Stay Connected. Stay Informed.
South African cricket umpire Marais Erasmus, who officiated during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 final between England and New Zealand, opened up on his umpiring decisions that might have costed the Kiwis their maiden 50-over World Cup title back in 2019, including a controversial decision to avoid six runs to England after the ball…
There is a fresh controversy that is reportedly brewing between Shaheen Afridi and the Pakistan Cricket Board. And a statement put out by the cricket board on its website, on behalf of Afridi, is at the centre of it. In the said statement, Afridi, who was stripped off Pakistan’s white ball captaincy, on Sunday proclaimed…
Read More “Shaheen Afridi’s ‘Fake’ Statement Put Out By PCB? Report Says Star Furious” »
David Willey joined LSG through the auction last year after representing RCB.© BCCI Lucknow Super Giants on Saturday named New Zealand fast bowler Matt Henry as a replacement for England all-rounder David Willey. Henry joins LSG at his base price of Rs 1.25 crore. Willey had withdrawn from the tournament citing personal reasons. Willey joined…
Read More “David Willey Pulls Out Of IPL 2024, LSG Name This New Zealand Star As Replacement” »
A shopper walks past a jewellery store in Auckland, New Zealand, on March 19, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP New Zealand has entered its second recession in 18 months after the latest round of GDP figures confirmed its economy contracted in the last quarter of 2023. The country’s economy shrank by 0.1% in the quarter…
Read More “New Zealand slips into its second recession in 18 months as economy contracts” »
Ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season, the New Zealand cricketers Mitchell Santner, Daryl Mitchell, and Rachin Ravindra joined the five-time winner Chennai Super Kings (CSK) training camp. The official X (formerly Twitter) handle of the Chennai-based franchise shared the picture of the Kiwi trio joining the squad. Santner made his debut in…
The biggest find of New Zealand’s World Cup campaign in India, Rachin Ravindra on Wednesday became the youngest recipient of the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal after becoming the country’s best male cricketer of the year. Among women, Melie Kerr grabbed the major prizes at the New Zealand Cricket Awards. Kane Williamson was recognised for his…
Read More “Rachin Ravindra Becomes Youngest Recipient Of Sir Richard Hadlee Medal” »
Alex Carey reacts after Australia’s win.© AFP Australia’s Alex Carey joined the elite company of legendary compatriot Adam Gilchrist and Indian star Rishabh Pant, smashing the second-highest score ever by a wicketkeeper-batter in a successful Test run-chase. Carey achieved this during his side’s second Test against New Zealand at Christchurch During a tense run-chase of…
Australia have overtaken New Zealand to take the second spot in the World Test Championships ranking following the 2-0 series win over their Trans-Tasman rivals in Christchurch on Monday. The win in the second Test helped Australia collect 12 points on their road to defending the World Test Championship mace. Australia have improved their percentage…
Read More “Australia Move To Second In WTC Table After 2-0 Series Win Over New Zealand” »
An enthralling Test contest between Australia and New Zealand saw Pat Cummins‘ men emerging triumphant, with the skipper himself hitting the winning runs. Though such moments are celebrated by fans, Cummins faced criticism on social media as he hit the winning runs when Alex Carey was batting on 98. Fans had kept their fingers crossed,…
Read More “Pat Cummins ‘Robs’ Alex Carey Of His Century, Then Issues Clarification” »
An unbeaten 98 from Alex Carey and a formidable partnership with Mitchell Marsh rescued Australia from a dire position to set up a three-wicket victory in a tense second Test against New Zealand on Monday. Carey and Marsh put on a vital 140-run partnership at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch, the tourists having had their…
Read More “Alex Carey’s 98 Drags Australia Home In New Zealand Test Thriller” »