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Australia's central bank says it will erase the British monarch from its banknotes, replacing the late Queen Elizabeth II's image on its $5 note. The decision follows consultation with the federal government, which supports the change, the Reserve Bank of Australia said in a statement.

India's T20 vice-captain Suryakumar Yadav on Tuesday played down the Ekana Stadium pitch controversy, saying the wicket doesn't matter a lot and they are "fine" with any surfaces.

Three New Zealand players -- Trent Boult, Martin Guptill and Jimmy Neesham -- gave up their central contracts last year to play in different T20 leagues across the world.

MitchellSantner returned with figures of 2/11 from his four overs to set up New Zealand's 21-run win over India in the first T20I of the three-match series on Friday.

India all-rounder Washington Sundar termed their loss to New Zealand in the opening T20I in Ranchi as a "one-off" defeat and backed the hosts to bounce back in the three-match series.

Opener Devon Conway and Daryl Mitchell struck half-centuries to guide New Zealand to a comfortable 21-run win in the first T20I of the three-match series in Ranchi on Friday.

Former skipper MS Dhoni visited the Indian dressing room earlier and interacted with players ahead of the first T20I against New Zealand on Friday.

New Prime Minister Chris Hipkins (44) was sworn in by New Zealand's governor-general during a ceremony in the capital, Wellington. Jacinda Ardern was officially replaced on Wednesday after shocking the country with her abrupt resignation last week.

India crashed out of the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup after losing 4-5 via penalty shootout to lower-ranked New Zealand following a 3-3 stalemate after the regulation time in a crossover match in Bhubaneshwar on Sunday.

Indian opener Shubman Gill has won the hearts of millions with his impressive batting style and composure, and former Indian great Sunil Gavaskar has given the youngster a new nickname.