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Williamson to skip India ODIs; Bracewell named captain

Williamson to skip India ODIs; Bracewell named captain

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Kane Williamson is unavailable for ODI selection due to his commitments in the SA20 league.

Hope's century keeps West Indies afloat

Hope's century keeps West Indies afloat

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Shai Hope's unbeaten hundred steered West Indies to 212/4 in a mammoth chase of 531 on day four of the opening Test against New Zealand.

Black Caps in crisis: West Indies eye rare NZ win

Black Caps in crisis: West Indies eye rare NZ win

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

New Zealand will pin their hopes on a rookie attack and field a new wicketkeeper when they take on the West Indies in the second Test in Wellington starting on Wednesday following a slew of injuries.

'Herculean' Greaves savours 'special day' for West Indies

'Herculean' Greaves savours 'special day' for West Indies

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

Justin Greaves produced a nine-and-a-half-hour batting masterclass before walking into Caribbean lore after his maiden Test double hundred secured an unlikely draw for West Indies.

New Zealand recall Williamson for West Indies Tests

New Zealand recall Williamson for West Indies Tests

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Kane Williamson was included in the New Zealand squad for December's three-Test series against West Indies.

Windies pacers restrict NZ with fiery spells on Day 1

Windies pacers restrict NZ with fiery spells on Day 1

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

West Indies pace puts New Zealand on the ropes in Christchurch

Windies draw with New Zealand after epic Greaves double ton

Windies draw with New Zealand after epic Greaves double ton

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

Justin Greaves struck an epic unbeaten 202 against a depleted New Zealand attack to help the West Indies snatch a memorable draw in the opening Test at Christchurch's Hagley Oval on Saturday.

Why New Zealand left out Kane Williamson for West Indies ODIs

Why New Zealand left out Kane Williamson for West Indies ODIs

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Kane Williamson has decided to skip the three-match ODI series to focus on the Test series against the West Indies next month.

Belligerent Brook Rewrites Record Books

Belligerent Brook Rewrites Record Books

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

England captain Harry Brook smashes records with blistering 135 against New Zealand

Brook's ton in vain as NZ edge past England in first ODI

Brook's ton in vain as NZ edge past England in first ODI

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

England recovered from a disastrous start as captain Brook bludgeoned 135 from 101 balls and Jamie Overton made 46 to help their side finish on 223 all out in 35.2 overs for a fighting chance in the contest.

Kiwis take handy lead over Zimbabwe in Bulawayo Test

Kiwis take handy lead over Zimbabwe in Bulawayo Test

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

New Zealand resumed overnight on 92-0 and eased past Zimbabwe's first innings total of 149 before their innings ended on 307-9, with all-rounder Nathan Smith retiring hurt with an abdominal strain.

Another Kiwi pacer sidelined with injury

Another Kiwi pacer sidelined with injury

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

Uncapped left-arm seamer Ben Lister is likely to make his debut in the 2nd Test

Santner, Henry shine as NZ crush Zimbabwe in 3 days

Santner, Henry shine as NZ crush Zimbabwe in 3 days

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

New Zealand beat Zimbabwe by nine wickets to win first Test

Hay, Sears shine as Kiwis down Pakistan to win ODI series

Hay, Sears shine as Kiwis down Pakistan to win ODI series

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

The final ODI will be played in Mount Maunganui on Saturday.

Five seamers in New Zealand's Champions Trophy squad

Five seamers in New Zealand's Champions Trophy squad

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Seamers Ben Sears, Nathan Smith and Will O'Rourke will play their first global tournament at the Champions Trophy in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates next month after being named in the New Zealand squad on Sunday.

Southee backs inexperienced Kiwi bowlers to deliver in Champions Trophy

Southee backs inexperienced Kiwi bowlers to deliver in Champions Trophy

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

Former New Zealand fast-bowling great Tim Southee is confident that the Black Caps' inexperienced bowling attack will do a wonderful job at the upcoming Champions Trophy after watching them perform impressively in the recently-concluded tri-series in Pakistan.

PIX: Rohit completes ODI milestone before being stumped out

PIX: Rohit completes ODI milestone before being stumped out

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

After his fifty, social media was abuzz that this could be Rohit's final appearance in an ODI.

CT 2025 Final: Huge challenge for India batting second

CT 2025 Final: Huge challenge for India batting second

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

That said the pitch is going to get challenging for the batters as the game wears on.

Carse, Bethell power England to victory

Carse, Bethell power England to victory

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

Brydon Carse took six for 42 before England comfortably chased down their 104-run victory target in the first Test against New Zealand

Bangladesh in battle for survival vs high-flying Kiwis

Bangladesh in battle for survival vs high-flying Kiwis

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

A confident New Zealand side will be eager to seal a semi-final spot when they take on Bangladesh, who will be fighting for survival, in their Champions Trophy Group A match in Rawalpindi on Monday.

1st Test: Bashir leads England fightback as Williamson misses ton

1st Test: Bashir leads England fightback as Williamson misses ton

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

'So there was some good fight there and they got some rewards late in the day. So yeah, I think both teams will be pleased with their efforts.'

New Zealand win ODI series despite Theekshana's 'trick'

New Zealand win ODI series despite Theekshana's 'trick'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Spinner Maheesh Theekshana's hat-trick was in vain as New Zealand clinched the three-match One-Day International series against Sri Lanka with a game to spare after a 113-run victory in a rain-shortened second one-day international in Hamilton on Wednesday.

England in charge at Wellington after another Brook ton

England in charge at Wellington after another Brook ton

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Harry Brook continued his remarkable form in New Zealand with a second century of the series to drive England to 280 before the tourists reduced the Black Caps to 86 for 5 at the close of play on Friday, the first day of the second Test.

A big blow to NZ in race to WTC final

A big blow to NZ in race to WTC final

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

It means the inaugural World Test Championship winners face a tough ask to qualify for next year's one-off Test in June 2025, with two wins against England and several other results also needing to go their way if they are to reach the Lord's decider.

Can NZ finally break ICC curse vs formidable SA?

Can NZ finally break ICC curse vs formidable SA?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

New Zealand and South Africa, both laden with world-class talent but often falling short in ICC tournaments, will face off in a tightly contested Champions Trophy semifinal.

Rohit's fury, Gill's finesse: India's deadly opening pair

Rohit's fury, Gill's finesse: India's deadly opening pair

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Rohit Sharma's aggressive batting and Shubman Gill's calculated approach have formed a formidable opening partnership for India in ODIs.

Can India capitalise on Dubai 'advantage' and beat NZ?

Can India capitalise on Dubai 'advantage' and beat NZ?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

Successful in keeping opponents and vitriol at bay so far, India will have to rise above traditional bugbear New Zealand and a rigmarole of emotions surrounding stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to reclaim the Champions Trophy after 12 years in Dubai on Sunday.

1st Test: Brook ton revives England on Day 2

1st Test: Brook ton revives England on Day 2

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

Brook's innings was by no means chanceless -- Tom Latham and Tim Southee both missed one good chance to take a thick edge in the slips -- but he rode his luck to bring up his 10th Test half century with a six.

India likely to rest big guns for New Zealand clash

India likely to rest big guns for New Zealand clash

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

A seemingly invincible India will be eager to sharpen their game against spin and give a run to second-line players ahead of the semi-final when they take on New Zealand in their last group match of the Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday.

PIX: CLINICAL INDIA LIFT CHAMPIONS TROPHY!

PIX: CLINICAL INDIA LIFT CHAMPIONS TROPHY!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

IMAGES from the Champions Trophy final played between India and New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday.

Brook, pacers put England on course for big win over New Zealand

Brook, pacers put England on course for big win over New Zealand

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

England took charge of the first Test against New Zealand on Saturday, riding Harry Brook's 171 to a first-innings lead of 151 before reducing the Black Caps to 155/6 on Day 3.

PIX: England maul New Zealand in second Test to seal series

PIX: England maul New Zealand in second Test to seal series

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

England finally faced some resistance from New Zealand in the shape of Tom Blundell's defiant century but dismissed the Black Caps for 259 to wrap up a thumping 323-run victory on the third day of the second Test on Sunday.

England take huge lead over NZ after Atkinson 'trick'

England take huge lead over NZ after Atkinson 'trick'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Gus Atkinson took a hat-trick as England stayed on course for a dominant victory in the second Test against New Zealand in Wellington on Saturday, reaching 378 for 5 at the close of play on Day 2 with an imposing lead of 533.

Southee to retire after England Tests but...

Southee to retire after England Tests but...

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Tim Southee is eyeing the third Test against England as his swan song in the format but will make himself available for selection if the Black Caps make the WTC final next year.

U-19 WC warm-up: Kishan, Bhui slam tons as India slay Canada

U-19 WC warm-up: Kishan, Bhui slam tons as India slay Canada

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

Captain Ishan Kishan and Ricky Bhui smashed unbeaten centuries as three-time champion India crushed Canada by 372 runs in their warm-up match of the U-19 World Cup in Mirpur on Saturday.

U-19 World Cup: Sarfaraz, Avesh sizzle; India march into quarters

U-19 World Cup: Sarfaraz, Avesh sizzle; India march into quarters

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

India stormed into the ICC Under-19 cricket World Cup quarter-finals after producing a clinical all-round performance to wallop New Zealand by 120 runs in their penultimate group D encounter, in Mirpur, on Saturday.

Under-19 WC: Qualifier Nepal shocks New Zealand; Shadab stars for Pak

Under-19 WC: Qualifier Nepal shocks New Zealand; Shadab stars for Pak

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Qualifier Nepal caused the first major upset of the World Cup, shocking New Zealand by 32 runs in a Group D match in Fatullah on Thursday.