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Cricket-India set for bumper New Zealand tour later this year
- On Wednesday, New Zealand Cricket announced a blockbuster 12-match tour featuring India from October 22 to December 1, comprising five T20 Internationals, five One Day Internationals, and two Test matches.
- NZC Chief Marketing and Commercial Officer Glenn Critchley described the tour as a celebration of shared history, noting "the passion and the following this team has is staggering" and urging Kiwis to witness the atmosphere firsthand.
- The tour begins in Christchurch on October 22, with organizers anticipating appearances from star players Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah across five major venues spanning the three formats.
- Beyond the India series, New Zealand's international summer also includes hosting Bangladesh for women's fixtures and Sri Lanka for an all-format tour, delivering 42 days of international cricket across eight cities.
- Reflecting on the rivalry, Black Caps player Ish Sodhi noted New Zealand swept India 3-0 in late 2024 and described facing them as "seriously challenging," emphasizing the "staggering" competition ahead.
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The Indian cricket team's tour of New Zealand will include five T20Is, five ODIs, and two Test matches. This is considered the largest bilateral tour in New Zealand cricket history. The BCCI has released the full schedule for Team India's tour of New Zealand, scheduled for October-November 2026.
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