1st T20I: 'Local boy' Ashish Nehra signs off as India thrash New Zealand to take 1-0 lead
Sports | November 02, 2017 0:06 ISTThis was India's first win against the world number one ranked Kiwis in six T20 international outings.
This was India's first win against the world number one ranked Kiwis in six T20 international outings.
Kohli was happy that Dhawan was able to show his T20 prowess with a range of shots in his 52-ball 80 which was laced with 10 fours and two sixes.
Nehra was asked by skipper Virat Kohli to bowl the last over the first T20 match, which India won by 53 runs.
This was India's first win against the world number one ranked Kiwis in six T20 international outings.
The Indian skipper showered the pacer with praise and regards Nehra as one of the smartest guys he has played with.
1st T20I: India beat New Zealand by 53 runs in the first game of three-match series to register their maiden win against Black Caps in the shorter format.
Ashish Nehra will bid adieu to competitive cricket after playing the first T20I against New Zealand at his home ground, the Feroz Shah Kotla stadium later today.
Captain Virat Kohli called the team to his restaurant in Delhi ahead of their first T20I against New Zealand on Sunday at the Feroz Shah Kotla stadium.
Kohli's form with the bat and his leadership skills has proved as an inspiration not only to his players but also for the players from the opposition teams as well.
The idea of bowling with the wet ball was conceived by bowling coach Bharat Arun, who was seen discussing the strategy with the young chinaman bowler.
Iyer led India A to a tri-series title in South Africa earlier this year, hitting a big hundred against South Africa A in the final of the tournament, which also had Afghanistan A.
Munro was in a great form in the third and final ODI against India, scoring a fluent half-century, but he is aware his aggressive approach would not always get him runs.
The opening match at the Feroz Shah Kotla will be Nehra's last game in competitive cricket and India would look to bid a befitting farewell to the seamer, whose career has been characterised by many injuries and many comebacks.
The DDCA wrongly referred the Nawab of Najafgarh as the "only Indian to score triple century in Test cricket"
Gate number two of the iconic Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium has been named after former India opener Virender Sehwag.
Cricket Live Score, India vs New Zealand 1st T20I: You can watch live score and live streaming of India vs New Zealand 2nd ODI cricket match online on Hotstar App and live TV coverage at Star Sports 1/HD/Hindi.
Fifth-ranked India could go as high as second if they beat New Zealand in the three-match series beginning in New Delhi on Wednesday.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli struck sublime hundreds to lay the foundation for India's narrow 6-run victory over New Zealand in the third ODI.
Last year too, New Zealand had faltered when it mattered the most, losing the five-match series in India 2-3.
The Indian pacer talks about his career so far for the past 20 years, the ups and downs and about what next is to come after retirement.
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