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Dhawan doubtful starter for New Zealand tour

Dhawan doubtful starter for New Zealand tour

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Dhawan was taken off the field in the fifth over of the game after he dived to save an Aaron Finch shot in the cover region, hurting his shoulder.

Federer, Nadal kick in $170,000 for Aus bushfire relief

Federer, Nadal kick in $170,000 for Aus bushfire relief

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

World number one Nadal made the announcement at Melbourne Park's Rod Laver Arena during the "Rally for Relief" event.

Double delight for record-setting Rohit

Double delight for record-setting Rohit

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

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

Williamson opens up on captaincy after Australia debacle

Williamson opens up on captaincy after Australia debacle

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Kane Williamson said it was time for the Black Caps to move on from the disappointment and focus on the India series.

Root hopes England peak before Ashes

Root hopes England peak before Ashes

Rediff.com15 May 2021

England and Australia are slated to lock horns against each other in the Ashes later this year. England would be squaring off against New Zealand and India in the longest format before the Ashes.

'You can't curse,' Gauff admonishes dad

'You can't curse,' Gauff admonishes dad

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Coco Gauff turned the tables on her father

'Shilpa Shetty has been very caring'

'Shilpa Shetty has been very caring'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

'She is not only concerned about her own performance or how she is looking, but also about others.'

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.

ICC to give go ahead for World Test Championship?

ICC to give go ahead for World Test Championship?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

The Sydney Morning Herald, on Monday, reported that plans for a nine-nation Test championship were under way and the ICC was set to give the concept a green light on Friday at a meeting in Auckland.

We were outplayed in all three departments: Rohit

We were outplayed in all three departments: Rohit

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

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.

Stats dossier: How many Tests has India won in New Zealand?

Stats dossier: How many Tests has India won in New Zealand?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

Overall, India enjoy a wonderful against the Kiwis in Tests, having won 18 matches out of 52, but have clinched victory in only five games out of 21 in New Zealand.

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.

Lakshya gives Lin Dan a scare before losing

Lakshya gives Lin Dan a scare before losing

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Teenage shuttler Lakshya Sen reaffirmed his status as one of India's rising talent as he gave legendary Lin Dan a scare before losing in three games at the Auckland Open Badminton Championship, in Auckland, on Thursday.

Six Pakistan cricketers test positive for COVID

Six Pakistan cricketers test positive for COVID

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

A jumbo Pakistan squad, led by Babar Azam, arrived in New Zealand on Tuesday and is serving a mandatory 14-day quarantine period as per COVID-19 protocol.

PHOTOS: Clinical India beat New Zealand in 2nd T20I to level series

PHOTOS: Clinical India beat New Zealand in 2nd T20I to level series

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

IMAGES from the 2nd T20 International played between New Zealand and India in Auckland on Friday

Kallis pleased with KKR's performance

Kallis pleased with KKR's performance

Rediff.com20 Sep 2011

Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Jacques Kallis, is pleased with the way his team dealt with the absence of Gautam Gambhir, as they began their quest to qualify for the Champion League T20 with a win over Auckland Aces.

Can Serena surpass Court's slam record?

Can Serena surpass Court's slam record?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

Former World number one Serena Williams must rethink her approach to Grand Slams after her latest bid to win a record-equalling 24th major prize came unstuck at Melbourne Park, her coach Patrick Mouratoglou has said. The 38-year-old American, who is looking to match Australian great Margaret Court's record, has reached four Grand Slam finals since giving birth to daughter Olympia in 2017 but failed to win any of them.

Williamson ruled out of first two India ODIs

Williamson ruled out of first two India ODIs

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

Kane Williamson suffered an "inflamed AC joint in his left shoulder" while fielding in a Twenty20 match against India last week and will miss Wednesday's match in Hamilton and Saturday's clash in Auckland, New Zealand Cricket said on Tuesday.

How India can avoid 3-0 whitewash in New Zealand

How India can avoid 3-0 whitewash in New Zealand

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Indian openers have not replicated the kind of starts the Indian batting has grown accustomed to from its top-order.

Jolted India aim to bounce back in must-win 2nd ODI

Jolted India aim to bounce back in must-win 2nd ODI

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Some of their bowling and fielding frailties exposed in the series-opener, India will aim for quick course correction when they take on a resurgent New Zealand in a must-win second ODI, in Auckland, on Saturday. India find themselves in a familiar situation after the loss in Hamilton. But the visitors have come from behind against the West Indies and Australia to win their last two ODI series and Virat Kohli's men will aim to do the same against the Kiwis.

Why India's bowlers struggled in 1st ODI vs New Zealand

Why India's bowlers struggled in 1st ODI vs New Zealand

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

New Zealand batsman Henry Nicholls said the ODI squad did not carry the baggage of the T20 side which was blanked by India and that reflected in its highest run chase in 50-overs cricket, in the series opener in Hamilton, on Wednesday. Riding on Ross Taylor's 21st hundred, the hosts chased down their highest total in ODIs on Wednesday to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The second ODI will be played in Auckland on Saturday.

How KL Rahul has improved in his shot selection

How KL Rahul has improved in his shot selection

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

KL Rahul said he had to make some changes to his game as the pitch was different than the one India played during the opening match.

Hockey: Rani double gives India winning start to NZ tour

Hockey: Rani double gives India winning start to NZ tour

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

'We tried a few new things in the match today but we still need improvement and that's why we are here, to improve our game in every match'

Shaw, Samson are Dhawan's replacements in ODI, T20 squad

Shaw, Samson are Dhawan's replacements in ODI, T20 squad

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

India play the opening T20I against New Zealand on Friday.

New Zealand must win 2 out of 3 formats: Craig McMillan

New Zealand must win 2 out of 3 formats: Craig McMillan

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

New Zealand will host India for five Twenty20s, three ODIs and two Tests beginning in Auckland on January 24

'Super Overs aren't really our friends'

'Super Overs aren't really our friends'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson reacts after the heart-breaking loss to India in the third T20 International, in Hamilton, on Wednesday.

PIX: Rohit's 'Super' show as India edge NZ to seal series 3-0

PIX: Rohit's 'Super' show as India edge NZ to seal series 3-0

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Rohit Sharma belted two sixes off the final two deliveries of a Super Over to give India victory in a thrilling finish in the third Twenty20 international against New Zealand at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Wednesday and clinch the series with two games to spare. Images from the third T20 between India and New Zealand, at Hamilton, on Wednesday.

Archer abuser banned for two years in New Zealand

Archer abuser banned for two years in New Zealand

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

New Zealand Cricket has banned a spectator from attending international and domestic games in the country for two years after he admitted racially abusing England fast bowler Jofra Archer.

NZ Tour: Rohit returns to T20 squad, Samson dropped

NZ Tour: Rohit returns to T20 squad, Samson dropped

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

There were no major surprises with most of the players picking themselves.

Champions League T20 schedule

Champions League T20 schedule

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

The schedule and scorecards of matches in the 2011 Champions League T20 tournament.

Champions League T20 schedule

Champions League T20 schedule

Rediff.com7 Oct 2011

Champions League T20 schedule

Champions League T20 schedule

Rediff.com30 Sep 2011

The schedule and scorecards of matches in the Champions League T20 tournament.

Christchurch shootings continue to ripple in New Zealand sports

Christchurch shootings continue to ripple in New Zealand sports

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

New Zealand's worst peacetime mass killing rippled through the country's top-class sports on Saturday with two high profile events cancelled and the first class cricket title being decided without a ball being bowled in the final round of matches.

Bengaluru or Hyderabad? The best city to live in India is...

Bengaluru or Hyderabad? The best city to live in India is...

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

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.

NZ legend Crowe battling cancer, determined to see World Cup

NZ legend Crowe battling cancer, determined to see World Cup

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Former New Zealand cricket captain Martin Crowe, whose innovative leadership and sparkling batting energised their 1992 World Cup campaign, is determined to witness the 2015 World Cup.

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.

U-20 World Cup: Ghana shock powerhouse Argentina

U-20 World Cup: Ghana shock powerhouse Argentina

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

champions Argentina have suffered an ignominious early exit from the under-20 World Cup in New Zealand.

England's WTC hopes hang by hair as pink-ball Test against India awaits

England's WTC hopes hang by hair as pink-ball Test against India awaits

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

New Zealand have already booked their spot for the inaugural WTC final, leaving India, England and Australia vying for the other.

Somerset knock Aces out of Champions League T20

Somerset knock Aces out of Champions League T20

Rediff.com20 Sep 2011

Auckland Aces were knockout of the Champions League Twenty20 tournament after they suffered a four-wicket defeat against Somerset in a nail-biting qualifying match in Hyderabad on Tuesday.

'It is good to make some mistakes and still win'

'It is good to make some mistakes and still win'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2011

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Jacques Kallis conceded that his side made mistakes but could still win their Champions Trophy Twenty20 qualifiers match against Auckland Aces in Hyderabad.