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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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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 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

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.

'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 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".

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.

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

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

India's Only T20 WC Records Were...

India's Only T20 WC Records Were...

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

Rajneesh Gupta presents us all the numbers that matter in T20 World Cup 2021.

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

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.

NZ tour preview: Sachin-less India still dominant in world cricket

NZ tour preview: Sachin-less India still dominant in world cricket

Rediff.com12 Jan 2014

The India squad to play New Zealand in a five-ODI, two-Test tour is as dominant a force in world cricket as at any stage when retired batting great Sachin Tendulkar donned the pads.

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.

India's FIH Pro League tie against NZ cancelled

India's FIH Pro League tie against NZ cancelled

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

"Hockey India would like to confirm that all the tickets of India's matches against New Zealand on 23 & 24 May 2020 that were bought by our fans whether online or offline would be refunded," Norman said.

Allen's record-breaking T20I fifty sees NZ crush Bangladesh

Allen's record-breaking T20I fifty sees NZ crush Bangladesh

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

Chasing 142 for a win in the dead rubber, Bangladesh never looked comfortable as they lost two wickets in the first over, thanks to brilliant bowling from skipper Southee.

Injured Pak captain Babar to miss NZ T20s

Injured Pak captain Babar to miss NZ T20s

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

Babar's injury came a day after top-order batsman Imam-ul-Haq fractured his left thumb, also during a practice session.

England add off-spinner Bess to squad for 2nd NZ Test

England add off-spinner Bess to squad for 2nd NZ Test

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

A place on the squad came free after Ollie Robinson was suspended from all international cricket by the England & Wales Cricket Board following the emergence of racist and sexist comments he posted on Twitter nine years ago.

1st Test: Bowlers push NZ to brink of victory

1st Test: Bowlers push NZ to brink of victory

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

They were bowled out for 138 in their first innings after lunch, still 381 runs behind New Zealand's 519 for seven declared and Kane Williamson had no hesitation in imposing the follow-on.

1st Test, Day 1: Williamson puts NZ on top

1st Test, Day 1: Williamson puts NZ on top

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

Kane Williamson finished the day 97 not out - approaching his 21st Test century - with Ross Taylor 31 not out and the home team 243-2 .

Most awaited India-Australia series from Feb 9

Most awaited India-Australia series from Feb 9

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

The Test series will be part of the World Test Championship cycle.

Batsmen flop again as India suffer NZ whitewash

Batsmen flop again as India suffer NZ whitewash

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

New Zealand romped to a seven-wicket victory over India in the second Test in Christchurch on Monday for an emphatic 2-0 series sweep of the number one side in the world. The Black Caps dismissed the tourists for 124 in the first hour of the day before chasing down their 132-run victory target with half of the Test to spare for the loss of three wickets.