Former coach Rahul Dravid weighs in on India's recent struggles in Test cricket
Former India head coach Rahul Dravid says the lack of preparation for Test cricket has contributed to the team's recent struggles in the longest format of the game.
New Zealand put in improved display to beat India in fourth T20I
The Blacks Caps were playing for confidence as preparations continue for the upcoming T20 World Cup and, having been sent in to bat, scored total of 215-7 in their 20 overs.
Tim Seifert led the charge with 62 off 36 balls while opening partner Devon Cinway struck 44 in a partnership of exactly at the top of the order.
Daryl Mitchell then came in at number six and smashed an unbeaten 39 off just 18 deliveries to take New Zealand above the 200-run mark.
India then lost their way in the run-chase, with wicket falling at regular intervals as the hosts were reduced to 82-5 in the 11th over.
Shivam Dube struck seven sixes in a 23-ball 65 but the game was over as a contest as visiting skipper Mitchell Santner took 3-26 with his left-arm spin.
Fellow slow-bowler Ish Sodhi and seamer Jacob Duffy also took two wickets apiece as the home side were bowled out for 165 in the 19th over.
The fifth and final match of the series will take place in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday before the T20 World Cup kicks off on 7 February.
India steamroll New Zealand to seal T20 series as depth and firepower send World Cup warning
India's march through T20 cricket gathered fresh momentum in Guwahati as they crushed New Zealand by eight wickets to seal the series with two games to play, extending a remarkable run that stands at 11 straight T20I series or tournament victories.
Kishan, Suryakumar star with the bat as India power past New Zealand in 2nd T20I
India's explosive batting depth was on full display in Raipur as Ishan Kishan and captain Suryakumar Yadav dismantled New Zealand to secure a seven-wicket win in the second T20I and take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.
New Zealand lose Adam Milne due to injury ahead of T20 World Cup
New Zealand fast bowler Adam Milne has been ruled out of the T20 World Cup after picking up a hamstring injury during his stint playing for Sunrisers Eastern Cape in SA20.