Australia vs India T20I: Match Preview, Prediction, Playing 11, Fantasy Tips Aus vs Ind 3rd T20I

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Australia vs India T20I: Match Preview, Prediction, Playing 11, Fantasy Tips Aus vs Ind 3rd T20I

Men in Blue will lock horns with Australia for the T20I series starting 4th December. Both sides will play three games T20I series before heading to the Tests. India will try to keep their winning run momentum while Australia will leave no stone unturned to bounce back.

In the absence of Pat Cummins and David Warner, the Australian side will definitely be much weaker but they still have some match winners. While India will look forward to raising the bar and clinch the series.

Australia vs India T20I Match Prediction, Preview, Playing 11:

Match: Australia vs India 1st T20I

Day/Date: Friday, 04th December 2020

Time: 1:40 PM (08:10 AM GMT / 07:10 PM LOCAL)

Venue: Manuka Oval, Canberra

Pitch Report from Manuka Oval, Australia:

Keeping in mind the shorter formats, both sides will keep hunting for the runs. Australia’s Capital as we have seen in the previous game supports batsmen. A lot of run showers is clearly expected. However, the temperature drop will be seen in the evening.

Australia vs India Broadcasting and Telecast:

Live Streaming: Sony Liv (Indian Subcontinent)

TV: Sony Six, Sony Ten1, Sony Ten3, and DD Sports.

Australia vs India 1st T20I Playing 11:

Australia: 

Aaron Finch (c), Matthew Wade, Steve Smith, Moises Henriques, Alex Carey (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Ashton Agar, Sean Abbott, Mitchell Starc/Andrew Tye, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa.

Full Squad:

Aaron Finch(c), Matthew Wade, Steven Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Moises Henriques, Alex Carey(w), Ashton Agar, Sean Abbott, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Andrew Tye, Marnus Labuschagne, D Arcy Short, Cameron Green, Daniel Sams, Marcus Stoinis.

India: 

Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul (wk), Virat Kohli (c), Shreyas Iyer, Manish Pandey, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja/Washington Sundar, Deepak Chahar, T Natarajan, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jasprit Bumrah.

Full Squad:

Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul(w), Virat Kohli(c), Shreyas Iyer, Manish Pandey, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Deepak Chahar, T Natarajan, Jasprit Bumrah, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mayank Agarwal, Sanju Samson, Navdeep Saini, Washington Sundar, Mohammed Shami.

Australia vs India Fantasy Tips:

Aaron Finch, KL Rahul, Steve Smith, Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, Glenn Maxwell, Ravindra Jadeja, Aston Agar, Deepak Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah, Josh Hazlewood.

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Australia vs India: 3 Unique Records Created/Broken by Indians in ODI Series

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Australia vs India: 3 Unique Records Created/Broken by Indians in ODI Series

Australia vs India: 3 Uniques Records Created/broken by Indians in ODI Series. Rohit and Virat created some records. Australia vs India: 3 Unique Records Created/Broken by Indians in ODI Series.

As Australia vs India ODI series, came to an end on 2nd December as Australia bagged the series win by 2-1. Australia won two back to back games to clinch the series in the second game of the series while India successfully defended a clean sweep.

However, Men in Blues will not play any ODI series in this year 2020. At the end of the last series, we have some of the records that are made and broken by Indian Players.

3 Unique Records Created/Broken by Indians:

Rohit Sharma’s highest ODI score for India in 2020:

The dasing opener despite being not in the squad created this uniques record of scoring the highest individual score for India in ODIs in 2020.

Sharma has been consistently maintaining the record of highest ODI score for India consecutively for 8 years. In 2020 Rohit Sharma smashed 119 against Australia in January is the highest total by Indians.

Hardik Pandya’s 92 is the highest score by Indians in the recently concluded ODI series against Australia.

Rohit Sharma’s 8-year-long streak in ODIs:

YearHighest Score in ODI
2013209
2014264
2015150
2016171*
2017 208*
2018152
2019 159
2020 119

Fastest to reach 12,000 ODI runs:

Indian skipper Virat Kohli in another game broke another record of fastest to 12,000 ODI runs. In the third ODI against Australia at Manuka Oval, Kohli added one more feather to his cap by breaking Sachin Tendulkar’s record.

Virat took 242 innings to reach the landmark while former Indian batsman, Sachin Tendulkar took 300 innings to hit 12,000 ODI runs.

Fastest to 12,000 runs in ODIs:

  • Virat Kohli – 251 matches, 242 innings
  • Sachin Tendukar – 309 matches, 300 innings
  • Ricky Ponting – 323 matches, 314 innings
  • Kumar Sangakkara – 359 matches, 336 innings
  • Sanath Jayasuriya – 390 matches, 379 innings
  • Mahela Jayawardene – 426 matches, 399 innings

Kohli ending 2020 without any ODI ton:

This is an unwanted record Kohli has achieved in the third ODI. Virat Kohli could not manage to score a single century in the difficult year 2020.

Kohli on his ODI debut year 2008 returned without any tons and has been consistent since 2009. In the year 2020 Kohli returned without a ton.

Virat Kohli ODI 100s:

YearNumber of ODI Centuries (Virat)
20080
20091
20103
20114
20125
20134
20144
20152
20163
20176
20186
20195
20200

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BCCI AGM meet for Two new Franchises in IPL 2021 on December 24

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BCCI AGM meet for Two new Franchises in IPL 2021 on December 24

BCCI AGM meet for Two new Franchises in IPL 2021 on December 24. The important meet is scheduled for 24th December to discuss various topics. BCCI AGM meet for Two new Franchises in IPL 2021 on December 24.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the discussion for the two new IPL franchises apart from the appointment of India’s ICC representative and three national selectors. However, according to the reports the main motive to hold the meeting is to get a green signal for the two new Indian Premier League Franchises.

Approval for two new Franchises:

BCCI will seek approval for the new franchise to make the existing pool of 8 franchise to 10 in 2011. The Adani’s and Sanjeev Goenka’s RPG Group (owner of Rising Pune Supergiants (RPS)) are two major parties interested in owning the cash-rich league’s team. Some reports suggest that one of the two franchises will be based on Ahmedabad for sure.

India’s Representative to ICC:

Other important topics in the Annual General Meeting will be India’s representative to International Cricket Council (ICC) and Asian Cricket Council. However, the most significant name for the positions in global Councils is Jay Sah. He is currently the secretary of BCCI.

The Appointment of three new national selectors along with the chairman of selectors is another major point of discussion in the meet. 

Apart from these major points, the All Umpire’s sub-committee will also be formed and issues related to National Cricket Acadamy (NCA) will also be given time in the deliberations.

The agenda will also discuss the future tour programs for India in 2021-22, preparations related to next year’s World Cup (ICC Tax issue), and the inclusion of Cricket in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

After the resignation of vice president Mahim vera, the post has been vacant and discussion on that will also be done.

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Sanjay Manjrekar backs Hardik Pandya for pure number 6 batsmen in ODIs

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Sanjay Manjrekar backs Hardik Pandya for pure number 6 batsmen in ODIs

Sanjay Manjrekar India’s former Batsman backs Hardik Pandya for pure number 6 batsmen in ODIs.

Sanjay Manjrekar who earlier criticized selectors for the selection of all-rounder in One Day Squad against Australia seems to have changed his mind. Former Indian Batsmen, Sanjay Manjrekar backs Hardik Pandya as a pure number 6 batsmen in ODIs for India. After a rollicking performance from the dashing Hardik Pandya in the third and final ODI against Australia. Ravindra Jadeja and Hardik’s match-winning partnership of 150 runs avoided a clean sweep.

Sanjay Manjrekar while commentary in Sony Six heaped praise on Hardik Pandya for his match-winning 92 in the final ODI while unbeaten 90 in the first game. Manjrekar who initially looked confused about his selection, later said, “India has found the perfect number 6 batsmen in the form of Hardik Pandya.”

Even though the all-rounder is not fully sure about his bowling but he is showing good intent with his batting performance. The former Indian batsman, Sanjay Manjrekar added that he was impressed with Pandya’s maturity during both the knocks in Canberra and Sydney.

He is a pure number 6 batsman:

“I was a bit spectacle when the selectors picked him on the basis of IPL performance. I thought he was a good Twenty20 batsman but One Day- is a slightly different format. Can Hardik Pandya be a pure 50 over batsman and he proved his mettle in support,” Sanjay Manjrekar on Sony Six.

“He scored 90 runs in the first encounter too but we have seen him scoring runs and not be consistent enough. He proved us wrong and scored a good match-winning knock in the final ODI against Australia. So yes, India has found a pure number 6 batsman.”

Manjrekar accepted that Pandya’s brilliant performance in the series forced him to alter his thoughts on the all-rounder. He initially believed that Manish Pandey would be a much better option for India in the number 6 position.

“It was not a Twenty20 game, Men In Blue lost a few early wickets. He got 30 runs from 30 balls. He has that range and not many bowers can keep him shut for long period. That’s really impressive. He has convinced me as I was dicey about him at number 6 pure batsman.”

“Whether he bowls or not, India has found a capable and reliable batsman who can be used at number 5 or 6 in the near future.”

After his stellar performance in the series, Pandya amassed a total of 210 runs in the three-match series. He will surely continue his heroic show in the T20Is ahead.

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3 Players Chennai Super Kings (CSK) should release ahead of IPL

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3 Players Chennai Super Kings (CSK) should release ahead of IPL

3 Players Chennai Super Kings (CSK) should release ahead of IPL. Players list whom CSK might release in the upcoming IPL. 3 Players Chennai Super Kings (CSK) should release ahead of IPL.

Being one of the most successful franchises and consistent at the same time, CSK could not manage to reach the playoffs for the first time in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). MS Dhoni-led side believed in retaining the core which consists of experienced batsmen and bowlers. This time the core is on the wrong side of the 30s and CSK has confessed to change the core before IPL 2021.

Suresh Raina and Harbhajan Singh pulled back from the thirteenth edition of IPL citing personal reasons, pulled CSK backward. Super Kings could not fill the gaps.

With management’s decision to change the core at the same time invest in valuable players, CSK will release these three players ahead of IPL 2021.

3 Players Chennai Super Kings (CSK) should release:

Piyush Chawla:

Piyush Chawla CSK
Piyush Chawla CSK | Image – CSK Twitter

Chennai Super Kings bagged the Indian leg spinner at the 2020 IPL Auctions for whopping 6.75 crores. He was the costliest pick from the Indian slot in 2020. With more responsibilities coming up for him after Harbhajan Singh pulled out, Chawla couldn’t convert it to gold.

The senior player was seen warming the bench almost half the tournament. Piyush played seven games and picked just 6 scalps. CSK will release him and might purchase in Auctions at a much lower price. But as of now, he might get released from the side.

Murli Vijay:

Murli Vijay CSK
Murli Vijay CSK | Image – Jacques Rossouw/SPORTZPICS

He might not be the regular face in T20 cricket in the last few years but the Chennai batsman made his mark in the IPL with CSK and enjoyed glory. However, he made his comeback in 2018 again with CSK.

Vijay got his opportunities to open after Raina pulled back but he could not manage to convert it. The batsman was benched almost the whole season. He got chances in the first 3 games where he scored mere 32 runs with an average strike rate of 74.41.

As Vijay is not in his prime form in the T20 format, CSK might leave him free.

Kedar Jadhav:

Kedar Jadhav CSK
Kedar Jadhav CSK | Image – BCCI

The story of his IPL 2020 gets summarized with 62 runs in 66 balls at a strike rate of 93.93. Kedar Jadhav was brought for 7.8 crores in IPL 2018 but the management will be reluctant to keep him for the next seasons.

Jadhav being an all-rounder never bowled in the history of IPL. Also, he was left behind after 8 games due to his poor form.

Kedar Jadhav is someone who is inculpated for Chennai’s poor show. He will be the one who can be released by the side.

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New Zealand vs West Indies Test: Match Preview, Prediction, Playing 11, Fantasy Tips NZ vs WI 1st Test

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New Zealand vs West Indies Test: Match Preview, Prediction, Playing 11, Fantasy Tips NZ vs WI 1st Test

New Zealand vs West Indies Test Series: The home team, New Zealand will take on the visitors, West Indies on Thursday for the first encounter in the three games series.

The kiwis will be high on confidence and momentum after a clinical T20 series win against the West Indies. Kane Williamson led side will leave no stone unturned to grab crucial points for the World Test Championship while the same goes with Jason Holder and Co.

Here are the details of the 1st Test Match.

New Zealand vs West Indies 1st test Match Preview, Prediction:

Match: New Zealand vs West Indies 1st Test match

Day/Date: Thursday-Monday (3rd December -7th December, 2020)

Time: 3:30 AM (Dec 03) (10:00 PM GMT (Dec 02) / 11:00 AM LOCAL)

Venue: Seddon Park, Hamilton

Pitch Report Seddon Park, Hamilton NZ vs WI:

The surface at Seddon Park is batsmen friendly. Little assistance for the seamers while spinners might face some difficulty. Spinners might get some help after the pitch gets tired.

The temperature should hover around 20 degrees celsius while showers are expected.

New Zealand vs West Indies Broadcasting and Telecast:

Live Streaming: FanCode

TV: SparkSport and ESPN

New Zealand vs West Indies Playing 11 for 1st Test:

New Zealand: 

Tom Latham, Will Young/ BJ Watling, Kane Williamson (c), Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls, Tom Blundell (WK), Kyle Jamieson, Ajaz Patel, Trent Boult, Tim Southee, and Neil Wagner.

Full Squad NZ: 

Kane Williamson (c), Tom Blundell (wk), Tom Latham, Will Young, Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Tim Southee, Neil Wagner, Ajaz Patel, Trent Boult, BJ Watling, Kyle Jamieson

West Indies:

John Campbell, Kraigg Brathwaite, Shamarh Brooks, Darren Bravo, Roston Chase, Shane Dowrich (WK), Jermaine Blackwood/ Rahkeem Cornwall, Jason Holder (C), Shannon Gabriel, Chemar Holder, and Kemar Roach.

Full Squad WI:

Shane Dowrich (wk), Jason Holder (c), Kraigg Brathwaite, John Campbell, Darren Bravo, Shamarh Brooks, Roston Chase, Rahkeem Cornwall, Kemar Roach, Shannon Gabriel, Alzarri Joseph, Chemar Holder, Keemo Paul, Jermaine Blackwood, Shimron Hetmyer.

New Zealand vs West Indies Fantasy Tips:

Tom Latham, John Campbell, Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor, Tom Blundell Jason Holder,  Neil Wagner, Trent Boult, Roston Chase, Kemar Roach, Shannon Gabriel.

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Australia vs India: India opened its account as the visitors beat Australia by 13 runs

Australia vs India: India opened its account as the visitors beat Australia by 13 runs. India avoided a clean sweep as why defeated Australia by 13 runs in 3rd ODI. Australia vs India: India opened its account as the visitors beat Australia by 13 runs.

Australia vs India 3rd ODI: Team India opened its account in the Australian tour as they defeated the hosts by 13 runs in the third and final ODI of the series. With the win in the final game, Men in Blues also added points to the World Cup Super League points table. However, the home team has bagged the series with 2-1.

Both the sides made some changes to the side. Virat Kohli made as many as four changes, T Natarajan replaced Mohd. Shami, Shardul Thakur replaced Navdeep Saini, Kuldeep Yadav replaced Yuzvendra Chahal and Shubman Gill came in place of Mayank Agarwal.

Aaron Finch called Aston Agar, Sean Abbott, Cameron Green in place of Warner, Starc, and Cummins in the final eleven.

India Innings:

Shikhar Dhawan once again put up a flop show, he departed in 6th over off the debutant Sean Abbott. While Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill took innings past 80 inside 14 overs. Gill was sent to the hut, attempting to sweep Aston Agar.

Shreyas Iyer (19 from 21 balls) and KL Rahul (5 off 11 balls) could not do much for the side as they went cheaply.

Virat Kohli completed his half-century and also completed his 12,000 runs in ODI Cricket. He becomes the fastest to reach the landmark.

Josh Hazlewood’s efforts sent Kohli (63 from 78) to the dugout with an angled ball which took the edge and went straight to the wicketkeeper.

Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja took the charge of the innings in the death overs. Both the all-rounders stitched a good 150 runs stand for the 6th wicket-taking the scoreboard to 302-5 in 20 overs.

Pandya returned after scoring 92 runs while Jadeja smashed 66 runs to the score.

Australian Innings:

In response to the below-par total in Manuka Oval’s surface, Australia could not manage to give a usual start. Marnus Labuschagne in place of injured Warner went cheaply off the debutant T. Natarajan. Australians missed the services of dashing opener David Warner in the third ODI.

While Shardul Thakur ended Smith’s century streak in 12 over. Moises Henriques (22 from 31) and Cameron Green (21 from 27) could not do much against India in the final ODI.

However, skipper Finch completed his third half-century in a trot after a few chances in the beginning. Finch departed scoring 75 runs in 82 deliveries off Ravindra Jadeja attempting to clear the fence.

In form, Glenn Maxwell gave some good shorts to Men in Blue after he smashed a quickfire 59 from 38 balls. Jasprit Bumrah who was wicketless till 44th over picked Maxwell with a well-executed toe crusher.

With the wicket of Maxwell, India took easy back-to-back wickets of tail-enders to end the losing streak and avoid a clean sweep.

Shardul Thakur for India returned with 3/51 in 10 overs while Bumrah and Natarajan got 2 each. Spinner also managed to pick one in their bag.

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Gautam Gambhir: Ravi Shastri should be responsible for the miscommunication

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Gautam Gambhir: Ravi Shastri should be responsible for the miscommunication

Gautam Gambhir: Ravi Shastri should be responsible for the miscommunication between the players. Gambhir and VVS Laxman in a talk show, Ravi Shastri should be responsible for the miscommunication on Rohit Sharma’s injury updates.

Gautam Gambhir in a cricket talk show pointed fingers at Indian National Team’s head coach Ravi Shastri for the miscommunication for Rohit’s injury update to Virat Kohli. Gambhir feels the communication gap between two senior players is “unfortunate” and the onus was on the head coach to inform the skipper.

Virat Kohli before the start of the ODI Series in a video conference didn’t hide his displeasure at Rohit’s injury updates. The skipper stated “Lack of clarity on the issue” has led the management to the “waiting game” on his availability. 

However, the former Indian opener told, the situation could be handled in a better way.

It is very unfortunate: Gambhir

“It is very unfortunate for him as he is the captain of the side. Virat said to the media, he has no idea about the injury updates. The most important people involved in this are head physio, the head coach and chairman of selectors to inform about the situation.”

“All these peoples should be on the same page and should have informed the skipper on the injury updates of the senior opener.”

Gambhir also notified the importance of Rohit Sharma in the squad is vital for India, where the hosts have already bagged the series with a 2-0 lead in the three-game ODI series.

“The most important player of your squad is injured and you have no clue about the situation. It is very unfortunate for Virat to go to a press conference without any updates.”

Rohit Sharma is currently completing his rehab at National Cricket Acadamy Banglore. The medical team will assess him on 11th December whether he will be fit or not.

Sharma is going to miss the first two Tests games while the next two are also under scanner due to harsh quarantine restrictions imposed by the Australian Government.

VVS Laxman on the issue:

However, the batting stalwart VVS Laxman agreed to Gambhir’s statement on lack of clarity.

“Rohit Sharma should have been with the side and the lack of clarity and communication gap is disappointing. I am really surprised especially in this age of communication where there are so many WhatsApp groups and mail goes around every time,” VVS Laxman said.

“I am sure there will be a group of team management, the chairman of selectors, and head of the medical team. Usually, everything is updated to the team management.”

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Australia vs India: T.Natarajan becomes 232nd Cricketer to play for India in ODIs

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Australia vs India: T.Natarajan becomes 232nd Cricketer to play for India in ODIs

Australia vs India: T.Natarajan becomes 232nd Cricketer to play for India in ODIs. T. Natarajan got his debut cap from skipper Virat Kohli. Australia vs India: T.Natarajan becomes 232nd Cricketer to play for India in ODIs.

After a successful season of Indian Premier League for the left-arm fast bowler, T Natarajan has finally got his ODI cap in the 3rd ODI against Australia at Canberra. T. Natarajan for Sunriesrs Hyderabad in IPL picked 16 wickets in 16 appearances. The speedster got into the limelight after he started executing his yorkers and bowled the most toe crushers in the thirteenth season of IPL.

With his ability to bowl under pressure, BCCI gave him the opportunity to travel with Team India for the Australian tour as a net bowler. However, spinner Varun Chakravarthy pulled out of the T20 series due to injury, and Natrajan was named as his replacement in the T20I side.

The speedster was called as Saini’s backup after he started complaining of Back Spasm.

In the 3rd ODI at Canberra, T. Natarajan replaced Mohd. Shami, who didn’t have a good time with the ball in the first two encounters. 

Virat Kohli after winning the toss at Canberra talked about the changes in the side. Kohli made as many as four changes to the side, Shubman Gill replaced Mayank Agarwal, Shardul Thakur replacing Navdeep Saini, and Kuldeep Yadav replacing Yuzvendra Chahal being three of them.

Australia also made three changes. Cameron Green will play his debut game after Pat Cummins is given rest for the white ball series. While Mitchell Starc got a back and rib niggle, and David Warner is already ruled out due to groin injury. 

Cameron Green, Aston Agar, and Sean Abbott will be on the side for these three players.

India Playing 11: 

Shikhar Dhawan, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli (c), Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, T Natarajan.

Australia Playing 11:

Aaron Finch (c), Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Moises Henriques, Alex Carey (wk), Cameron Green, Ashton Agar, Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood.

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Pakistan tour of New Zealand: 3 More positive cases in the squad

Pakistan tour of New Zealand: 3 More positive cases in the squad. More cricketers were tested positive in the Pakistan squad. Pakistan tour of New Zealand: 3 More positive cases in the squad.

The Covid-19 positives case increases to 10 as three more fresh cases arrive in the Pakistani squad before the tour opener. The result for one more test is still pending. In the fresh round of checkups, 46 members of the Pakistan Squad were tested for the virus.

The Pakistan cricket team is on the tour of New Zealand for three-match T20I series and 2 match test series starting on December 18. However, it seems there is a break in the tour right now as the fresh new cases are coming from the visitors.

Pakistan Squad is already on alert for breaching the quarantine protocols and strict rules for the safety of players.

New Zealand’s director-general of health Dr. Ashley Bloomfield earlier criticized Pakistan for not following the rules set by the country.

“Pakistan is already given a warning for the breach. To come and play the sport in New Zealand is a privilege but in return, teams must stick to the rules and regulations set to keep viruses away from the communities and our staff.”

The health ministry also said the ban on the training of Pakistan will not be removed till the green signal is given to us by the medical officer of health.

Pakistan Squad:

Babar Azam (c), Abid Ali, Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Shan Masood, Zeeshan Malik, Azhar Ali, Danish Aziz, Fawad Alam, Haider Ali, Haris Sohail, Hussain Talat, Imran Butt, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Rizwan, Rohail Nazir, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Usman Qadir, Yasir Shah, Zafar Gohar, Amad Butt, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Hasnain, Musa Khan, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Sohail Khan, Wahab Riaz.

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