In Case You Missed It: England hit a low after World Cup high, New Zealand get a taste of SKY
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ESPNcricinfo staff
25-Nov-2022
SKY's the limit: Suryakumar Yadav can't believe the audacity of his own shots • Getty Images
There's no rest for the wicket as England and India faced off against Australia and New Zealand just days after the T20 World Cup. The champions though came off worse for wear after a 3-0 defeat to Australia, in a series so inconsequential the England captain himself called it "irrelevant". There's no easing up in the longer formats either as England brace for Tests in Pakistan and the West Indies, and South Africa have their mettle tested in Australia. Here are all the big stories - including a new List A record - and events of the week.
India clinch series after rain-hit tie in Napier
India's tour of New Zealand didn't quite go as planned with the first match washed out and the third tied after rain thwarted play. Nevertheless Conway and Phillips impressed for New Zealand while surprise package Mohammed Siraj finished with 4 for 17 for India. The second T20I belonged to Suryakumar Yadav, who bashed an unbeaten 111 of India's 191 - an innings, Alagappan Muthu says, was so surreal it was practically "anime cricket".
India's tour of New Zealand didn't quite go as planned with the first match washed out and the third tied after rain thwarted play. Nevertheless Conway and Phillips impressed for New Zealand while surprise package Mohammed Siraj finished with 4 for 17 for India. The second T20I belonged to Suryakumar Yadav, who bashed an unbeaten 111 of India's 191 - an innings, Alagappan Muthu says, was so surreal it was practically "anime cricket".
25 Questions: Who would win a staring contest between Suryakumar Yadav and Virat Kohli?
We tried to stump SKY with some confounding deliveries of our own, but of course he knocked them out of the park.
We tried to stump SKY with some confounding deliveries of our own, but of course he knocked them out of the park.
Shikhar Dhawan: 'Being calm and compassionate allows me to lead well'
India's ODI series against New Zealand kicked off with a loss, but captain Shikhar Dhawan is unfazed. He spoke to Nagraj Gollapudi about his approach to leadership, and his new role in charge of Punjab Kings.
India's ODI series against New Zealand kicked off with a loss, but captain Shikhar Dhawan is unfazed. He spoke to Nagraj Gollapudi about his approach to leadership, and his new role in charge of Punjab Kings.
You Have to Answer: Will Kane Williamson rather have Glenn Phillips or AB de Villiers in the outfield?
We gave the New Zealand captain some tough choices, like whose beard is better - his or Virat Kohli's.
We gave the New Zealand captain some tough choices, like whose beard is better - his or Virat Kohli's.
Head 152, Warner 106, England 142 all out
In the third and final ODI, the pair put on a stand of 269 in 38.1 overs, falling just short of their own Australian record ODI partnership of 284, to complete a 3-0 sweep of England.
In the third and final ODI, the pair put on a stand of 269 in 38.1 overs, falling just short of their own Australian record ODI partnership of 284, to complete a 3-0 sweep of England.
Rehan Ahmed could become youngest man to play a Test for England after call-up for Pakistan tour
A slew of young players are set to debut for both England and Pakistan in the upcoming Test series. Eighteen-year-old leggie Rehan Ahmed, who impressed Brendon McCullum with his "raw potential", has been added to England's squad, while Pakistan have selected Mohammad Ali and Abrar Ahmed. Who are these two new faces? Umar Farooq has the lowdown.
A slew of young players are set to debut for both England and Pakistan in the upcoming Test series. Eighteen-year-old leggie Rehan Ahmed, who impressed Brendon McCullum with his "raw potential", has been added to England's squad, while Pakistan have selected Mohammad Ali and Abrar Ahmed. Who are these two new faces? Umar Farooq has the lowdown.
Van der Dussen heads to Australia after 'hard and uncomfortable yards' in training
"The next three or four weeks is going to be about challenging ourselves outside of our comfort zones," says the middle-order batter, who is putting himself through the wringer to prepare for the Australia series later next month.
"The next three or four weeks is going to be about challenging ourselves outside of our comfort zones," says the middle-order batter, who is putting himself through the wringer to prepare for the Australia series later next month.
Karthik Meiyappan soaks in World Cup glory and dreams of more
The UAE legspinner spoke to Deivarayan Muthu about his hat-trick against Sri Lanka, his time as a net bowler in the IPL, and about rubbing shoulders with big-name players in the Abu Dhabi T10 league.
The UAE legspinner spoke to Deivarayan Muthu about his hat-trick against Sri Lanka, his time as a net bowler in the IPL, and about rubbing shoulders with big-name players in the Abu Dhabi T10 league.
India's contenders for the 2023 ODI World Cup
With many candidates for the final 15, the challenge for the hosts is to get their combinations right between now and the tournament. Sidharth Monga looks at the likely candidates.
With many candidates for the final 15, the challenge for the hosts is to get their combinations right between now and the tournament. Sidharth Monga looks at the likely candidates.
'I try and be myself, I can't be him' - meet Tagenarine Chanderpaul
The opener, and Shivnarine Chanderpaul's son, is in line for a Test debut in Perth next week after a prolific year with the bat.
The opener, and Shivnarine Chanderpaul's son, is in line for a Test debut in Perth next week after a prolific year with the bat.
How many batters have scored hundreds in both innings of a first-class match against James Anderson?
Also: does Bruce Reid hold the record for most Test wickets without ever taking one in England? Steven Lynch has the answers in his weekly column.
Also: does Bruce Reid hold the record for most Test wickets without ever taking one in England? Steven Lynch has the answers in his weekly column.
Stokes the Test captain could learn much from England's T20 World Cup campaign
Ian Chappell says Stokes' knock in the final should convince him that at times he needs to bat with a little more caution in the longer format.
Ian Chappell says Stokes' knock in the final should convince him that at times he needs to bat with a little more caution in the longer format.