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We deserve to be criticised: Misbah after NZ hammering

We deserve to be criticised: Misbah after NZ hammering

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

England Women to tour Pakistan for first time in October.

NZ eye big lead against Pakistan after Williamson ton

NZ eye big lead against Pakistan after Williamson ton

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Kane Williamson's burgeoning 215-run stand with Henry Nicholls, who was batting on 89, helped the hosts finish Day 2 on a strong 286-3 in reply to Pakistan's first innings total of 297.

2nd Test: Conway, Young put NZ in charge against England

2nd Test: Conway, Young put NZ in charge against England

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Images from Day 2 of the 2nd Test between England and New Zealand played at Edgbaston on Friday

Southee shines as NZ extend lead to 165 on Day 4

Southee shines as NZ extend lead to 165 on Day 4

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

Images from Day 4 of the first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord's in London on Saturday.

Day 3 of England v NZ Test at Lord's washed out

Day 3 of England v NZ Test at Lord's washed out

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

Play on day three of the first Test match between England and New Zealand at Lord's in London was abandoned due to rain on Friday without a ball being bowled.

NZ's Nicholls to have concussion checks

NZ's Nicholls to have concussion checks

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

'He's shaping up all right at the moment so fingers crossed he'll be right'

PIX: Conway's double ton on debut hoists NZ on Day 2

PIX: Conway's double ton on debut hoists NZ on Day 2

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

England finished day two on 111-2 and trail New Zealand by 267 runs in the first innings of the first Test after Devon Conway's double ton took the game away from the home side on Thursday.

NZ vs Pak: Williamson returns, Santner retained for Tests

NZ vs Pak: Williamson returns, Santner retained for Tests

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Captain Kane Williamson returns to the side after missing the second Test

Broad named England vice-captain, Bracey to make debut against NZ

Broad named England vice-captain, Bracey to make debut against NZ

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

Broad has prior experience of captaining England, in 27 T20 internationals and three ODIs, between 2011 and 2014.

Will new PCB chief Sethi revive Indo-Pak ties?

Will new PCB chief Sethi revive Indo-Pak ties?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

The government on Wednesday night issued a notification confirming the appointment of the management committee while removing Ramiz Raja, but the sitting chief selector Muhammad Wasim announced the squad for the NZ series.

NZ skipper Williamson out of Bangladesh ODIs with elbow injury

NZ skipper Williamson out of Bangladesh ODIs with elbow injury

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson will miss the one-day series against Bangladesh with an elbow problem, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said on Tuesday.

4000 fans to be allowed for India vs NZ WTC final

4000 fans to be allowed for India vs NZ WTC final

Rediff.com20 May 2021

The ICC World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand in Southampton will be held in the presence of 4000 spectators, Hampshire County Club head Rod Bransgrove said.

India's Only T20 WC Records Were...

India's Only T20 WC Records Were...

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

Rajneesh Gupta presents us all the numbers that matter in T20 World Cup 2021.

NZ batsman warms up for India with kitty litter on pitch

NZ batsman warms up for India with kitty litter on pitch

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Conway hopes playing the ball off kitty litter might help prepare for the variation of spin off bowlers' foot-marks.

NZ's IPL players in Maldives might head to England this weekend

NZ's IPL players in Maldives might head to England this weekend

Rediff.com12 May 2021

New Zealand's cricketers, including skipper Kane Williamson, who are quarantining in Maldives after the suspension of IPL 2021 last week might head to England this weekend for an upcoming two-Test series, head coach Gary Stead said.

NZ 'disappointed', Australia 'not annoyed' over re-scheduling

NZ 'disappointed', Australia 'not annoyed' over re-scheduling

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

Accept ICC's World Cup decisions.

MI spearhead Boult now ready to rock for NZ

MI spearhead Boult now ready to rock for NZ

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

"I'm probably just targeting the Test matches as usual. I've got to make sure that I'm ready for them. If I'm involved in the T20s earlier as well then that will be exciting too.'

Ross Taylor named NZ Test, ODI Player of the Year for 2013-14

Ross Taylor named NZ Test, ODI Player of the Year for 2013-14

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor has reportedly been named the country's Player of the Year twice at the annual New Zealand Cricket Awards in Auckland for the 2013-14 season, topping in every category he was nominated in.

Will India back NZ's Barclay for ICC chairman's post?

Will India back NZ's Barclay for ICC chairman's post?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is likely to back the candidature of New Zealand's Greg Barclay over Singapore's Imran Khwaja in the elections for ICC chairman, a post vacated by India's Shashank Manohar after two terms in July this year.

Credit bowlers for dead ball, says Greg Chappell

Credit bowlers for dead ball, says Greg Chappell

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

'As for the three byes off the stumps, one must ask: is that really what the tour conditions are trying to achieve? In a game where the balance is already well in favour of the batsman, what more is a bowler meant to do?'

Allen's record-breaking T20I fifty sees NZ crush Bangladesh

Allen's record-breaking T20I fifty sees NZ crush Bangladesh

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

Chasing 142 for a win in the dead rubber, Bangladesh never looked comfortable as they lost two wickets in the first over, thanks to brilliant bowling from skipper Southee.

England add off-spinner Bess to squad for 2nd NZ Test

England add off-spinner Bess to squad for 2nd NZ Test

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

A place on the squad came free after Ollie Robinson was suspended from all international cricket by the England & Wales Cricket Board following the emergence of racist and sexist comments he posted on Twitter nine years ago.

Southee takes 300th wicket as NZ edge towards win

Southee takes 300th wicket as NZ edge towards win

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

They will need to bat the entire final day on a deteriorating Bay Oval pitch in Mount Maunganui on Wednesday to stop the hosts taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.

NZ sports among those 'woefully unprepared' for pandemic

NZ sports among those 'woefully unprepared' for pandemic

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Most sports in New Zealand, including the dominant rugby union, have said they were suffering financial pressure from the outbreak as broadcast, commercial, sponsor and ticket revenue all dried up.

England Tests not warm-ups for WTC final, says NZ pacer Wagner

England Tests not warm-ups for WTC final, says NZ pacer Wagner

Rediff.com17 May 2021

India and New Zealand will lock horns for the inaugural WTC title from June 18-22, four days after the Test series against England

One of RR owners slapped me: Taylor's explosive claim

One of RR owners slapped me: Taylor's explosive claim

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

Taylor made the revelation in his new autobiography, Ross Taylor: Black & White

Patidar, Easwaran scores tons as India A end Day 3 on 492/4

Patidar, Easwaran scores tons as India A end Day 3 on 492/4

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Having added 123 with Priyank Panchal (47) for the opening stand, India lost Ruturaj Gaikwad (21) in the second over of the third morning, when Rachin Ravindra (2/96) got him stumped by keeper Cam Fletcher.

Injured Pak captain Babar to miss NZ T20s

Injured Pak captain Babar to miss NZ T20s

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

Babar's injury came a day after top-order batsman Imam-ul-Haq fractured his left thumb, also during a practice session.

Jaiswal Tops MVP; Faf Closing In!

Jaiswal Tops MVP; Faf Closing In!

Rediff.com8 May 2023

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2023 after Game 52.

1st Test: Bowlers push NZ to brink of victory

1st Test: Bowlers push NZ to brink of victory

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

They were bowled out for 138 in their first innings after lunch, still 381 runs behind New Zealand's 519 for seven declared and Kane Williamson had no hesitation in imposing the follow-on.

1st Test, Day 1: Williamson puts NZ on top

1st Test, Day 1: Williamson puts NZ on top

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

Kane Williamson finished the day 97 not out - approaching his 21st Test century - with Ross Taylor 31 not out and the home team 243-2 .

And India Get Going For Test 1

And India Get Going For Test 1

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

A look at Team India's nets session in Kanpur on Tuesday.

Pak player out of NZ tour after showing COVID symptoms

Pak player out of NZ tour after showing COVID symptoms

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

The Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed late Sunday that Fakhar has fever and is yet to recover in time for the Pakistan squad's departure for the tour early Monday morning.

India's FIH Pro League tie against NZ cancelled

India's FIH Pro League tie against NZ cancelled

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

"Hockey India would like to confirm that all the tickets of India's matches against New Zealand on 23 & 24 May 2020 that were bought by our fans whether online or offline would be refunded," Norman said.

Buzz: Pooran, Chase named WI vice-captains for NZ series

Buzz: Pooran, Chase named WI vice-captains for NZ series

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Pooran was last seen in action for Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) in the IPL, scoring 353 runs from 14 matches.

NZ qualify for WTC final, here's how India can make it...

NZ qualify for WTC final, here's how India can make it...

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

The postponement of the Test series between South Africa and Australia means New Zealand have become the first team to qualify for the inaugural ICC World Test Championship final to be held in England from June 18 to 22, with June 23 as the reserve day.

Mukesh Kumar impresses against New Zealand 'A' on Day 1

Mukesh Kumar impresses against New Zealand 'A' on Day 1

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Mukesh got wickets with the new (4.3 overs), semi-new (35.3 overs) and old ball (57.4 overs)

Hardik's sharp retort when asked about India's T20 WC debacle

Hardik's sharp retort when asked about India's T20 WC debacle

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

'When you don't do well, people will have their opinion, which we respect'

Fans evicted for hurling racist abuse at Ross Taylor

Fans evicted for hurling racist abuse at Ross Taylor

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Two spectators were ejected from the ground on the fifth day of the WTC

Hockey: Men fancy chances against NZ; women set for tough Dutch test in opener

Hockey: Men fancy chances against NZ; women set for tough Dutch test in opener

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

After a dismal eighth place finish in Rio Games, much is expected from the Manpreet-led side.