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Williamson promises quintessential NZ approach to handle Indian pace

Williamson promises quintessential NZ approach to handle Indian pace

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Kane Williamson said the Kiwis will be going back to their style of patient cricket which has yielded results at home since 2017.

ICC Men's ODI World Cup: Full List of confirmed squads

ICC Men's ODI World Cup: Full List of confirmed squads

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Ahead of the ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023, here's a full list of the final squads of all ten teams.

Govt caps trade margin on oxygen concentrators at 70%

Govt caps trade margin on oxygen concentrators at 70%

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

The government has capped the trade margin on oxygen concentrators at 70 per cent in order to keep in check the price of the much in demand critical life saving component amid the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. The trade margin has been capped at 70 per cent on price to distributor level on oxygen concentrators. In an official release, the chemicals and fertilisers ministry said the decision has been taken in view of the extraordinary circumstances arising due to the pandemic which has resulted in volatility in Maximum Retail Prices (MRP) of oxygen concentrators.

New Zealand star Conway ruled out of T20 WC final

New Zealand star Conway ruled out of T20 WC final

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Frustrated after being dismissed, New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter Devon Conway hit his own bat. Taken for X-rays earlier today, it was confirmed that he had broken his fifth metacarpal in his right hand.

Kohli, Iyer, Shami take India to World Cup final

Kohli, Iyer, Shami take India to World Cup final

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Virat Kohli struck a record 50th hundred and fast bowler Mohammed Shami's seven-wicket haul proved equally crucial as India overpowered New Zealand by 70 runs.

'Didn't know how much was Rs 15 cr in NZ dollars'

'Didn't know how much was Rs 15 cr in NZ dollars'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Kyle Jamieson is the highest paid New Zealander and fourth highest in the IPL's 14-year history.

Siraj reported corrupt approach before Australia tour

Siraj reported corrupt approach before Australia tour

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Pacer Mohammed Siraj had reported a 'corrupt approach" to BCCI's Anti Corruption Unit (ACU) from an unknown person, who wanted 'inside news' about his team before Australia arrived in India.

Bracewell replaces injured Henry for India ODIs

Bracewell replaces injured Henry for India ODIs

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

New Zealand pacer Doug Bracewell has been called in as a replacement for the injured Matt Henry in the ODI squads for India and Pakistan.

Kohli, Dravid visit NZ's dug-out to congratulate Ajaz Patel

Kohli, Dravid visit NZ's dug-out to congratulate Ajaz Patel

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

Ajaz was congratulated by Team India captain, Virat Kohli, and head coach, Rahul Dravid.

Why pacer Ferguson switched to spin bowling

Why pacer Ferguson switched to spin bowling

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Spinners from both sides bowled 30 of the total 40 overs and not a single six was hit by a batsman.

Black swimmers still under-represented in the pool

Black swimmers still under-represented in the pool

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

When it comes to diversity, swimming has a way to go.

Australia rest Cummins for Zimbabwe, NZ ODI series

Australia rest Cummins for Zimbabwe, NZ ODI series

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Captain Aaron Finch will lead an equally strong batting line-up also featuring the talents of David Warner, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne and Glenn Maxwell.

Kiwis fly to Pakistan in two-legged tour starting December

Kiwis fly to Pakistan in two-legged tour starting December

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

The Black Caps will be the third major side to tour Pakistan this year after Australia played a full series in March-April and England featured in seven T20Is in September-October.

Like Adah's quirky style?

Like Adah's quirky style?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

The actor poses on the cover of Downtown Mirror in a black tee and hot pants.

T20 WC: New Zealand first team to seal semis spot

T20 WC: New Zealand first team to seal semis spot

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

The win over Ireland saw New Zealand grab the top spot with seven points and a net runrate of +2.113.

Williamson praises bowlers for keeping Afghanistan to below-par total

Williamson praises bowlers for keeping Afghanistan to below-par total

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson on Sunday praised his bowlers for setting the tone for their eight-wicket win over Afghanistan, which paved the way for their entry into the T20 World Cup semi-finals.

England, NZ in waiting but SL still harbour semis hopes

England, NZ in waiting but SL still harbour semis hopes

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

Sri Lanka, who beat Ireland in their Super 12 opener, are still to face former champions England and last year's runners-up New Zealand as they look to secure one of the top two spots in the group.

'Mad' Wagner lauded for bowling with broken toes

'Mad' Wagner lauded for bowling with broken toes

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Home captain Williamson also praised the "special effort from" team man Wagner.

For Williamson, past is history, 'it's all about the day'

For Williamson, past is history, 'it's all about the day'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

Williamson, who returned from knee surgery for the World Cup and recovered from a fractured finger during it, missed the loss to India but is expecting a similarly tough test from the hosts who went unbeaten in the group stage.

Blow for NZ: Williamson likely to miss World Cup after rupturing ACL

Blow for NZ: Williamson likely to miss World Cup after rupturing ACL

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Williamson suffered the injury while fielding for the Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League last Friday and returned to New Zealand.

Shubman at his career-best in ODI rankings

Shubman at his career-best in ODI rankings

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Suryakumar continues to lead T20I rankings

New Zealand's Cricket Awards: Williamson, Kerr win big!

New Zealand's Cricket Awards: Williamson, Kerr win big!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson and women's all-rounder Amelia Kerr picked up national player-of-the-year awards at a ceremony in Auckland on Thursday.

New Zealand are the strongest team in all formats, says Atherton

New Zealand are the strongest team in all formats, says Atherton

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

New Zealand have shown they are the strongest team across all formats of the game after reaching the final of the Twenty20 World Cup, former England captain Michael Atherton said.

Here's where India stands on the WTC Points Table

Here's where India stands on the WTC Points Table

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

The current cycle runs from July 2021 to June 2023 and comprises the top nine Test teams, all of whom will play six series each

'No regrets' after New Zealand fall short again

'No regrets' after New Zealand fall short again

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

'I think there's a lot of other people that had England and India in the final right from the start, so I think Australia will be proud of their efforts as well.'

New Zealand board to cut jobs amid 'challenging' conditions

New Zealand board to cut jobs amid 'challenging' conditions

Rediff.com27 May 2020

New Zealand authorities have begun easing social restrictions in recent weeks with COVID-19 cases slowing to a trickle, and sports have been given the green light to restart domestic competitions.

'Humour most important in getting through difficult situations'

'Humour most important in getting through difficult situations'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Known for his tongue-in-cheek take on life and cricket, New Zealand all-rounder Jimmy Neesham believes focussing on the funny side of things helps him cope with difficult situations like the coronavirus pandemic currently sweeping through the world. Asked about the role humour plays in handling difficulties, the Black Caps all-rounder, who keeps his fans entertained with witty one-liners on his social media accounts, said it is vital when the going gets tough.

Kiwis aim for consistency while adapting

Kiwis aim for consistency while adapting

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

The top-order has struggled immensely to contribute runs. In the opener, the Kiwis seemed down and out at 131-6, before number seven Michael Bracewell played a blinder to almost take them over the line.

NZ's WC Boost: Boult returns despite contract snub

NZ's WC Boost: Boult returns despite contract snub

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

"He has indicated he's available for the World Cup," Stead told reporters.

New Zealand tweak 2021 squad for T20 World Cup

New Zealand tweak 2021 squad for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Martin Guptill will play in his seventh T20 World Cup and Devon Conway will keep wickets in addition to his batting duties at the tournament

PIX: New Zealand maul England to draw T20 series

PIX: New Zealand maul England to draw T20 series

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

New Zealand beat England by a comfortable six wickets as the four-match Twenty20 International series finished in a 2-2 draw.

Chapman's ton leads NZ to T20 series draw vs Pakistan

Chapman's ton leads NZ to T20 series draw vs Pakistan

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

Chapman (57-ball 104 not out) combined with Jimmy Neesham (45) to overhaul the 194-run target and stun Pakistan

Bangladesh script historic Test win over New Zealand

Bangladesh script historic Test win over New Zealand

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Bangladesh's first win in any format of the game in New Zealand gave them a 1-0 lead in the two-match series

No one lost the final, says Williamson

No one lost the final, says Williamson

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

Cricketers, current and former, shared New Zealand's pain on losing the title on boundary count with many of them asking for a "serious look" into the rule, slammed as "absurd".

Ross Taylor sees India as favourites to win World Cup

Ross Taylor sees India as favourites to win World Cup

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

'India in their home conditions are a different beast and they have started unsurprisingly strongly - I see them as favourites to win the competition at this stage, no matter what happens in Dharmsala (on Sunday),' writes Ross Taylor in his column for ICC Media Zone.

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.

Milne hopeful of Guptill coming good in WC final

Milne hopeful of Guptill coming good in WC final

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

The right-hander's form is a far cry from the man who blasted the Black Caps to the final four years ago on his way to finishing the tournament as the top run scorer.

Bracewell snares hat-trick in first T20 international over

Bracewell snares hat-trick in first T20 international over

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

The 31-year-old Bracewell, cousin of Black Caps seamer Doug and nephew of former internationals Brendon and John, has made his New Zealand debut in all three formats this year.

Should you buy mid-cap and small-cap stocks?

Should you buy mid-cap and small-cap stocks?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Real test of the rally in this segment will be the upcoming result season.

Can Sri Lanka pip India to WTC final?

Can Sri Lanka pip India to WTC final?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

Sri Lanka, who are third in the WTC rankings behind already qualified Australia and India, will need to beat New Zealand 2-0.