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In Praising Afghanistan Duo, R Ashwin’s “Yuvraj Singh, Mohammed Kaif” Comment Is Viral

September 9, 2024 admin

Afghanistan will take on New Zealand in a historic one-off Test later this month in India. The match will be played from September 9 to 13 in Greater Noida, and star India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has expressed his excitement ahead of the encounter. Afghanistan on Friday announced a 16-man squad for the one-off…

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Ibrahim Zadran Doubtful For One-Off Test Against New Zealand Due To Injury

September 8, 2024 admin

File photo of Ibrahim Zadran.© AFP Afghanistan opener Ibrahim Zadran is a doubtful for the one-off Test against New Zealand after copping up an injury in Greater Noida on Sunday. The 22-year-old opening batter hurt his ankle during team’s final practice session ahead of Afghanistan’s first ever Test against New Zealand, starting on…

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Afghanistan Star Explains Why They Hold Edge Over New Zealand Ahead Of Greater Noida Test

September 7, 2024 admin

File image of Rahmat Shah.© AFP Veteran Afghanistan batter Rahmat Shah said his team’s “past experience” of playing in India will give them an edge over New Zealand in the one-off Test, beginning in Noida from Monday. Shah was a part of the Afghanistan sides that played Tests in Bengaluru (2018 vs India),…

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Not Getting Many Test Opportunities Breeds More Hunger, Says New Zealand Spinner Ajaz Patel

September 6, 2024 admin

Greater Noida: Disappointed that he did not get many opportunities to play Test cricket following his historic 10-wicket haul, Ajaz Patel believes that such setbacks only intensify the drive and ambition in New Zealand spinners to prove themselves in the subcontinent. Spinners from New Zealand frequently face a challenging environment at home to showcase…

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New Zealand Arrive In Greater Noida For One-Off Test vs Afghanistan

September 5, 2024 admin

File image of Kane Williamson.© AFP New Zealand arrived here on Thursday ahead of their one-off Test against Afghanistan, scheduled to be played in Greater Noida from September 9. The one-off Test, the first red-ball fixture between the two nations, will be held at the Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground. The BlackCaps have…

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China Calls New Zealand’s Spy Report Claims Entirely Baseless

September 5, 2024 admin

China’s embassy suggested external forces have meddled to undermine relations between trading partners. Wellington, New Zealand: China insisted Thursday it did not pose a threat to New Zealand’s national security after the country’s spy service singled out Beijing-backed groups as a “complex intelligence concern”. New Zealand’s Security Intelligence Service levelled unusually candid criticisms at China…

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New Zealand Face Club vs Country Dilemma As Top Players Opt Out Of Central Contracts

September 4, 2024 admin

New Zealand cricket is increasingly grappling with the club vs country dilemma, as more high-profile players choose to opt out of central contracts. With the team gearing up for a challenging stretch of nine Test matches in the coming months, Test captain Tim Southee has acknowledged the issue, attributing it to the “changing…

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“Good Place To Swim”: Afghanistan Captain’s Dig At Noida Sports Complex Ahead Of New Zealand Test

August 30, 2024 admin

The Afghanistan cricket team is all set to play a one-off Test against New Zealand from September 9-13 in Greater Noida. The Afghan side started their one-week preparatory camp at the Noida Sports Complex, but according to a report by The Indian Express, the start of their practice was far from ideal. Heavy…

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No Rashid Khan As Hashmatullah Announced Afghanistan Skipper For Test vs New Zealand

August 26, 2024 admin

All-rounder Rashid Khan is a notable omission in Afghanistan’s 20-member preliminary squad for the one-off Test against New Zealand, to be played in Greater Noida next month. Rashid’s absence from the September 9-13 contest comes as a surprise as he has been Afghanistan’s highest wicket-taker in the format, having taken 34 wickets in…

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“No One Better”: New Zealand Star Reserves High Praise For India’s Jasprit Bumrah

August 21, 2024 admin

New Zealand captain Tim Southee reckons India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has looked more formidable since making a comeback from a back injury, which kept him out of action for a major part of the last year. Bumrah, who was recently described as the “best all-format bowler in the last five-six years” by…

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