Indian cricket team star batter Abhishek Sharma slammed a brilliant 84 off just 35 deliveries as India defeated New Zealand in the first T20I encounter in Nagpur.

Indian cricket team all-rounder Axar Patel suffered a massive injury scare during the first T20I encounter against New Zealand in Nagpur on Wednesday.

Hailed by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday as 'The man with the toughest job after PM' after a meeting, India head coach Gautam Gambhir has thanked the noted author for his warm words of appreciation.

Suryakumar Yadav felt good going into bat, playing to his strengths, and credited his form to hard work in the nets.

Dashing opener Abhishek Sharma said he does not believe in range-hitting and instead backs his instincts and timing.

Abhishek Sharma slammed a 35-ball 84 as India beat New Zealand by 48 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.

Abhishek Sharma's pyrotechnics followed a now familiar script with India out-batting New Zealand by 48 runs in the opening T20 International in Nagpur on Wednesday.

Indian cricket team star batter Abhishek Sharma scripted history by becoming the fastest player to reach 5000 runs in T20 cricket.

Indian cricket team batter Abhishek Sharma shattered a sensational world record with a 22-ball half-century during the first T20I encounter against New Zealand in Nagpur.

India vs New Zealand 1st T20I Highlights: Abhishek Sharma scored 84 off 35 balls with the help of five fours and eight sixes. India eventually won the game by 48 runs.

It is the second time Mitchell has held the No.1 ranking in ODI cricket, but his previous spell at the top only lasted three days last November before he was overtaken by Rohit.

India vs New Zealand 1st T20I Live Streaming: After a 1-2 series loss, India look to bounce back against New Zealand in the T20I series opener.

Nitish Kumar Reddy's place in the Indian team has become a subject of intense debate.

Indian cricket team T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav has faced significant criticism lately for his dismal run of form. However, ahead of the first T20I clash against New Zealand in Nagpur.

Before the T20 World Cup, India will play a five-match T20 series against New Zealand, which may prove to be a trial by fire for them.

Indian cricket team skipper Suryakumar Yadav said that wicket-keeper batter Ishan Kishan will be taking Tilak Varma's slot in the batting order during the first T20I against New Zealand.

Indian cricket team star batter Tilak Varma will join the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru on Tuesday as he continues his recovery from injury, according to a report.

Hardik Pandya is all set to return to Team India in the upcoming T20Is against New Zealand.