“I am absolutely fine, I am batting really well. I don’t want to think like people on the outside. I know the chat on the outside changes with one inning,” Virat Kohli had said ahead of the ongoing 2nd Test in New Zealand. There were serious concerns about Virat Kohli’s batting form in the lead … Read more
Hayley Jensen took 3 wickets for just 11 runs as she helped Zealand defend lowest total ever in a non-reduced Women’s T20 World Cup. New Zealand created record for defending lowest ever total in a non-reduced match in a Women’s T20 World Cup match (Getty Image) HIGHLIGHTS Bangladesh have lost all their 3 league matches … Read more
Prithvi Shaw oozed class on Saturday as he took the attack to New Zealand’s new-ball bowlers in the 1st session of the 2nd Test in Christchurch. Prithvi Shaw pulled, drove and left with complete authority as he brought up his maiden fifty overseas on a green top at the Hagley Oval after India were sent … Read more
After conceding a heavy defeat in the first Test in Wellington, Team India will look to bounce back and level the two-match series when they take on New Zealand in the second game beginning Saturday. But Ishant Sharma being ruled out of the game is not a news that would be pleasing to skipper Virat … Read more
A captain otherwise known as a run-machine is now without an international hundred in the past 20 innings. Twin failures for a young wicketkeeper and an even younger opener. Their best fast bowler from the last match injured. And to top all this, the failure to win a single Test match in Christchurch ever. Suffice … Read more
When No.1 ranked Test side India was put against New Zealand at Basin Reserve in Wellington, the visiting side was humbled by 10 wickets after Kiwi pacers Trent Boult and Tim Southee ran through the Indian batting line-up. The defeat also put an end to India’s seven-match winning streak. However, the defeat could be played … Read more
Ajinkya Rahane wants to take on the New Zealand pace battery with more intent in the second Test and his foolproof strategy includes countering the awkward angles which became a nightmare for Indian batsmen during the first Test at the Basin Reserve. Rahane, who top-scored with 46 in the first innings of the opening Test, … Read more
On a high after two easy victories on the trot, including one against defending champion Australia, the Indian women’s cricket will aim to inch closer to a semifinal berth when it takes on New Zealand in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup at Melbourne on Thursday. (More Cricket News) The Indians have hardly broke a … Read more
On a high after two easy victories on the trot, including one against defending champion Australia, the Indian women’s cricket will aim to inch closer to a semifinal berth when it takes on New Zealand in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup here on Thursday. The Indians have hardly broken a sweat in their 17-run … Read more
“If we have to share our number 1 spot with any other team it would be New Zealand,” is what Virat Kohli had said before the Wellington Test and that is probably were it all went wrong for Team India as toning down the aggression that they have come to be known for, completely backfired … Read more
After brushing aside India by 10 wickets, New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson on Monday said that it was very pleasing for him to see the execution of his bowlers to bundle out their opponents in both the innings. The Kiwis bowled out India for just 191 in the second innings. As a result, they just … Read more
New Zealand skipper Sophie Devine lead from the front to help her side start the T20 World Cup on a winning note against Sri Lanka in Perth on Saturday. Devine’s unbeaten 75 guided New Zealand to a 7-wicket win over Sri Lanka with 14 balls to spare in their Group A match. Sri Lanka, who … Read more
New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor founded a unique club on Friday in Wellington when he took the field for the 1st Test vs India. The ongoing match at Basin Reserve happens to be the 100th Test match for the Kiwi veteran and he is now the only cricketer ever to play 100 matches in each … Read more
India whitewashed New Zealand in the 5-match T20Is and the hosts returned the favour in ODIs. The two teams thus stand equal before entering the 2-match Test series commencing in Wellington on Friday. The last time India toured New Zealand was way back in 2014 when the Black Caps defeated India 1-0 in the 2-match … Read more
India vs New Zealand 1st Test Dream 11 Prediction: For New Zealand, it is time to pick up pieces after their 0-3 drubbing in Australia while the current Indian team would love to reassert that they are the best when it comes to winning in adverse conditions. Here is the Dream 11 prediction for the … Read more
England were crowned world champions for the first time as they defeated New Zealand in the ICC World Cup 2019 at the Lord’s Cricket Ground on Sunday. The regulation 50 overs ended in a tie as both teams managed to score 241 and the resultant super over also failed to produce any clear result as they … Read more
Despite giving it all and despite not losing, New Zealand could not clinch the World Cup and after this heartburn, all-rounder Jimmy Neesham took to Twitter to post emotional messages for his supporters. Words do have power to scream out emotions and Neesham’s tweet in so many ways epitomised the cruelty of sport, the heartbreak … Read more
Skipper Kane Williamson has wanted to check his last look at pitch for naming his side for Test vs India Kyle Jamieson may join spearheads Trent Boult and Tim Southee in a three-pronged pace attack but Kane Williamson said it would not be easy to fill Neil Wagner’s shoes. We just want to have another … Read more
The upcoming 2-Test series between India and New Zealand couldn’t have arrived at an interesting time for the two respective captains – Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson. While Virat Kohli is leading a team that is currently ranked No.1 in the world and also in the World Test Championship points table, Williamson’s side are … Read more
Ahead of the 1st Test vs New Zealand, India captain Virat Kohli took to social media to post a photo of himself with a few of his teammates. Virat Kohli dives to take a catch in a training session ahead of Wellington Test.(@imVkohli Photo) HIGHLIGHTS Virat Kohli posted a photograph of himself with India teammates … Read more