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New Zealand Whitewash Bangladesh To Wrap Cricket World Cup 2023 Preparation

September 26, 2023 admin

New Zealand gave themselves a perfect boost ahead of the World Cup by whitewashing Bangladesh in the three-match series 2-0, with a seven wickets win in the final one-day international in Dhaka on Tuesday. Will Young and Adam Milne starred with bat and ball respectively, with Young hitting 70 off 80 balls to guide New Zealand to…

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Watch: Mushfiqur Rahim’s Football Skills In Vain, Gets Bowled In Bizarre Fashion

September 26, 2023 admin

Bangladesh batter Mushfiqur Rahim got dismissed in a bizarre manner that left the social media stunned during the third one-day international against New Zealand at Dhaka’s Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on Tuesday. During the 16th over of the Bangladesh innings, Mushfiqur chopped a delivery from Lockie Ferguson towards his stumps and in desperation to stop himself from…

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Pakistan’s Cricket World Cup Warm-Up Match In Hyderabad To Be Played Behind Closed Doors – Here’s Why

September 25, 2023 admin

File photo of ICC World Cup 2023 trophy© X (formerly Twitter) The Cricket World Cup 2023 warm-up game between Pakistan and New Zealand on September 29 will be played behind closed doors due to the advice of local security agencies in Hyderabad. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said on Monday that the…

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Ish Sodhi Run Out By Bangladesh Star At Non-striker’s End, Still Stays On Not Out. Here’s How – Watch

September 23, 2023 admin

In cricket, the run out at the non-striker’s end is currently legal, but still contentious. Every time any attempt to run out a player at the non-striker’s end happens, there is controversy. Last year, the run out of Charlie Dean by India’s Deepti Sharma at the non-striker’s end during an ODI at Lord’s gain a…

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New Zealand Pacer Tim Southee To Undergo Surgery On Injured Thumb Ahead Of World Cup

September 20, 2023 admin

New Zealand pacer Tim Southee will undergo surgery on the thumb he dislocated and fractured in the team’s final ODI against England on Saturday. A decision on Southee’s availability for Cricket World Cup 2023 will be made next week after the fast bowler elected to undergo surgery. New Zealand Cricket confirmed the news on Wednesday afternoon…

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New Zealand rattled by magnitude 5.6 quake but no immediate reports of major damage or injuries

September 20, 2023 admin

New Zealand was rattled by a magnitude 5.6 earthquake on September 20 morning but there were no immediate reports of major damage or injuries. The quake struck in the central South Island about 124 kilometres (77 miles) west of Christchurch, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The depth was a relatively shallow 11 kilometres (7…

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Climber Falls Nearly 2,000 Feet From New Zealand Mountain, Walks Away With Minor Injuries

September 19, 2023 admin

Climbing on Mount Taranaki requires experience, knowledge and correct equipment. A climber who fell nearly 2,000 feet down the side of Mount Taranaki on New Zealand’s North Island this weekend survived with only minor injuries. The climber, who has not been identified, was part of a group that was attempting to scale the mountain when…

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“Want To Give Tim Southee Every Chance To Prove His Fitness,” Says Gary Stead

September 18, 2023 admin

File image of Tim Southee© AFP New Zealand pace ace Tim Southee will be given every chance to prove his fitness ahead of the World Cup in India next month, head coach Gary Stead has said. Southee broke a bone in his right thumb while attempting to take a catch in the fourth ODI against…

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New Zealand Reveal New Jersey For ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

September 18, 2023 admin

The New Zealand cricket team unveiled their jersey ahead of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 in India, starting October 5 onwards. NZC took to Twitter to make the announcement. Pacers Lockie Ferguson and Trent Boult and wicketkeeper-batter Tom Latham were seen wearing the new jersey. The colour is predominantly black and features a set…

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Why Ben Stokes Apologised To Jason Roy After Record-Breaking 182

September 14, 2023 admin

Following his side’s win and record-breaking knock of 182 against New Zealand in the third ODI, England all-rounder Ben Stokes jokingly “apologised” to teammate Jason Roy for surpassing his highest individual score for England. Stokes surpassed Jason Roy’s 180 made against Australia at Melbourne in 2018 to guide England to register a mammoth 368 against the…

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