stepping into the role after almost two years as vice-captain. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pat-cummins-reveals-why-he-was-absolutely-determined-to-have-steve-smith-appointed-vice-captain-2625674#rss-sports-cricket

A vital cog in India's scheme of things in white-ball cricket, the flamboyant Hardik Pandya bowled in just two matches in the recent T20 World Cup where India went out in the group stage itself. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/hardik-pandya-is-not-bowling-so-can-we-call-him-all-rounder-asks-kapil-dev-2625590#rss-sports-cricket

The clock is ticking for the eight existing Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises as the deadline to name the players retained by them ahead of the mega auction before IPL 2022 nears. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/chennai-super-kings-likely-to-retain-ms-dhoni-mumbai-indians-set-to-keep-rohit-sharma-sources-2625578#rss-sports-cricket

England all-rounder Ben Stokes, who had taken an indefinite break from cricket in July to focus on his mental health and recover from finger surgery, is currently gearing up for the upcoming Ashes series. source https://sports.ndtv.com/the-ashes-2021-22/ben-stokes-gears-up-for-ashes-by-smashing-england-bowlers-in-nets-at-gabba-watch-2625540#rss-sports-cricket

Bangla Tigers fast bowler Mohammad Amir on Thursday opened up on his battle with COVID-19 amid the ongoing Season 5 of Abu Dhabi T10 and revealed that he has returned to bowl at the nets sessions. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/great-for-sport-if-india-and-pakistan-play-bilateral-cricket-series-says-mohammad-amir-2624895#rss-sports-cricket

Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Nupur Nagar have been blessed with a baby girl and were on the receiving end of wishes from cricketers and fans. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bhuvneshwar-kumar-and-wife-nupur-nagar-blessed-with-a-baby-girl-cricket-community-extends-congratulations-2624851#rss-sports-cricket

India vs New Zealand, 1st Test: Cheteshwar Pujara could only muster 26 off 88 balls before losing his wicket on Day 1. Meanwhile, Ajinkya Rahane lost his wicket after a knock of 35 off 63 deliveries. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-new-zealand-2021/india-vs-new-zealand-1st-test-day-1-with-shreyas-iyer-shubman-gill-scoring-runs-time-running-out-for-cheteshwar-pujara-ajinkya-rahane-ahead-of-south-a-2624779#rss-sports-cricket

Shreyas Iyer made his Test debut memorable with an unbeaten half-century to rescue India from a precarious position on the first day of the first match against New Zealand at the Green Park in Kanpur. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-new-zealand-2021/iyer-senior-kept-sons-photo-holding-border-gavaskar-trophy-as-whatsapp-dp-for-four-years-2624771#rss-sports-cricket

India vs New Zealand, 1st Test: Shreyas Iyer remained unbeaten after smashing 75 off 136 balls on Day 1 in Kanpur and received plenty of praise from VVS Laxman for his knock. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-new-zealand-2021/india-vs-new-zealand-1st-test-day-1-he-is-an-established-international-cricketer-vvs-laxman-lauds-shreyas-iyer-for-innings-on-debut-2624738#rss-sports-cricket

India vs New Zealand, 1st Test: With India reaching 254 for four at Stumps on Day 1, Blackcaps all-rounder Kyle Jamieson stated that he hoped for the ball to swing a bit in the morning on Day 2. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-new-zealand-2021/india-vs-new-zealand-1st-test-kyle-jamieson-hopes-nz-get-more-swing-in-morning-on-day-2-2624688#rss-sports-cricket

IND vs NZ 1st Test: Indian batter Shubman Gill was all praise for New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson's vicious in-dipper that breached through his defences. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-new-zealand-2021/didnt-expect-kyle-jamieson-would-reverse-the-ball-so-early-failed-to-read-it-shubman-gill-2624614#rss-sports-cricket

Shreyas Iyer, who got his Test cap from the legendary Sunil Gavaskar on Thursday, also became the second Indian after Viswanath to score a Test hundred on debut in Kanpur. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-new-zealand-2021/shreyas-iyer-becomes-16th-indian-to-score-a-century-on-test-debut-2625354#rss-sports-cricket

Rajasthan Royals have retained captain Sanju Samson ahead of IPL mega auction, sources told NDTV on Friday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rajasthan-royals-retain-captain-sanju-samson-ahead-of-ipl-mega-auction-sources-to-ndtv-2625331#rss-sports-cricket

Pat Cummins also became the first bowler of any kind after the legendary leg-spinner Richie Benaud to captain Australia. All of Australia's last 18 captains were batters, wicketkeepers and designated all-rounders batting in the top seven. source https://sports.ndtv.com/the-ashes-2021-22/pat-cummins-achieves-144-year-old-first-after-being-named-as-australias-full-time-test-captain-2625315#rss-sports-cricket

A decade after making his international debut, Pat Cummins is not only the world's premier bowler but Australia's 47th Test skipper, elevated to one of the nation's highest-profile roles after Tim Paine quit over a sexting scandal. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/excellent-cricketing-brain-pat-cummins-reaches-pinnacle-2625307#rss-sports-cricket

India vs New Zealand Test Day 2 Live Score: Shreyas Iyer and Ravindra Jadeja will look to extend India's advantage on Day 2 after dominating the last half of the first day. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-new-zealand-2021/india-vs-new-zealand-1st-test-match-day-2-live-score-updates-ind-vs-nz-kanpur-test-2625295#rss-sports-cricket

A week after Tim Paine stepped down as the captain of the Australia Test team, all-rounder Pat Cummins has been named as the new skipper of the side on Friday, announced Cricket Australia. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pat-cummins-named-new-australia-test-captain-steve-smith-his-deputy-2625279#rss-sports-cricket

Australia's Tim Paine will take leave from all forms of cricket for the "foreseeable future", Cricket Tasmania said Friday, after a sexting scandal led him to resign as Test captain. source https://sports.ndtv.com/the-ashes-2021-22/ex-australia-test-captain-tim-paine-to-take-leave-from-all-cricket-2625201#rss-sports-cricket

Pakistan on Thursday named a 12-player squad for the first Test against Bangladesh, which gets underway from Friday at the Ch. Zahoor Ahmed Cricket Stadium in Chittagong. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-name-12-player-squad-for-1st-test-against-bangladesh-2624093#rss-sports-cricket

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting said Shreyas Iyer's Test debut was well-deserved as the right-hander has worked very hard in the last few years to fulfil his dreams. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ricky-ponting-proud-of-shreyas-iyer-as-india-batter-makes-test-debut-against-new-zealand-in-kanpur-2623909#rss-sports-cricket

Australia's bowlers want Tim Paine behind the stumps for the first Ashes Test against England because he is "the best keeper in the world", spinner Nathan Lyon said Thursday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/the-ashes-2021-22/australia-bowlers-want-tim-paine-to-keep-wickets-in-ashes-says-nathan-lyon-2623879#rss-sports-cricket

BCCI shared a video on its official social media handle in which Sunil Gavaskar was seen sharing words of encouragement before handing over the cap to Shreyas Iyer, who kissed the batch before putting it on. Iyer was then congratulated by his teammates with warm hugs. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-new-zealand-2021/shreyas-iyer-gets-test-cap-from-sunil-gavaskar-in-india-vs-new-zealand-first-test-in-kanpur-bcci-shares-video-2623813#rss-sports-cricket

Indian spin great Harbhajan Singh believes that veteran batter Ajinkya Rahane might fall out of the pecking order if he doesn't score runs in the Test series against New Zealand. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-new-zealand-2021/queue-is-very-long-harbhajan-singh-warns-out-of-form-ajinkya-rahane-ahead-of-new-zealand-test-series-2623771#rss-sports-cricket

India vs New Zealand 1st Test, Day 1 Highlights: Fifties from Shreyas Iyer and Ravindra Jadeja power India to 258/4 at end of Day 1. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-new-zealand-2021/india-vs-new-zealand-1st-test-match-day-1-live-score-updates-ind-vs-nz-kanpur-test-2623749#rss-sports-cricket

IND vs NZ, 1st Test: Kane Williamson stated that India have a strong depth when compared to New Zealand and also possess great knowledge of their own conditions. source https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-new-zealand-2021/ind-vs-nz-1st-test-cant-take-india-lightly-in-home-conditions-says-new-zealand-captain-kane-williamson-2625091#rss-sports-cricket