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Injured New Zealand Seamer Will O’Rourke Out Of Second Australia Test

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Injured New Zealand Seamer Will O’Rourke Out Of Second Australia Test

New Zealand seamer Will O’Rourke in action© AFP Black Caps seamer Will O’Rourke will miss the second Test against Australia in Christchurch this week with a hamstring strain, New Zealand Cricket said on Monday. Uncapped pace-bowler Ben Sears has been called up in his place for the second and final home game against Australia, starting…

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Will New Zealand Recall Retired Neil Wagner For Christchurch Test?

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Will New Zealand Recall Retired Neil Wagner For Christchurch Test?

New Zealand might be tempted to recall retired pacer Neil Wagner to the side for the second and final Test against Australia following an injury to fast bowler Will O’Rourke. The hosts suffered a crushing 172-run defeat in the opening Test in Wellington on Sunday and skipper Tim Southee said the door was not shut…

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“We Have To Make Decision”: Tim Southee On Recalling Retired Neil Wagner For 2nd Test vs Australia

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“We Have To Make Decision”: Tim Southee On Recalling Retired Neil Wagner For 2nd Test vs Australia

Unclear about bowler Will O’Rourke’s fitness for the next test in Christchurch, New Zealand captain Tim Southee did not completely rule out the possibility of Neil Wagner being called up from retirement for the second Test against Australia. New Zealand and Australia will meet for the final Test in Christchurch, beginning on Friday. O’Rourke left…

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NZ vs AUS 1st Test: Nathan Lyon Reveals His “Biggest Weapon” Following Day 3 Heroics

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NZ vs AUS 1st Test: Nathan Lyon Reveals His “Biggest Weapon” Following Day 3 Heroics

Australia’s Nathan Lyon bowls on Day 2 the Test match vs New Zealand.© AFP Australia’s experienced spinner Nathan Lyon disclosed that his biggest weapon is the bounce that he is able to extract from the surface following his heroics with the bat and ball in the first Test against New Zealand on Saturday. Lyon starred…

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Steve Smith: Is The ‘Best Since Bradman’ On Decline, A Look Into Numbers

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Steve Smith: Is The ‘Best Since Bradman’ On Decline, A Look Into Numbers

Star Australian batter Steve Smith has not been having best of the times as an opening batter, as his downward slump continued during the first Test against New Zealand in Wellington. During the first Test, he was dismissed for 31 in 71 balls by Matt Henry and then later for a three-ball duck in the…

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Streaker Causes Mayhem During New Zealand vs Australia Test. Security Has A Tough Time

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Streaker Causes Mayhem During New Zealand vs Australia Test. Security Has A Tough Time

Australian spinner Nathan Lyon described unbeaten New Zealand batsman Rachin Ravindra as a budding “superstar” on Saturday but says the tourists are still well placed to win the first Test in Wellington. Ravindra struck an eye-catching 56 not out as the home side reached 111-3 at stumps on day three, having stumbled early in their…

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New Zealand vs Australia: Usman Khawaja Removes Sticker From Bat, Last-Minute Act Reignites ICC Debate

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New Zealand vs Australia: Usman Khawaja Removes Sticker From Bat, Last-Minute Act Reignites ICC Debate

Australia opening batter Usman Khawaja was forced to remove a dove logo from his bat on Day 3 of the ongoing 1st Test against New Zealand at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. The incident happened in the 19th over of Australia’s second innings when Khawaja had signalled for a new bat, having cracked one in…

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New Zealand vs Australia 1st Test Day 3 Live Score Updates

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New Zealand vs Australia 1st Test Day 3 Live Score Updates

New Zealand vs Australia 1st Test Day 3 Live Score Updates:© AFP New Zealand vs Australia 1st Test Day 3 Live Score Updates: Usman Khawaja and overnight batter Nathan Lyon will resume the Australian innings on Saturday as the side will aim to regain control of the first Test match against New Zealand. Australia seized…

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Collision With Teammate Sees Kane Williamson Lose 12-Year Streak In 1st Test vs Australia. Watch

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Collision With Teammate Sees Kane Williamson Lose 12-Year Streak In 1st Test vs Australia. Watch

New Zealand are squaring off against Australia in the first Test of the two-match series in Wellington. Asked to bat first, Australia posted a whopping total of 383, despite struggling at 89/4. All-rounder Cameron Green was the main architect of Australia’s innings as he remained unbeaten at 174. For the Kiwis, Matt Henry registered an…

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