Asked to bat first, the five-time U19 WC-winning team lost two wickets for just 12 runs. DD Sports has been the traditional broadcaster for Indian cricket fans, continuing to air key matches involving the national team. This channel ensures accessibility for audiences without cable or extensive online subscriptions, focusing on games of national interest.

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• With the current great form, Kohli is likely to be included in Team India’s squad for the series along with Rohit Sharma.
• Most senior players from the England tour are expected to be rested, with Suryakumar Yadav stepping in to lead the squad.
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• According to ICC’s FTP, India are also scheduled to play one Test and three ODIs against Afghanistan in June 2026, but there is no official confirmation about that series.
• Team India will visit England in July later this year for a 3-match ODI series, starting July 14 at Edgbaston.

On the other hand, legspinner Ravi Bishnoi last played in a T20I nearly a year ago against England in Mumbai. After participating in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, he also played in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, where he took nine wickets in seven matches during the T20 tournament at an economy rate of 8.72. Virat Kohli had an exceptional series against New Zealand in which he scored 240 runs in the three ODIs. He missed his 54th century in the first game by seven runs as he got out for 93 runs. However, he achieved the feat in the last game against New Zealand by scoring 124 runs in the final ODI.

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Neither the Test team nor the limited-overs squad is scheduled to play any matches until the 2025 Asia Cup in the UAE. This extended pause—over 30 days—is quite unusual, given the team’s typically packed calendar. Virat Kohli, Team India’s star batter, cricket next match is currently busy with the ongoing 3-match ODI series against New Zealand. The third and final match is scheduled to be played in Indore on Sunday, January 18.

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Abhigyan Kundu also played his part and played a key role in taking India’s score past the 200-run mark. Kanishk Chouhan’s 28 off 26 balls proved to be the game-changer and India put on a total of 238 on the board. Soon after the West Indies series, India will head to Australia for a three-match ODI series followed by five T20Is. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are expected to return for the ODIs, as they haven’t retired from the 50-over format yet.

Notably, it was India’s first home ODI defeat after winning the toss since October 2022 and New Zealand’s first-ever bilateral ODI series win in India. After taking a 1-0 lead, India failed to close out the series, allowing the Kiwis to bounce back strongly and win the next two matches. Meanwhile, Kohli visited the iconic Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain on Saturday morning and sought blessings from Lord Shiva ahead of the third and final ODI match against the Blackcaps.