Indian team member leaves for home in the middle of CT 2025 clash vs NZ

India National Cricket Team manager R Devraj has left the team for home after a mishap happened in his family. As per the reports in Cricbuzz, it is learned that Devraj's mother passed away on Sunday, and he immediately left to attend to a family bereavement just ahead of the clash against New Zealand.

R Devraj, who is secretary of the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA), won't be returning to resume his managerial duties quickly. A call related to this will be taken based on the outcome of Tuesday's semifinal, where India will be playing either Australia or South Africa.

With deep sorrow, we inform you that our Secretary Devraj's mother, Kamaleshwari Garu, has passed away - HCA releases official statement

The development was confirmed by a member of the Indian National Cricket Team to Cricbuzz. Even the Hyderabad Cricket Association expressed their condolences, confirming the demise of Devraj's mother.

"With deep sorrow, we inform you that our Secretary Devraj's mother, Kamaleshwari Garu, has passed away. May her soul rest in peace. Our heartfelt condolences to Devraj Garu and his family," the HCA said in a statement.

India are currently locking horns with the New Zealand in their last league game of the ICC Champions 2025

India National Cricket Team are locking horns with the New Zealand National Cricket Team in their last league game of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The match between the two teams is taking place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on Sunday (2nd March).

India National Cricket Team were put into bat first and they didn't have a great start with bat as the top three in Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Virat Kohli were back in the hut early. With the team under pressure at 30/3, Shreyas Iyer, along with Axar Patel, steadied the ship with their 98-run partnership.

Shreyas Iyer played a solid hand of 79 runs, while Axar Patel chipped in with a score of 42. Hardik Pandya, in the end, also played a vital hand of 45 runs as the India National Cricket Team posted a total of 249 runs on the board. For New Zealand, Matt Henry was the pick of the bowlers.

India giving tough time to New Zealand after posting a total of 249 runs on the board

New Zealand also are having a tough time in the chase as well. Indian spin quartet of Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, and Varun Chakravarthy have been all over the batters. Their brilliant spell reduced the Black Caps to 159/6, putting them under pressure.

Kane Williamson, who has slammed a magnificent half-century, held the hopes high for his team. The premier batter was looking all set for a ton and was looking to take his team home. But that wasn't the case as he was removed by Axar Patel for 81 runs. The Rohit Sharma-led side is now looking strong to win three out of three games in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

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