Pakistan Squad returned Negative in the Fifth Round of Covid Test. They will travel to Queensland for Training. Pakistan Squad returned Negative in the Fifth Round of Covid Test.



The 53 members squad of the Pakistan Squad tested negative in the fifth round of the Covid-19 test conducted by the New Zealand Health Team. After the fresh round of rapid antigen test, touring Pakistan will be allowed to train, leaving the managed isolation on Tuesday.



However, the training and leaving the isolation will be subjected to New Zealand?s Health Ministry?s clearance, said New Zealand Cricket on Monday.



Five squad members of the visitor?s side tested positive after coming to New Zealand while two more people tested positive afterward. Pakistan team was denied to train while in the isolation period due to ranging Covid spread.



A total of eight members from Pakistan were affected by the novel coronavirus during the time.



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<h2>This is to Advice for Pakistan: NZC</h2>



?This is to advise the Pakistan squad?s fifth and final day 12, Covid-19 tests have all been returned as negative,? NZC said in a statement.



?As an outcome, and pending Health Ministry approval, they (Pakistan squad) will leave the managed isolation on Tuesday and continue their training. The squad will fly to Queenstown, where they will train for the upcoming series against Kiwis.?



Pakistan was scheduled to play 3 T20Is with the home team starting December 18 followed by 2 Test games starting December 26.



?The members who were tested positive on Day 6 of the arrival to New Zealand will have to keep themselves in the managed isolation. They will be allowed to train after they get a green signal from the health ministry.?



?Also, the peoples from touring squad who were taken into quarantine in Auckland, New Zealand after coming from Dubai will be allowed to leave the isolation and train for the series along with other members.?



However, the head coach of the Pakistan Cricket Team has expressed his resentment, he said not being able to train while in isolation will affect the team?s performance.



<h2>Pakistan T20I Squad for New Zealand Tour:</h2>



Babar Azam (c), Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Hafeez, Faheem Ashraf, Shadab Khan, Haider Ali, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Hasnain, Musa Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Usman Qadir, Wahab Riaz.



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Pakistan Squad returned Negative in the Fifth Round of Covid Test

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Pakistani Squad allowed to start training after getting released from Isolation.



After a compulsory managed isolation, the Pakistani Squad is allowed to start training after getting released from the isolation. New Zealand health ministry on Tuesday gave a green signal to the touring party to leave the managed isolation and start training for the three games T20Is and two test games.



After several rounds of Covid tests, the ministry finally on the 12th day of their 14-days isolation released them. They returned negative on the subsequent tests. Pakistani Squad will be moving to The South Island of Queenstown for their group training for the upcoming games against the Black Caps.



New Zealand health authorities revoked the exemption from training in the smaller group after the third day of managed isolation when players were seen mingling in the corridors and sharing food. The home side party punished the players for breaching the safety protocols in the country.



<h2>New Zealand Health Authority:</h2>



Along with the serious warning, New Zealand exempted Pakistani Players from training. Six members from the visiting side tested positive just after reaching the destination while two others returned positive after a few other rounds of tests. All the positive players were shifted to the quarantine wing of the hotel soon after the news was confirmed.



?One Cricketer will remain in the isolation in Christchurch as he is not yet fully recovered from the virus,? New Zealand Health Ministry.



?The other person will be released from the Auckland Quarantine facility today, he repeatedly tested negative for the virus after arriving here from Dubai. For the precautions, they were put in the isolations.?



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<h2>Pakistan Head Coach, Misbah-ul-Haq:</h2>



Pakistan?s Head Coach, Misbah-ul-Haq showed his resentment for not allowing his boys to train.



?A certain level of training and environment is definitely required by the top professional athletes to perform at least to the minimum level whenever they represent their country,? Misbah-ul-Haq.



Misbah also quoted that they all know the hardships and respect the decisions from the New Zealand ministry.



?Our players have been affected both mentally and physically due to the implementations of the hard rules and regulations prior to the international series. I want to compliment my boys and management for their patience and sacrifice. All the hardships they have endured during the times is to ensure they not only lead the safe resumption of the international cricket during the COVID-19 pandemic but also give their best every time they step on the field.?



Pakistan and New Zealand are scheduled to play three Twenty20 games followed by 2 test encounters.



The tour will begin with T20Is on December 18, 20, and 22 while the Test will be played from December 26 onwards.



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Pakistani Squad allowed to start training after getting released from Isolation

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Williamson and Boult added to the New Zealand T20I side against Pakistan.



NZ vs Pak: Kane Williamson and Trent Boult have been added to the New Zealand T20I side against Pakistan. Both the cricketers will be available after the first game. New Zealand and Pakistan will play the three-game T20I series starting December 18.



The duo of Glenn Phillips and Devon Conway are also named in the extended squad for New Zealand. Both the players have involved in the record partnership for the 3rd wicket in T20Is.



Phillips and Conway added 181 runs for the third wicket against West Indies making it the highest ever 3rd wicket stand. The match against the West Indies was held two weeks ago.



Kane Williamson and Trent Boult along with Tim Southee, Kayle Jamieson, and Daryl Mitchell will be available after the first T20I match. The Twenty20 series is scheduled to begin just after three days of the ongoing Test match at Wellington, New Zealand.



All three T20Is will be held at different venues with all the safety precautions. The first one will be at Eden Park, Auckland on 18th December while the second and third are set to be played at Seddon Park, Hamilton ( 20th December), and McLean Park, Napier (22th December).



The pacer, Loki Ferguson had earlier pulled out of the series after the scan suggested bone stress injury on his lumbar spine. His further availability will be subjected to the next assessment and scan results.



<h2>Ferguson ruled out:</h2>



?Lokie?s injury concern is a setback for the New Zealand side considering what he brings to the side with his bowling. We are waiting for more information on his rehab program,? Selector Gavin Larsen said.



Speedster Hamish Bennett was also ruled out of the series after he sustained an abdominal tear in round three of the Ford Trophy.



Jacob Duffy has earned his maiden call-up for the T20I squad after an impressive cricket in the domestic circuit.



Spin spearhead Mitchell Santner will lead the side in the absence of Kane Williamson. However, he is reported to take a break from cricket. He is been with the team regularly after CPL.



His place in the side will be backed up by leg spinner Ish Sodhi and Todd Astle. Both the player will join the squad once the stand-in skipper, Mitchell Santner announce a break.



<h2>New Zealand T20 Squads GAME 1: </h2>



Mitchell Santner (c), Doug Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Todd Astle, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Martin Guptill, Scott Kuggeleijn, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Tim Seifert (wk), Ish Sodhi, Blair Tickner.



<h2>New Zealand T20 Squad GAMES 2 and 3: </h2>



Kane Williamson (c), Trent Boult, Devon Conway, Todd Astle, Martin Guptill, Kyle Jamieson, Scott Kuggeleijn, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Tim Seifert (wk), Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee.



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Williamson and Boult added to the New Zealand T20I side against Pakistan

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Babar Azam ruled out of the three T20Is against New Zealand due to fractured thumb.



Babar Azam ruled out: Pakistan?s skipper Babar Azam suffered a thumb fracture during the practice session before the start of the tour. He is now ruled out of the whole T20I series against New Zealand.



Azam injured his right thumb while practicing in the nets on Sunday creating a hole in the lineup. The batting powerhouse would be out of the game for at least 12 days.



The Pakistan Cricket Board on Sunday said, Babar Azam now faces the race with the time to get fit for the upcoming test event against New Zealand. We hope he recovers in time for the first test game.



?I have got in touch with Babar Azam and he is sad to miss out from the T20I series against New Zealand. He was fully focused and keen on playing the games,? Misbah-ul-Haq said about Azam.



?We have a very long cricketing season forward and we now hope that Azam gets his fitness as early as possible so that he can return to the competitive cricket,? Misbah-ul-Haq in a statement.



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<h2>Imam-ul-Haq and Shadab Khan also Ruled Out</h2>



Babar?s injury becomes more important as batsman Imam-ul-Haq has been ruled out a day before after he fractured his left thumb while practicing. Pakistan?s T20I Vice-Captain, Shadab Khan is also complaining of Groin niggle.



Pakistan and New Zealand are scheduled to play three-game T20I series and two Test games to end the tour. The tour will begin with T20Is on December 18, Friday.



<h2>Pakistan Squad for the tour of New Zealand 2020-21:</h2>



Babar Azam (captain), Shadab Khan (vice-captain), Faheem Ashraf, Haider Ali, Abdullah Shafique, Haris Rauf, Hussain Talat, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Musa Khan, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Rizwan, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Qadir, and Wahab Riaz.



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Babar Azam ruled out of the three T20Is against New Zealand due to fractured thumb

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New Zealand vs Pakistan 1st T20I: The first game between New Zealand and Pakistan will be without the regular skippers of both sides. Kane Williamson was given paternity leave for the birth of his chid while Pakistan skipper Babar Azam injured himself and is ruled out of the series.



Azam fractured his thumb while practicing in the nets a week ago and is completely ruled out of the T20I series while the Pakistan management will hope him to be fit for the test games.



Pakistan will have an upper hand in the upcoming T20Is as the side is unbeaten for the past 5 games. With the likes of Kane Williamson and Trent Boult, New Zealand will feel much stronger from the second T20I.



<h2>New Zealand vs Pakistan 1st T20I Match Prediction, Playing 11:</h2>



Match: New Zealand vs Pakistan 1st T20I



Day/Date: Friday/ 18th December 2020



Time: 11:30 AM (06:00 AM GMT / 07:00 PM LOCAL)



Venue: Eden Park, Auckland



<h2>Pitch Report from Eden Park, Auckland for the 1st T20I:</h2>



Taking in mind the small ground of Eden Park, the game is expected to be high scoring. A bit of help will be there for the seamers but the spinners will have to hit hard to get wickets.



The temperature is expected to hover around 20 degrees Celcius with no chances of rain.



<h2>Where to watch New Zealand vs Pakistan 1st T20I?</h2>



There will be no broadcasting of the match for the Indian users while they can enjoy the match through live streaming. The users have to tune in to FanCode to watch the action live.



<h2>New Zealand vs Pakistan Probable Playing 11:</h2>



<h3>New Zealand Playing 11:</h3>



Tim Seifert (WK), Martin Guptill, Devon Conway, Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner (C), Scott Kuggeleijn, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, Doug Bracewell.



<h3>Full Squad New Zealand:</h3>



Kane Williamson (c), Mark Chapman, Colin de Grandhomme, Corey Anderson, Lockie Ferguson, Adam Milne, Colin Munro, Seth Rance, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Ross Taylor, Glenn Phillips, Ajaz Patel.



<h3>Pakistan Playing 11:</h3>



Mohd Rizwan (WK), Abdullah Shafique, Haider Ali, Mohammed Hafeez, Shadab Khan (C), Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Wahab Riaz, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf.



<h3>Full Squad Pakistan:</h3>



Sarfraz Ahmed, Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Hafeez, Sahibzada Farhan, Shoaib Malik, Hussain Talat, Shadab Khan, Hasan Ali, Imad Wasim, Babar Azam(c), Waqas Maqsood, Faheem Ashraf, Asif Ali.



<h2>Dream 11 Fantasy Tips for the 1st T20I (New Zealand vs Pakistan):</h2>



Mohammad Hafeez, Martin Guptill, Glenn Phillips, Devon Conway, Jimmy Neesham, Haider Ali,? Tim Seifert, Shadab Khan, Doug Bracewell, Jacob Duffy, Shaheen Afridi.



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New Zealand vs Pakistan 1st T20I: Match Prediction, Playing 11, Dream11 Fantasy Tips, Pitch Report

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New Zealand vs Pakistan 1st T20I: New Zealand thrashed Pakistan by 5 wickets to claim the victory in the first T20I.



New Zealand claimed a convincing five wickets win over Pakistan in the first Twenty20 game with seven balls to spare. The speedster Jacob Duffy?s potent spell of 4-34 in his debut innings paved the way off for the home team.



Earlier, Pakistan won the toss and decided to bat first.



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<h2>Pakistan's innings:</h2>



Pakistan could not tackle the surprise of Jacob Duffy as the debutant speedster picked Shafique in his first over for a duck. Duffy did not stop here and picked the scalps of Rizwan and Mohammad Hafeez in two back to back deliveries.



Scott Kuggeleijn dismissed Haidar Ali and forced the visitors to the backfoot. Pakistan was reduced to 20-4 in just 5 overs.



The stand-in skipper, Shadab Khan tried to re-build the innings while there was no support from the other end. New Zealand bowlers did not let anyone settle down and score big.



Once again debutant Duffy showed his class, dismissed well-set Shadab Khan with a top edge to Ish Sodhi.



At the end to accelerate the run rate, tailender Faheem Ashraf picked some blinders out of the parks. Faheem scored quickfire 31 from 18 balls to set a respectable total for the home team.



New Zealand restricted Pakistan on 153-9 in 20 overs. Debutant Jacob Duffy picked the most 4 scalps while Scott Kuggeleijn got three wickets. Ish Sodhi and Flair Tickner got one each.



<h2>New Zealand:</h2>



The hosts while chasing looked pretty comfortable. Wicketkeeper Batsman Tim Siefert was the highest scorer of the game, amassing 57 runs in 43 balls. Siefert completed his fourth T20I half-century.



Two quick wickets for Haris Rauf paused the run chase for a moment but well set Tim Siefert was scoring at the other end.



Mark Chapman?s fiery innings to close the run-chase sailed New Zealand to a comfortable five wickets win with 7 balls to spare.&nbsp;



Chapman amassed 34 runs from 20 deliveries that included four boundaries and a six.



The hosts broke Pakistan?s winning streak as New Zealand thrashed Pakistan by 5 wickets in the opening game of the three games series.



Jacob Duffy for his excellent debut was given the ?Man of the Match? award.



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New Zealand vs Pakistan 1st T20I: New Zealand thrashed Pakistan by 5 wickets to claim the victory in the first T20I

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New Zealand vs Pakistan 2nd T20I: With a complete dominating show in the first game, new Zealand grabbed a 1-0 lead in the three-game Twenty20 series. In Babar Azam?s absence, the Pakistan T20I side looked without a soul.



Kane Williamson and Trent Boult will be back into the squad now and New Zealand will feel much stronger with the likes of two experienced players.



However, Pakistan being one of the dominant sides in the format can bounce back with an explosive game. It will be a do-or-die game for the visitors.



<h2>New Zealand vs Pakistan 2nd T20I Match Preview, Predictions:</h2>



Match: New Zealand vs Pakistan 2nd T20I



Day/Date: Sunday / 20th December 2020



Time: 11:30 AM (06:00 AM GMT / 07:00 PM LOCAL)



Venue: Seddon Park, Hamilton



<h2>Pitch Report from Seddon Park, Hamilton for 2nd T20I:</h2>



The surface of Seddon Park is friendly to the batsmen and a high scoring game can be expected. However, there will be a bit of assistance for the seamers throughout. With short boundaries in Hamilton, batsmen gain a lot more edge and score big.



Regular showers are expected in Seddon Park and the game can be delayed and paused due to the rain.



<h2>New Zealand vs Pakistan 2nd T20I Broadcasting and Telecast:</h2>



There will be no broadcasting of the match for the Indian users while they can enjoy the match through live streaming. The users have to tune in to FanCode to watch the action live.



<h2>New Zealand vs Pakistan Probable Playing 11:</h2>



<h3>New Zealand Playing 11:</h3>



Martin Guptill, Glenn Phillips, Kane Williamson (c), Tim Seifert (wk), Devon Conway, Jimmy Neesham, Kyle Jamieson, Scott Kuggeleijn, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, Trent Boult.



<h3>Full Squad New Zealand:</h3>



Kane Williamson (c), Mark Chapman, Colin de Grandhomme, Corey Anderson, Lockie Ferguson, Adam Milne, Colin Munro, Seth Rance, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi, <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/tim-southee/">Tim Southee</a>, Ross Taylor, Glenn Phillips, Ajaz Patel.



<h3>Pakistan Playing 11:</h3>



Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Abdullah Shafique, Haider Ali, Mohammad Hafeez, Shadab Khan (c), Khushdil Shah, Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Wahab Riaz, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf.



<h3>Full Squad Pakistan:</h3>



Sarfraz Ahmed, Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Hafeez, Sahibzada Farhan, Shoaib Malik, Hussain Talat, Shadab Khan, Hasan Ali, Imad Wasim, Babar Azam(c), Waqas Maqsood, Faheem Ashraf, Asif Ali.



<h2>Dream 11 Fantasy Tips for the 2nd T20I (New Zealand vs Pakistan):</h2>



Glenn Phillips, Mohammad Rizwan, Kane Williamson, Tim Siefert, Shadab Khan, James Neesham, Wahab Riaz, Trent Boult, Haris Rauf, Jacob Duffy, Shaheen Afridi.



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New Zealand vs Pakistan 2nd T20I: Match Preview, Prediction, Playing 11, Pitch Report

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New Zealand vs Pakistan 1st Test: New Zealand and Pakistan will be playing the first test match of the series at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui. Both the teams would want to begin the series with a win and get close in the ICC World Test Championship.



Pakistan will be facing a much bigger threat as skipper Babar Azam along with two other top-order batsmen is injured and has been ruled out. Pakistan?s top order will feel pressured to survive the might kiwis attack.



<h2>New Zealand vs Pakistan 1st Test Match Preview, Playing 11:</h2>



Match: New Zealand vs Pakistan 1st Test



Day/Date: Saturday/ December? - Wednesday, December 30



Time: 3:30 AM (Dec 26) (10:00 PM GMT (Dec 25) / 11:00 AM LOCAL)



Venue: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui?



<h2>Pitch Report from Bay Oval for the 1st Test:</h2>



Mount Maunganui has hosted just one test game previously which ended on a win for New Zealand. The surface has something for the seamers early on and would be much better to bat on later after two hours of play.



THunderstroam is expected on Day 2 of the test otherwise the game will go perfectly.



<h2>Where to watch New Zealand vs Pakistan 1st Test Match?</h2>



There is no specific broadcaster to telecast the match while FanCode will be the one to live stream the full game in India.



<h2>New Zealand vs Pakistan Probable Playing 11:</h2>



<h3>New Zealand playing 11:</h3>



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



<h3>Full Squad (New Zealand):</h3>



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



<h3>Pakistan Playing 11:</h3>



Abid Ali, Shan Masood, Azhar Ali, Fawad Alam, Haris Sohail, Mohammad Rizwan (C, wk), Faheem Ashraf, Yasir Shah/Sohail Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Abbas, Naseem Shah



<h3>Full Squad Pakistan:</h3>



Shan Masood, Abid Ali, Azhar Ali, Haris Sohail, Imran Butt, Fawad Alam, Mohammad Rizwan(w/c), Faheem Ashraf, Yasir Shah, Mohammad Abbas, Shaheen Afridi, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Sohail Khan, Zafar Gohar, Naseem Shah



<h2>New Zealand vs Pakistan 1st Test Dream11 Fantasy Tips:</h2>



Tom Latham, Abid Ali, Kane Williamson(c), Azhar Ali, Ross Taylor, Mohammad Rizwan, Kyle Jamieson, Tim Southee, Neil Wagner, Trent Boult, Shaheen Afridi.



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New Zealand vs Pakistan 1st Test Match Preview, Playing 11, Dream11 Fantasy Tips, Prediction, NZ vs Pak 1st Test

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Ros Taylor Becomes most capped player for New Zealand across formats.



New Zealand vs Pakistan: New Zealand?s senior batsman Ros Taylor on Saturday becomes the most capped player in the history of New Zealand?s cricket. Taylor achieved this feat while walking to bat against Pakistan in the first test match at Bay Oval on 26th December.



Ros Taylor?s appearance on the first test match against Pakistan was his 438th match leaving behind former New Zealand cricketer Daniel Vettori.



New Zealand cricket tweeted this feat saying: "Out comes @RossLTaylor, now New Zealand's most capped player across all three formats with 438* matches.?



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Before Ros Taylor?s record, Daniel Vettori held the record of playing most games for New Zealand. Vettori across all formats featured in 437 games.



The number three on the list of most appearances is Brendon McCullum with 432 outings followed by Stephen Fleming with 395 games under his belt.



<h2>New Zealand's innings:</h2>



The start to New Zealand vs Pakistan test match did not go well as the opener Tom Latham was dismissed by Shaheen Afridi in the opening over itself.



Afridi took another scalp to send Tom Bundell back to the pavilion in the 11th over.



Ros Taylor took the field and scored a brilliant half-century before getting dismissed. Taylor smashed 70 runs with 10 fours and a six in his innings.



While skipper Kane Williamson is still standing strong at the crease.



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Ros Taylor Becomes most capped player for New Zealand across formats

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New Zealand vs Pakistan: Shaheen Afridi feels frustrated after missed chances.



New Zealand vs Pakistan 1st Test: Young pacer who put up a brilliant show on the first day of the Boxing Day Test against New Zealand must be saddened after plenty of mischances.?



Shaheen Afridi after the end of the play of Day1 feels frustrated due to the number of missed chances in the field as well as by the straightforward LBW.



The stand-in skipper Mohammad Rizwan opened up well winning the toss and opting to field first. The speedster Shaheen Afridi started his spell with two wickets in quick succession. Afridi removed Tom Latham and Tom Bundell cheaply sending New Zealand into backfoot.



However, Pakistan could not manage to pick one more wicket the whole day. Afridi made few chances where wickets would fall but Pakistani fielders dropped chcnces.



"We did try to get wickets early on with new balls and took two wickets but if you don't take catches it will be difficult," Afridi said.



A brilliant parternership of 120 runs came to end after Shaheen Afridi removed Ros Taylor who became the most capped player across format for New Zealand.&nbsp;



New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson and Henry Nicolls ensured a another good parternership of unbeaten 89 runs to end the play of Day 1.



<h2>Dropped Chances :</h2>



Before the end of the Day, Williamson and Nicholls both were given lives. Williamson was dropped twice in the slips by Shan Masood and Haris Sohail - off Naseem Shah and Afridi respectively, while Henry Nicholls was also given a chance.



To put salt in the wounds, Pakistani skipper Mohammad Rizwan did not take a simple LBW review to get rid of New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson off Shaheen Afridi. A well-directed yorker hit the pads of Williamson which would eventually hit the off stumps.



"They batted hard but I am 100% frustrated by the dropped catches. It's disappointing when you drop catches, and we didn't take the review (on Williamson)," Afridi said.



"It's a part of the game but if you need to win matches you have to take catches and have to improve the fielding. They know how to play in their conditions so it is tough, but the ball is still new and tomorrow we will come hard to take wickets as early as possible."



As the Day 1 of the first test ended, New Zealand closes on 222 for 3 wickets, and Kane Williamson who is six runs short of his 23rd Test Ton while Henry Nicholls as his partner.



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New Zealand vs Pakistan: Shaheen Afridi feels frustrated after missed chances

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IND vs ENG: Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his playing XI for the first T20I against England. The match between the two teams is all set to take place on Wednesday (22nd January) at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
India and England will be locking horns with each other in the five-match T20I series. Both teams have a mixed combination of seniors and youngsters in the team, and with the way they have played of late, it's fair to say that it will be an exciting series to watch. 
Coming to the first T20I, Ravichandran Ashwin backed Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma to open the innings for the team. The duo has been doing a decent job together as an opener and would be hoping to carry on the same form in the upcoming first match. 
Sanju Samson was at his exceptional best in the T20Is last year as he slammed three tons. While on the other hand, Abhishek Sharma hasn't been able to maintain consistency. Hence the series will be extremely important for him with the bat. 
At No.3, Ravichandran Ashwin picked Tilak Varma. The left-hander oozed his class with the bat in the last series against South Africa. He batted at No.3 and slammed two back-to-back centuries. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav, as per Ashwin, will bat at No.4.
Hardik Pandya, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Axar Patel are the three all-rounders picked by Ravichandran Ashwin in his Indian XI for the first IND vs ENG T20I. They are expected to play a major role with the bat and ball. 
Rinku Singh also has been picked by Ravichandran Ashwin in his Indian XI for the first IND vs ENG team. He will be taking the role of finisher while there was no place for Ravi Bishnoi, who hard has put a foot wrong in his T20I career. Varun Chakravarthy will be there as per Ashwin. 
Mohammed Shami and Arshdeep Singh are the two fast bowlers picked by Ravichandran Ashwin for the first IND vs ENG XI. Shami will be making his comeback to the team after a year, while Arshdeep will be keen to make an impact. 
<h2>IND vs ENG: Ravichandran Ashwin's Indian XI for the first T20I </h2>
Here's Ravichandran Ashwin's Indian XI for the first T20I 
Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Verma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Shami
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Ravichandran Ashwin names India XI for first IND vs ENG T20I {PC:X}

India and England will be locking horns with each other in the five-match T20I series

IND vs ENG: Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his playing XI for the first T20I against England.

IND vs ENG: Ravichandran Ashwin picks his Indian XI for the first T20I against England, no place for Ravi Bishnoi

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Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali talked about the delay in the squad of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 for the Pakistan team. He said that it might look like they are scared of announcing the team, but it seems that they don't know what to do. 
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is around the corner and all the teams have named their squad for the tournament except the hosts Pakistan. The Men in Green are yet to announce the team even though the deadline of 12th January has already been surpassed by a long margin. 
India, Australia, England, South Africa, New Zealand, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan have all revealed their squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This has made many speculate about why Pakistan isn't announcing their squad for the tournament, which is less than one month away. 
There have been several reports that Pakistan will be announcing their squad for the tournament soon. They are awaiting the fitness of a few players, and hence, they will soon be naming the team. Some reports also have revealed the players who will be playing, but an official announcement is yet to come. 
<h2>Pakistan kya darr gaya jo abhi tak team announce nahi ki? Nahi dara nahi hai. Samajh nahi aa rahi hai - Basit Ali </h2>
Amid all this, former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali commented on the same, saying that no one knows what is happening. He speculated that they might be waiting for the fitness report on Saim Ayub. Speaking in a video posted on his YouTube channel, he explained: 
"Pakistan kya darr gaya jo abhi tak team announce nahi ki? Nahi dara nahi hai. Samajh nahi aa rahi hai -- karein to kya karein? (Is Pakistan scared to announce their squad? No, it isn't, just unsure what to do and what not). The biggest issue is whether Saim Ayub can return fit or not. It's still not clear." 
It remains to be seen when will Pakistan announce the squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The tournament is all set to take place from 19th February, with the final all set to be played on 9th March.
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Pakistan squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is yet to be announced {PC:X}

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali talked about the delay in the squad of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 for the Pakistan team.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is around the corner and all the teams have named their squad for the tournament except the hosts Pakistan.

"Pakistan darr gaya"- PCB attacked as they are yet to announce ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squad

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued a warning to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over the jersey controversy ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This comes after the Indian governing body refused to write 'Pakistan' on their kits for the tournament. 
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is all set to be hosted by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), is scheduled to begin on 19th February. The preparations for the tournament are on, and the ICC and the PCB are taking every step possible to make sure that everything is right on track. 
However, a controversy recently erupted after BCCI refused to write Pakistan on their jersey for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Notably, every participating nation, as per the ICC policy, has to write the name of the host nation below the logo of the tournament on their jersey. 
After BCCI refused to sport it, Pakistan Cricket Board officials made a strong statement, saying that BCCI is trying to use politics in every matter. He, however, mentioned that they are hopeful that ICC will support them and India will be asked to write the name of the jersey on their kits for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. 
<h2>It is the responsibility of every team to add the tournament logo to their jerseys - ICC official </h2>
Following this, BCCI also reacted, and the insider from the governing body said that since they are playing in Dubai, it isn't mandatory for them to wear the 'Pakistan written jersey'. The BCCI also stressed that they didn't write Pakistan's name on the podium of the Trophy tours as well. 
Amid all this, ICC has come up with a strong response for the BCCI. An ICC official mentioned that it is the responsibility of the host nation to add the tournament logo to their jersey. He stated: 
"It is the responsibility of every team to add the tournament logo to their jerseys. All teams are obligated to comply with this rule," an ICC official said as per A-Sports, as quoted by NDTV. 
Not only this, it is learned that the ICC also warned BCCI that they would be taking strict action if they didn't wear the Pakistan-written jersey during the tournament.
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The ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is all set to be hosted by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), is scheduled to begin on 19th February.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued a warning to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over the jersey controversy ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

ICC launches attack at BCCI over jersey controversy, gives 'Strict action' warning for not wearing 'Pakistan' printed kits

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India fast bowler Arshdeep Singh is all set to achieve the most massive feat in the history of T20I cricket in the upcoming T20I series against England. The series between the teams will begin on 22nd January at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. 
Arshdeep Singh is just 5 wickets away from becoming the first Indian bowler to pick 100 wickets in the T20Is. With India set to play a five-match T20I series against England, it is expected that the pacer will be achieving the feat in the upcoming series. 
This comes as a remarkable feat because Arshdeep Singh made his debut during 2022, and to reach to 100 wickets within the span of around 2 years is staggering. The left-arm pacer has been nothing short of exceptional in the T20 format and is one of the most consistent performers with the ball for the team. 
Arshdeep Singh has been sensational with the new ball as well as in death. In the last few years, he has proved to be the biggest match-winner for India in T20Is. The pacer has won many games for the team on his own and will be keen to carry on the same form in the upcoming series. 
<h2>Arshdeep Singh was one of the major reasons behind India winning the T20 World Cup 2024</h2>
Arshdeep Singh was one of the major reasons behind India winning the T20 World Cup 2024.  He was the joint-highest wicket-taker in the series with 17 wickets to his name as he oozed his class with both new ball and old ball, helping India to end their title drought.
Arshdeep Singh will be extremely important for India in the upcoming T20I series against England. The pacer will be key for the team alongside Mohammed Shami, who will be making his comeback to the team after a long injury break. The duo will be leading the attack for the team. 
With the kind of performances that he has displayed, Arshdeep Singh is likely to play all five games in the series. It won't be a surprise if he gets to 100 wickets in the first two games of the series against England.
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Arshdeep Singh is just 5 wickets away from becoming the first Indian bowler to pick 100 wickets in the T20Is.

India fast bowler Arshdeep Singh is all set to achieve the most massive feat in the history of T20I cricket in the upcoming T20I series against England.

Arshdeep Singh on the verge become the greatest Indian fast bowler in T20Is

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The India and Pakistan rivalry has been a great contest on the cricket field, as well as the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, marked by intense competition between the neighbouring nations and passionate fan engagement. It has often been seen that ever since the two teams have stopped playing bilaterals against eachother, these two are featured in every ICC tournament, which draw millions of spectators.  
The rivalry only intensifies, every time the two nations play against eachother, be it the Cricket World Cup or the ICC Champions Trophy. Such has been India’s domination in the ICC events, that they claimed successive wins in both the One-Day as well as the T20 World Cup. However, the Champions Trophy results have been contrasting with Pakistan’s infamous victory in the CT 2017 final against India, as well as their memorable 10-wickets win against India in the T20 World Cup of 2021.    
Clearly, the India vs Pakistan games are celebration of cricket to its peak, where every ball, every run, and every wicket carries the weightage of national pride.
<h2 dir="ltr">Here’s the strongest combined playing XI from the current squads of India and Pakistan for ICC Champions Trophy 2025:</h2>
<h3 dir="ltr">1: Rohit Sharma (C)</h3>
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Rohit Sharma - The Indian skipper at the top (Image Credit: X)
Indian captain and opener Rohit Sharma will be a part of the India-Pakistan combine playing XI. The right-handed batter has exceptional records and stats in ICC tournaments for the Indian Cricket Team.
As of now, Rohit Sharma has scored a total of 10,866 runs with an average of 49.16, including 31 centuries and 57 fifties in ODIs. Sharma has this ability to score quick runs and introduce the x-factor of the game for his side. 
<h3 dir="ltr">2: Babar Azam</h3>
Former Pakistan captain and top-order batter Babar Azam would also be a part of the combined ODI playing XI. Though he has been scorched off form recently and has faced sheer criticism, however, the players great antics cannot be overlooked owing to his sudden dip in form. 
As of now, Babar Azam has managed to score 5,957 runs with an average of 56,73, including 19 centuries and 34 fifties.
<h3 dir="ltr">3: Virat Kohli</h3>
One of the greatest players when it comes to limited overs cricket, Virat Kohli is considered the greatest in the format, while his fearless approach often frightens any bowling attack in the world. 
As of now, Virat Kohli is nearing the great landmark of 14000 ODI runs in international cricket, as he for now has a total of 13,906 runs to his name with an average of 58.18, including 50 centuries and 72 fifties.
<h3 dir="ltr">4: Shreyas Iyer</h3>
Indian middle-order batter <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shreyas_Iyer">Shreyas Iyer </a>has been a consistent player for the men in blue in the ODI format for a long time. Iyer has been a crucial asset to the India middle-order while delivering match-winning performances in the CWC 2023 as well as the Asia Cup. This is the reason he finds himself in place of Indian star wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant.  
As of now, Shreyas Iyer has put on a total of 2,421 runs with an average of 47.47, including 5 centuries and 18 fifties.
<h3 dir="ltr">5: Mohammad Rizwan</h3>
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New Pakistan skipper - Mohammad Rizwan (Image Credit: X)
Pakistan wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan fins his name in this combined playing XI for India and Pakistan. The currently named skipper of the Pakistan limited-overs side, has produced results after his immediate effect.  
As of now, Mohammad Rizwan has scored a total of 2,352 runs with an average of 41.26, including 3 centuries and 15 fifties, however, he is one of the most standout players for Pakistan in the middle-order. 
<h3 dir="ltr">6: Hardik Pandya</h3>
Indian all-rounder <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardik_Pandya">Hardik Pandya</a> has been the asset for the Indian side, winning matches on several occasions. Pandya has been a responsible batsman down the order with an exemplary record against Pakistan. He on several occasions has won matches for India single-handedly, be it with the bat or with the ball. 
As of now, Hardik Pandya has scored 1769 runs and has taken 84 wickets for the Indian side in the 50-over format.
<h3 dir="ltr">7: Shadab Khan</h3>
Shadab Khan, the Leg-spin bowling all-rounder has been a crucial player for the Pakistan cricket team in recent times.Though Shadab Khan has not featured much for Pakistan in recent times, his services have been relished by the nation when it comes to limited-overs cricket. 
As of now, Shadab Khan has 855 runs and 85 wickets for the Pakistan side to his name.
<h3 dir="ltr">8: Kuldeep Yadav</h3>
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Kuldeep Yadav: The wizard for India in the sub-continent (Image Credit: X)
Kuldeep Yadav, the left-arm Chinaman bowler, has had an immense impact on India’s performances under sub-continent conditions. He is known for his standout services in the ODI format and hence features as the only main spin bowling option in the 11.
As of now, Kuldeep Yadav has taken 172 wickets for the Indian side with an economy of just 4.99.
<h3 dir="ltr">9: Shaheen Shah Afridi</h3>
Shaheen Shah Afridi has seemingly restored his form after his work stress was reduced, as the pacer has this supreme ability to swing the new ball on both sides. For Pakistan, Shaheen has been a proven matchwinner in several high-profile games in ICC tournaments.
As of now, Shaheen Shah Afridi has picked 119 wickets for the Pakistan Cricket Team with an economy of 5.49.
<h3 dir="ltr">10: Jasprit Bumrah</h3>
India’s most deadliest fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is one of the most feared bowlers in the world currently. Bumrah is an exceptional pacer in all phases of the game, and he can deliver the maximum impact with the new ball as well as in the death overs. Bumrah has not played many ODIs owing to his frequent injuries and still remains doubtful for the Champions Trophy 2025. 
As of now, Jasprit Bumrah has taken a total of 149 wickets with an economy of 4.59 for the Indian side.
<h3 dir="ltr">11: Mohammed Shami</h3>
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Mohammed Shami's return to the Indian side for the Champions Trophy (Image Credit: X) 
Mohammed Shami, the most experienced right-arm fast bowler for India, is set to feature in the upcoming Champions Trophy, as he has never featured for the Indian team ever since the last Cricket World Cup in 2023, where he was the highest wicket-taker of the tournament. 
As of now, Mohammed Shami has clinched a total of 195 wickets for the men in blue with an economy of 5.55.
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India and Pakistan's combined strongest probable 11 picked from their squads for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Sighting India vs Pakistan rivalries over ICC events, here is a combined playing 11 from the current squad of both the teams for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.