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Australia's UNIQUE T20 World Cup Kit

Australia's UNIQUE T20 World Cup Kit

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Australia are going to wear an Indigenous-themed kit for the first time.

PIX: Australia thrash New Zealand for maiden T20 WC crown

PIX: Australia thrash New Zealand for maiden T20 WC crown

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

Images from the T20 World Cup final between New Zealand and Australia, in Dubai, on Sunday.

With focus on Tests, Williamson, Boult to skip T20s vs WI

With focus on Tests, Williamson, Boult to skip T20s vs WI

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

'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.'

Mitchell Johnson breaks into top 10

Mitchell Johnson breaks into top 10

Rediff.com2 Dec 2008

The 27-year-old Australian pacer gained four places in the ICC Players' rankings and moved to No 8 after match figures of 5-85 in Australia's victory over New Zealand in the second Test.

PICS: New Zealand prove too good for India in 1st T20I

PICS: New Zealand prove too good for India in 1st T20I

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Images from the first T20 International between India and New Zealand, in Ranchi, on Friday.

PIX: Mitchell fires New Zealand to T20 World Cup final

PIX: Mitchell fires New Zealand to T20 World Cup final

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Images from the T20 World Cup semi-final between England and New Zealand, in Abu Dhabi, on Wednesday.

PHOTOS: India crush New Zealand in high-scorer to sweep series

PHOTOS: India crush New Zealand in high-scorer to sweep series

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

IMAGES from the 3rd ODI played between India and New Zealand in Indore on Tuesday.

'We can't outlast  India, we've got to take them on'

'We can't outlast India, we've got to take them on'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2010

New Zealand wicketkeeper Brendon McCullum believes his team can't outlast India but has to take them on.

Prachanda sworn-in as republican Nepal's first PM

Prachanda sworn-in as republican Nepal's first PM

Rediff.com18 Aug 2008

53-year-old Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda was administered the oath of office by President Ram Baran Yadav during a function at the Rastrapati Bhawan in Kathmandu.

Like Shivangi's Sporty Look?

Like Shivangi's Sporty Look?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

She is leading the way when it comes to stylish gym wear.

India eye third place in ODI Championship

India eye third place in ODI Championship

Rediff.com6 Jun 2008

India can move into third place in the Reliance Mobile ICC ODI Championship if it remains unbeaten in the tri-nation series involving Pakistan and host Bangladesh, starting in Dhaka on Sunday. Currently on the same ratings points as New Zealand (113) but behind the Black Caps when ratings are calculated beyond the decimal point, India can take a two-point lead over Daniel Vettori's side if it wins the two league matches and then the final on June 14.

New Zealand coach Bracewell to leave next year

New Zealand coach Bracewell to leave next year

Rediff.com9 May 2008

National cricket coach John Bracewell will not seek reappointment when his contract expires next April, New Zealand Cricket said on Friday. "John has informed me that he will not be looking to extend his contract for another term and will instead pursue other coaching opportunities in cricket," New Zealand Cricket chief executive Justin Vaughan said in a statement.

Napier ODI preview: India aim to make amends

Napier ODI preview: India aim to make amends

Rediff.com2 Mar 2009

Their pride hurt in the Twenty20 internationals, India would be aiming to rediscover their winning momentum when they take on a rampaging New Zealand in the first match of the five-ODI cricket series starting in Napier on Tuesday.

Buttler, Mills return to Kiwis ODI squad

Buttler, Mills return to Kiwis ODI squad

Rediff.com28 Feb 2009

Fast bowler Ian Buttler's impressive showing in the just-concluded Twenty20 internationals earned him a place in New Zealand's One-day team, after a hiatus of five years, for the first three games of the five-match series against India, starting March 3. Apart from Buttler, Kyle Mills also made a comeback to the ODI squad after a two-week injury lay-off to augment an already lethal Kiwi pace battery, led by Iain O'Brien, Butler and Tim Southee.

Boult admits blockbuster Brathwaite innings was box office

Boult admits blockbuster Brathwaite innings was box office

Rediff.com23 Jun 2019

Trent Boult's reaction said it all. The New Zealand fast bowler held his nerve on the final ball of the penultimate over, catching Carlos Brathwaite and ending a magnificent innings that almost handed the Black Caps a first defeat of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2019.

Why Kiwi pacer Jamieson decided to skip IPL

Why Kiwi pacer Jamieson decided to skip IPL

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson said it was a difficult call to skip IPL and he hopes to be a part of it in the future.

New Zealand need McCullum at helm to keep winning: Fleming

New Zealand need McCullum at helm to keep winning: Fleming

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Brendon McCullum's inspirational captaincy has lifted New Zealand and the flamboyant batsman should continue leading the side in all three formats at least until next year's World Twenty20, former captain Stephen Fleming said.

Vettori doubtful for England games

Vettori doubtful for England games

Rediff.com1 Feb 2008

New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori has injured his ankle and is a doubt for his side's Twenty20 matches against England next week.

Ponting ton leads Australia to series win

Ponting ton leads Australia to series win

Rediff.com20 Dec 2007

Australia's bowlers backed up captain Ricky Ponting's second successive ODI century to lead their side to a 114-run win and series victory against New Zealand.

NZ captain Williamson reported for suspect bowling action

NZ captain Williamson reported for suspect bowling action

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Kane Williamson bowled just three overs during the second innings of the first Test which Sri Lanka won by six wickets.

Captain Kohli returns as India ponder combination for Mumbai Test

Captain Kohli returns as India ponder combination for Mumbai Test

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

India will hope the return of regular captain Virat Kohli proves to be the difference for the hosts against New Zealand when the world's two top-ranked Test sides clash in the second and final match at the Wankhede Stadium from Friday.

WTC Final: Kohli not getting much help from teammate Jamieson

WTC Final: Kohli not getting much help from teammate Jamieson

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

When Kohli asked Jamieson to bowl with the Dukes to him in the nets, the New Zealander did not fall for that trick.

Can Australia end India's home domination?

Can Australia end India's home domination?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Australia's blockbuster four-Test series against India will be the greatest challenge Pat Cummins has faced in his young captaincy as he looks to conquer the "final frontier".

PIX: Warner nears Tendulkar, Sourav record as Aus down Kiwis to win series

PIX: Warner nears Tendulkar, Sourav record as Aus down Kiwis to win series

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

Only Indians Sachin Tendulkar (nine in 1998) and Sourav Ganguly (seven in 2000) have hit more centuries in one year.

PHOTOS: Smith's record knock powers Australia to victory

PHOTOS: Smith's record knock powers Australia to victory

Rediff.com4 Dec 2016

Captain Steve Smith blasted a career best 164, the highest one-day international innings at the Sydney Cricket Ground, to power Australia to a crushing 68-run victory against New Zealand in the first ODI.

Kiwis leave for Zimbabwe tour

Kiwis leave for Zimbabwe tour

Rediff.com25 Jul 2005

Hadlee recollects time when a car cost him big

Hadlee recollects time when a car cost him big

Rediff.com7 May 2020

It sure did for New Zealand pace legend Richard Hadlee who had to offer his teammates a week's holiday to take one home back in 1986.

T20 PHOTOS: Boult, Elliott bowl Kiwis to close win over Sri Lanka

T20 PHOTOS: Boult, Elliott bowl Kiwis to close win over Sri Lanka

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Trent Boult produced an economical spell of bowling to take three wickets and help New Zealand to a tense three-run win over Sri Lanka in their first Twenty20 international on Thursday.

Indian colts score series-clinching win

Indian colts score series-clinching win

Rediff.com11 Feb 2007

Ajinkya Rahane and Tanmay Srivastava smashed centuries as India Under-19 beat their counterparts by 67 runs in the third ODI.

Rihanna's Fashionable Maternity Style

Rihanna's Fashionable Maternity Style

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Dressing a baby bump has never been such a stylish affair.

Spotted: Hariharan in Egypt

Spotted: Hariharan in Egypt

Rediff.com15 Jan 2007

The singer was sightseeing at the citadel mosque.

Bond to step down as NZ bowling coach after World Cup

Bond to step down as NZ bowling coach after World Cup

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

New Zealand bowling coach Shane Bond will step down after the World Cup, the country's cricket board said on Friday.

Namibia skipper hoping to nail death overs against India

Namibia skipper hoping to nail death overs against India

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus lamented the inability to execute plans with the ball in the death overs, saying it cost his side the T20 World Cup Super 12s match against New Zealand, in Sharjah, on Friday. He was, however, hopeful of an improved show against India in the teams' concluding league fixture.

Crowe apologises for Maori row

Crowe apologises for Maori row

Rediff.com20 Jan 2003

He told Zealand television on Sunday he wished to "sincerely \n\napologise" to anyone who may have been offended by his comments.

Mmm! Mesmerising Manushi

Mmm! Mesmerising Manushi

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Need fashion inspiration? Check out Manushi Chhillar's wardrobe.

PHOTOS: Root, Pope hit tons to lead England's strong reply

PHOTOS: Root, Pope hit tons to lead England's strong reply

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

Joe Root scored his fastest Test century while Ollie Pope struck a superb 145, as England launched a stirring fightback to reach 473/5 at the close of play on the third day of the second Test against New Zealand on Sunday.

NZ urges ICC to cancel Zim tour

NZ urges ICC to cancel Zim tour

Rediff.com26 Jul 2005

Champions Trophy: NZ drop McMillan

Champions Trophy: NZ drop McMillan

Rediff.com16 Aug 2006

Coach John Bracewell said McMillan had been left out of the squad for the tournament for fitness reasons.

Taylor reckons NZ have good back-ups for WTC final

Taylor reckons NZ have good back-ups for WTC final

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

New Zealand made as many as six changes for the ongoing second Test, some forced and some rotated ahead of the World Test Championship final against India in Southampton from June 18.