New Zealand

New Zealand quick Trent Boult on track for 'dream' Boxing Day Test

New Zealand pace spearhead Trent Boult says he is "ticking all the right boxes" in his rehab as he looks to return for the Boxing Day Test against Australia.

Dec 18, 2019, 13:41 PM IST

Perth Test: Australia stretch lead to 325 runs against New Zealand on Day 3

New Zealand have only won one Test in Australia since their sole series triumph across the Tasman Sea in 1985-86.

 

Dec 14, 2019, 18:36 PM IST

After England omission, Sam Billings takes break from game to 'refresh'

After being left out of England's white-ball squads for series against South Africa, batsman Sam Billings has decided to take a break from the game in order to 'refresh' ahead of the new season with English county side Kent. 

Dec 14, 2019, 14:52 PM IST

New Zealand Olympic legend Peter Snell dies aged 80

Snell, considered New Zealand`s greatest athlete, won three Olympic gold medals. 

Dec 14, 2019, 13:17 PM IST

Australia, New Zealand launch joint bid for 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup

Friday is the deadline for bid submissions for the 2023 women`s World Cup, with the hosts scheduled to be announced in May next year. 

Dec 13, 2019, 15:21 PM IST

Bodies of six New Zealand volcano victims recovered

A New Zealand military team recovered six bodies on Friday from the volcanic island that fatally erupted earlier this week, in a high risk operation watched by dozens of grieving family members waiting on the mainland.

Dec 13, 2019, 08:36 AM IST

Jesse Tashkoff set to lead New Zealand in ICC Under-19 World Cup

The New Zealand Under-19 will kickstart their campaign against Japan on January 18 in Potchefstroom.

Dec 12, 2019, 17:29 PM IST

New Zealand launches investigation into deadly volcanic eruption that killed five

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said reconnaissance flights showed no signs of life on White Island, as eyewitnesses detailed the horrific burns suffered by those caught up in Monday`s eruption.

Dec 10, 2019, 12:55 PM IST

1 killed as White Island volcano in New Zealand erupts, death toll may rise

At least one person was killed on Sunday after the White Island volcano in New Zealand erupted on Monday, police said, expressing fear that the toll could increase.

Dec 09, 2019, 12:07 PM IST

Indian junior women's hockey team wins 3-Nations tourney despite loss against Australia

India clinched the title in the tournament after finishing with seven points from four matches and ahead of hosts Australia on goal difference.

Dec 08, 2019, 15:32 PM IST

Ross Taylor becomes second New Zealand batsman to score 7000 Test runs

New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor reached the milestone in 169 innings, and with this feat, he has surpassed former New Zealand skipper Stephen Fleming who had achieved the feat in 189 innings. Fleming scored 7,172 runs in the 111 Test he played for the Black Caps.

Dec 03, 2019, 12:26 PM IST

England's Joe Root becomes first visiting captain to score 200 in New Zealand

On the fourth day of the second and final Test at the Seddon Park, Joe Root played a brilliant knock of 226 against the Black Caps. He reached the 200-run milestone with a risky single with batting partner Ollie Pope slow off the mark and only keeping his wicket when the New Zealand throw at the stumps went wide.

Dec 02, 2019, 13:07 PM IST

Mickey Arthur released as Central Stags coach to pursue 'new assignment'

Twenty20 coach Mickey Arthur has been released from his short-term contract with New Zealand first-class side Central Stags ahead of his impending appointment as the head coach of the Sri Lanka men's cricket team. 

Nov 29, 2019, 17:23 PM IST

Jofra Archer says he has moved on from racism incident in New Zealand

Archer had said earlier that he was subjected to "racial insults" by a spectator on the fifth day of the first Test against New Zealand at the Bay Oval on Monday.
 

Nov 28, 2019, 13:58 PM IST

England's Joe Root won't blame batting woes on captaincy

Joe Root underwhelmed with the bat in England`s defeat by New Zealand in the first test at Mount Maunganui on Monday, scoring two runs in the first innings and 11 in the second as the tourists were trounced by an innings and 65 runs.

Nov 26, 2019, 12:53 PM IST

West Indies' Ronsford Beaton suspended over illegal bowling action

West Indies fast bowler Ronsford Beaton has been suspended from bowling with immediate effect by Cricket West Indies after an independent assessment found his bowling action to be illegal.

Nov 22, 2019, 16:46 PM IST

Lightning strikes near plane at New Zealand airport, pic goes viral

A pic showing two bolts of lightning striking a passenger plane on the runway at New Zealand’s Christchurch International Airport on Wednesday has gone viral on social media.

Nov 21, 2019, 22:53 PM IST

Came to Delhi for Indian-style wedding, New Zealand woman found dead in Paharganj hotel

A New Zealand woman who came to marry her boyfriend here according to Indian customs has died in mysterious circumstances, police said on Saturday.

Nov 16, 2019, 18:11 PM IST

Lockie Ferguson receives maiden call-up in New Zealand Test squad

New Zealand are slated to play two-match Test series against England from November 21 before they will head into the three-match Test series against Australia from December 12. 

Nov 15, 2019, 12:54 PM IST

Jasprit Bumrah 'playing it cool' on social media

India is currently taking part in a three-match T20 series against Bangladesh and were stunned by the visitors in the first rubber on Sunday where Rohit Sharma and company lost by seven wickets.
 

Nov 04, 2019, 22:58 PM IST