India currently holds a 2-0 lead in the five-match series following DLS victories in Auckland and Wellington. To prepare for the first Test at Wellington's Basin Reserve starting November 19, multiple key players including KL Rahul will exit the ODI setup early. Shreyas Iyer will take over captaincy duties alongside vice-captain Ishan Kishan for the final two matches at Mount Maunganui. Meanwhile, the third match at Seddon Park commenced with India electing to bowl following a two-hour rain delay.
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Workload management prompted the BCCI to use separate squads ahead of the crucial World T…: Workload management prompted the BCCI to use separate squads ahead of the crucial World Test Championship series.
Key squad members are resting the final two ODIs because of a tight four-day turnaround b…: Key squad members are resting the final two ODIs because of a tight four-day turnaround before the first Test.
Leadership responsibilities were pre-planned to shift after the third fixture regardless…: Leadership responsibilities were pre-planned to shift after the third fixture regardless of the current series scoreline.
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NEW DELHI:
Shubman Gill is leading India for the final time in the ongoing ODI series against New Zealand. The third ODI at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Tuesday is his last match as both captain and player in the five-match series.
Gill will miss the fourth and fifth ODIs as the BCCI has decided to rest some key players ahead of the two-Test series against New Zealand.
After a two-hour delay due to rain and a wet outfield, India won the toss and elected to bowl in the third ODI. The visitors, who lead the series 2-0, are looking to complete a clean sweep.
The first two matches were also affected by rain. India won the opening ODI in Auckland by five wickets while chasing a revised DLS target of 143 in 22.2 overs.
In the second ODI in Wellington, India were declared winners under the DLS method after rain stopped play with the visitors at 113/7 while chasing 135. India were four runs ahead of the DLS par score at that stage.
State-run operations across the National Capital Territory will pause to observe the major festival dedicated to the Sun God, during which devotees offer sunrise and sunset prayers. The administration secured formal approval from the Lieutenant Governor before notifying municipal bodies and ministries. This directive ensures public employees can participate in the rituals associated with Pratihar Shashthi.
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