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Kyle Jamieson returns to New Zealand squad for England Tests
Auckland : New Zealand fast bowler Kyle Jamieson is set for an international return after recovering from his back injury as he was named in the 14-member Test squad to face England in a two-Test series at home, starting later this month.…
Four killed as rain pummels New Zealand’s Auckland
Auckland : Four people were killed in rain-related incidents as torrential rainfall caused widespread flooding in New Zealand's Auckland city. The record rainfall and severe weather in Auckland since Friday has caused massive flooding…
ASB Classic : Cameron Norrie shocks Jenson Brooksby to reach Auckland final
Auckland : The multinational Cameron Norrie, who plays under the British flag, won 6-3, 6-4 against the American Jenson Brooksby in the semifinal to reach his second ASB Classic final here on Friday.
Norrie, born in South Africa, will…
Mitchell Santner to lead New Zealand in T20Is against India, Lister earns maiden call-up
Auckland : Left-arm swing bowler Ben Lister is set for a potential international debut after being selected in the New Zealand T20I squad to tour India for three matches later this month.
Left-arm spin all-rounder Mitchell Santner will…
Coco Gauff clinches her first title of the season at ASB Classic
Auckland : World No.7 Coco Gauff captured her first title of the season at the ASB Classic, defeating Spanish qualifier Rebeka Masarova 6-1, 6-1 in the final, here on Sunday. The title is Gauff's first since 2021 Parma and her first on the…
Emma Raducanu gets her first singles win of 2023 in Auckland
Auckland : Emma Raducanu made a winning start to 2023 with a victory over the Czech Republic's rising star Linda Fruhvirtova in the opening round of the ASB Classic here on Tuesday.
Raducanu registered a 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 win in a…
Venus Williams receives wild card for ASB Classic
Auckland : Seven-time Grand Slam winner and former No.1 Venus Williams will be a wildcard entry into the ASB Classic, starting here, next month. The 42-year-old, who retired from regular tournament play in 2021, has a wildcard to compete in…
Mark Chapman earns first NZC central contract, fills in for Martin Guptill
Auckland : Left-handed batter Mark Chapman on Monday was awarded his first New Zealand Cricket (NZC) central contract, filling in vacancy left by veteran opener Martin Guptill's departure in November.
Chapman has played 22 T20Is and five…
Ish Sodhi, Glenn Phillips return to New Zealand Test squad for Pakistan tour
Auckland : New Zealand selectors have brought back leg-spinner Ish Sodhi and Glenn Phillips and also picked uncapped Blair Tickner to the Test squad for the upcoming tour of Pakistan. The 30-year-old Sodhi returns to the squad four years on…
Tim Southee to take charge as Kane Williamson steps down as New Zealand captain
Auckland : Tim Southee on Thursday joined Australia's Pat Cummins as the second top pacer to become the captain of a Test side when Kane Williamson stepped down as captain of the New Zealand team.
Williamson, who captained the Black Caps…