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India beat New Zealand by six wickets in the third T20 in Wellington and clinched the five-match series with two games to spare. The opening pair of Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Suryavanshi put on 133 runs in 7.1 overs.
Otabek YusupovAll Blacks coach Dave Rennie has included Leicester Fainga'anuku in the squad for the November northern tour: the winger, who has moved into the forwards, has recovered from a broken leg. The team, captained by Codie Taylor, will play matches against Scotland, Wales and England.
Aziz KarimovChief of Defence Force of New Zealand Air Marshal Tony Davis has resigned, admitting to an 'inappropriate relationship' during his time as a unit commander, which he had not previously disclosed. The matter has been referred to the Inspector-General of Defence. Rear Admiral Matt Williams is temporarily acting as Chief of Defence Force.
Javlon TursunovIndia beat New Zealand by four wickets in Christchurch, completing the highest successful chase in T20 history for the first time, chasing down a target of 226 runs. Opener Sanju Samson played a key role, scoring 67 runs off 33 balls. India lead 1-0 in the five-match series.
Sevara AzamovaNew Zealand's Labour Party criticised the decision to admit Israel as a partner of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF). Israel's Foreign Ministry said the decision was made at a meeting of PIF leaders in Palau last month. The opposition is demanding that Prime Minister Christopher Luxon explain what steps New Zealand took to object.
Javlon TursunovIndia captain Shreyas Iyer said 15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi cannot 'just walk straight into the side', despite calls to unleash him in the T20 series against New Zealand starting in Christchurch. Iyer noted the consistency of the incumbent openers, while home captain Mitchell Santner acknowledged the teenager's talent but promised plans were in place for him.
Javlon TursunovEarth Sciences New Zealand raised the volcanic alert level and the aviation colour code to orange (level III) amid ongoing ash emission at Whakaari/White Island. According to the agency, there is no threat to the mainland, with only a possible sulphur smell and light ashfall; the activity may continue for weeks.
Sevara AzamovaNew Zealand Parliament Speaker Gerry Brownlee said that threats against lawmakers have sharply increased over the past three years, leading to enhanced security measures and closer cooperation with police. Parliament's Security Information, Risk and Advisory Service handled 216 requests for assistance over three weeks in October. Brownlee linked the rise in hostility to economic pressure, public discontent and global instability.
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