Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson Star New Zealand batter Kane Williamson delivered a masterclass on Monday, scoring an unbeaten century to lead his team to a six-wicket victory over South Africa in Lahore. Chasing a target of 305, Williamson’s brilliance ensured New Zealand’s highest successful ODI chase against South Africa, securing their place in the…
Wandile Gwavu (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: The second match of the ongoing tri-series in Pakistan between South Africa and New Zealand witnessed an unusual occurrence on Monday at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Wandile Gwavu, the fielding coach of the South African team, was seen fielding for them during the 37th over of New Zealand’s innings.This…
Rachin Ravindra (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: During the latest ODI tri-series match against Pakistan, New Zealand cricketer Rachin Ravindra suffered a forehead injury on Saturday after being hit by the ball while attempting a catch. The incident, which took place in the 38th over, has raised concerns about the adequacy of the floodlighting at Gaddafi Stadium,…
Virat Kohli, Steve Smith and Joe Root (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Steve Smith became the 15th player in history and the fourth Australian to reach 10,000 Test runs on Wednesday, further solidifying his stature in the cricketing world. The 35-year-old stand-in captain accomplished the milestone with a single off Prabath Jayasuriya in Galle during the…
NEW DELHI: As New Zealand announced their squad for the Champions Trophy on Sunday, former Pakistan batsman Basit Ali claimed the Kiwis can pose problems for both India and Pakistan.India, Pakistan, New Zealand and Bangladesh are in the same group with the Kiwis playing Pakistan in the Champions Trophy opener in Karachi on February 19.Go…
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner talks to his team in a huddle. (AP Photo) The New Zealand cricket team has announced its 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, set to be held in Pakistan and the UAE. The highly anticipated tournament marks the Champions Trophy’s return to the international calendar after an eight-year…
NEW DELHI: The two modern-day greats, Virat Kohli and Steve Smith, have faced a challenging year in 2024, struggling to make an impact with the bat. In contrast, their fellow “Fab Four” members, Kane Williamson and Joe Root, have enjoyed a stellar run, showcasing remarkable form throughout the year.Root and Williamson have been in scintillating…
Tom Latham will be remembered for leading New Zealand to historic Test series win in India. (Photo by Idrees Mohammed/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Imagine handed over the Test captaincy and first up is a tour of India, who hadn’t lost a Test series at home since 2012.Not just that, leading a side that…
THE LAST LAUGH: New Zealand players celebrate Virat Kohli’s wicket in Pune. (PTI Photo) India lose second Test against New Zealand by 113 runs in PunePUNE: Ability to rotate the strike. Sharpness in the field. Flexibility with strategy and captaincy. Perennial underdogs New Zealand showed that sometimes these things matter more than the big shots,…
PUNE: ‘Home advantage’ seems to be the rallying call ahead of the second India-New Zealand Test starting here from Thursday. Already trailing 0-1 in the three-match series, India need a win, not just in a bid to clinch the series but also to keep them in the hunt for a World Test Championship final spot.The…
