New Zealand rode on brilliant knocks from Tom Latham and Ross Taylor to a comprehensive six-wicket victory over India in the first One-Day International (ODI) in Mumbai.
The Indians are on a high after comprehensively thrashing world champions Australia earlier this month. And the Black Caps will have to come up with really a special effort to make a mark against the rampaging hosts.
De Villiers smashed 15 fours and 7 sixes during his 176-run knock against Bangladesh in 2nd ODI at Boland Park in Paarl on Wednesday.
Leg-spinner Astle suffered the injury during the warm-up game between the Black Caps and Board President's XI in Mumbai on Tuesday.
With this victory - Pakistan have taken an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series, with Sri Lanka's losing streak in ODIs now stretching to 10 matches.
South Africa lead the three-match series 2-0, and now has the luxury of resting some of its big names for the final game on Sunday.
The Tamil Nadu wicketkeeper-batsman said No 4 is the most suitable batting position for him and he is confident of doing well on that slot for Team India.
Speaking on the eve of second ODI against Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi, Sarfraz also cited the example of Thisara Perera, who visited Lahore with the World XI.
Santner has taken advice from legendary Daniel Vettori who had plenty of experience of bowling on the Indian tracks.
Young batsman KL Rahul has been dropped from the team, Tamil Nadu wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik has replaced him for the ODI series vs New Zealand.
Star batsman Kane Williamson will captain the Black Caps on the India tour comprising three ODIs and as many T20 Internationals, starting on October 22.
South African batsman JP Duminy, who bid adieu from Test cricket as well as first-class cricket in September, has also been named in the ODI squad for the 3-match series against Bangladesh.
Babar Azam scored an impressive hundred while Shoaib Malik smashed a quickfire half-century to help Pakistan thump Sri Lanka by 83 runs in the first ODI in Dubai.
India A have now taken an unassailable 2-0 lead with back-to-back wins after the first game was abandoned due to inclement weather and the second match ended in a tie.
Amir has been advised two to three weeks rest after he underwent an MRI scan following complains of pain in his right shin.
The 21-year old Imam has just played in just 31 First-Class matches and 24 List A games before being picked in the national squad.
The 23-year old all-rounder scored 222 runs with the bat and also picked up six wickets to emerge as the Player of the Tournament in the five-match ODI series vs Australia.
Sehwag, who is India TV's cricket expert, said the "brain fade" incident in Bengaluru early this year might have kept the Australians quiet this time.
It will India that will be hosting the upcoming tour after the 9-0 win rout in Sri Lanka in all formats.
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