The one-off Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand has faced delays for a second day due to ongoing rain and pitch conditions at Greater Noida, near New Delhi. Ground staff used electric fans to dry out wet patches on the field, as rain continues to affect the one-off Test. The game was initially scheduled…
NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu departed from New Delhi on Sunday for a six-day visit to Fiji, New Zealand, and Timor-Leste. President Murmu will first visit Fiji on August 5, following an invitation from President Ratu Wiliame Maivalili Katonivere. This historic visit marks the first time an Indian head of state has traveled to Fiji….
NEW DELHI: Millions of Indian fans were left heartbroken when MS Dhoni was run out against New Zealand in the 2019 ODI World Cup semifinal at Old Trafford, Manchester on July 10.Chasing a 240-run target, India were 209/7 after 48 overs and had just lost Ravindra Jadeja who had played arguably his best ODI innings…
A woman in New Zealand has been sentenced to two months in jail for overfeeding her dog to death.In Manukau District Court, the woman was sentenced to two months in jail, ordered to pay reparations of $1,222.15, and disqualified from owning dogs for one year.In October 2021, the SPCA seized Nuggi and other dogs from…
NEW DELHI: Kane Williamson has announced that he is stepping down as captain of New Zealand‘s white-ball teams and will not sign a national contract for the 2024/25 season. Williamson took the decision after the Black Caps‘ early exit from the T20 World Cup. New Zealand reached the semi-finals in the last three T20 World…
A passenger plane bound for Melbourne, Australia, made a safe landing at Invercargill Airport in New Zealand on Monday after a fire shut down one of its engines mid-flight, according to the nation’s fire service.The Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800 jet encountered the engine fire, prompting an emergency diversion to Invercargill. Despite the frightening situation, the…
NEW DELHI: Australia is now equal with India and England for the most consecutive victories in T20 World Cup history after their triumph over Scotland.Against a fierce Scottish team at Gros Islet, St Lucia, Australia won by five wickets on Sunday while needing to chase 181 runs. Since the home edition in 2022, Australia have…
NEW DELHI: With a seven-wicket victory against Papua New Guinea on Thursday, Afghanistan demonstrated their increasing reputation as the dark horses of the 2024 T20 World Cup, moving on to the Super Eight stage of the competition and eliminating New Zealand.In the Group C encounter at the Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad, Fazalhaq Farooqi added…
NEW DELHI: New Zealand‘s hopes of advancing to the Super Eight stage in the ongoing T20 World Cup were in jeopardy after a 13-run defeat against the West Indies in Trinidad on Thursday. The co-hosts, who have now won their first three matches, became the fourth team to qualify for the next round.The other three…
Envoys of seven countries, including Chinese ambassador Xu Feihong and UK high commissioner Lindy Elizabeth Cameron, presented their credentials to President Droupadi Murmu on Friday. Envoys of New Zealand, Kuwait, Fiji, Guinea and Ecuador also presented their credentials.Xu Feihong said later in a post he had a “friendly discussion” on China-India relations with the president.“I…
