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All eyes on Rahane as India take on NZ in Kanpur Test

All eyes on Rahane as India take on NZ in Kanpur Test

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Two more failures in two home games could effectively mean end of the road for Ajinkya Rahane, who is leading India in the first Test in Kanpur, starting on Thursday.

RCB sign NZ keeper as Philippe's replacement for IPL

RCB sign NZ keeper as Philippe's replacement for IPL

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

RCB play Mumbai Indians in the IPL's opener on April 9.

India vs NZ WTC final at Southampton, confirms ICC

India vs NZ WTC final at Southampton, confirms ICC

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

The final of the World Test Championship between India and New Zealand in June will be staged in a bio-secure bubble at the Hampshire Bowl in Southampton, the International Cricket Council said said on Wednesday.

Could Rashid Khan Be The Next MVP?

Could Rashid Khan Be The Next MVP?

Rediff.com16 May 2023

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2023 after Game 61.

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.

2nd Test: Burns, Lawrence keep England afloat against NZ

2nd Test: Burns, Lawrence keep England afloat against NZ

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Images from Day 1 of the 2nd Test between England and New Zealand played on Thursday

Phillips: Suryakumar's strike rate can go even higher

Phillips: Suryakumar's strike rate can go even higher

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

Surya has been the world's top run-getter in the 2022 calendar year with whopping 1040 runs at an average of 43 and a magnificent strike rate of 186.

'Happy I got the job done,' says Mitchell as NZ make final

'Happy I got the job done,' says Mitchell as NZ make final

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell was ecstatic after his side defeated England by five wickets to enter the final of the ICC men's T20 World Cup, at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi, on Wednesday.

Keralite Priyanca Radhakrishnan sworn in as NZ minister

Keralite Priyanca Radhakrishnan sworn in as NZ minister

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

Born in India, Radhakrishnan, 41, went to school in Singapore before moving to New Zealand to further her education.

Hussain criticises England for not going for win against NZ

Hussain criticises England for not going for win against NZ

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Nasser Hussain feels the hosts should have gone for a win rather than playing sluggish cricket on the final day

PHOTOS: England walk away with draw against NZ at Lord's

PHOTOS: England walk away with draw against NZ at Lord's

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Images from Day 5 of the 1st Test between England and New Zealand played at Lord's on Sunday.

WTC final: Why NZ will have slight edge over India

WTC final: Why NZ will have slight edge over India

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Brendon McCullum predicted a 'ripping match' when India and New Zealand clash in the inaugural WTC final

NZ's Nicholls to have concussion checks

NZ's Nicholls to have concussion checks

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

'He's shaping up all right at the moment so fingers crossed he'll be right'

Yashasvi Jaiswal Zooms To Top In MVP Index

Yashasvi Jaiswal Zooms To Top In MVP Index

Rediff.com1 May 2023

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2023 after Game 42.

NZ keeper Watling to retire after WTC final vs India

NZ keeper Watling to retire after WTC final vs India

Rediff.com11 May 2021

BJ Watling will be retiring from international cricket after the tour of England.

Ganguly's special message for Mithali and Co ahead of World Cup

Ganguly's special message for Mithali and Co ahead of World Cup

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

'30 days for the start of the women's World Cup in NZ ..wish the Indian team and the rest of the teams all the very best ... @ICC @BCCI' Ganguly captioned the video.

We deserve to be criticised: Misbah after NZ hammering

We deserve to be criticised: Misbah after NZ hammering

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

England Women to tour Pakistan for first time in October.

NZ cricketers receive COVID-19 vaccines ahead of England trip

NZ cricketers receive COVID-19 vaccines ahead of England trip

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said on Tuesday all of its home-based players heading to England for a two-match Test series and the World Test Championship final have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.

NZ eye big lead against Pakistan after Williamson ton

NZ eye big lead against Pakistan after Williamson ton

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Kane Williamson's burgeoning 215-run stand with Henry Nicholls, who was batting on 89, helped the hosts finish Day 2 on a strong 286-3 in reply to Pakistan's first innings total of 297.

NZ call-up three uncapped players for England Test tour

NZ call-up three uncapped players for England Test tour

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

The squad will then be trimmed to 15 for the ICC World Test Championship final against India at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton starting on June 18, as per ICC regulations.

NZ vs Pak: Williamson returns, Santner retained for Tests

NZ vs Pak: Williamson returns, Santner retained for Tests

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Captain Kane Williamson returns to the side after missing the second Test

'Heavy dew' a concern for 2nd India-NZ T20 in Ranchi

'Heavy dew' a concern for 2nd India-NZ T20 in Ranchi

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

Heavy dew has been predicted for the second T20 International between India and New Zealand, which is set to be played in front of a full house at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi on Friday.

NZ 'disappointed', Australia 'not annoyed' over re-scheduling

NZ 'disappointed', Australia 'not annoyed' over re-scheduling

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

Accept ICC's World Cup decisions.

NZ lifter will be first transgender athlete to participate at Olympics

NZ lifter will be first transgender athlete to participate at Olympics

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Save Women's Sport Australasia, a group opposed to transgender women competing in women's sports, said Hubbard's selection was allowed by "flawed policy from the IOC".

2nd Test: Conway, Young put NZ in charge against England

2nd Test: Conway, Young put NZ in charge against England

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Images from Day 2 of the 2nd Test between England and New Zealand played at Edgbaston on Friday

Siraj's form 'a great sign for us going into the World Cup'

Siraj's form 'a great sign for us going into the World Cup'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

Senior players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma feel pacer Mohammed Siraj's outstanding run of form in 50-over cricket augers well for the Indian team heading into the World Cup later this year.

NZ skipper Williamson out of Bangladesh ODIs with elbow injury

NZ skipper Williamson out of Bangladesh ODIs with elbow injury

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson will miss the one-day series against Bangladesh with an elbow problem, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said on Tuesday.

Southee shines as NZ extend lead to 165 on Day 4

Southee shines as NZ extend lead to 165 on Day 4

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

Images from Day 4 of the first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord's in London on Saturday.

Day 3 of England v NZ Test at Lord's washed out

Day 3 of England v NZ Test at Lord's washed out

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

Play on day three of the first Test match between England and New Zealand at Lord's in London was abandoned due to rain on Friday without a ball being bowled.

PIX: Conway's double ton on debut hoists NZ on Day 2

PIX: Conway's double ton on debut hoists NZ on Day 2

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

England finished day two on 111-2 and trail New Zealand by 267 runs in the first innings of the first Test after Devon Conway's double ton took the game away from the home side on Thursday.

Broad named England vice-captain, Bracey to make debut against NZ

Broad named England vice-captain, Bracey to make debut against NZ

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

Broad has prior experience of captaining England, in 27 T20 internationals and three ODIs, between 2011 and 2014.

MI spearhead Boult now ready to rock for NZ

MI spearhead Boult now ready to rock for NZ

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

"I'm probably just targeting the Test matches as usual. I've got to make sure that I'm ready for them. If I'm involved in the T20s earlier as well then that will be exciting too.'

Cricket Buzz: England's Stokes to delay NZ arrival to attend court hearing

Cricket Buzz: England's Stokes to delay NZ arrival to attend court hearing

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

The 26-year-old Stokes was charged last week after a lengthy investigation into an incident outside a Bristol nightclub last September.

4000 fans to be allowed for India vs NZ WTC final

4000 fans to be allowed for India vs NZ WTC final

Rediff.com20 May 2021

The ICC World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand in Southampton will be held in the presence of 4000 spectators, Hampshire County Club head Rod Bransgrove said.

Will India back NZ's Barclay for ICC chairman's post?

Will India back NZ's Barclay for ICC chairman's post?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is likely to back the candidature of New Zealand's Greg Barclay over Singapore's Imran Khwaja in the elections for ICC chairman, a post vacated by India's Shashank Manohar after two terms in July this year.

Aus begin T20 Women's World Cup title defence in style

Aus begin T20 Women's World Cup title defence in style

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

Australia began their Women's T20 World Cup title defence on a resounding note

NZ batsman warms up for India with kitty litter on pitch

NZ batsman warms up for India with kitty litter on pitch

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Conway hopes playing the ball off kitty litter might help prepare for the variation of spin off bowlers' foot-marks.

NZ's IPL players in Maldives might head to England this weekend

NZ's IPL players in Maldives might head to England this weekend

Rediff.com12 May 2021

New Zealand's cricketers, including skipper Kane Williamson, who are quarantining in Maldives after the suspension of IPL 2021 last week might head to England this weekend for an upcoming two-Test series, head coach Gary Stead said.

NZ sports among those 'woefully unprepared' for pandemic

NZ sports among those 'woefully unprepared' for pandemic

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Most sports in New Zealand, including the dominant rugby union, have said they were suffering financial pressure from the outbreak as broadcast, commercial, sponsor and ticket revenue all dried up.

Confident Patidar ready to add runs in India colours

Confident Patidar ready to add runs in India colours

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Patidar considers his Indian call-up, a dream come true and said that the IPL 2022 eliminator against the Lucknow Super Giants, where he scored 112*, was a turning point of his career.