"Pulling Out Of ODIs Isn't Right": Ex-India Star On Shubman Gill, KL Rahul Decision

Published 11 Nov 2026, 07:14 IST

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Rain forced the third ODI between India and New Zealand at Seddon Park in Hamilton to be called off on Nov 10, leaving India ahead 2‑0 in the five‑match series. India skipper Shubman Gill won the toss before play was abandoned, and the teams now travel to Tauranga for the remaining two matches scheduled for Nov 13 and 15. In the series so far, Virat Kohli posted a match‑winning 74 in the first ODI while Rohit Sharma has yet to make a mark. Former players have questioned the decision to send Shubman Gill, KL Rahul and other Test specialists home mid‑series.

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Indian team management's decision to have Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, and other Test specialists leave the New Zealand ODI series midway has been questioned by former cricketers.

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The Hindu Center-Left Kasturi & Sons Ltd. 09 Nov 2026, 09:38 IST

IND vs NZ third ODI: Rohit Sharma in focus as India eyes series-clinching win over New Zealand

India lead 2-0 in the five-match rubber, but barring Virat Kohli's majestic knock at Eden Park, none of the other batters, including skipper Shubman Gill and the experienced Rohit, have looked particularly comfortable in conditions that have suited fast bowler

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The Indian Express Center-Left Indian Express Group 09 Nov 2026, 16:25 IST

India A vs New Zealand A matches helped Test specialists, says Sitanshu Kotak

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ABP Live Center-Right ABP Group 10 Nov 2026, 11:40 IST

IND vs NZ 3rd ODI Abandoned Due To Rain; India Lead Series 2-0

IND vs NZ 3rd ODI: India continue to hold a 2-0 advantage in the five-match ODI series against New Zealand after the third match was abandoned due to persistent rain in Hamilton. The washout leaves the hosts with two more opportunities to fight back, while India remain in a strong position to seal…

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India Today Center-Right Living Media India 10 Nov 2026, 11:54 IST

Rain keeps India waiting as New Zealand get another lifeline

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The Times of India Center Bennett, Coleman & Co. 10 Nov 2026, 13:52 IST

India vs New Zealand: How weather spoilt families' day out in Hamilton

Persistent rain and repeated delays disrupted the third ODI at Seddon Park in Hamilton, with both India and New Zealand players waiting for the weather to clear. Despite a brief improvement and revised timings, another spell of rain forced abandonment. Fans endured hours of waiting, catching only…

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The Tribune Center The Tribune Trust 10 Nov 2026, 14:26 IST

India A vs NZ A: Bumrah, Jadeja get little game time as 3rd unofficial Test ends in draw

Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja’s hopes of getting some serious game time went down the drain as the third unofficial Test between India A and New Zealand A ended in a draw after the fourth and final day of the match was washed out here on Tuesday. The third day of the match was also […]

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India TV Right Independent News Service 10 Nov 2026, 15:52 IST

Former India cricketer questions Mohammed Siraj's absence amid ongoing ODI series against New Zealand

The Indian team is in the middle of an ODI series against New Zealand. The two sides have faced off across three ODI games so far, with India winning the first two and the third ODI being abandoned without a ball being bowled . The Men in Blue have been in good form in the series so far.

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NDTV Center-Right Adani Group (AMG Media) Current article 11 Nov 2026, 07:14 IST

"Pulling Out Of ODIs Isn't Right": Ex-India Star On Shubman Gill, KL Rahul Decision

Indian team management's decision to have Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, and other Test specialists leave the New Zealand ODI series midway has been questioned by former cricketers.

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The Shillong Times Center The Shillong Times 11 Nov 2026, 08:20 IST

Third ODI between India and NZ called off due to rain

Hamilton, Nov 10: Rain played spoilsport as the third ODI between New Zealand and India at Seddon Park here on Tuesday was called off. India lead the five-match series 2-0 as the two teams head to Tauranga for the final two games, scheduled for November 13 and 15.India skipper Shubman Gill won the…

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