Further talking on the recently concluded T20I series against the Mitchell Marsh-led side, Walter spoke about the Kiwis' performance in the two-match series that they played.
One of Gary Stead's biggest achievements as the New Zealand coach was their 3-0 series whitewash in India last year.
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Ahead of the mini-auction, scheduled to be held in Doha on December 26, the 10 franchises have released their list of retained and released players.
Brooke Halliday and skipper Sophie Devine scored fighting fifties before the bowlers fired in unison to guide New Zealand to a comfortable 100-run win over Bangladesh in a Women's World Cup match, in Guwahati, on Friday.
India overpowered New Zealand by 53 runs via the Duckworth-Lewis method to seal their place in the semi-finals of the Women's ODI World Cup.
Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson expressed disappointment about India refraining from engaging in the customary handshake when his side made attempts towards it after the end of the match.
For their efforts, Dabrowski and Routliffe will share a $1 million prize purse, an increase from $750,000 last year.
Mitchell Santner, Daryl Mitchell and Rachin Ravindra landed in Chennai on Saturday to join their team Chennai Super Kings.
Stead, who guided New Zealand to the WTC title, T20 World Cup final in 2021, 2019 ODI World Cup final and 2025 Champions Trophy title clash, is now entrusted with the task of giving a fillip to Andhra cricket.
New Zealand stumper-batsman Tom Latham was ruled out of the one-day series against Pakistan with a hand leaving Michael Bracewell to continue as the side's captain.
ndia will not get a better opponent than New Zealand, which is not a fancied side like its Trans-Tasman neighbour. But the two-time runners-up are as tough as nails.
Mohammed Siraj's commitment to a team-first approach sets him apart from the others and the pacer has demonstrated strong leadership qualities, said former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson.
Born in Wellington to parents hailing from Bengaluru, the mop-haired left-hander emerged as a big crowd favourite in India when he played for the Black Caps in last year's 50-overs World Cup and for Chennai in this season's Indian Premier League.
New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson said his side have every chance of derailing India in a major final once again.
Pakistan were all out for 260 in 47.2 overs with Babar Azam (64) and Khushdil Shah (69) scoring half-centuries but the hosts never looked in the hunt.
A first ever series loss at home to New Zealand notwithstanding, India still have the "wood on us" while playing on turning wickets, said Kiwis spinner Ajaz Patel in Mumbai on Wednesday.
The final ODI will be played in Mount Maunganui on Saturday.
Southee had retired from international cricket in December, 2024, as New Zealand's all-time leading wicket-taker.
New Zealand beat Zimbabwe by nine wickets to win first Test
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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.
Since the start of the century, India have made it to two finals and two semis in five ODI World Cups but have just ONE title to show for. It's high time to end that barren run!
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Kane Williamson is too long in the tooth to get dragged into the debate over India getting to play the Champions Trophy final in Dubai.
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.
Yuki Bhambri and his American partner Robert Galloway advanced to the third round of the French Open men's doubles with a thrilling three-set victory over seventh seeds Nikola Mektic and Michael Venus.
The swashbuckling left-hander has a solid record in England, with 808 runs in 10 Tests and 19 innings at an average of 42.52, with four centuries and two fifties. His best score is 146.
"That is the best five-match Test series I have ever been a part of and witnessed," says England head coach McCullum.
Four years ago he watched the World Cup final in a Bengaluru pub. On Thursday, Rachin Ravindra scored a 100 in the World Cup 2023 opening game.
After nearly a year away from the crease, Morne Morkel rolled up his sleeves and had a go with the ball, much to the delight of his players.
'India wins all matches because they make the team on merit, not like us.' 'In Pakistan, teams are made based on favourites.'
The seasoned Kiwi coach came under criticism from several former players such as Rashid Latif, Basit Ali, Mohsin Khan, Moin Khan, and Sikander Bakht when media reported said he had asked Babar to keep wickets in the shortest format.
Batting maestro Virat Kohli's long wait for an IPL title ended on Tuesday as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Punjab Kings by six runs in the final in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.
India has only minor concerns, but New Zealand's troubles across batting and bowling departments are more pronounced.
India's group match against New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday will be the first ICC Champions Trophy between the two teams in 25 years.
New Zealand's campaign has hit a disheartening flatline after their early domination and the Kiwis will have to rediscover their bowling mojo for a World Cup reboot when they face knocked-out Sri Lanka in Bengaluru on Thursday.
A fiery century by Hasan Nawaz and top-class performances from pacers helped Pakistan keep the series alive
Trent Boult's critical cameo with the bat at Grand Prairie Stadium that ultimately got MI New York over the line
Faisal Shariff and Prem Panicker look at the Dhoni phenomenon, highlight emerging talents, and have an extended cricket conversation with former Kiwi speedster and star commentator Danny Morrison.
