While only two games produced results in the composite six-match white-ball series in New Zealand owing to rain, Dhawan hoped that the weather will be better in Bangladesh.
Rishabh Pant has been terribly out of form in limited-overs' cricket this year, scoring just one fifty in the shortest format, way back in February against the West Indies, while crossing the 30-run mark only twice in the 21 innings he played in 2022.
Head coach VVS Laxman kept a close on the proceedings during the practice session as the players went through the grind.
Rishabh Pant is "messing up" his chances and should be given a break from international cricket to reinvent his game, said former chairman of selection committee Krishnamachari Srikkanth.
The second One-day International between India and New Zealand in Hamilton on Sunday was abandoned because of rain.
Arshdeep Singh finds Umran Malik's frightening pace beneficial as the batters are always struggling to adjust due to the marked difference in their respective bowling speeds.
India lose three-match ODI series against New Zealand 0-1 after rain washes out the third match.
A desperate Indian team will pray for a rain-free third and final ODI against New Zealand on Wednesday in its bid to finish on an even keel in a series that neither had context nor any major takeaways.
Cricket's shortest format is unapologetically batter-biased and bowlers, often cast as cannon-fodder, derive nearly as much delight from a dot ball as they would from a dismissal in one-dayers or Tests.
Black Caps can only improve by lifting the title in Melbourne next month.
"Everybody has different tags and rankings that go up and down throughout the year, and I suppose they end up with different names. But you come into a tournament on any day, anything can happen, especially looking across all these teams with match winners throughout."
Pakistan beat New Zealand by five wickets in the final of a tri-series in Christchurch on Friday, giving themselves a timely boost ahead of the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup in Australia.
he win gave England an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series providing a boost to their confidence ahead of the World Cup, which kicks off with the qualifying group stages on Sunday.
Bangladesh had been hoping for a confidence boosting win before crossing the Tasman Sea for their T20 World Cup campaign in Australia.
With this win, New Zealand has some points on the table, with two points and one win in two matches under their belt. On the other hand, Bangladesh has lost both of their games so far and is at the bottom of the table.
Fast bowler Mohammad Wasim also returned to the World Cup squad after recovering fully from a side strain he suffered during the Asia Cup.
The All-India Senior Selection Committee of the BCCI has picked the squads for India's upcoming series against New Zealand and Bangladesh
Martin Guptill will play in his seventh T20 World Cup and Devon Conway will keep wickets in addition to his batting duties at the tournament
The series will be held between November 18 to 30 and New Zealand will return to India for a white-ball series
Leaders of the powerful G7 grouping and its five partner countries, including India, have said that they are committed to open public debate and the free flow of information online and offline while guarding the freedom, independence and diversity of civil society actors.
At least five people were killed in a shooting incident at a hospital campus on Wednesday (local time) in Oklahoma's Tulsa city, CNN reported, citing police.
The cricketer from Rajasthan attained the legendary status with her exploits with the bat for over two decades.
McCullum, who is currently in charge of Indian Premier League side Kolkata Knight Riders, was keen on taking the job
India women team captain Mithali Raj quit international cricket on Wednesday after a stellar 23-year career.
Healy continued her fine performance with a direct hit to run out Chedean Nation and, with Mohammed and Chinelle Henry unable to bat because of injury and illness, West Indies were dismissed for 148 in 37 overs.
Images from the ICC Women's World Cup match between India and South Africa in Christchurch on Sunday.
'How can any religion have anything to do with terrorism? How was Islam equated with terrorism? And once that happens, how does a man in the western country differentiate between a moderate Muslim and a radical Muslim'
Since its release, the film has sparked a debate among the various political parties of India as well as the audiences.
Opener Alyssa Healy bludgeoned England's bowlers in a furious 170 as Australia set a mammoth victory target of 357 in the Women's World Cup final in Christchurch on Sunday.
Rohit Sharma posted the Star Sports campaign video #HamaraBlueBandhan on his Instagram Reels.
Verreynne relieved much of that pressure with a sparkling, unbeaten 136 that put his team in the box seat
Inspired by a magnificent, unbeaten century from rookie wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne, South Africa pulled within six wickets of a series-levelling victory in the second Test against New Zealand after dominating day four in Christchurch on Monday.
South Africa lost two wickets after tea but extended their lead over New Zealand to 211 runs by the close of Day 3 to leave the second Test delicately poised, in Christchurch, on Sunday.
According to a report on the ICC website, it was a bouncer from South African fast bowler Shabnim Ismail which hit her, leaving Mandhana visibly shaken.
The Blackcaps thrashed the visiting South Africans in their first meeting in Christchurch last week and another win over the Proteas would see the New Zealanders replace Australia at the top of the Test rankings.
Sri Lanka lead the standings with 100 PCT, having won both the Tests they have played in this cycle. They are followed by Australia, who have a PCT of 86.66.
New Zealand needed just an extended session to complete an innings and 276-run victory over South Africa in the first Test, at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Saturday, to register their first Test victory over the Proteas in 18 years.
Images from Day 2 of the first Test between New Zealand and South Africa in Christchurch on Friday.
Matt Henry produced a career-best seven for 23 in a spectacular display of pace bowling as New Zealand skittled out South Africa for 95 in two sessions to take charge of the opening Test in Christchurch on Thursday.
Danni Wyatt scored her second one-day international century as champions England crushed South Africa by 137 runs in Christchurch on Thursday to set up a mouthwatering Women's World Cup final against heavyweights Australia.
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