News for 'NZC'

Kiwis' decision on extending India tour next week

Kiwis' decision on extending India tour next week

Rediff.com9 Jan 2009

A decision on whether a third Tst will be added to India's tour of New Zealand in March should be made by next week, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said on Friday.

Vettori out for six months, considers future

Vettori out for six months, considers future

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

Former New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori has ruled himself out of any cricket for six months to recover from Achilles surgery and rejected a New Zealand Cricket (NZC) central contract while he considers his future.

Injured Guptill doubtful starter for fifth ODI

Injured Guptill doubtful starter for fifth ODI

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

Colin Munro, who was left out of the fourth ODI after his scores of 8, 31 and 7 in the first three ODIs, is set to return to the squad,

Jon Lewis named Bangladesh batting coach

Jon Lewis named Bangladesh batting coach

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

The 50-year-old Englishman, who had served as batting coach of Sri Lanka cricket team, will step in the shoes of Neil McKenzie, who stepped down last August citing family reasons.

Cricket Buzz: Pakistan's Akmal fined for late night outing

Cricket Buzz: Pakistan's Akmal fined for late night outing

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

Former ESPN Star Sports MD Sawhney has already been working alongside outgoing Chief Executive Richardson for the last six weeks to ensure a smooth transition.

NZ look to repeat Hadlee's feat of '85 in Australia

NZ look to repeat Hadlee's feat of '85 in Australia

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Boult, De Grandhomme cleared to travel to Perth for first Test against Australia

After Kohli's comment, Australia gears up for D/N Test

After Kohli's comment, Australia gears up for D/N Test

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

It is understood that both the BCCI and Cricket Australia are on same page as far as playing one Day/Night Test in Australia is concerned.

Club vs country debate now in cricket!

Club vs country debate now in cricket!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Confrontations between home boards and players participating in franchise leagues, often forcing them to retire, can leave international cricket a lot poorer.

Bond to miss Pakistan series

Bond to miss Pakistan series

Rediff.com8 Dec 2003

NZC medical coordinator Warren Frost could not put a time frame on Bond's return to cricket but said he faced several months on the sidelines.

NZ coach Aberhart leaves

NZ coach Aberhart leaves

Rediff.com1 Jul 2003

Aberhart, who has been coach since 2001, said his new job would be outside cricket.

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.

New Zealand stadium announcer admonished for taunting Aamir

New Zealand stadium announcer admonished for taunting Aamir

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

New Zealand Cricket has come down heavily on a stadium announcer for taunting tainted Pakistani fast bowler Muhammad Aamir during the third Twenty20 International.

How will IPL's foreign players return home?

How will IPL's foreign players return home?

Rediff.com4 May 2021

We will find a way to send back foreign players, says IPL chairman Brijesh Patel.

Pace bowler Mills to lead NZ in Sri Lanka

Pace bowler Mills to lead NZ in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

Swing bowler Kyle Mills will captain New Zealand for the first time on his country's limited overs tour of Sri Lanka later this month after Kane Williamson was ruled out with a broken and dislocated thumb.

SL tour: Williamson to lead New Zealand in McCullum's absence

SL tour: Williamson to lead New Zealand in McCullum's absence

Rediff.com26 Oct 2013

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum and senior batsman Ross Taylor will skip next month's limited overs series in Sri Lanka to prepare for December's home tests against West Indies, the country's cricket board said on Saturday.

Kohli backs Kane Williamson's leadership style

Kohli backs Kane Williamson's leadership style

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Williamson' leadership skills came under the scanner following New Zealand's crushing defeat

Williamson 'honoured' to be New Zealand's 29th Test captain

Williamson 'honoured' to be New Zealand's 29th Test captain

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

'His drive to see the team succeed and his passion for the game are what you look for in a leader. He's ready for the role and will only continue to grow'

New Zealand's Eden Park to host first Test since 2006

New Zealand's Eden Park to host first Test since 2006

Rediff.com21 Jun 2012

Auckland's Eden Park will host Test cricket for the first time since 2006 when the world's top-ranked team England tour New Zealand early next year, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said on Thursday.

New Zealand Cricket chief apologises to Archer

New Zealand Cricket chief apologises to Archer

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson said he would also seek out Jofra Archer to offer an apology for the racial abuse the fast bowler said he was subjected to in the first Test.

Former NZ captain Crowe slams controversial ICC revamp plan

Former NZ captain Crowe slams controversial ICC revamp plan

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

Former New Zealand captain Martin Crowe joined the chorus calling for the withdrawal of the controversial proposal to revamp the ICC piloted by India, England and Australia, despite his country's Board's support to the plan.

NZ paceman Gillespie out of Windies Tests

NZ paceman Gillespie out of Windies Tests

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

Injury-prone paceman Mark Gillespie has been ruled out of New Zealand's two-Test series in West Indies after failing to recover from an ankle injury, the country's cricket board (NZC) said on Tuesday.

New Zealand appoint Hesson as new head coach

New Zealand appoint Hesson as new head coach

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has appointed Mike Hesson as head coach of their cricket team until the end of the 2015 World Cup, the governing body said on Friday.

New Zealand captain Taylor out with shoulder injury

New Zealand captain Taylor out with shoulder injury

Rediff.com1 Jul 2012

New Zealand captain Ross Taylor has been ruled out of Sunday's Twenty20 match against West Indies and is expected to miss the early part of the following five-match One-day series due to a shoulder injury, the county's cricket board (NZC) said.

World Cup Diary: Check out this CHEEKY LETTER from NZ skipper!

World Cup Diary: Check out this CHEEKY LETTER from NZ skipper!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

New Zealand fans were offered a letter of consent from Black Caps skipper Brendon McCullum to get them off work.

'Day-night Test against Kiwis was not feasible'

'Day-night Test against Kiwis was not feasible'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India, which had decided to host its first day-night Test against visiting New Zealand, has acknowledged that it could not go ahead with the plan without testing the waters in the Duleep Trophy.

New Zealand coach Wright to quit after Windies tour

New Zealand coach Wright to quit after Windies tour

Rediff.com1 May 2012

John Wright will step down as head coach of New Zealand after their tour to West Indies, the country's cricket governing body said on Tuesday. Wright, who took on the role at the end of 2010, had declined an offer to extend his contract, citing a desire to pursue other interests.

Donald withdraws from NZ bowling coach job

Donald withdraws from NZ bowling coach job

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

Amid speculation that he would take over as South Africa's assistant cricket coach, former pacer Allan Donald has withdrawn from his verbal commitment to be New Zealand's pace bowling coach.

Injured Craig out of India series, NZ recall Patel

Injured Craig out of India series, NZ recall Patel

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

New Zealand's Mark Craig has been ruled out of the rest of the Test series against India because of a side strain and will be replaced in the squad by fellow off-spinner Jeetan Patel, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said on Monday.

'Justice should be done quickly in 'fixing' scam'

'Justice should be done quickly in 'fixing' scam'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

New Zealand Cricket was on Monday guarded in its response to the 'spot-fixing' scandal that has rocked the game, saying that justice should be done quickly to prevent the controversy from dragging on.

Hopkins makes way for Young in NZ Test squad

Hopkins makes way for Young in NZ Test squad

Rediff.com22 Dec 2010

New Zealand named uncapped wicketkeeper Reece Young in their 13-man squad for the home Test series against Pakistan. Gareth Hopkins makes way for Young after failing to impress on the Black Caps' recent tour of India.

Franklin called up to replace Bennett in NZ squad

Franklin called up to replace Bennett in NZ squad

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

All-rounder James Franklin on Tuesday replaced the injured Hamish Bennett in New Zealand's squad for the remaining two Tests of the ongoing three-match series against India.

Howard bowled out in ICC role bid

Howard bowled out in ICC role bid

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

Former Australia Prime Minister John Howard has failed in his bid to become the next vice-president of the International Cricket Council (ICC). Howard had been nominated for the position by Cricket Australia (CA) and New Zealand Cricket (NZC), who have been asked to put forward another candidate by the ICC.

I was a victim of politics: Shane Bond

I was a victim of politics: Shane Bond

Rediff.com27 Oct 2010

Former New Zealand pacer Shane Bond has said that he became a "victim of politics" after joining the Indian Cricket League (ICL) but he has no regret about playing in the 'rebel' twenty20 event which cost him his international career.

New Zealand name Wright as new national coach

New Zealand name Wright as new national coach

Rediff.com20 Dec 2010

New Zealand have responded to the recent poor showing on the tour to India and Bangladesh by naming John Wright as head coach in place of Mark Greatbatch, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said on Monday.

New Zealand board rules out sacking Vettori

New Zealand board rules out sacking Vettori

Rediff.com13 Dec 2010

The Test and One-day thrashing at the hands of India has prompted New Zealand Cricket to start a review of the team's performance but the body has ruled out sacking captain Daniel Vettori.

Moles quits as New Zealand coach

Moles quits as New Zealand coach

Rediff.com24 Oct 2009

Andy Moles has resigned as New Zealand coach, the country's national cricket board announced on Saturday.

Buzz: Pooran, Chase named WI vice-captains for NZ series

Buzz: Pooran, Chase named WI vice-captains for NZ series

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Pooran was last seen in action for Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) in the IPL, scoring 353 runs from 14 matches.

Buzz: SA, England ODI series to go ahead

Buzz: SA, England ODI series to go ahead

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

England expressed concern over the strength of the bio-secure environment after the positive result, while a South African team investigation has not yet shown how the unnamed player caught the virus.

Vettori's new role will not hurt NZ: Mills

Vettori's new role will not hurt NZ: Mills

Rediff.com3 Sep 2009

New Zealand fast bowler Kyle Mills doubts that skipper Daniel Vettori's new role as a national selector will harm his relationship with the players.