Cricket greats honoured Martin Crowe at an emotional funeral for New Zealand's greatest batsman, on Friday, with his cousin, Hollywood star Russell Crowe, acting as a pallbearer.
Born in India, Radhakrishnan, 41, went to school in Singapore before moving to New Zealand to further her education.
After dream debut against India, New Zealand's imposing pacer Kyle Jamieson wants to establish himself as an all-rounder.
Playing New Zealand and Great Britain in upcoming matches will be good preparation in an Olympic year, feels skipper Rani.
The Polish Hockey Association picked up the Theo Ikema Award, thanks to the various hockey development projects resulting in 30 newly trained coaches and over 3000 schoolchildren being introduced to the sport within the country.
The victorious New Zealand cricketers will carry the ICC World Test Championship Mace on a week-long, nationwide tour of the country, starting on July 26, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said on Wednesday.
New Zealand wicketkeeper-batsman Tim Seifert broke down in tears on Tuesday as he recalled fearing the worst after testing positive for COVID-19 in India following the suspension of IPL 2021.
New Zealand based Jeram Ravji and Ganga Ravji have been awarded the longest married couple.
The Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed late Sunday that Fakhar has fever and is yet to recover in time for the Pakistan squad's departure for the tour early Monday morning.
Former New Zealand all-rounder Chris Cairns has suffered paralysis in his legs after the stroke in his spine during a life-saving heart surgery in Australia, according to reports.
India lost the No 1 ODI ranking after two straight defeats to New Zealand. Tell us what India must do to get back to winning way.
Hinata Miyazawa scored twice as former champions Japan put on a counter-attacking clinic to beat Spain 4-0 and lock up top spot in Group C at the Women's World Cup on Monday.
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.
India and New Zealand will lock horns for the inaugural WTC title from June 18-22, four days after the Test series against England
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.
India's batting great Sachin Tendulkar says he had to "beg and plead" to open the innings in an ODI against New Zealand in 1994, recalling a major turning point of his career.
Captain Kane Williamson says New Zealand were tested by a spirited Scotland in their T20 World Cup Super 12s match in Dubai on Wednesday and they need to learn from the outing.
More than 2,000 people have gathered at Auckland's Year of the Rooster Lantern Festival at Auckland Domain. Check out the fantastic displays...
Newly-engaged Serena Williams touched down in Auckland on Friday and quickly made her way to the court to hit some balls ahead of the start of her 2017 season.
Climate change is real, and we need, need, need to do something about it. That's why, on March 15, tens of thousands of students worldwide have decide to skip class to demand that elected officials act on this awful crisis. The move is inspired by 16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg from Sweden, who since last August has been striking outside the Swedish parliament building. She has been boycotting classes every Friday, demanding that her government step up the fight against climate change. Her message is simple: "Strike for climate". Take a look at the marches across the world.
Test team rankings after the latter managed to salvage a draw in the final Test against New Zealand in Auckland on Tuesday.
Lockie Ferguson was placed in isolation immediately after Friday's first ODI against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground following complaints of a sore throat. He underwent tests on Saturday which returned negative, clearing the pacer.
New Zealand and West Indies cricket teams both took a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement
Shreyas Iyer was always confident that a target of 204 against New Zealand in the first T20 International on Friday was achievable considering the smaller dimensions of the Eden Park ground. Iyer smashed an unbeaten 58 off 29 balls to seal a six-wicket win the opening game and once again showed his utility as a No. 4 batsman.
There were no major surprises with most of the players picking themselves.
The peaks Prithvi Shaw scaled on the first day of his Test career in numbers, via Rajneesh Gupta.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni's name may be etched in the annals of Mumbai's Wankhede stadium forever.
India captain Rohit Sharma said a line-up with eight specialist batsmen should have chased down the 220-run target set by New Zealand in the first T20 International.
When Jiang Zemin traveled, as you can see in the photographs here, a Kodak Moment was never far away.
West Indies will play three-match T20I series before two Tests against New Zealand starting on December 3 in Hamilton. The first T20I will be played in Auckland on November 27.
India ended an utterly forgettable tour of New Zealand by drawing the second and final Test at the Basin Reserve (Wellington) on Tuesday. Captain Brendon McCullum became the first New Zealand batsman to hit a triple century, a knock that helped stage an incredible turnaround that ensured his team a memorable series win.
India suffered its worst One-Day International series defeat in New Zealand, losing 0-4, after being trounced by 87 runs in the inconsequential fifth and final match in Wellington on Friday.
Pooran was last seen in action for Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) in the IPL, scoring 353 runs from 14 matches.
Rohit achieved the feat in style, clobbering leg-spinner Ish Sodhi over the fine-leg boundary for a six during India's chase of 159 runs in the second Twenty20 International against New Zealand in Auckland
New Zealand bowler Neil Wagner on Saturday said that the hosts will not be hitting the panic button just yet as they are confident of taking remaining Indian wickets needed for victory in the first Test, in Auckland.
Shikhar Dhawan hit a century but pacer Neil Wagner took four wickets to help New Zealand clinch a thrilling 40-run victory on the fourth day of the first Test.
Babar's injury came a day after top-order batsman Imam-ul-Haq fractured his left thumb, also during a practice session.
Latham, De Grandhomme lead NZ to series sweep of India
In a three part series, Rajneesh Gupta highlights all the important numbers from cricket World Cups held between 1975 to 2015.
"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.'
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