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5 Indians killed in NZ terror attack; toll mounts to 50
Rediff.com17 Mar 2019In a 74-page 'manifesto' the attacker posted online, he described himself as a white supremacist who was out to 'avenge attacks in Europe perpetrated by Muslims'.
Christchurch shootings continue to ripple in New Zealand sports
Rediff.com16 Mar 2019New Zealand's worst peacetime mass killing rippled through the country's top-class sports on Saturday with two high profile events cancelled and the first class cricket title being decided without a ball being bowled in the final round of matches.
Taylor claims record as New Zealand whitewash Bangladesh
Rediff.com20 Feb 2019Ross Taylor became New Zealand's highest scorer in One-Day Internationals on Wednesday as he helped his side secure an 88-run victory over Bangladesh in Dunedin in their final official ODI before the World Cup.
India's Asia Cup 2018 wins over Pakistan are historic
Rediff.com24 Sep 2018Rajneesh Gupta gives us all the dazzling numbers.
Cricket Buzz: NZ's Taylor fit for first Test against England
Rediff.com21 Mar 2018ECB to allow replacements for concussed players in domestic matches
Bairstow ton helps England down New Zealand to win series
Rediff.com10 Mar 2018Bairstow, who scored 138 in the fourth game in Dunedin, smashed a 58-ball century with eight boundaries and six sixes as he combined with Alex Hales (61) in a 155-run opening stand in perfect batting conditions.
Taylor's health more important than decider as NZ look to Tests
Rediff.com8 Mar 2018New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor's health would not be risked for the series-deciding one day international on Saturday as the team looks ahead to two Tests against England, coach Mike Hesson has said.
Big-hitting Taylor gives NZ thrilling win over England
Rediff.com7 Mar 2018Taylor, who missed the third game in Wellington with a quadriceps injury, was limping badly after he appeared to suffer a similar strain but still combined with Tom Latham (71) for 187 runs as New Zealand scored 339 for five in 49.3 overs to chase down England's 335 for nine.
When rain gods helped South Africa
Rediff.com29 Mar 2017Heavy overnight rain ended New Zealand's hopes of winning the third Test against South Africa and levelling the series at 1-1 on Wednesday when the final day in Hamilton was abandoned without a ball being bowled.
Williamson equals Crowe record for most Test tons, thwarts Proteas
Rediff.com27 Mar 2017Williamson had moved to 148 at stumps with Mitchell Santner on 13, the home side holding a seven run lead over South Africa's first innings of 314.
3rd Test: New Zealand battle to stumps in good position
Rediff.com26 Mar 2017Tom Latham and Jeet Raval weathered an intense examination for over 25 overs to guide New Zealand to 67 without loss at the close of the rain-affected second day of the third Test against South Africa at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Sunday.
Rain forces stumps on Day 1 in third NZ-South Africa Test
Rediff.com25 Mar 2017South Africa were 123 for four in the third Test against New Zealand at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Saturday before rain forced the abandonment of the first day's play after 41 overs.
2nd Test: South Africa clinch eight-wicket victory
Rediff.com18 Mar 2017Keshav Maharaj took career best figures of 6-40 as South Africa romped to an eight-wicket victory over New Zealand on the extended third day of the second Test on Saturday to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
NZ vs SA 1st Test poised for intriguing final day
Rediff.com11 Mar 2017South Africa were 224 for six at the close of play in a chilly Dunedin with a lead of 191 runs entering the final day on a pitch that is turning but offering little assistance for the pace bowlers and is proving difficult to score from.
South Africa take slim lead in Dunedin Test
Rediff.com10 Mar 2017Dean Elgar and Hashim Amla had given South Africa a slender lead over New Zealand at the end of the third day of the first Test on Friday, which was disrupted for 30 minutes by a fire alarm at University Oval.
Play resumes in Dunedin Test after fire alarm delay
Rediff.com10 Mar 2017Play in the first Test between New Zealand and South Africa resumed on Friday after a fire alarm in the main grandstand forced the evacuation of the venue and halted play for about 30 minutes.
1st Test: Williamson in sight of century in Dunedin
Rediff.com9 Mar 2017Kane Williamson fought hard to establish his innings before cashing in during the final session to lead New Zealand to 177 for three at close of play on the second day of the first test against South Africa on Thursday.
NZ v SA, Day 1: Elgar century lifts South Africa
Rediff.com8 Mar 2017Dean Elgar made the most of being dropped early in his innings to score his seventh Test century and anchor South Africa's 229 for four at the close of play on the opening day of the first Test against New Zealand in Dunedin on Wednesday.
Du Plessis guides South Africa to series win over New Zealand
Rediff.com4 Mar 2017Faf du Plessis made a successful review of an lbw decision against him before guiding South Africa to a series-clinching six-wicket victory in the fifth and final One-dayer against New Zealand at Eden Park on Saturday.
No room at the top in Tests for ODI matchwinner Guptill
Rediff.com2 Mar 2017Martin Guptill will not be included in the New Zealand squad for the upcoming Test series against South Africa despite a brilliant matchwinning innings in the one-dayer against the Proteas on Wednesday.
The Kiwis have not won a Test in India since 1988!
Rediff.com19 Sep 2016Guess which Indian batsman has scored the most runs against New Zealand? Rajneesh Gupta tells you that and more.
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Rediff.com8 Jun 2016Image Alert: Too much hotness ahead! You might need to switch on the air-conditioner.
Akmal blasts Pakistan media for highlighting controversies
Rediff.com7 Jun 2016Pakistan middle-order batsman Umar Akmal has launched a stinging attack against his country's media for constantly highlighting negative stories about him and spoiling his name in every little situation. The swashbuckling batsman made a promising debut in 2009, when he absolutely thrashed bowlers in the domestic circuit. Akmal also smashed blistering 102 runs in the third ODI of his debut series against Sri Lanka before introducing himself in the Test arena in a similar manner, scoring a brilliant 129 and 75 against New Zealand at Dunedin in November 2009. The 26-year-old, however, has been stuttering with form in the recent times, with possibilities of scoring big runs have now become a rare occurrence. Blaming the media for his inconsistent performance, Akmal believes he would be able to perform better if journalist stop turning every little issue into a big deal, the Dawn reported.
New Zealand gear up for first day-night Test against England
Rediff.com27 May 2016New Zealand will host their first day-night Test when England tour the country in early 2018, pending final approval from both teams.
McCullum hits fastest Test century in farewell match
Rediff.com20 Feb 2016New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum set a new record for the fastest Test century after lunch on the first day of the second Test against Australia on Saturday when he clouted exactly 100 runs in 54 balls.
All you want to know Brendon McCullum
Rediff.com20 Feb 2016Factbox on New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum, who will retire from international cricket after the second Test against Australia, starting in Christchurch from Thursday.
FACTBOX: New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum
Rediff.com22 Dec 2015Factbox on New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum, who on Tuesday announced his decision to retire from all forms of international cricket in February.
'We have a bowling group that is world class and can take take 20 wickets'
Rediff.com21 Dec 2015While impressed by Kane Williamson's match-winning century, New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum praised his bowlers for their tenacity and ability to change plans to suit the conditions, which helped them seal a series win over Sri Lanka.
Hamilton Test: Williamson ton steers NZ to series win over Sri Lanka
Rediff.com21 Dec 2015Kane Williamson scored his fifth century in eight Tests in 2015 to guide New Zealand to a five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka before lunch on the fourth day of the second Test at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Monday.
New Zealand close in on win but Sri Lanka fight on
Rediff.com20 Dec 2015A hobbling Kane Williamson guided New Zealand to 142 for five at the close of play on the third day of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Hamilton, with the hosts needing another 47 runs to seal a 2-0 series sweep.
Hamilton Test: Boult strikes before rain ends first day early
Rediff.com18 Dec 2015Trent Boult took two wickets in one over and broke a partnership that had threatened to take the game out of New Zealand's reach as Sri Lanka reached 264 for seven by the end of a rain-shortened first day of the second Test on Friday.
Williamson's finger adds to New Zealand's concerns in Hamilton
Rediff.com17 Dec 2015As if a pitch that can barely be distinguished from the outfield was not enough for New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum to worry about ahead of the second Test against Sri Lanka, it turns out his top batsman may have a broken finger.
ICC Test rankings: Ashwin, Jadeja among top-5 all-rounders
Rediff.com15 Dec 2015Ravichandran Ashwin held on to his top spot, while Ravindra Jadeja rose a rung to be fifth in the all-rounders' chart of the latest ICC Test rankings issued on Tuesday.
Sometimes you have to risk losing to win as well: McCullum
Rediff.com14 Dec 2015A frenetic first innings set up New Zealand's 122-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test on Monday, but captain Brendon McCullum was pleased with the way his bowlers stuck to their task without tangible reward.
Dunedin Test: New Zealand thrash Sri Lanka by 122 runs
Rediff.com14 Dec 2015Trent Boult took two quick wickets after lunch to help New Zealand complete a 122-run victory over Sri Lanka on the fifth day of the first Test at University Oval in Dunedin on Monday.
Sri Lanka 109-3 chasing NZ's 405 in 1st Test
Rediff.com13 Dec 2015At stumps on day four, with an hour's play lost because of the weather, Sri Lanka were 109 for three, requiring a further 296 runs to pull off an epic victory.
Dunedin Test: Williamson milestone helps NZ stretch lead
Rediff.com12 Dec 2015Kane Williamson became the second New Zealand batsman to score 1000 Test runs in a calendar year as the hosts built an imposing 308-run lead over Sri Lanka at the close of the third day's play of the first Test in Dunedin.
1st Test: Chandimal, Karunaratne defy New Zealand
Rediff.com11 Dec 2015Dinesh Chandimal and Dimuth Karunaratne obstinately defied New Zealand's bowlers for much of the second day of the first Test at University Oval in Dunedin on Friday though the hosts still have the upper hand.
Afghanistan's cricketers to train in Noida after MoU with BCCI
Rediff.com10 Dec 2015Afghanistan's cricket team will shifted its home base from Sharjah to the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association stadium in Noida where they will play their matches and practice after an MoU was signed on Thursday in this regard.
Guptill, Williamson put NZ in strong position
Rediff.com10 Dec 2015Martin Guptill struck his third Test century while Kane Williamson fell just short his 13th as New Zealand blunted Sri Lanka's inexperienced bowling attack to set themselves up for a big total in the first Test in Dunedin on Thursday.