New Zealand batsman Nathan Astle has been rule out of the sixth one-day international against India in Auckland on Saturday after suffering a recurrence of a patella tendon injury. \n\n
All-rounder Colin de Grandhomme took six for 41 in the best haul for a New Zealand cricketer on debut as the hosts dismissed Pakistan for 133 before tea on the second day of the first test at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Friday. The 30-year-old seamer, a surprise selection in the squad, also became the eighth New Zealander to take a five-wicket haul on debut. New Zealand openers Tom Latham and Jeet Raval, who is also on debut, will begin New Zealand's reply after tea was taken early.
Seven-times Grand Slam champion Venus Williams will still play the Australian Open despite withdrawing from her scheduled warm-up tournament in New Zealand for health reasons, according to tournament director Craig Tiley.
New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori has injured his ankle and is a doubt for his side's Twenty20 matches against England next week.
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Martin Guptill underlined his importance to the New Zealand one-day side with a blistering match-winning century as he guided his side to a seven-wicket victory over South Africa in their fourth one-day international in Hamilton on Wednesday.
Mild drizzle delayed the start of the fifth and final One-Day International between India and New Zealand in Auckland on Saturday. Owing to rain, the toss was delayed in the match rendered inconsequential by the fact that India has already sealed the series with an unassailable 3-0 lead.
Australia beat New Zealand by 87 runs in the third one-day international in Auckland on Saturday to take an unbeatable 3-0 lead in the five-match series.
New Zealand all-rounder Jacob Oram has been ruled out of his side's second Twenty20 against England on Thursday after straining a hamstring in the first match. Oram top-scored for New Zealand with 61 in their 32-run loss at Eden Park in Auckland on Tuesday but strained his hamstring while bowling.
Kane Williamson believes the late Martin Crowe remains the greatest batsmen New Zealand has ever produced despite surpassing the former captain as his country's highest Test century maker on Friday.
Australian wicket-keeper-batsman Matthew Wade has been ruled of the ongoing Chappell-Hadlee series against New Zealand.
New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor has reportedly been named the country's Player of the Year twice at the annual New Zealand Cricket Awards in Auckland for the 2013-14 season, topping in every category he was nominated in.
Pakistan's hopes of a triumphant return to Champions Trophy hockey were dashed after 4-2 defeat to Spain, in Auckland, on Monday. In other matches, defending champions and Pool A leaders Australia proved too good for Great Britain, winning 4-1, while The Netherlands prevailed over perennial rivals Germany 2-1 to top Pool B.
India regained the No 1 ranking in One-Day Internationals after Australia lost the fourth ODI in their ongoing series against England by 57 runs on Friday.
The scholarship, valued at $0.1 mn, will fund Privahini Bradoo's MBA at Harvard.
The lack of fight in the run chase was a big disappointment, as mentioned by captain Rohit Sharma in Wellington. Despite having eight batsmen in the eleven, India lost by 80 runs.
The New Zealand captain had a "potentially cancerous" tumour removed from his face and will miss the first two ODIs against Australia.
New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming believes that Australia are not the overwhelming favourites in the West Indies.
New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has been awarded Sir Richard Hadlee medal, the country's highest cricketing honour, for his inspirational leadership and exemplary batting at a glittering ceremony in Auckland.
Michael Clarke blames poor shot selection for narrow New Zealand loss.
Statistical highlights on day 2 of the first cricket Test between India and New Zealand in Kanpur on Friday.
Wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow and fast bowler Mark Wood produced a rearguard counter-attack to drag England back into the second Test against New Zealand on Friday as the visitors ended the first day at Hagley Oval on 290 for eight.
Australia's Jamie Dwyer scored a hat-trick as the Kookaburras thrashed Pakistan 6-1 to top Pool A in the FIH Champions Trophy played in Auckland on Tuesday.
England trail New Zealand's first innings by 69 runs but need to survive the remaining 31 overs in the final session to stop the hosts from taking a 1-0 lead in the two match series.
Rajneesh Gupta highlights important numbers featuring the India team from the World Cups.
India is seen as a good destination to relocate to as expat parents enjoy greater opportunities to make significant financial savings.
Zimbabwe captain Brendan Taylor hit an unbeaten century for the second successive match yet ended up on the losing side as New Zealand won the second one-day international by four wickets at the Harare Sports Club on Saturday.
Harmeet Singh Sooden, an Auckland University student in New Zealand, is one of the four peace activists from Canada, Britain and the United States, who were taken hostage at gunpoint in Baghdad on Saturday.
Martin Guptill will not be included in the New Zealand squad for the upcoming Test series against South Africa despite a brilliant matchwinning innings in the one-dayer against the Proteas on Wednesday.
It might sound nuts, but two engineering students in New Zealand claim that coconut oil can be used as an alternative to diesel, providing a possible answer to rising fuel cost woes.
New Zealand have already booked their spot for the inaugural WTC final, leaving India, England and Australia vying for the other.
The New Zealand all rounder had the rotator cuff in his bowling shoulder re-attached to the bone.
Women have enjoyed some hard-won gains in elite sports in recent years, with pro leagues starting up in a number of countries and growing support for their fight for pay parity.
West Indies recovered from an early batting collapse to post 257 and then reduced New Zealand to 98 for 4 on day two of the first Test.
A first T20 series victory in New Zealand will be the icing on the cake for the Men in Blue, who have far exceeded expectations during their three-month sojourn in this part of the world.
Centenarian sprinter Man Kaur, who has featured among the nominees for the prestigious 'Laureus World Best Sporting Moment of the Year 2017' Award, has sought the support of countrymen and sports enthusiasts around the world to vote for here in a global online poll.
Thinking of migrating to a more agreeable locale? Then perhaps you should consider moving to Vienna, which has been named the best city to live in for the tenth year in a row. However, the news isn't that great for Indians, with the list released by global consulting firm Mercer showing that Indian cities fared badly in the quality of living survey. The comprehensive survey is done with many factors being considered like housing, crime, political stability, leisure, air pollution, infrastructure, health system, education and economy.
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key gives clap to Bollywood film Players.
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