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The Kiwis have not won a Test in India since 1988!

The Kiwis have not won a Test in India since 1988!

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

Guess which Indian batsman has scored the most runs against New Zealand? Rajneesh Gupta tells you that and more.

Dhoni, Sehwag in all-star line-up for Cricket for Heroes charity match

Dhoni, Sehwag in all-star line-up for Cricket for Heroes charity match

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

India ODI captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni will join compatriot Virender Sehwag and a host of other international cricketers for a charity match at the Kia Oval on September 17.

Harbhajan's wish list: Dravid as India coach, Zaheer bowling coach

Harbhajan's wish list: Dravid as India coach, Zaheer bowling coach

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Senior India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh on Thursday said former captain Rahul Dravid is ideal to be the next chief coach of the Indian cricket team with Zaheer Khan as the bowling coach.

PHOTOS: A final goodbye to Martin Crowe...

PHOTOS: A final goodbye to Martin Crowe...

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

Cricket greats honoured Martin Crowe at an emotional funeral for New Zealand's greatest batsman, on Friday, with his cousin, Hollywood star Russell Crowe, acting as a pallbearer.

NZ will be charting unknown territory in final at historical MCG

NZ will be charting unknown territory in final at historical MCG

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

With New Zealand at the cusp of World Cup glory, former captain Martin Crowe said the Black Caps will have to dig deep into their resources if they have to beat Australia in the title clash between the trans-Tasman rivals.

Forget Australia and SA, here are World Cup's genuine dark horses

Forget Australia and SA, here are World Cup's genuine dark horses

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

New Zealand are looming as the popular dark horses for the cricket World Cup.

India ready to play Delhi T20I, Rohit tells Ganguly

India ready to play Delhi T20I, Rohit tells Ganguly

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

India captain Rohit Sharma assured BCCI boss Sourav Ganguly that his team is ready to play Sunday's opening T20 International against Bangladesh despite growing concerns about severe air pollution.

IPL 2022: RCB and Punjab Kings look to begin afresh

IPL 2022: RCB and Punjab Kings look to begin afresh

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

Both RCB and PBKS will have new captains at the helm in Faf du Plessis and Mayank Agarwal respectively

My fallout with Taylor bad stain on New Zealand cricket: McCullum

My fallout with Taylor bad stain on New Zealand cricket: McCullum

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

Describing his fallout with Ross Taylor a "bad stain for New Zealand cricket", former skipper Brendon McCullum attributed it to a race for captaincy between the two in 2011, and admitted that they still aren't the best of friends despite mutual respect.

Who's the most successful World Cup captain?

Who's the most successful World Cup captain?

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights all the important numbers from cricket World Cups held between 1975 to 2015.

IPL: Watson to lead RCB in injured Kohli's absence

IPL: Watson to lead RCB in injured Kohli's absence

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

De Villiers was set to lead the side in Kohli's absence but the South African was ruled out of the team's opening game of the season on Wednesday.

Which wretched record will India look to break against NZ?

Which wretched record will India look to break against NZ?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

India has played New Zealand in four T20 games. Guess how many India won?

'Watching Kohli bat and perform you can learn a lot'

'Watching Kohli bat and perform you can learn a lot'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson feels that one can "learn a lot" by watching his contemporary Virat Kohli's stellar performances in the ongoing ICC World T20.

Is this New Zealand's World Cup?

Is this New Zealand's World Cup?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Semi-finalists six times. Runner-up in 2015. Rajneesh Gupta highlights important numbers for the New Zealand team from World Cups.

Numbers Game: Another milestone for Dhoni, the finisher

Numbers Game: Another milestone for Dhoni, the finisher

Rediff.com24 Mar 2016

Rajneesh Gupta presents the interesting numbers from the match:

Sodhi, Anderson in New Zealand Test squad for Bangladesh

Sodhi, Anderson in New Zealand Test squad for Bangladesh

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Uncapped leg spinner Ish Sodhi and all rounder Corey Anderson have been promoted from the New Zealand 'A' team to the full Test squad for a two Test series in Bangladesh in October.

5 moments when South Africa CHOKED in the World Cup semis!

5 moments when South Africa CHOKED in the World Cup semis!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

Captain AB de Villiers was in tears at the post-match news conference after overseeing another South African defeat on the big stage.

New Zealand a dark horse for World Cup, Australia 'annoying'

New Zealand a dark horse for World Cup, Australia 'annoying'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

South Africa paceman Dale Steyn rates co-hosts New Zealand as a "dark horse" to win next year's cricket World Cup, while one-day rivals Australia are "annoying."

How does Team India measure up in New Zealand

How does Team India measure up in New Zealand

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

As Team India's tour of New Zealand commences with the first one-dayer in Napier on Sunday, Rajneesh Gupta presents a statistical dossier on contests between the two teams.

'Was not thinking about the century, just wanted to hit good areas'

'Was not thinking about the century, just wanted to hit good areas'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2016

Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli smashed his maiden T20 hundred in an Indian Premier League match against Gujarat Lions in Rajkot on Sunday but he said he was not feeling after ending up on the losing side.

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.

How New Zealand can get the better of India in semis

How New Zealand can get the better of India in semis

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

Former New Zealand spinner Daniel Vettori believes a quick start will be crucial to their hopes against India in the first semi-final at Old Trafford.

4 reasons why McCullum was shocked when Cairns approached him for fixing

4 reasons why McCullum was shocked when Cairns approached him for fixing

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum has revealed before a court in London that he felt shocked when his idol, Chris Cairns, approached him regarding fixing a match.

Super Kings retain five players, including Dhoni, Raina, Bravo

Super Kings retain five players, including Dhoni, Raina, Bravo

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

Chennai Super Kings went on expected lines as they retained their top five players including captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Suresh Raina, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Dwayne Bravo for the seventh edition of the Indian Premier League.

Abu Dhabi ODI: Williamson ton helps New Zealand level series

Abu Dhabi ODI: Williamson ton helps New Zealand level series

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Kane Williamson hit a brilliant 123 as New Zealand staved off Pakistan's spirited challenge to eke out a series-levelling seven-run victory in the fourth one-day international in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.

Kiwis dominate World Cup Best XI; no Indians yet!

Kiwis dominate World Cup Best XI; no Indians yet!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Some of the game's leading players have left their mark on the World Cup. Check out who they are.

De Villiers to lead RCB in Kohli's absence, Rahul set to miss IPL

De Villiers to lead RCB in Kohli's absence, Rahul set to miss IPL

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

A B de Villiers is likely to lead Royal Challengers Bangalore in the initial phase of the tenth edition of the Indian Premier League in case Virat Kohli fails to recover from his shoulder injury.

Team India... and the 'McCullum factor'

Team India... and the 'McCullum factor'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

One man, who won't be there in the opening game of the ICC WorldT20, was responsible for all four Indian defeats.

There is similarity of approach between me and Warner: Kohli

There is similarity of approach between me and Warner: Kohli

Rediff.com29 May 2016

Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli is expecting an intensely-fought IPL final against Sunrisers Hyderabad since he and rival skipper David Warner are fierce competitors on the field.

Stats dossier: How many Tests has India won in New Zealand?

Stats dossier: How many Tests has India won in New Zealand?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

Overall, India enjoy a wonderful against the Kiwis in Tests, having won 18 matches out of 52, but have clinched victory in only five games out of 21 in New Zealand.

New Zealand complete series sweep after Bangladesh collapse

New Zealand complete series sweep after Bangladesh collapse

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Tom Latham and Colin de Grandhomme guided New Zealand to a series-sweeping nine-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the second Test in Christchurch on Monday after the visitors suffered another second-innings collapse on the fourth day.

Numbers Game: The rise and rise of Kedar Jadhav

Numbers Game: The rise and rise of Kedar Jadhav

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Check out the statistical highlights from the Kolkata ODI.

Pocket dynamite Sarfaraz targets U-19 World Cup post IPL show

Pocket dynamite Sarfaraz targets U-19 World Cup post IPL show

Rediff.com4 May 2015

Indian Premier League's youngest player Sarfaraz Khan, who hit a blistering 21-ball unbeaten 45 against Rajasthan Royals in his side Royal Challenger Bangalore's, has set his sight on representing the country in the Under-19 World Cup in Bangladesh next year.

Dhoni, Sehwag star in 'Cricket for Heroes' charity match

Dhoni, Sehwag star in 'Cricket for Heroes' charity match

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

Mahendra Singh Dhoni scored the winning runs as Heroes XI beat Rest of the World XI by four wickets in the inaugural T20 fundraiser 'Cricket for Heroes' at the Kia Oval, in London, on Friday.

'At least there was one South African who did not choke'

'At least there was one South African who did not choke'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar praised New Zealand for playing "outstanding" cricket throughout the World Cup, saying the Kiwis thoroughly deserved to be in the final after edging past South Africa in a battle of nerves at Auckland. It was ironic that the Johannesburg-born Elliott, 36, played a stellar knock to push his country of birth out of the World Cup race.

Test woes irrelevant to Australia ODI side: NZ coach

Test woes irrelevant to Australia ODI side: NZ coach

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

The troubles plaguing the Australian Test team will have little bearing on their one-day side's performance in the three-match series against New Zealand starting on Sunday, according to Black Caps coach Mike Hesson. Steve Smith's Test side have been pilloried by fans and their own media after they lost their latest series 2-1 at home to South Africa. That defeat came on the back of a 5-0 one-day series loss in South Africa and a 3-0 Test series defeat in Sri Lanka, leading to plenty of questions being asked about administrators, management and the players.

Numbers Game: It's 'Mission Impossible' for the Kiwis

Numbers Game: It's 'Mission Impossible' for the Kiwis

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

India have won six ODI series on the trot. New Zealand have never won an ODI series in India.

New Zealand sneak past South Africa to enter maiden World Cup final

New Zealand sneak past South Africa to enter maiden World Cup final

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

New Zealand entered their maiden ICC World Cup final, beating South Africa by five wickets in a thrilling rain-reduced World Cup semi-final at Eden spoPark in Auckland on Tuesday. Set 298 to win from 43 overs, the Kiwis, led by fine knocks from captain Brendon McCullum (59 off 26 balls) and Grant Elliott (84 off 73) got across the finish line with one ball to spare. Elliott hit the winning run with a six over long-on off the bowling of Dale Steyn.

4th ODI: Williamson scores ton as New Zealand overpower Sri Lanka

4th ODI: Williamson scores ton as New Zealand overpower Sri Lanka

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Kane Williamson hit a century and Luke Ronchi smashed 24 runs off one explosive over when the match was still in the balance to steer New Zealand to a four-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the fourth One-Day International in Nelson on Tuesday.

Gilchrist to reunite with Warne in MCC vs Rest of World match

Gilchrist to reunite with Warne in MCC vs Rest of World match

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

Australia's most successful wicketkeeper-batsman of all-time, Adam Gilchrist, is the latest name to be added to the growing list of stars taking part in the MCC versus Rest of the World match at Lord's on July 5. Gilchrist will be reunited with former teammate Shane Warne in the Rest of the World line-up, which the spin legend will captain.