New Zealand make two changes for Boxing Day Test
AUCKLAND: New Zealand made two changes Wednesday for the Boxing Day Test against Australia with fast bowler Trent Boult back from injury and Tom Blundell replacing Jeet Ravel at the top of the…
Archer, Broad, Leach still in doubt as illness lingers in England camp
LONDON: Jofra Archer, Stuart Broad and Jack Leach all remain a doubt for England’s final warm-up match against South Africa A at Benoni, starting on Friday, leaving the squad’s plans for next week’s Boxing Day Test in…
Volcano disaster puts spotlight on NZ adventure tourism
WELLINGTON: Adventure tourism is a key part of New Zealand’s international appeal but the White Island volcano eruption is a tragic reminder that such activities carry genuine risk that must be better…
No more survivors on New Zealand island after volcano eruption
WELLINGTON: New Zealand police have said no more survivors were expected to be rescued from an island volcano that erupted suddenly on Monday, suggesting as many as two dozen people could have died.…
Stokes wants Williamson to win New Zealander of the Year award
LONDON: Ben Stokes believes Kane Williamson should be chosen as New Zealander of the Year despite being nominated for the award himself. England all-rounder Stokes was born in New Zealand and has…
NZ cricketers make sombre homecoming
WELLINGTON: A group of rueful New Zealand players touched down on home soil on Thursday, still coming to terms with the gut-wrenching defeat to England in the World Cup final. Pace bowler…
‘Forty-five minutes of bad cricket put us out’, says Kohli
MANCHESTER: India captain Virat Kohli admitted his side had paid the price for “45 minutes of bad cricket” as he looked back on the wreckage of his side´s stunning World Cup exit.…
India’s World Cup dream shattered as New Zealand win by 18 runs
LONDEN: India’s World Cup dream was shattered when the team bundled out for 221 with three balls remaining in the semi-final against New Zealand at Old Trafford on Saturday. Jadeja played an…
New Zealand to begin Test Championship with tour of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka will host New Zealand between August and September for two test matches and three Twenty20 internationals, the Sri Lankan Cricket Board (SLC) said. The tests are part of the inaugural…
New Zealand need Ferguson boost to lift bowling in semis: Vettori
DURHAM: New Zealand sorely missed Lockie Ferguson in Wednesday’s comprehensive defeat by England and need the right-arm quick back to lift their bowling in the semi-finals of the Cricket World Cup, former…
Williamson hopeful of NZ revival after three consecutive defeats
CHESTER-LE-STREET: New Zealand captain Kane Williamson hopes an upcoming break provides his side with a chance to revive their faltering World Cup campaign. The Black Caps suffered their third straight defeat of…
Ton-up Bairstow stars as England book World Cup semi-final spot
Jonny Bairstow’s second successive hundred laid the foundation for England’s 119-run thrashing of New Zealand that saw the tournament hosts secure their place in the semi-finals of the World Cup on Wednesday.…
England, New Zealand look to seize World Cup destiny
CHESTER-LE-STREET: England and New Zealand head into their final World Cup group match on Wednesday, each knowing that a win would see them into the semi-finals. Even a defeat would not spell the…
New Zealand bans single-use plastic bags
WELLINGTON: New Zealand officially banned single-use plastic shopping bags on Monday, introducing hefty fines for businesses that continue to provide them. Plastic pollution has become a growing global concern, with a million…
Williamson urges New Zealand to ‘move on’ after Australia defeat
LONDON: New Zealand captain Kane Williamson urged his side to move on after an 86-run defeat by champions Australia at Lord’s on Saturday condemned the Black Caps to their second straight loss…
New Zealand’s Williamson expects feisty Lord’s for Australia clash
LONDON: New Zealand captain Kane Williamson is bracing himself for a more raucous atmosphere than normal at Lord s when his side face Australia in a World Cup match on Saturday. Reigning champions…
England eye India, NZ games as quarter-finals: Root
BIRMINGHAM: Fourth-placed England will be playing two virtual ‘quarter-finals’ at the World Cup when they face India and New Zealand in their last two round-robin matches as they look to seal a…