News for 'NZ'

COVID infected KKR keeper Seifert to be treated in Chennai

COVID infected KKR keeper Seifert to be treated in Chennai

Rediff.com8 May 2021

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) chief executive David White said Seifert had returned seven negative tests in the 10 days leading up to his pre-departure protocols, and was confident he would be receiving the best of care from his franchise.

World Cup semi-final loss to NZ still haunts us: Rahul

World Cup semi-final loss to NZ still haunts us: Rahul

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

The Virat Kohli-led side was the favourite going into the semi-final against eventual runners-up New Zealand but lost the crucial contest by 18 runs.

Will Mayank be included in playing XI against NZ?

Will Mayank be included in playing XI against NZ?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

Agarwal in a tweet shared a picture from India's practice session. He can be seen batting in the nets. "Doing what I love. Loving what I do," Agarwal tweeted.

Latham's record double ton puts NZ in control

Latham's record double ton puts NZ in control

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Tom Latham finished 264 not out -- a world's best for an opener carrying their bat through a completed innings -- as New Zealand were bowled out for 578, and holding a 296-run first innings lead.

England pacer Archer subjected to 'racial insults' during NZ Test

England pacer Archer subjected to 'racial insults' during NZ Test

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

England fast bowler Jofra Archer on Monday claimed he was subjected to "racial insults" by a spectator during the fifth and final day of the first Test against New Zealand, in Mount Maunganui.

NZ leapfrog Australia in ICC Test rankings

NZ leapfrog Australia in ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

However, New Zealand are ahead by a thin margin, as they are now on 102.263 points and Australia are on 102.2 points.

Kohli's India reminds me of Pakistan under Imran: Manjrekar

Kohli's India reminds me of Pakistan under Imran: Manjrekar

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar said Virat Kohli's India reminded him of the Pakistan team under Imran Khan for their strong-self and ability to win matches from jaws of defeat. The cricketer turned commentator expressed his opinion after India completed a rare 5-0 whitewash with a seven-run victory over New Zealand in the final T20 International in Mount Maunganui on Sunday.

PIX: Rain plays spoilsport as India-NZ split points

PIX: Rain plays spoilsport as India-NZ split points

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

This was the fourth match to be either called off or abandoned in the rain-hit tournament with many questioning the absence of reserve days for group matches.

Bairstow shines as England beat NZ in Super Over finale

Bairstow shines as England beat NZ in Super Over finale

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

England beat New Zealand in a thrilling Super Over finish to their rain-reduced Twenty20 cricket international Sunday to clinch a 3-2 victory in the five-match series. The teams were tied when England replied with 146-7 to New Zealand's 146-5 in a match shortened by heavy rain to 11 overs per side.

Trump hosts iftaar dinner, condemns NZ, SL terror attacks

Trump hosts iftaar dinner, condemns NZ, SL terror attacks

Rediff.com14 May 2019

'Ramadan is a time when people join forces in pursuit of hope, tolerance and peace. It is in this spirit that we come together tonight for Iftaar, the traditional Ramadan meal that breaks the daily fast,'

NZ vs India: 16 wickets fall on 'action-packed' Day 2

NZ vs India: 16 wickets fall on 'action-packed' Day 2

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

The day two of the second Test between Indian and New Zealand, which saw the loss of 16 wickets, has been dubbed as an 'action-packed' day by Trent Boult.

Sri Lanka bombings 'revenge of NZ'; toll crosses 320

Sri Lanka bombings 'revenge of NZ'; toll crosses 320

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

National flags were lowered and people bowed their heads as the silence began at 8:30 am local time, the time the first of the attacks occurred on Sunday.

Sangakkara says Hardik can handle tough transition

Sangakkara says Hardik can handle tough transition

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

"Now captaincy on the field can be a different thing. To read moments, win moments and strategize, you have to be sharp, and I think Hardik has all ingredients to be a good captain.

Who should open in first Test vz NZ? Gill or Shaw?

Who should open in first Test vz NZ? Gill or Shaw?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

Shubman Gill's stellar show for India A in the recently-concluded two-match unofficial Test series against New Zealand is an indicator that he is ready for Test debut, believes senior off-spinner Harbhajan Singh. Shubman had scores of 83 and 204 not out batting in middle-order in the first unofficial Test for India A and then scored a hundred while opening the batting in the second game, showing his versatility at different slots. Prithvi Shaw, back in the Test squad after 16 months, is also a contender in the playing XI with his equally dazzling repertoire of strokes.

Kevin Pietersen backs Indian team, says players are not robots

Kevin Pietersen backs Indian team, says players are not robots

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Former England batter Kevin Pietersen on Monday backed the under-fire Indian cricket team, saying the players are not robots and need fans' support all the time.

NZ call up 6'8 tall pacer Jamieson for second ODI

NZ call up 6'8" tall pacer Jamieson for second ODI

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Towering fast bowler Kyle Jamieson will make his international debut for New Zealand against India in the second one-day match in Auckland on Saturday. The 2.03m (6'8") tall Jamieson was called into the national squad for the final two Tests against Australia but did not play and was not in the side for the opening one-day match against India in Hamilton on Wednesday.

Cricket Buzz: Bairstow axed from Test squad for NZ tour

Cricket Buzz: Bairstow axed from Test squad for NZ tour

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

'James Anderson was unavailable for selection in the Test squad as he continues his rehabilitation from a calf injury,' the ECB said in a statement.

Jaiswal Tops MVP; Faf Closing In!

Jaiswal Tops MVP; Faf Closing In!

Rediff.com8 May 2023

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2023 after Game 52.

New faces on trial as depleted India-NZ clash in ODIs

New faces on trial as depleted India-NZ clash in ODIs

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

Neither side will be at full strength, as a string of first-team players will be missing due to injuries, when India and New Zealand meet in the opening match of the ODI series on Wednesday in Hamilton.

Gill hits double ton for India A ahead of NZ Tests

Gill hits double ton for India A ahead of NZ Tests

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

Shubman Gill is expected to retain his place in India's Test squad after scoring an unbeaten 204 for the A team in the drawn four-day game against New Zealand A, in Christchurch, on Friday.

PHOTOS: Super Over agony continues for NZ as India clinch win

PHOTOS: Super Over agony continues for NZ as India clinch win

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

Virat Kohli inflicted more Super Overs misery on New Zealand as he helped India to a second successive victory in sudden death to win the fourth Twenty20 international in Wellington on Friday. Images from the fourth T20 International between New Zealand and India in Wellington on Friday.

Gill, Vihari hit 50s but India 'A' struggle vs NZ

Gill, Vihari hit 50s but India 'A' struggle vs NZ

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

Shubman Gill's run-a-ball 83 was the only high point for India 'A' as New Zealand 'A' grabbed the opening day honours in their first unofficial Test, in Christchurch, on Thursday. The Indians were all out for 216 in their first innings before the hosts responded strongly as they reached 105 for two at the close of play.

Selection meeting for NZ tour after clarity on Hardik's fitness status

Selection meeting for NZ tour after clarity on Hardik's fitness status

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

National selection committee will pick India's Test and ODI teams for the New Zealand tour after a few days.

Rugby in closed stadiums as pro sport set to restart in NZ

Rugby in closed stadiums as pro sport set to restart in NZ

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Resumption of professional and local sport within days, says the country's sports and recreation minister.

Move over Steyn... Ashwin ready to reclaim No. 1 ranking!

Move over Steyn... Ashwin ready to reclaim No. 1 ranking!

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

Murali Vijay and Cheteshwar Pujara eye top 10 places while Ravindra Jadeja jumps to career-best third position among Test all-rounders.

India-NZ ODI series: Who was Most Valuable Player?

India-NZ ODI series: Who was Most Valuable Player?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

Trent Boult top the most valuable players list with Mohammed Shami hold on to second position

Cricket Buzz: NZ name spin quartet for Sri Lanka tour

Cricket Buzz: NZ name spin quartet for Sri Lanka tour

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

With this win, Australia have now gained a 12-2 lead in the series. The team had already secured the Ashes in the first T20I.

Forgotten classic: When Azhar hit the fastest ODI ton to beat NZ

Forgotten classic: When Azhar hit the fastest ODI ton to beat NZ

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

On December 17, 1988, former India captain Mohammed Azharuddin blasted his way to a 62-ball-100, then the fastest hundred in 50-over cricket.

New Zealand thrilled to snatch sporting spotlight with Premier League

New Zealand thrilled to snatch sporting spotlight with Premier League

Rediff.com25 May 2020

All 112 matches of the 'NZ Premier League' will be played in Auckland without spectators but broadcast live on Sky Sport or the Youtube channel, Sky Sport Next, Tennis New Zealand said on Monday.

Olympic hockey schedule: India men to open campaign against NZ, women face Netherlands

Olympic hockey schedule: India men to open campaign against NZ, women face Netherlands

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Eight-time champions India have bee clubbed along side Australia, Argentina, Spain, New Zealand and hosts Japan in a tough Pool A in the men's competition

NZ police issues public safety warning against Indian team!

NZ police issues public safety warning against Indian team!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2019

India thrashed New Zealand by eight wickets and 90 runs in the first two ODIs to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.

NZ win series after rain brings early end to second Test

NZ win series after rain brings early end to second Test

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Kane Williamson rode his luck to reach his 21st Test century

England IPL players likely to miss Test series against New Zealand

England IPL players likely to miss Test series against New Zealand

Rediff.com15 May 2021

New Zealand will lock horns with England in a two-match Test series

Five talking points ahead of India vs NZ semis clash

Five talking points ahead of India vs NZ semis clash

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

The game features two of the world's leading batsmen captaining their sides in Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson, as well as a pair of strike bowlers at the top of their game in Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult.

Dhawan, Rohit retained for NZ Tests

Dhawan, Rohit retained for NZ Tests

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma on Monday managed to retain their places despite their below-par performances in the Test series in West Indies, which India won 2-0.

Rohit Sharma's approach for the WTC final

Rohit Sharma's approach for the WTC final

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Rohit is confident of tackling the New Zealand attack, having faced it enough in the shorter formats.

World Cup semis: How India, England, Australia, NZ stack up

World Cup semis: How India, England, Australia, NZ stack up

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

India, Australia, England and New Zealand have ridden the wave and reached the final four on the strength of clear plans and outstanding individuals.

NZ thump England by innings and 65 runs in first Test

NZ thump England by innings and 65 runs in first Test

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

Wagner took three wickets in 17 balls for just one run as England collapsed from 132-5 to 138-8 before tea, then broke a 59-run ninth-wicket partnership between Jofra Archer and Sam Curran after they had threatened to thwart the hosts.

PIX: Bairstow ton as England whip NZ to enter semis

PIX: Bairstow ton as England whip NZ to enter semis

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

Images from Wednesday's World Cup match between England and New Zealand, at Chester-le-street.

India and NZ games are 'quarter-finals' for us: Root

India and NZ games are 'quarter-finals' for us: Root

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

'I personally think we've got to be very calm about how we approach the next couple of games. The games themselves might get quite emotional, especially the atmosphere at Edgbaston against India'