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From Bench to World Cup: Jacob Duffy's Patience Pays Off

From Bench to World Cup: Jacob Duffy's Patience Pays Off

Rediff.com7 days ago

New Zealand pacer Jacob Duffy reflects on years of waiting, breaking a Sir Richard Hadlee record and finally making his World Cup debut at 31.

Meet Miss South India Liz Jaimon Jacob

Meet Miss South India Liz Jaimon Jacob

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Whether she's strutting in sparkly gowns or keeping it cool in casual fits, Miss South India 2025 Liz Jaimon Jacob knows how to own every frame she's in.

New Zealand look to seal Super Eight berth against Canada

New Zealand look to seal Super Eight berth against Canada

Rediff.com4 days ago

New Zealand will aim to secure their spot in the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup when they face Canada, while also looking to address weaknesses exposed in their previous match against South Africa.

T20 World Cup: Seifert, Allen put on record stand as NZ demolish UAE

T20 World Cup: Seifert, Allen put on record stand as NZ demolish UAE

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Openers Tim Seifert and Finn Allen powered New Zealand to an emphatic 10-wicket win against UAE in the T20 World Cup match, in Chennai, on Tuesday.

Black Caps in crisis: West Indies eye rare NZ win

Black Caps in crisis: West Indies eye rare NZ win

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

New Zealand will pin their hopes on a rookie attack and field a new wicketkeeper when they take on the West Indies in the second Test in Wellington starting on Wednesday following a slew of injuries.

Duffy waiting to cheer 'King' Kohli from RCB dug-out

Duffy waiting to cheer 'King' Kohli from RCB dug-out

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Duffy cautions against data obsession in T20s, waiting to cheer 'King' Kohli from RCB dug-out

Unbeaten New Zealand, South Africa in battle for group supremacy

Unbeaten New Zealand, South Africa in battle for group supremacy

Rediff.com7 days ago

New Zealand and South Africa, both undefeated, will compete for the top spot in their T20 World Cup group in a match that could determine momentum heading into the Super 8s.

Samson eyes stability as India aim for win in Raipur

Samson eyes stability as India aim for win in Raipur

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan face a key test as India take on New Zealand in the second T20I at Raipur, eyeing World Cup momentum.

ICC T20 World Cup: No Giants, no favourites: Group D promises fireworks

ICC T20 World Cup: No Giants, no favourites: Group D promises fireworks

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

A preview of Group D in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, featuring South Africa, New Zealand, Afghanistan, Canada, and the United Arab Emirates.

Williamson to skip India ODIs; Bracewell named captain

Williamson to skip India ODIs; Bracewell named captain

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Kane Williamson is unavailable for ODI selection due to his commitments in the SA20 league.

Golden Globes 2026: Jessie, Rose, Wagner, Timothee Win

Golden Globes 2026: Jessie, Rose, Wagner, Timothee Win

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Here's a quick look at all the winners of the 83rd edition of the Golden Globes.

Abhishek, Rinku shine as India hammer NZ in 1st T20I

Abhishek, Rinku shine as India hammer NZ in 1st T20I

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

Abhishek Sharma's pyrotechnics followed a now familiar script with India out-batting New Zealand by 48 runs in the opening T20 International in Nagpur on Wednesday.

Where You Can Watch 2026 Oscar Nominees

Where You Can Watch 2026 Oscar Nominees

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

You can watch some of the Oscar nominated films on OTT.

Kishan, Suryakumar fifties fire India to dominant win over NZ

Kishan, Suryakumar fifties fire India to dominant win over NZ

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Kishan's statement knock, Surya's welcome fifty give India 2-0 lead

3rd Test: NZ's Conway, Latham smash hundreds vs WI

3rd Test: NZ's Conway, Latham smash hundreds vs WI

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

New Zealand, who are 1-0 up in the three-Test series, were 334 for one at stumps with Conway on 178 having hit 25 fours.

New Zealand recall Williamson for West Indies Tests

New Zealand recall Williamson for West Indies Tests

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Kane Williamson was included in the New Zealand squad for December's three-Test series against West Indies.

Rohit, Kohli in spotlight as India host fresh-faced New Zealand

Rohit, Kohli in spotlight as India host fresh-faced New Zealand

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

Even as the focus remains on the T20 World Cup which is less than a month away, Kohli and Rohit will hog the limelight in the three ODIs over the next seven days.

Duffy takes 5 as New Zealand romp to victory over Windies

Duffy takes 5 as New Zealand romp to victory over Windies

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

Jacob Duffy took five for 38 as New Zealand's makeshift bowling attack bundled out West Indies for 128 to set up a nine-wicket victory.

Big blow for India's WTC Final hopes!

Big blow for India's WTC Final hopes!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

India on Friday slipped a rung to sixth position on the World Test Championship standings after New Zealand's comprehensive nine-wicket victory against the West Indies in Wellington.

Windies pacers restrict NZ with fiery spells on Day 1

Windies pacers restrict NZ with fiery spells on Day 1

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

West Indies pace puts New Zealand on the ropes in Christchurch

New Zealand trounce Windies to clinch T20I series

New Zealand trounce Windies to clinch T20I series

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Swing bowler Jacob Duffy took 4/35 as New Zealand cruised to an emphatic eight-wicket victory over West Indies in the fifth and final Twenty20 International in Dunedin on Thursday, clinching the series 3-1.

England's woes continue as NZ complete ODI sweep

England's woes continue as NZ complete ODI sweep

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

Daryl Mitchell's runs had steered the hosts to their victories in Tauranga and Hamilton and when he departed for 44 to leave his team still 27 runs from their target on 196-8, the English scented an unlikely victory.

I know where I stand within hierarchy: Pope

I know where I stand within hierarchy: Pope

Rediff.com23 May 2025

After sending a strong message in response to his critics before the squad announcement for the India series, Pope assured that he knows where he stands in the "hierarchy".

How Outrageous Did Met Gala Get This Year? Take A Look

How Outrageous Did Met Gala Get This Year? Take A Look

Rediff.com9 May 2025

In keeping with the mood of the evening, there were several outfits that definitely took fashion risks. Did it pay off? You tell us.

Hay, Sears shine as Kiwis down Pakistan to win ODI series

Hay, Sears shine as Kiwis down Pakistan to win ODI series

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

The final ODI will be played in Mount Maunganui on Saturday.

Shreyas shortlisted for ICC Player of the Month

Shreyas shortlisted for ICC Player of the Month

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

India's middle-order mainstay Shreyas Iyer was on Tuesday nominated alongside New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra and Jacob Duffy for the ICC Player of the Month award for March following his remarkable performance in last month's Champions Trophy.

Seifert, Allen fire New Zealand to victory in 2nd T20

Seifert, Allen fire New Zealand to victory in 2nd T20

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

Tim Seifert top-scored with a quickfire 45 from 22 balls and Finn Allen slammed 38 from 16 to guide New Zealand to a comfortable five-wicket victory over Pakistan in the rain-hit second T20I.

League Cup: Newcastle stun Liverpool, end 70-year trophy drought

League Cup: Newcastle stun Liverpool, end 70-year trophy drought

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Local hero Burn gave Newcastle a deserved lead in the 45th minute when the defender thumped in a header from a corner.

Bethell handed England Test debut vs New Zealand

Bethell handed England Test debut vs New Zealand

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

England's Jacob Bethell will bat at number three for the first time in first-class cricket when he makes his Test debut against New Zealand at Christchurch's Hagley Oval on Thursday.

Bangladesh in battle for survival vs high-flying Kiwis

Bangladesh in battle for survival vs high-flying Kiwis

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

A confident New Zealand side will be eager to seal a semi-final spot when they take on Bangladesh, who will be fighting for survival, in their Champions Trophy Group A match in Rawalpindi on Monday.

No overwhelming favourite as Champions Trophy returns

No overwhelming favourite as Champions Trophy returns

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Fans can expect a wide open tournament in the absence of an overwhelming favourite in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.

Southee backs inexperienced Kiwi bowlers to deliver in Champions Trophy

Southee backs inexperienced Kiwi bowlers to deliver in Champions Trophy

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

Former New Zealand fast-bowling great Tim Southee is confident that the Black Caps' inexperienced bowling attack will do a wonderful job at the upcoming Champions Trophy after watching them perform impressively in the recently-concluded tri-series in Pakistan.

Blow for New Zealand as pacer set to miss India series

Blow for New Zealand as pacer set to miss India series

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

New Zealand right-arm pacer Ben Sears has been ruled out of the upcoming three-Test series against India due to a knee injury.

NZ take charge as England tumble in Hamilton

NZ take charge as England tumble in Hamilton

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

New Zealand took charge on the second day of the third Test by dismissing England for 143 and making 136/3 at close of play for an overall lead of 340.

PIX: England maul New Zealand in second Test to seal series

PIX: England maul New Zealand in second Test to seal series

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

England finally faced some resistance from New Zealand in the shape of Tom Blundell's defiant century but dismissed the Black Caps for 259 to wrap up a thumping 323-run victory on the third day of the second Test on Sunday.

Williamson's century puts NZ on course for big win

Williamson's century puts NZ on course for big win

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Kane Williamson scored a magisterial 156 at his most productive venue to drive New Zealand to the brink of a consolation victory over England at the end of the third day of the third Test.

'Right now, only New Zealand is on our mind and nothing else'

'Right now, only New Zealand is on our mind and nothing else'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

The tourists will be without batsman Kane Williamson in Bengaluru after the former skipper opted out of the opener due to a groin injury, while paceman Ben Sears was ruled out of the series with a knee injury and replaced by Jacob Duffy.

1st Test: Brook ton revives England on Day 2

1st Test: Brook ton revives England on Day 2

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

Brook's innings was by no means chanceless -- Tom Latham and Tim Southee both missed one good chance to take a thick edge in the slips -- but he rode his luck to bring up his 10th Test half century with a six.

England in charge at Wellington after another Brook ton

England in charge at Wellington after another Brook ton

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Harry Brook continued his remarkable form in New Zealand with a second century of the series to drive England to 280 before the tourists reduced the Black Caps to 86 for 5 at the close of play on Friday, the first day of the second Test.

Oram named New Zealand bowling coach ahead of India series

Oram named New Zealand bowling coach ahead of India series

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Oram, 46, represented New Zealand as a player for 11 years