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Tue, Jan 5, 2021
Williamson hits double ton, New Zealand flatten Pak

Skipper Kane Williamson smashed his fourth Test double-hundred while Henry...

Mon, Jan 4, 2021
NZ eye big lead against Pakistan after Williamson ton

Kane Williamson's burgeoning 215-run stand with Henry Nicholls, who was...

Sat, Jan 2, 2021
What's at stake for New Zealand in 2nd Pakistan Test

A victory at Hagley Oval to seal a 2-0 series sweep would also push the Black...

Wed, Dec 30, 2020
New Zealand seal victory over Pakistan in first Test

Pakistan were dismissed for 271, chasing a victory target of 372, with 4.3...

Mon, Dec 28, 2020
Bowlers put New Zealand in control of against Pakistan

The tourists had resumed on 30-1 on Monday and then lost four wickets for 13...

Wed, Dec 23, 2020
Karunaratne reveals SL's new-look Test jersey

Uncapped left-arm spinner Zafar Gohar has joined the test squad from the...

Mon, Dec 14, 2020
Clinical New Zealand rout WI; rise to No 1 in Tests

The victory put New Zealand level with Australia on 116 points at the top of...

Sun, Dec 13, 2020
2nd Test: New Zealand on brink of victory over WI

The hosts, who won the first Test in Hamilton by an innings and 134 runs,...

Sat, Dec 12, 2020
NZ drop Taylor for Pakistan T20 series

Veteran New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor has been dropped for the Twenty20...

Thu, Dec 10, 2020
NZ captain Williamson out of second Windies Test

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has withdrawn from the second Test...

Tue, Dec 8, 2020
Pakistan team allowed to leave isolation in NZ

The Pakistan cricket squad was allowed to leave their managed isolation...

Sun, Dec 6, 2020
PIX: Dominant NZ register record win over Windies

New Zealand wrapped up a record innings and 134-run victory over West Indies...

Sat, Dec 5, 2020
Will COVID-19 struck Pakistan team continue NZ tour?

Wasim at one stage asked Babar and Misbah whether the players felt the tour...

Thu, Dec 3, 2020
1st Test, Day 1: Williamson puts NZ on top

Kane Williamson finished the day 97 not out - approaching his 21st Test...

Wed, Dec 2, 2020
Another Pak player tests positive for COVID-19 in NZ

The New Zealand government on Wednesday said that another member of the...

Mon, Nov 30, 2020
NZ vs WI third T20I called off due to rain

The third and final T20 International between New Zealand and West Indies was...

Sun, Nov 29, 2020
2nd T20I: Phillips's fastest ton helps NZ rout WI

Glenn Phillips smashed the fastest Twenty20 international hundred for New...

Mon, Nov 23, 2020
Buzz: Azam-led Pak squad depart for New Zealand tour

Ahead of their departure, the skipper shared a picture on Twitter and...

Pak player out of NZ tour after showing COVID symptoms

The Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed late Sunday that Fakhar has fever and is...

Thu, Nov 19, 2020
New Zealand, Windies players pass COVID-19 tests

All 20 of the New Zealand and West Indies players and support staff in...

Tue, Nov 10, 2020
Amazon bags India rights for matches in New Zealand

Amazon Prime Video becomes the first Indian streaming service to secure...

Tue, Oct 20, 2020
Lister first COVID-19 replacement in New Zealand

The International Cricket Council approved rule changes that allow players to...

Fri, Sep 25, 2020
New Zealand gears up to host West Indies and Pakistan

The Black Caps were also scheduled to travel to Australia for an ODI series...

Tue, Aug 11, 2020
New Zealand promises bumper summer cricket schedule

Under the International Cricket Council's Future Tours Programme, West Indies...

Fri, Jul 24, 2020
New Zealand board to give NOCs to its players for IPL

'We leave it up to the players to decide whether or not they want to...

Mon, Jul 13, 2020
World Cup final loss still hurts: New Zealand coach

Tuesday will mark one year of the epic World Cup final at the Lord's where...

New Zealand cricketers start squad training

New Zealand's top cricketers returned to squad training on Monday at the...

Thu, Jul 9, 2020
Buzz: 'New Zealand hosting IPL is speculation'

Domestic cricket will only happen when travelling is safe: Ganguly

Mon, Jul 6, 2020
New Zealand offers to host IPL: BCCI official

New Zealand is the latest country after the United Arab Emirates and Sri...

Tue, Jun 23, 2020
NZ's tour of Bangladesh postponed due to COVID-19

New Zealand's Test tour of Bangladesh has been postponed due to health and...

Tue, Jun 9, 2020
Could New Zealand be neutral venue for Tests?

On Sunday, New Zealand lifted most of the restrictions imposed due to the...

Mon, Jun 8, 2020
3 attributes that made New Zealand coronavirus-free

New Zealand all-rounder Jimmy Neesham on Monday congratulated the countrymen...

Wed, May 27, 2020
New Zealand Cricket to cut jobs by 10-15 percent

New Zealand Cricket is looking to shed around 10 to 15 percent of its staff...

Tue, May 12, 2020
Australia, NZ look to restart international cricket

Their scheduled international tours unlikely to go ahead due to coronavirus...

Tue, Apr 28, 2020
RCB's Hesson flies back home to New Zealand

The former Kiwi coach, associated with the Indian Premier League franchise,...

Fri, Apr 3, 2020
New Zealand 'A' tour to India likely on schedule

'With the lockdown now in full force, we're mindful of the difficulties...

Fri, Mar 27, 2020
Former NZ cricketer gets emotional after raising money

New Zealand pacer Iain O'Brien who now lives in the UK, was in New Zealand to...

Tue, Mar 24, 2020
Ex-New Zealand pacer O'Brien fears for wife's life

Struggling to find a flight to get back to his family in the United Kingdom,...

Tue, Mar 17, 2020
Australia, NZ cancel domestic first class competition

New South Wales have been named Australia's Sheffield Shield champions for...

Sat, Mar 14, 2020
Australia vs New Zealand ODI series called off

The New Zealand government tightened border restrictions and stating that all...

Thu, Mar 5, 2020
Coronavirus: NZ providing updates to IPL-bound players

In India, 29 positive cases have been reported so far, including 16 Italian...

Tue, Mar 3, 2020
ICC Rankings: India retain top spot, Kohli remains 2nd

India retained their number one spot and captain Virat Kohli remained static...

Southee defends Kohli's outburst in second Test

Kohli allegedly swore at Kane Williamson during animated celebrations after...

Kapil on how Kohli can get back among the runs

Kapil Dev believes slowing down of reflexes could be the reason behind Virat...

Kohli reveals India's future plans for pace attack

The Indian pace bowlers aren't getting any younger and team's think-tank...

Report Card: How India's players fared in New Zealand

Virat Kohli's horror run with the bat brought back memories of England 2014...

Mon, Mar 2, 2020
Is the Indian team too dependent on Kohli?

India witnessed a 10-wicket defeat in the first Test and a seven-wicket...

Kohli never crosses the line, confirms childhood coach

Virat Kohli is going through a rare lean phase in his career, but Sharma is...

SEE: Why Kohli lost his cool on scribe after loss...

India captain Virat Kohli lost his cool following India's seven-wicket defeat...

'India did not even compete in NZ Tests'

Former India cricketers, including Bishan Singh Bedi, VVS Laxman and Sanjay...

'Would have been tough had India scored 50 more'

Skipper Kane Williamson says New Zealand's victory in the second Test well...

'We were completely outplayed; can't live in denial'

Captain Virat Kohli looks back on India's humiliating 0-2 series defeat to...

The man who sent India crashing to defeat in NZ

New Zealand's towering new all-rounder Kyle Jamieson provided a second...

Why Pant got the nod ahead of Saha in New Zealand

After losing the two-match Test series against New Zealand, India captain...

Batsmen flop again as India suffer NZ whitewash

New Zealand romped to a seven-wicket victory over India in the second Test in...

Captain Kohli on what went wrong for India in NZ

"No excuses," said Indian captain Virat Kohli after yet another batting...

PHOTOS: New Zealand rout India to complete 2-0 sweep

World number one India suffered a seven-wicket defeat in less than three days...

Sun, Mar 1, 2020
Chappel's words of advice to Kohli & Co

Ian Chappell reckoned Indian batsmen need to strike a balance between caution...

NZ vs India: 16 wickets fall on 'action-packed' Day 2

The day two of the second Test between Indian and New Zealand, which saw the...

Kaif hails Ravindra Jadeja's 'terrific' catch

Ravindra Jadeja grabbed a one-handed stunner at deep square leg in the 72nd...

Virat Kohli's poor form continues

New Zealand have successfully kept the dangerous Virat Kohli quiet throughout...

Don't want to play blame game: Bumrah on batting

Jasprit Bumrah doesn't want to indulge in a 'blame game' which he believes is...

Didn't realise I took Wagner's catch: Jadeja

Spin-bowling all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja said he wasn't expecting the ball to...

PICS: India reeling despite Shami, Bumrah's brilliance

India stormed back into the second and final Test on the back of some fine...

Sat, Feb 29, 2020
NCA physio faces heat after Ishant injury

The Indian team management has remained tight-lipped about the outcome of...

Kyle Jamieson highlights Indian batting mistakes

Indian batsmen showed intent but their reckless shot selection took them only...

'India must win overseas to be considered great'

India has struggled in overseas conditions barring a series win in Australia....

Pitch was fair; our batsmen erred, says Vihari

Hanuma Vihari says poor shot selection led to India getting bowled out for a...

PICS: NZ on top after India's batting fails again

Images from Day 1 of the second Test between New Zealand and India in...

Fri, Feb 28, 2020
Green top at Hagley Oval excites Boult

Trent Boult said he expects the green top at the Hagley Oval to be more...

Ankle injury could keep Ishant out of 2nd Test

The Indian team's worries ahead of the second Test against New Zealand...

'Prithvi is ready to go'; Jadeja may replace Ashwin

India opener Prithvi Shaw is likely to retain his place in the playing eleven...

Thu, Feb 27, 2020
PHOTOS: Shafali stars as India beat NZ to make semis

Images from the women's T20 World Cup match between India and New Zealand in...

Selection concerns for NZ as they seek series win

The only selection issue facing New Zealand as they head into the second...

How Rahane plans to tackle Kiwi quicks in second Test

Ajinkya Rahane wants to take on the New Zealand pace battery with more intent...

Wed, Feb 26, 2020
Sachin or Virat? Nadella picks his favourite

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella loves cricket like most Indians. But ask him to...

McGrath backs day-night Tests to revive popularity

Five-day cricket remains the ultimate format for Australia fast bowling great...

Women's WT20: Can India do the 'trick' against NZ?

On a high after two easy victories on the trot, including one against...

'Now I'm a bowler who can bat...'

After dream debut against India, New Zealand's imposing pacer Kyle Jamieson...

Smith back as top-ranked Test batsman; Kohli 2nd

Australia's Steve Smith is back on top of the list of batsmen in the MRF...

'Indian batsmen finding it tough against pace, bounce'

The Indian batsmen will get a liberal dose of "chin music" in the second Test...

Captain Kohli comes out in support of Shaw

Trent Boult and Tim Southee have exposed the chinks in Prithvi Shaw's armour...

Tue, Feb 25, 2020
'Indian batsmen didn't make any adjustments'

New Zealand's drubbing of India was hailed as one of their best in Black...

India's batting collapse was surprising: NZ coach

New Zealand coach Gary Stead, on Tuesday, said he was a bit surprised by...

Captain Kohli exudes confidence ahead of 2nd Test

Virat Kohli said India would not go into their shells as they prepared for...

Here's what Kiwi bowlers must do during 2nd Test

New Zealand coach Gary Stead expected India would be more competitive in the...

Beware! NZ's Jamieson promises more after dream debut

Kyle Jamieson said he believed he was capable of rapid improvement in both...

Mon, Feb 24, 2020
How New Zealand restored pride by thrashing India

New Zealand pace spearheads exploited a tricky Basin Reserve wicket to bowl...

'New Zealand outplayed India in all departments'

After New Zealand thrashed India by ten wickets in the first Test in...

My scores don't reflect the way I am batting: Kohli

Virat Kohli isn't unduly perturbed by his relatively low run of scores on the...

Keeping it simple the key for New Zealand: Williamson

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson said forgetting about results and getting...

Why Kohli is 'not bothered by another loss...'

India's captain Virat Kohli, speaking after the 10-wicket defeat in the first...

PHOTOS: India walloped in Wellington

The batsmen's inadequacies in adverse conditions were laid bare as India...

We were not just competitive enough: Kohli

India's captain Virat Kohli said the toss turned out to be very important in...

PHOTOS: New Zealand crush India by 10 wickets

Tim Southee picked up five wickets as India suffered another batting failure...

Sun, Feb 23, 2020
Gillespie praises Ishant Sharma

Ishant picked up his 11th five-wicket haul to help India bowl out New Zealand...

I would have kept deep extra cover for Kane: Ashwin

Ashwin was asked about having a deep extra cover, the senior spinner said,...

This visually impaired fan loves cricket from stadium

Allan Jones is visually challenged since birth but he still turns up to take...

How Trent Boult strategised Kohli's fall

Trent Boult revealed his gameplan against Kohli after third day's play

Virat Kohli's flop show continues in New Zealand

Virat Kohli's split second indiscretion became his undoing as he went for a...

India must survive Day 4, says Ashwin

India ended the third day at 144 for 4 in their second innings and still...

PIX: Batsmen let India down again; NZ in control

Mayank Agarwal scored his fourth Test half-century as India inched to 78-2 at...

Sat, Feb 22, 2020
Now Ishant comes to Bumrah's defence

Ishant Sharma joined his pace partner Mohammed Shami in responding to those...

Has Jasprit Bumrah lost his mojo?

Bumrah did not manage to take a wicket on the second day of the first Test

Why Pant's run-out was huge for New Zealand

New Zealand pacer Tim Southee believes that Rishabh Pant's freak run-out went...

PHOTOS: New Zealand take lead but India fight back

Captain Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor combined to put New Zealand in a...

Fri, Feb 21, 2020
PHOTOS: India's batsmen struggle on rain-hit Day 1

New Zealand pace bowler Kyle Jamieson enjoyed a dream start to his Test...

Thu, Feb 20, 2020
Williamson promises quintessential NZ approach

Kane Williamson said the Kiwis will be going back to their style of patient...

Shastri back for another Test at the Basin Reserve

Exactly 39 summers back, a wide-eyed 19-year-old Ravi Shastri became India's...

India ready for Kiwi pacers in opening Test

Virat Kohli's top-ranked team, with 360 points in its kitty, is certainly the...

WTC points system unfair: Williamson

Kane Williamson's sentiment was also echoed by one of his senior teammates...

Kohli and Williamson: A club of mutual admiration

The fierce Kohli and the mostly calm Williamson admire and respect each other...

New Zealand start favourites, says Rahane

Rahane and his teammates are enjoying the phase where the current batch under...

Rahane has a word of advice for Rishabh Pant

Rahane, who too has also endured rough end of the stick as far selection...

Wed, Feb 19, 2020
'If we had to share No. 1 spot, it will be New Zealand'

Impressed by the good-natured New Zealand cricketers, India captain Virat...

'Ishant will add new dynamics to Indian bowling attack'

Ishant is returning to the Indian squad after recovering from an ankle injury...

'India's openers inexperienced but classy'

India are missing a couple of guys due to the injury but there are plenty...

Bumrah can trouble New Zealand: Taylor

India's bowling attack will be lead by Bumrah and will be supported by Umesh...

World Test C'ship pinnacle of ICC tournaments: Kohli

Kohli has no doubts that World Test Championship has added a context to the...

1st Test: Virat Kohli hints on playing XI

If India's net session on Wednesday is taken into consideration, Wriddhiman...

Kohli determined to play all formats for 3 more years

Kohli is looking at the 'bigger picture' in Indian cricket with two T20 and...

Tue, Feb 18, 2020
'Bumrah will have massive impact on NZ Test series'

Former New Zealand fast bowler Shane bond reckons all teams will now identify...

A special century for Kiwi veteran Taylor

Veteran New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor doesn't rule out playing the 2023 ODI...

Fit-again Boult sets sight on Kohli's wicket

There are no half measures for fit-again New Zealand pace spearhead Trent...

Mon, Feb 17, 2020
New Indian selectors by end of New Zealand tour: CAC

BCCI's Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) member Madan Lal said two new...

Can Shardul's 'passion' help India win T20 WC?

Pacer Shardul Thakur gave away plenty of runs in the recent One-day...

'You need to be courageous while bowling to Kohli'

Virat Kohli has, in the past, been dismissed a number of times by...

Fit-again Boult called up for India Tests

New Zealand pace spearhead Trent Boult has recovered from a broken hand to be...

Sun, Feb 16, 2020
'Sundar dost': Kohli goofs around with Shaw, Shami

As the three-day practice game against New Zealand XI came to an end on...

Mayank ready for Test after testing time

Mayank Agarwal refused to fret over what went wrong during his wretched run...

Agarwal, Pant back among the runs in NZ XI draw

Mayank Agarwal finally found some form going his way and Rishabh Pant mixed...

Sat, Feb 15, 2020
Ishant passes fitness test, to join Indian team in NZ

Senior India fast bowler Ishant Sharma on Saturday passed the fitness test at...

ICC Test Championship bigger than World Cup: Pujara

India's Test specialist Cheteshwar Pujara said winning the ICC Test...

How IPL contributes to growth of New Zealand cricket

The decision to create a separate window for IPL has played a massive role in...

Shami comes to pace partner Bumrah's defence

"How can people forget Jasprit Bumrah's numerous match-winning performances...

Fri, Feb 14, 2020
Conservative approach means no Ferguson for India Test

The squad for the two Tests against India is set to be named on February 17,...

No one has perfect career: Taylor on 100 Tests

Ross Taylor stands on the cusp of a coveted 100th Test of his career.

No one asked me but ready to open if needed: Vihari

Hanuma Vihari said he won't mind taking up the opener's role if the team...

'Expect Indian pacers to perform better in NZ Tests'

Former New Zealand skipper Glenn Turner is quite surprised that his country...

PIX: Vihari hits ton but India struggle on Day 1

India got off to a horror start in their practice match as youngsters Prithvi...

Thu, Feb 13, 2020
What Bumrah must do to get wickets

Bumrah returned wicket-less giving away 167 runs in the 30 overs he bowled.

There is no fight for spot with Prithvi: Shubman

Both Gill and Shaw are 20 and considered the stars of the future after a...

PIX: How Team India enjoyed their day-off

BCCI tweeted pictures of the Indian team enjoying their day-off before the...

Warm-up: Opening gambit on focus as India meet NZ

a red-ball warm-up game will be the most welcome distraction for Virat Kohli...

Wed, Feb 12, 2020
Who should open in first Test vz NZ? Gill or Shaw?

Shubman Gill's stellar show for India A in the recently-concluded two-match...

New Zealand ready to test World No 1 India with pace

Injured New Zealand pace bowlers Trent Boult and Lockie Ferguson are...

Tue, Feb 11, 2020
Rahul repays Kohli's faith with superb form

KL Rahul rounded off his superb contribution during the limited overs portion...

Expect a full-strength NZ for Tests against India

New Zealand look to carry a bit of confidence from the 3-0 ODI series...

Chahal plays down series defeat to New Zealand

Chahal said the youngsters will learn a lot from the experience of playing in...

Didn't deserve to win: Kohli slams bowling, fielding

The five-wicket defeat in Mt. Maunganui meant that India lost the series 0-3....

What went wrong for India in third ODI?

Latham, De Grandhomme lead NZ to series sweep of India

PHOTOS: High-flying Kiwis whitewash India 3-0 in ODIs

An underwhelming India suffered their first ODI whitewash in more than three...

Mon, Feb 10, 2020
Southee finds a chink in Kohli's armour

Tim Southee has now dismissed Virat Kohli nine times across formats.

The key to bowling effectively in New Zealand

Shardul Thakur feels the conditions make New Zealand one of the toughest...

How India can avoid 3-0 whitewash in New Zealand

Indian openers have not replicated the kind of starts the Indian batting has...

Sodhi, Tickner, reinforce NZ amid injury crisis

New Zealand will be banking on injured pace bowlers Trent Boult (hand), Matt...

Sun, Feb 9, 2020
'Brave' Southee epitomises what cricket is all about

New Zealand were almost rendered a bowler short as Southee was hit by a...

Sat, Feb 8, 2020
Why fancied India lost ODI series against New Zealand

New Zealand defended a total of 273 by restricting India to 251 in 48.3...

NZ fined 60 per cent of match fee for slow over-rate

This is New Zealand's first offence in the ongoing bilateral after India had...

Surreal to get man-of-the-match on debut: Jamieson

Kyle Jamieson scored a vital partnership with Ross Taylor and then took 2-42...

The dismissal that cost India second ODI

Saini's 76-run partnership for the eighth wicket with Ravindra Jadeja kept...

ODIs in this calendar year is not relevant: Kohli

Kohli said despite defeat, they have got some positives too from the lost...

PIX: Batting flops as India lose ODI series to Kiwis

An ill Tim Southee and superb debut from Kyle Jamieson helped New Zealand to...

Fri, Feb 7, 2020
NZ call up 6'8" tall pacer Jamieson for second ODI

Towering fast bowler Kyle Jamieson will make his international debut for New...

Is poor fitness behind Kuldeep's bowling woes?

India fielding coach Ramakrishnan Sridhar on Friday dismissed reports raising...

How Kiwis plan to tame India's spinners in Auckland

New Zealand opener Martin Guptill said his team will look to pump up the...

Jolted India aim to bounce back in must-win 2nd ODI

Some of their bowling and fielding frailties exposed in the series-opener,...

Fatigue the reason behind India's below-par fielding?

India's fielding coach Ramakrishnan Sridhar said that the team has not lived...

Thu, Feb 6, 2020
Why India's bowlers struggled in 1st ODI vs Kiwis

New Zealand batsman Henry Nicholls said the ODI squad did not carry the...

Wed, Feb 5, 2020
India fined again after slow over-rate in Hamilton ODI

The Indian cricket team was fined for slow over-rate for the third successive...

How India A stint enhanced Shreyas Iyer's batting

With six half-centuries and a hundred, and an average of 48-plus in 16 ODIs,...

'It went our way today and didn't in the T20s'

Ross Taylor says New Zealand's ODI side can deal with pressure situations a...

Keeping composure was key to successful chase: Latham

Stand-in skipper Tom Latham says building partnership and holding their...

PHOTOS: New Zealand stun India after Taylor-cut ton

Images from the first One-Day International between New Zealand and India in...

Captain Kohli on what went wrong for India in 1st ODI

Ross Taylor scored an unbeaten hundred but India captain Virat Kohli believes...

Tue, Feb 4, 2020
Why this year's IPL will be crucial for Indian players

India captain Virat Kohli said that his team is not looking to strengthen its...

Kobe's death put life in perspective for me: Kohli

India captain Virat Kohli said the death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant in a...

New faces on trial as depleted India-NZ clash in ODIs

Neither side will be at full strength, as a string of first-team players will...

Shaw, Agarwal set to make ODI debut

India are set to field two debutant openers in Prithvi Shaw and Mayank...

Shaw, Gill in India's squad for New Zealand Tests

Prithvi Shaw, who last played for India in October 2018, returns to the side...

Williamson ruled out of first two India ODIs

Kane Williamson suffered an "inflamed AC joint in his left shoulder" while...

Mon, Feb 3, 2020
Be patient, don't rush comeback: Zaheer advises Pandya

Former India fast bowler Zaheer Khan advised injured all-rounder Hardik...

Injured Rohit out of India's tour of NZ: BCCI source

India's limited-overs vice-captain Rohit Sharma was on Monday ruled out of...

Dhoni is the best captain India has seen: Rohit

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's calm demeanour under pressure has helped him emerge as...

Rahul rises to World No 2 in ICC T20I rankings

KL Rahul leads a pack of India players who have shot up the MRF Tyres ICC...

'Looks like India have moved past Dhoni at this stage'

An all-weather bowling attack and batsmen's improved ability against pacers...

'Kohli's India reminds me of Pakistan under Imran'

Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar said Virat Kohli's India reminded him of...

Sun, Feb 2, 2020
'0-5 series whitewash by India hurts'

Senior New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor admitted that the 0-5 whitewash by...

Playing so many matches is hard on body: Rahul

K L Rahul said turning up so frequently for international matches "is hard on...

PHOTOS: Rohit, Bumrah give India 5-0 sweep in NZ

Jasprit Bumrah produced a master-class in limited-overs bowling to lead India...

'Rohit should be fine in a couple of days'

Stand-in India captain Rohit Sharma did not take the field after injuring his...

Sat, Feb 1, 2020
Sehwag questions captain Kohli over Pant's exclusion

Former opener Virender Sehwag on Saturday questioned the Indian team's...

Hardik ruled out of New Zealand Test series

Flamboyant India all-rounder Hardik Pandya was on Saturday ruled out of the...

India fined for slow over-rate in 4th T20 vs NZ

India have been fined 40% of their match fee for a slow over-rate during...

Fri, Jan 31, 2020
'It will be amazing to win 5-0 in New Zealand'

Middle order batsman Manish Pandey says India will push for an unprecedented...

PIX: India edge past NZ again in Super Over thriller

Virat Kohli inflicted more Super Overs misery on New Zealand as he helped...

Big blow for NZ! Captain Williamson out with injury

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has been ruled out of Friday's fourth T20...

PHOTOS: What Kohli & Co are up to in New Zealand...

The Indian team seems to be making most of their time in New Zealand. The...

Thu, Jan 30, 2020
Will India try out Samson, Pant in last two T20s?

An unassailable lead has opened up the window for experimentation but there...

SEE: Why NZ cricketers are the most loved of our times

New Zealand players Jesse Tashkoff and Joey Field proved good Samaritans on...

Can NZ's young pace attack stop Kohli & Co in ODIs?

Injuries to frontline fast bowlers have forced New Zealand to opt for fresh...

Wed, Jan 29, 2020
'Thought we were gone; New Zealand deserved to win'

New Zealand had it all under control in the third T20, with two runs needed...

NZ overcome Windies to make U-19 WC semis

Kristian Clarke (4/25) first shone with the ball to restrict the West Indies...

'Super Overs aren't really our friends'

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson reacts after the heart-breaking loss to...

How super Rohit clinched it in Super Over

Rohit Sharma smashed consecutive sixes off the final two balls in the Super...

Rohit's 'Super' show as India edge NZ to seal series

Rohit Sharma belted two sixes off the final two deliveries of a Super Over to...

Tue, Jan 28, 2020
'Team India have identified core players for T20 WC'

The T20 team has been doing really well in New Zealand and the young guns...

India look to seal T20 series against New Zealand

India won the twin T20 Internationals in Auckland by margins of six and seven...

'India becoming better and better away from home'

Tim Southee asked his team's batsmen to raise their game.

Corner seat is reserved for Dhoni, we miss him: Chahal

Information was was disclosed on Chahal TV during the team's bus ride to...

Mon, Jan 27, 2020
New Zealand batsman in awe of phenomenal Bumrah

Tim Seifert says the Indian speedster's subtle variations have been difficult...

'Pant will be back in Indian playing XI soon'

Pant played a major role in Delhi Capitals' reaching its first play-off in...

Kohli, Tendulkar pay tribute to 'magician' Kobe Bryant

India captain Virat Kohli condoled the demise of American basketball legend...

Sun, Jan 26, 2020
How India's new No 4 Iyer learnt the art of chasing

There is no one better than Virat Kohli when it comes to chasing down totals...

How KL Rahul has improved in his shot selection

KL Rahul said he had to make some changes to his game as the pitch was...

Captain Kohli lauds bowlers for 'taking control'

India captain Virat Kohli lauded his bowling unit for taking control of the...

PHOTOS: Dominant India outclass Kiwis to take 2-0 lead

India's bowlers highlighted the balance of their side as they set up an easy...

Sat, Jan 25, 2020
How New Zealand plan to bounce back in 2nd T20I

Leg-spinner Ish Sodhi believes New Zealand need to be more aggressive with...

Settled India look for series lead in 2nd T20I

It remains to be seen whether India stick to their combination of three...

Fri, Jan 24, 2020
How Iyer plotted India's successful run chase

Shreyas Iyer was always confident that a target of 204 against New Zealand in...

Why Rahul is relishing 'keeper-batsman role

After keeping wickets K L Rahul scored 56 off 27 balls; his 99-run...

Why Kohli 'enjoyed' India's thumping win in Auckland

India also beat the jet lag besides New Zealand in the T20I series opener in...

PHOTOS: Iyer's blitzkrieg lifts India to victory

The immensely talented Shreyas Iyer enhanced his reputation of a finisher...

Thu, Jan 23, 2020
Kohli unhappy with tight tour schedules

India takes on New Zealand in a five-match T20 International series from...

Kohli hints Rahul to continue as keeper in NZ T20s

Rahul is likely to continue behind the wickets again in Friday's Twenty20...

Williamson opens up on captaincy after Aus debacle

Kane Williamson said it was time for the Black Caps to move on from the...

Revenge can't be on mind when you take on Kiwis: Kohli

Lauding the affable demeanour of the Kane Williamson-led side, Kohli said...

Upbeat India take on NZ as build-up to T20WC continues

In a tight season for India, the first T20 comes only five days after their...

Kohli backs Kane Williamson's leadership style

Williamson' leadership skills came under the scanner following New Zealand's...

Wed, Jan 22, 2020
Southee looking forward to India series after snub

Tim Southee admitted he was disappointed not to have played in Sydney but...

Will the successful pair of KulCha be seen together?

Ravi Shastri spoke on a range of issues including the legacy he wants to...

Shaw shines again as India 'A' beat New Zealand 'A'

Prithvi Shaw smashed 48 off 35 balls to lay the foundation for India's chase.

Tue, Jan 21, 2020
NZ tour: Shaw, Samson are Dhawan's replacements

India play the opening T20I against New Zealand on Friday.

Why Hardik was not considered for NZ Tour

The 26-year-old Baroda cricketer had recently claimed that he would be fit...

Double injury blow for India ahead of New Zealand tour

Shikhar Dhawan was ruled out of the five-match T20 series in New Zealand due...

Kohli and company ready to fire in New Zealand!

India arrive in New Zealand high on confidence, having beaten Australia in...

Taylor says India will not have it easy in New Zealand

'They're the No. 1 team in the world, but we're obviously in conditions that...

Tendulkar's advice to India bowlers for NZ tour

Batting legend and former India captain Sachin Tendulkar says that the...

Rohit mercilessly trolls Chahal's shirtless picture

The right-handed batsman mercilessly trolled his teammate Chahal after a...

New Zealand must win 2 out of 3 formats: McMillan

New Zealand will host India for five Twenty20s, three ODIs and two Tests...

Mon, Jan 20, 2020
Ishant sustains injury before Test squad announcement

The injury happened in the fifth over of Vidarbha's second innings and...

Virat Kohli's approach for New Zealand tour

India will be playing five T20s, three ODIs and two Tests in New Zealand.

Sun, Jan 19, 2020
2nd warm-up tie: Shaw stars as India A edge NZ XI

Shaw knocks at selectors' doors ahead of NZ Tests with a splendid 150 off 100...

Sat, Jan 18, 2020
Selection meeting after clarity on Hardik's fitness

National selection committee will pick India's Test and ODI teams for the New...

Thu, Jan 16, 2020
Bhuvneshwar undergoes sports hernia surgery

The Board did not specify any timeline for Bhuvneshwar Kumar's recovery but...

New Zealand hit by injuries before T20s against India

New Zealand's fast bowling department has been hit hard by injuries as Matt...

Tue, Jan 14, 2020
Will Shaw be on selectors' radar for NZ tour?

Shaw had hurt his left shoulder while trying to save an overthrow during...

Archer abuser banned for two years in New Zealand

New Zealand Cricket has banned a spectator from attending international and...

Sun, Jan 12, 2020
NZ Tour: Rohit returns to T20 squad, Samson dropped

There were no major surprises with most of the players picking themselves.

'Vijay ideal candidate for conditions in New Zealand'

Seam-bowling all-rounder ideal for conditions in New Zealand, said Sanjay Bangar

Sat, Jan 11, 2020
NZ Tour: Hardik unfit, Gill or Rahul 3rd opener

Starting January 24, India will be playing five T20 Internationals, three...

Wed, Jan 8, 2020
Why current players are opposed to four-day Test plan

Players are unlikely to embrace the proposed four-day Tests until...

NZ's Boult, Latham doubtful starters for India series

Latham was just one of three players to have broken bones on the tour, with...

Tue, Jan 7, 2020
Tendulkar's big NO to four-day Test matches

India's cricketing icon Sachin Tendulkar vehemently opposed the International...

Rohit ready for challenging New Zealand tour

I am really happy what we could achieve as a team. If you know me, at no...

Mon, Jan 6, 2020
SEE: Dhoni shares adorable video of Ziva singing

Dhoni took to Instagram and shared a video in which Ziva can be seen signing...

Secret of Rohit's success: No room for negativity

"Honestly speaking, I stopped thinking about Test matches long time back",...

PIX: Australia win 3rd Test; sweep series

Images from Day 4 of the third Test between Australia and New Zealand in...

Dhawan wants to be more impactful in 2020

Dhawan did not have a very good 2019 as he was in and out of the team because...

Sun, Jan 5, 2020
Here's Ponting's take on four-day Tests

Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting is against shortening of Test matches...

6 sixes in an over! Carter emulates Shastri, Yuvraj

New Zealand batsman Leo Carter on Sunday emulated the likes of Ravi Shastri...

PHOTOS: Five-star Lyon helps Australia dominate Day 3

Nathan Lyon took 5-68 as a dominant Australia dismissed New Zealand for 251...

Sat, Jan 4, 2020
Kohli's message to youngsters: Need players at No 6, 7

Virat Kohli conveyed his expectations from his teammates.

Here's what Bumrah did during injury lay-off

Jasprit Bumrah felt that playing all three formats continuously did affect...

NZ openers resist after Labuschagne hits double ton

IMAGES from Day 2 of the 3rd Test between Australia and New Zealand at the...

Kohli's 'decade challenge' with throwback pics

Virat Kohli took time out to participate in the 'decade challenge' which is...

Fri, Jan 3, 2020
The secret of Saini's impressive start for Team India

Navdeep Saini didn't get a chance to share the new ball with Jasprit Bumrah...

SEE: Why Tendulkar wants you to watch this cricketer

The video of Madda Ram Kawas, a differently-abled class seventh student who...

PIX: Ton-up Labuschagne helps Aus take charge at SCG

Tom Latham led New Zealand out on the field in Sydney on Friday in the...

Thu, Jan 2, 2020
Parthiv on how Pant can improve

Veteran wicketkeeper-batsman Parthiv Patel on Thursday advised young Rishabh...

PIX: Check out Kohli's new look for 2020

India captain Virat Kohli checked into the New Year with a new hair cut....

Rohit or Kohli can go past 400 not out, says Lara

Regarded as one of the finest batsmen that world cricket has ever produced,...

New Zealand sweat on ailing Williamson and Nicholls

'He's obviously a great leader amongst this group and he's passionate about...

Can World No 2 New Zealand better record in Sydney?

With Kane Williamson likely to miss the Test, New Zealand will have a lot of...

Wed, Jan 1, 2020
PIX: Hardik Pandya gets engaged!!!

Hardik Pandya spent the New Year eve with his rumoured girlfriend Natasa...

Here's what India must do during Tests in New Zealand

Rahane spoke on a host of issues with regards to the upcoming New Zealand...

Virat and his team were game changers in 2019

The Indian cricket team went from strength to strength in 2019, especially in...

Tue, Dec 31, 2019
Bushfire crisis: Will the Sydney Test go up in smoke?

Australia has been battling hundreds of huge bushfires for several weeks with...

Mon, Dec 30, 2019
New Zealand head to Sydney with only pride on the line

The dead rubber New Year's Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground at least offers...

Sun, Dec 29, 2019
PHOTOS: Australia rout New Zealand at MCG, seal series

On the back of some great all-round performance, Australia thumped New...

Sat, Dec 28, 2019
PIX: Australia sniff series victory at Boxing Day Test

IMAGES from Day 3 of the Boxing Day Test played between Australia and New...

Santner reprieve adds to Australia's DRS frustrations

Australia captain Tim Paine lost a referral when third umpire Aleem Dar...

Fri, Dec 27, 2019
PHOTOS: Head ton puts Australia in command at MCG

IMAGES from Day 2 of the Boxing Day Test played between Australia and New...

Thu, Dec 26, 2019
Boxing Day Test PIX: Smith strikes a blow against NZ

IMAGES from the 1st Test played between Australia and New Zealand in...

Tue, Dec 24, 2019
Kiwis expected to pack MCG for rare Boxing Day Test

Officials said they were projecting a crowd in excess of 78,000 on the...

Thu, Dec 19, 2019
Heat limits New Zealand preparations for Boxing Day Test

New Zealand coach confirmed his team would rest on Friday with temperatures...

Sun, Dec 15, 2019
Aussies on the rise again?

Australia skipper Tim Paine believes his side is climbing back towards the...

PHOTOS: Australia thrash New Zealand by 296 runs

Chasing a record 468 for victory, New Zealand were teetering at 31 for two at...

Fri, Dec 13, 2019
PIX: Starc dominates for Australia as NZ crumble

Images from Day 2 of the first Test between Australia and New Zealand in...

Wed, Dec 11, 2019
Aus unchanged for first Test against New Zealand

Coming into the series at the back of a convincing series win over Pakistan,...

Wed, Dec 4, 2019
What England bowlers have learnt from NZ tour...

The England attack were heavily criticized in media back home for their lack...

Tue, Dec 3, 2019
NZ Cricket file complaint with police over Archer abuse

NZC condemned the behaviour and formally apologised to Archer

Australia savour stability ahead of New Zealand series

Australia dominated with bat, ball and in the field to post their second...

Mon, Dec 2, 2019
2nd Test: England in strong position against New Zealand

New Zealand head into the final day still facing a five-run deficit after...

Sun, Dec 1, 2019
England fightback with Root, Burns hundreds

Joe Root ended a poor run of form when he scored his 17th Test century and...