Images from the T20 World Cup match between Afghanistan and New Zealand, in Abu Dhabi, on Sunday.
Captain Kane Williamson returns to the side after missing the second Test
Kane Williamson, spinners set up NZ's 35-run win over Ireland
New Zealand next take on Afghanistan in Melbourne on October 26 while Australia play Sri Lanka in Perth on October 25.
Who do you think should be part of India's playing for the World Cup match against New Zealand?
Ravichandran Ashwin has maintained the top spot among bowlers
Jasprit Bumrah's appointment as India's stand-in Test captain is a 'courageous decision' based on his 'tactical nous', and his leadership duel with England skipper Ben Stokes is providing a fascinating sidelight to an entertaining game in Birmingham, said the legendary Ian Chappell.
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson is likely to be out for two months because to an elbow injury, which had flared-up during the recently-concluded Test series against India.
The WTC final presents the Black Caps with another opportunity to become world champions and if all falls into place, nothing can stop them go for glory.
GT are probably missing New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson, who they have traded to Kolkata Knight Riders.
Skippers Aaron Finch and Kane Williamson ditched handshakes, and opted for elbow taps amidst the coronavirus outbreak.
Sunrisers Hyderabad's batting failed to live up to expectations yet again as they went down by eight wickets against Delhi Capitals in Dubai on Wednesday.
Steve Smith and Travis Head join top-ranked Marnus Labuschagne following their centuries in the ICC World Test Championship Final against India.
Babar Azam, whose cover drives have some similarities with Kohli, has enjoyed a conistent run in Tests since 2018 matching the likes of Kohli, Australia's run machine Steve Smith, New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson and England's Joe Root.
A staggering distance of 276.57 kilometers covered by Kohli while dashing between the wickets.
India dominates ICC Test Rankings
Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra scoring centuries in the same game is the first instance of two Kiwi batters scoring a century each in a World Cup match. It was also the first time two Kiwi batters scored a century each on World Cup debut.
The Black Caps captain said it can't be said what total would have been good or if he thought, they had enough runs on board.
Shashank Singh played the innings of his life to power Punjab Kings to a famous win.
Ahead of IPL 2023, former champions Sunrisers Hyderabad named South African all-rounder Aiden Markram as their new skipper.
Pandya also heaped praise on Afghanistan's Rashid, who was named the Player of the Match for bagging two wickets and hitting a four and six in his unbeaten 10-run display which played a crucial role in Gujarat's win.
We had to fight really hard to reverse momentum, says Kane Williamson
Former England captain Nasser Hussain reckons Tendulkar has a magnificent technique and in modern cricket New Zealand's Kane Williamson similarly has a good technique.
We need to introspect and comeback stronger in next game, says Shreyas Iyer
The West Indian legend is the batting coach for Sunrisers Hyderabad who finally broke their duck and logged their first points this IPL season.
Henry suffered the injury during the final day of the second Test against Pakistan in Karachi
The World Cup opener is set to be another barnstorming meeting between two of the favourites -- and a fitting way to start a cricketing feast.
Warner, Haddin, and Williamson will now be quarantined according to the protocols for seven days before they join the squad for the IPL.
'We need to get Kane out as early as possible as that'll surely benefit the team.'
IMAGES from the T20 World Cup match played between England and New Zealand in Brisbane on Tuesday.
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson led from the front with a double century to guide the hosts to a huge total in their first innings on Day 2 of the first Test against West Indies, at Seddon Park, in Hamilton, on Friday.
There is no better ambassador for the Spirit of Cricket than Kane Williamson and his gesture towards West Indies cricketer Kemar Roach highlights why the New Zealand captain is the role model all modern day cricketers must emulate.
Skipper Williamson cleared to play; spinner Patel included in 15-man squad
'There's no secret we're right in the hunt for the World Test Championship final following our two-nil win over India and having Trent and Kane fully fit and focussed for the upcoming series will be crucial.'
'Better team won in the conditions. Deserved winners...'
"He has indicated he's available for the World Cup," Stead told reporters.
'Umran is a super exciting talent. Seeing him in the Indian international scene is an amazing rise'
Williamson said that both of them have known each other for a long time as called him as 'a mate'.
Images from Day 2 of the first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord's on Friday, June 3, 2022.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who were rested for the series, slipped one place each to 8th and 9th respectively.
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