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PHOTOS: Root, Pope hit tons to lead England's strong reply

PHOTOS: Root, Pope hit tons to lead England's strong reply

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

Joe Root scored his fastest Test century while Ollie Pope struck a superb 145, as England launched a stirring fightback to reach 473/5 at the close of play on the third day of the second Test against New Zealand on Sunday.

Kiwis sweep Bangladesh after Conway, Mitchell tons

Kiwis sweep Bangladesh after Conway, Mitchell tons

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Bangladesh had made a bright start, reducing their opponents to 57-3 but Conway and Latham steadied the innings with a 63-run stand for the fourth before the former added another 159 for the fifth with Mitchell.

India retain second spot in ICC WTC rankings

India retain second spot in ICC WTC rankings

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

India bagged 30 points for their eight-wicket win. They are placed second with 390 points

REWIND: How Australia broke men's T20 World Cup duck

REWIND: How Australia broke men's T20 World Cup duck

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

It took Australia seven attempts but under Aaron Finch they finally laid their hands on a maiden Twenty20 World Cup title on Sunday with an eight-wicket triumph over New Zealand.

WTC Finals: Why the Kiwis will focus on Ashwin, Jadeja

WTC Finals: Why the Kiwis will focus on Ashwin, Jadeja

Rediff.com26 May 2021

India and New Zealand will fight it out for the inaugural title at Southampton's Ageas Bowl

'We did it together bro': Ravindra tells Patel

'We did it together bro': Ravindra tells Patel

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

New Zealand's Indian-origin spinner Rachin Ravindra, who played a pivotal role in helping his side draw the first Test against India, said he was quite nervous about how the game would pan out as far as his bowling was concerned.

PIX: Guptill powers New Zealand to T20 series win vs Aus

PIX: Guptill powers New Zealand to T20 series win vs Aus

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

Martin Guptill smashed a quickfire half-century as New Zealand cruised to a seven-wicket victory over Australia at Wellington Stadium on Sunday in the fifth Twenty20 international and secure a 3-2 series win.

Why Kiwi pacer Jamieson decided to skip IPL

Why Kiwi pacer Jamieson decided to skip IPL

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson said it was a difficult call to skip IPL and he hopes to be a part of it in the future.

Boult reaches home, says hope things improve soon in India

Boult reaches home, says hope things improve soon in India

Rediff.com9 May 2021

Trent Boult, Finn Allen, Jimmy Neesham, Adam Milne and Scott Kuggeleijn, coaches and former players James Pamment and Shane Bond, Mike Hesson were the first to land in Auckland

Hesson in race for India coach job?

Hesson in race for India coach job?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Parts ways with Kings XI Punjab

How Neesham turned the semis New Zealand's way

How Neesham turned the semis New Zealand's way

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

England captain Eoin Morgan was devastated by their loss in the semi-final of the Twenty20 World Cup and said Jimmy Neesham's blistering cameo tilted the see-saw contest in New Zealand's favour.

PIX: Australia thrash New Zealand for maiden T20 WC crown

PIX: Australia thrash New Zealand for maiden T20 WC crown

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

Images from the T20 World Cup final between New Zealand and Australia, in Dubai, on Sunday.

England's Ben Stokes nominated for New Zealander of the Year

England's Ben Stokes nominated for New Zealander of the Year

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

England all-rounder Ben Stokes, born in New Zealand, played a crucial role in England's World Cup victory and he starred for the hosts in the final match against New Zealand.

PIX: Mitchell fires New Zealand to T20 World Cup final

PIX: Mitchell fires New Zealand to T20 World Cup final

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Images from the T20 World Cup semi-final between England and New Zealand, in Abu Dhabi, on Wednesday.

Captain Kohli returns as India ponder combination for Mumbai Test

Captain Kohli returns as India ponder combination for Mumbai Test

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

India will hope the return of regular captain Virat Kohli proves to be the difference for the hosts against New Zealand when the world's two top-ranked Test sides clash in the second and final match at the Wankhede Stadium from Friday.

Upbeat India take on Kiwis as build-up to T20 World Cup continues

Upbeat India take on Kiwis as build-up to T20 World Cup continues

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

In a tight season for India, the first T20 comes only five days after their last ODI against Australia at home.

NZ seal T20 series with win over Bangladesh

NZ seal T20 series with win over Bangladesh

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Kiwis claim 7th series win of the home summer.

NZ to stage nationwide Mace tour to celebrate WTC victory

NZ to stage nationwide Mace tour to celebrate WTC victory

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

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 aim for elusive world glory under Williamson

New Zealand aim for elusive world glory under Williamson

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

New Zealand have never won a major global title, losing the last two 50-over World Cup finals and never reaching the World Twenty20 final.

Ashwin defends skipper Kohli

Ashwin defends skipper Kohli

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Ashwin said Kohli only expressed his opinion that the WTC final should be a best of three series but never demanded the format to be changed.

Namibia skipper hoping to nail death overs against India

Namibia skipper hoping to nail death overs against India

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus lamented the inability to execute plans with the ball in the death overs, saying it cost his side the T20 World Cup Super 12s match against New Zealand, in Sharjah, on Friday. He was, however, hopeful of an improved show against India in the teams' concluding league fixture.

Batsmen flop again as India suffer NZ whitewash

Batsmen flop again as India suffer NZ whitewash

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

New Zealand romped to a seven-wicket victory over India in the second Test in Christchurch on Monday for an emphatic 2-0 series sweep of the number one side in the world. The Black Caps dismissed the tourists for 124 in the first hour of the day before chasing down their 132-run victory target with half of the Test to spare for the loss of three wickets.

NZ not worried about lack of runs in middle-order

NZ not worried about lack of runs in middle-order

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

"The guys knew spin was going to play a big role in this part of the world, everyone's preparation was different. They (the tail-enders) showed a lot of courage in the first Test.

'Now I can invite Pravin sir for dinner at home'

'Now I can invite Pravin sir for dinner at home'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

Shreyas Iyer on Friday earned the right to invite his coach Pravin Amre for dinner at his home, having fulfilled a condition the former India player had imposed on his protege, by scoring a hundred on Test debut.

'Can we call Hardik Pandya an all-rounder?'

'Can we call Hardik Pandya an all-rounder?'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

Former India captain Kapil Dev has asked whether Hardik Pandya can be called an all-rounder given that he is not bowling as much as the role demands.

NZ pacer Boult on why he opted out of India Tests

NZ pacer Boult on why he opted out of India Tests

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

India's batters will be relieved that Trent Boult will not be a part of the upcoming two-Test series as the Black Caps' senior pacer feels that he needs to refresh and rejuvenate after 12 weeks of continuous 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.

Mitchell, Wade set up Trans-Tasman Clash

Mitchell, Wade set up Trans-Tasman Clash

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

Daryl Mitchell and Matthew Wade were the heroes for their respective teams as New Zealand and Australia set up a Trans-Tasman final in the T20 World Cup.

Southee, Wagner leave Pakistan reeling in Hamilton Test

Southee, Wagner leave Pakistan reeling in Hamilton Test

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

New Zealand pacers Tim Southee and Neil Wagner wrecked havoc to leave Pakistan reeling at the end of Day Two of the second Test here at the Seddon Park in Hamilton on Saturday. Both Southee and Wagner ripped through Pakistan's batting line-up to leave the visitors in tatters at 76 for 5 at stumps, still 195 runs short of hosts' first innings total of 271.

New Zealand promises bumper summer cricket schedule

New Zealand promises bumper summer cricket schedule

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

Under the International Cricket Council's Future Tours Programme, West Indies were scheduled to play three Tests and three T20s in New Zealand, while Pakistan will play Two tests and three T20s.

Amyra, Ananya, Nia Rock!

Amyra, Ananya, Nia Rock!

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Presenting the best styles from the celebrity circuit.

India batsmen flop as Munro stars in series win

India batsmen flop as Munro stars in series win

Rediff.com10 Feb 2019

A 75-run partnership for the second wicket between stand-in skipper Rohit Sharma and Vijay Shankar put India in a strong position but their middle-order failed to capitalise and the tourists finished with 208 for six in 20 overs.

ICC Test Rankings: India retain top spot

ICC Test Rankings: India retain top spot

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

India have retained their number one spot in the updated International Cricket Council Test team rankings, released on Monday.

New Zealand seal victory over Pakistan in first Test

New Zealand seal victory over Pakistan in first Test

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Pakistan were dismissed for 271, chasing a victory target of 372, with 4.3 overs remaining in the Test at Bay Oval.

WTC Final: Kohli not getting much help from teammate Jamieson

WTC Final: Kohli not getting much help from teammate Jamieson

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

When Kohli asked Jamieson to bowl with the Dukes to him in the nets, the New Zealander did not fall for that trick.

New Zealand in agony after 'cruel' WC loss

New Zealand in agony after 'cruel' WC loss

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

'I think as a nation we all aged a year in that super over. I feel nothing but pride. What a team'

Taylor reckons NZ have good back-ups for WTC final

Taylor reckons NZ have good back-ups for WTC final

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

New Zealand made as many as six changes for the ongoing second Test, some forced and some rotated ahead of the World Test Championship final against India in Southampton from June 18.

Why Williamson is 'frustrated' ahead of T20 World Cup

Why Williamson is 'frustrated' ahead of T20 World Cup

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson on Thursday described his hamstring injury a 'minor' one but admitted that an elbow niggle is affecting his grip.

Five talking points ahead of India vs NZ semis clash

Five talking points ahead of India vs NZ semis clash

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

The game features two of the world's leading batsmen captaining their sides in Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson, as well as a pair of strike bowlers at the top of their game in Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult.

NZ captain Williamson to miss England T20 series

NZ captain Williamson to miss England T20 series

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Fast bowler Tim Southee will lead the Black Caps in the five matches against England starting in Christchurch on November 1.