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The Italy Federation League has been severely affected and the football games were being played behind closed doors, the petitioner said.

India suffered a batting collapse as the top order of teen sensation Shafali Verma (2), Smriti Mandhana (11), Jemimah Rodrigues (0) and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (4) departed inside the first six overs.

"I didnt even realise when I took the catch," Jadeja said during the tea break.

Tendulkar being carried on the shoulders of his teammates after Indias win in 2011 Cricket World Cup was the Laureus best sporting moment.

India will play a two-match series starting in Wellington from 21 February.

Dhoni has not played a competitive game since the World Cup semifinal loss to New Zealand in July last year.

Indian bowlers, led by Jadeja, made life difficult for the hosts on a slow wicket, restricting them to 132 for five after New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson won the toss and elected to bat.