The big news: India look to settle score

India are set to take on New Zealand in the fifth One-Day International in Vizag on Saturday. After losing the previous match in Ranchi, India will hope to get their act together to win the series against a New Zealand team that has finally hit the right notes in the series. Openers Rohit Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane must come to the fore for India if they are to win.

For Mahendra Singh Dhoni, this will be the last one-day series of the year before they take on England in January in three ODIs. Dhoni, who hasn’t won an ODI series since October 2014, and will look to make amends for the losses in Ranchi and Delhi. For Kane Williamson’s men, momentum seems to have shifted their way with their bowlers getting their act together. Batting seems to be a worry but they possess the caliber required to get the job done.

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  1. Bangladesh were on top on day one of the second Test against England in Dhaka. Winning the toss, Bangladesh opted to bat and were bowled out for 220 after a brilliant century by Tamim Iqbal. For England, Moeen Ali, Ben Stokes and Chris Woakes were on target. However, England had a disastrous start as they ended the day on 50/3. 
  2. Deepak Hooda continued to dazzle for Baroda as he smashed an unbeaten 290 in his side’s Ranji Trophy clash against a hapless Punjab side. Baroda set a target of 526 in the first innings with Punjab ending the day on 126/1 trailing by 408 runs.
  3. The BCCI has agreed to use DRS for the upcoming tour of England starting on November 9. However, HotSpot will not be among the tools available. The last time India played in a series with DRS – also against England, in 2011 – they were not impressed with HotSpot. 
  4. Sri Lanka are set to take on Zimbabwe in the first Test in Harare after 12 years. Since then, Zimbabwe have played only 25 Test matches. For Sri Lanka, Rangana Herath is set to become one of their oldest captains at 38. He is leading his country for the first time since his debut 17 years ago.
  5. Sri Lanka all-rounder Jeevan Mendis has signed for County side Derbyshire for the first half of next summer. Mendis will play the role of the county's overseas player till April, after which South Africa leg-spinner Imran Tahir will take over till June. Mendis has played 54 ODIs and 16 Twenty20 Internationals for Sri Lanka.