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Williamson awarded Sir Richard Hadlee Medal

Williamson awarded Sir Richard Hadlee Medal

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

Stand-in White Ferns captain Amy Satterthwaite was named the women's ODI Player of the Year, after taking some time off to have a baby and returning to the fold to score 304 runs at 38, including a top score of 119 not-out against England in Dunedin.

I have moved on, Mithali on spat with Powar and Edulji

I have moved on, Mithali on spat with Powar and Edulji

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

Indian women's ODI captain Mithali Raj said cricket has helped her deal with the adversities of life.

Malan gets Nasser Hussain praise

Malan gets Nasser Hussain praise

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

Malan has admitted his remarkable form has even surprised him.

Squad for New Zealand tour to be named on Tuesday

Squad for New Zealand tour to be named on Tuesday

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

The Indian squad for the upcoming tour of New Zealand comprising five One-Day Internationals and two Tests will be picked on Tuesday, in Mumbai.

Kiwi coach Hesson keen to 'welcome' India with pace battery

Kiwi coach Hesson keen to 'welcome' India with pace battery

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

New Zealand coach Mike Hesson has told his fast bowlers to welcome the Indian batsmen with aggression when they clash in the five-match ODI series, starting in Napier on Sunday.

Super 'keeper Dhoni scripts new records, goes past Azharuddin

Super 'keeper Dhoni scripts new records, goes past Azharuddin

Rediff.com19 Jan 2014

Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni became the first Indian wicketkeeper and the fourth overall to effect 300 dismissals in One Day Internationals when he caught Ross Taylor, off the bowling of Mohammed Shami, in the opening ODI against New Zealand in Napier on Sunday.

New Zealand offers to host IPL: BCCI official

New Zealand offers to host IPL: BCCI official

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

New Zealand is the latest country after the United Arab Emirates and Sri Lanka which has offered to host the Indian Premier League in case the T20 league can't be held in India due to rising cases of coronavirus. The postponement announcement of the T20 World Cup scheduled to be held in October-November in Australia, is imminent, creating a window for the 13th edition of IPL.

Cyclone could affect West Indies quarter-final chances

Cyclone could affect West Indies quarter-final chances

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

Pakistan meet Ireland in Adelaide later on Sunday with the winner of that game advancing, while the losing side could also go through depending on what happens in the West Indies game. A washout in Napier would result in both sides getting one point and ending West Indies' hopes.

What New Zealand must do to win against India

What New Zealand must do to win against India

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

New Zealand's senior-most batsman Ross Taylor, on Monday, urged his team to focus on the Indian top-order

NZ confirm venues for SL Tests

NZ confirm venues for SL Tests

Rediff.com2 Feb 2005

Napier and Wellington have been chosen as the venues for the two Tests between New Zealand and Sri Lanka.

Malan-Morgan fireworks help England level T20 series in NZ

Malan-Morgan fireworks help England level T20 series in NZ

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

Dawid Malan smashed a 48-ball century and skipper Eoin Morgan made a blistering 91 to help secure a series-levelling 76-run victory in the fourth Twenty20 international against New Zealand.

Stats: Kohli's century goes in vain for the first time

Stats: Kohli's century goes in vain for the first time

Rediff.com19 Jan 2014

Statistical highlights of Sunday's first cricket one-dayer between India and New Zealand in Napier.

Ronchi reckons New Zealand can seal series in 4th ODI

Ronchi reckons New Zealand can seal series in 4th ODI

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

Unperturbed by India's fight back in the thrilling tied third ODI, New Zealand wicket-keeper Luke Ronchi said with a comfortable 2-0 lead, the hosts are well on course to win the five-match ODI series.

PHOTOS: Nail-biting tie in Auckland keeps India's hopes alive

PHOTOS: Nail-biting tie in Auckland keeps India's hopes alive

Rediff.com25 Jan 2014

Images from the third ODI between India and New Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday.

Stats: Dhoni's unique milestone and Southee's century

Stats: Dhoni's unique milestone and Southee's century

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

Statistical highlights of the second cricket one-dayer between India and New Zealand in Hamilton.

'Indians are good players but NZ won't back away from a fight'

'Indians are good players but NZ won't back away from a fight'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Mitchell McClenaghan has said New Zealand will look to play attacking cricket in the five-ODI series against India.

Team India's No. 1 ranking at stake in New Zealand ODIs

Team India's No. 1 ranking at stake in New Zealand ODIs

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

India must win the upcoming five-match One-day series against New Zealand to retain their number one status in the ICC team rankings.

Paedophilia is an illness, says top Catholic cardinal

Paedophilia is an illness, says top Catholic cardinal

Rediff.com17 Mar 2013

The Vatican was embroiled in fresh controversy today as one of its top cardinals described paedophilia as a psychological "illness" rather than a "criminal condition".

Ryder and Bracewell suspended for late-night drinking session

Ryder and Bracewell suspended for late-night drinking session

Rediff.com8 Feb 2014

New Zealand cricketers Jesse Ryder and Doug Bracewell have been suspended by the country's cricket board after they were found hanging out for a late-night drinking session on the eve of the opening Test match against India.

One-day series, No.1 ranking at stake for Team India in Hamilton

One-day series, No.1 ranking at stake for Team India in Hamilton

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

Having tied the third game in Auckland, Team India will look to build on their new-found momentum and aim for a first win of the tour when they take on New Zealand in the fourth ODI in Hamilton on Tuesday.

Check out the 2015 Cricket World Cup schedule

Check out the 2015 Cricket World Cup schedule

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

The 2015 cricket World Cup, to be jointly hosted by New Zealand and Australia, will be held from February 14 to March 29. Forty-nine matches over 44 days will be held across 14 cities in the two countries.

Nilam: 3 bodies believed to be of sailors washed ashore

Nilam: 3 bodies believed to be of sailors washed ashore

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

As efforts continued for the third day to trace five missing crew of an oil tanker that ran aground off the city beach hours before cyclone 'Nilam' made landfall, three bodies, believed to be of sailors, were found washed ashore on Friday.

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.

Ryder retains NZ contract despite alcohol incident

Ryder retains NZ contract despite alcohol incident

Rediff.com2 Mar 2012

New Zealand batsman Jesse Ryder has retained his New Zealand Cricket contract despite his latest off-field indiscretions which have led to a one-match international ban.

Soon, whiskey 'leftovers' to fuel your cars

Soon, whiskey 'leftovers' to fuel your cars

Rediff.com25 Sep 2012

A Scottish company has signed a 'first of its kind deal' in the world to turn by-products from its distillery into fuel for cars.

India open New Zealand tour with ODI on Jan 19

India open New Zealand tour with ODI on Jan 19

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

India's cricket team will open its tour of New Zealand with the first of five One-day Internationals in Napier on January 19, 2014, while Auckland and Wellington will stage the two Tests in the series.

Hockey team to consider appealing against suspensions

Hockey team to consider appealing against suspensions

Rediff.com30 Oct 2011

Stung by five suspensions after an ugly showdown with Pakistani players during a match, the Indian hockey team management will consider appealing against the penalty insisting that it was their arch-rivals who were at fault during the fracas.

West Indies have much to lose against UAE: Tauqir

West Indies have much to lose against UAE: Tauqir

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

The United Arab Emirates have sensed an inconsistent West Indies side could be ripe for the taking in their final World Cup Pool B match in Napier, UAE captain Mohammad Tauqir has said.

Schedule: ICC Cricket World Cup 2015

Schedule: ICC Cricket World Cup 2015

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

The ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 will be staged in Australia and New Zealand from February 14 to March 29, and India will begin its title defence against traditional rivals Pakistan in a high-voltage clash in Adelaide, on February 15.

India vs New Zealand: A Report Card

India vs New Zealand: A Report Card

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Before they take the field for the World Test Championship final on Friday, June 18, Rajneesh Gupta takes a look at India-New Zealand Test encounters in the new century.

Sri Lanka's Kulasekara quits Tests to focus on ODIs, T20s

Sri Lanka's Kulasekara quits Tests to focus on ODIs, T20s

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Sri Lankan pace bowler Nuwan Kulasekara quit Test cricket on Wednesday in order to focus his attention on the sport's shorter formats, in which he is considered a greater threat with the ball.

Kohli says he doesn't 'feed off' booing anymore

Kohli says he doesn't 'feed off' booing anymore

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

Indian captain Virat Kohli says he doesn't 'feed off' booing anymore, channelising his energy and focus on the greater responsibility of leading the country's cricket team.

Ryder, Bracewell receive bans for boozing, squabbling

Ryder, Bracewell receive bans for boozing, squabbling

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

New Zealand batsman Jesse Ryder and paceman Doug Bracewell have been handed one-match bans for going out drinking while recovering from injury and being goaded into a verbal slanging match with a patron at a local pub.

MSD@40: Dhoni's Awesome Journey

MSD@40: Dhoni's Awesome Journey

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

As the legend turns 40, we take a look at his journey in cricket and life.

NZ handle hostile period as South Africa post huge total

NZ handle hostile period as South Africa post huge total

Rediff.com25 Mar 2012

Martin Guptill and Daniel Flynn battled hostile pace bowling to guide New Zealand to 65 for no loss at the close of play on the third day of the final Test against South Africa at the Basin Reserve on Sunday.

South Africa sweep New Zealand ODI series

South Africa sweep New Zealand ODI series

Rediff.com3 Mar 2012

Paceman Marchant de Lange picked up four wickets on his One-day International debut as South Africa completed a 3-0 clean sweep against New Zealand with a five-wicket victory in the third and final ODI in Auckland on Saturday.

Amla guides South Africa to one-day series win over NZ

Amla guides South Africa to one-day series win over NZ

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

Hashim Amla missed out on a 10th century but still guided South Africa to a comfortable six-wicket victory over New Zealand in their second one-day international in Napier on Wednesday, sealing the series with a game to spare.

McCullum blazes ton as New Zealand trounce Zimbabwe

McCullum blazes ton as New Zealand trounce Zimbabwe

Rediff.com9 Feb 2012

Captain Brendan McCullum smashed his fourth One-day International century off 79 balls as New Zealand completed a sweep of their three-match series against Zimbabwe with a 202-run victory at McLean Park in Napier on Thursday.

Kiwis win Test after bowling Zimbabwe out twice

Kiwis win Test after bowling Zimbabwe out twice

Rediff.com28 Jan 2012

New Zealand highlighted the gulf in international cricket when they bowled Zimbabwe out twice on Saturday to win the only Test match of their tour at McLean Park in Napier by an innings and 301 runs.

New Zealand in cruise control against Zimbabwe

New Zealand in cruise control against Zimbabwe

Rediff.com26 Jan 2012

New Zealand's captain Ross Taylor's 111 not out has put the hosts in a commanding position against Zimbabwe. New Zealand are five for 331 on the first day of the one-off Test against Zimbabwe in Napier on Thursday.