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Can India bounce back after World Cup disappointment?

Can India bounce back after World Cup disappointment?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

India women's head coach Amol Muzumdar exhorted the side to push behind the 'hurt' of the T20 World Cup and regroup for the three-match ODI series against New Zealand

Big blow for NZ! Williamson ruled out for next three WC games, including India

Big blow for NZ! Williamson ruled out for next three WC games, including India

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

Skipper Kane Williamson was on Saturday ruled out of New Zealand's next three World Cup matches, including the India game.

Five-star Hazlewood bundles out NZ for 162

Five-star Hazlewood bundles out NZ for 162

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Josh Hazlewood took a five-wicket haul to skittle New Zealand for 162 on Day 1 of the second Test.

India 'A' crush NZ 'A' by 106 runs, sweep series 3-0

India 'A' crush NZ 'A' by 106 runs, sweep series 3-0

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

The young all-rounder picked up three of the last four NZ 'A' wickets to fall for fine figures of 4 for 11 to finish as the best Indian bowler.

India set to embrace 'high risk, high reward' cricket

India set to embrace 'high risk, high reward' cricket

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

India dished out their own version of 'Bazball' while chasing a victory in the recent Kanpur Test against Bangladesh after more than two days were lost to rain. The team defeated the visitors by seven wickets.

Yusuf, Razzaq named Pakistan coaches for NZ T20s

Yusuf, Razzaq named Pakistan coaches for NZ T20s

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

The Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to appoint Muhammad Yousuf and Abdul Razzaq as interim head coach and assistant coach respectively for the home T20 series against New Zealand later this month.

Warner expecting cold farewell from crowds in NZ

Warner expecting cold farewell from crowds in NZ

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

Warner described local fans as "derogatory and pretty vulgar" after the Australians were targeted for abuse during a test and ODI tour of New Zealand in 2016.

The Big Mistakes Which Cost India

The Big Mistakes Which Cost India

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Poor batting, poor leadership, clueless coaches...

How the world reacted to NZ abandoning Pakistan series

How the world reacted to NZ abandoning Pakistan series

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

New Zealand abandoned their limited-overs series in Pakistan on Friday after receiving a security alert, with the tourists "unilaterally suspending" all their scheduled matches.

Body-shamed, judged, Sarfaraz proves critics wrong with ton

Body-shamed, judged, Sarfaraz proves critics wrong with ton

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

Sarfaraz was loudly telling the world that he is no longer a replacement, but a firm contender for a slot in the first eleven even when Shubman Gill's stiff neck is healed.

NZ surge past India, Australia in WTC standings

NZ surge past India, Australia in WTC standings

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

New Zealand climbed to the top of the World Test Championship (WTC) standings following their thumping 281-run victory over South Africa

Former NZ all-rounder Anderson to play for USA at T20 WC

Former NZ all-rounder Anderson to play for USA at T20 WC

Rediff.com4 May 2024

The 33-year-old last played for New Zealand in 2018 and debuted for his adopted country in the home T20 series against Canada last month.

2nd Test tantalisingly poised as NZ bowlers rock Aus

2nd Test tantalisingly poised as NZ bowlers rock Aus

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

The Australians still managed to score at a fair pace and will resume on Monday on 77-4 with Mitch Marsh, who was 27 not out, and Travis Head, unbeaten on 17, looking to cut deeper into their 279-run victory target.

T20 World Cup: Rahmanullah Gurbaz Leads MVP Race

T20 World Cup: Rahmanullah Gurbaz Leads MVP Race

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of T20 World Cup 2024 after Game 48.

Marsh to captain Australia for NZ T20Is

Marsh to captain Australia for NZ T20Is

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Australia take on West Indies in a three-match T20 series starting in Hobart on Friday as part of their preparations for the June 1-29 World Cup in the Caribbean and United States.

Will Delhi's Kohli, Pant play Ranji Trophy cricket?

Will Delhi's Kohli, Pant play Ranji Trophy cricket?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

In the first Chennai Test against Bangladesh, Pant scored a magnificent century and returned to Test side with a bang.

NZ Game: Will Shami replace Pandya?

NZ Game: Will Shami replace Pandya?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing for the World Cup match against New Zealand?

India overtake NZ to grab top spot in WTC points table

India overtake NZ to grab top spot in WTC points table

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

India, who defeated England by five wickets in the fourth Test in Ranchi to take an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series, replaced the Kiwis with a stronger points percentage of 64.58.

Australia sweep T20 series against NZ in rain-affected clash

Australia sweep T20 series against NZ in rain-affected clash

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

Australia completed a clean sweep of their three-match Twenty20 series against New Zealand on Sunday as Matthew Wade's side won a rain-affected clash by 27 runs via the Duckworth-Lewis method at Eden Park.

Mitchell, Williamson slam 50s as NZ outclass Pakistan

Mitchell, Williamson slam 50s as NZ outclass Pakistan

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Daryl Mitchell and Kane Williamson hit fifties as New Zealand thrashed Pakistan by 46 runs in the first T20 International.

Ravindra, Santner recalled in NZ Test squad

Ravindra, Santner recalled in NZ Test squad

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Kyle Jamieson also returns to the squad after back surgery in February in a pace attack which includes captain Tim Southee and Matt Henry, who has recovered from injury.

MVP Race: Bumrah Only Indian In Top Five

MVP Race: Bumrah Only Indian In Top Five

Rediff.com5 Nov 2023

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index after 33 World Cup 2023 games.

Phillips leads NZ fightback after Mahmudul half-century

Phillips leads NZ fightback after Mahmudul half-century

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Opener Mahmudul Hasan Joy made 86 and collaborated in two half-century partnerships to help Bangladesh finish day one of the first Test against New Zealand on 310-9 in Sylhet on Tuesday.

FIH Olympic Qualifier: USA edge past NZ to enter semis

FIH Olympic Qualifier: USA edge past NZ to enter semis

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

New Zealand got plenty of opportunities to draw level in the form of five more penalty corners in the final three minutes but their execution was not up to the mark.

World Cup: Bumrah, Rohit In MVP Top 5

World Cup: Bumrah, Rohit In MVP Top 5

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of World Cup 2023 after the first 12 games.

NZ's Williamson, Jamieson withdrawn from Bangladesh T20 series

NZ's Williamson, Jamieson withdrawn from Bangladesh T20 series

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

New Zealand secured a one-day international series win over Bangladesh this week with a match to spare and the dead rubber will be played on Saturday.

4 India-NZ Matchups To Watch For

4 India-NZ Matchups To Watch For

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Conway versus Bumrah. Boult versus Rohit. Ferguson versus Kohli. Santner versus Gill.

ICC Test Rankings: NZ dethrone India

ICC Test Rankings: NZ dethrone India

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

New Zealand jumped to top spot by gaining three rating points.

Can NZ extend winning streak against Afghanistan?

Can NZ extend winning streak against Afghanistan?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

New Zealand face England-beaters Afghanistan aiming to keep their unbeaten run intact

Can Rohit Sharma Be T20 World Cup MVP?

Can Rohit Sharma Be T20 World Cup MVP?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of T20 World Cup 2024 after Game 54.

2nd Test: NZ edge Bangladesh to level series

2nd Test: NZ edge Bangladesh to level series

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

Bangladesh had resumed on their overnight score of 38-2 but lost wickets cheaply in the morning as spinners Patel (6-57) and Santner (3-51) took advantage of the turn on offer to heap pressure on the batsmen.

Jadeja Races To Top MVP Race

Jadeja Races To Top MVP Race

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index after 37 World Cup 2023 games.

Thakur, Sen help India 'A' crush NZ 'A' in first ODI

Thakur, Sen help India 'A' crush NZ 'A' in first ODI

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

Earlier, on a pitch offering pace and bounce for the bowlers, Thakur struck the first blow by castling Chad Bowes (10) with NZ 'A' at 14 in the third over. In his next over, he had Dane Cleaver (4) caught by Sen.

T20 WC MVP Crown Eludes Rohit

T20 WC MVP Crown Eludes Rohit

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Rohit Sharma did practically everything right in the T20 WC: He batted brilliantly, he captained even more capably, but he failed to top the most valuable player table. Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of T20 World Cup 2024.

T20 World Cup: Australia left with happy selection headache after NZ whitewash

T20 World Cup: Australia left with happy selection headache after NZ whitewash

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Stand-in skipper Matthew Wade has lauded the depth of Australia's T20 team and says selectors will have a headache picking a World Cup squad following the whitewash in New Zealand.

How Pakistan stunned NZ with unbelievable DLS victory

How Pakistan stunned NZ with unbelievable DLS victory

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

Fakhar Zaman fires as Pakistan beat New Zealand in rain-hit World Cup clash

Taijul's 10 wickets fashions Bangladesh's historic win over NZ

Taijul's 10 wickets fashions Bangladesh's historic win over NZ

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam claimed a match haul of 10 wickets to bowl Bangladesh to a comprehensive 150-run victory against New Zealand in the opening Test in Sylhet on Saturday.

NZ collapse puts Bangladesh on the verge of victory

NZ collapse puts Bangladesh on the verge of victory

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

New Zealand had to play out of their skin but a top order meltdown has left them on the brink of defeat

Injury woes, defeats test NZ's World Cup resilience

Injury woes, defeats test NZ's World Cup resilience

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

New Zealand World Cup campaign on shaky ground as losses, injuries pile up

Ind 'A' vs NZ 'A': Carter puts Kiwis in strong position

Ind 'A' vs NZ 'A': Carter puts Kiwis in strong position

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Carter went on to bat for 305 balls helping New Zealand 'A' post 400 all out in their first innings.