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Public’s disappointment with Kiwis’ showing in England a positive sign : Hamish Bennett
Auckland : Former New Zealand right-arm pace bowler Hamish Bennett believes the high standard set by the Black Caps on the cricket field of late was the reason for the nation feeling disappointed with their performance in the ongoing Test…
NZC should have told White Ferns stalwarts of their contract status in advance: Grant Elliott
Auckland : Former Kiwi men's cricketer Grant Elliott feels that several women stalwarts, whose names did not figure in the latest list of contracted players released by New Zealand Cricket (NZC), should have been given prior notice to allow…
New Zealand women’s cricket stalwart Katey Martin announces retirement at 37
Auckland : New Zealand women's cricket team wicketkeeper-batter Katey Martin, who played nearly 200 international matches for the White Ferns, announced her retirement on Wednesday. The 37-year-old's nearly two-decade-long international…
Ajaz Patel, Michael Bracewell awarded central contracts by New Zealand Cricket
Auckland : Thirty-three-year old left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel and all-rounder Michael Bracewell were among the 20 names offered central contracts for 2022/23 by New Zealand Cricket (NZC) on Friday. Patel, who had missed out last year,…
Kiwi batter Henry Nicholls escapes serious calf injury, set to depart for England for Test series
Auckland : The New Zealand Test cricket squad heaved a sigh of relief on Wednesday as key batter Henry Nicholls, who had hurt his right calf muscle in training on Monday, has escaped a serious injury and is still in contention to feature in…
Injury scare for New Zealand ahead of Test tour of England
Auckland : Ahead of the New Zealand cricket team's departure for England to play a three-match Test series, the Black Caps suffered a setback with their batter Henry Nicholls suffering a calf injury during training, which could rule him out…
Kane Williamson returns to lead New Zealand for Test series in England
Auckland : Charismatic New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson will make his long-awaited return to Test cricket during the Black Caps' tour of England commencing next month. New Zealand Cricket (NZC) on Wednesday named a strong 20-member squad…
Women’s World Cup: White Ferns head coach steps down after team’s debacle
Auckland : The New Zealand women's team head coach Bob Carter has stepped down following his side's poor performance in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup, with the home team unable to make it to the semifinals of the tournament. The Sophie…
New Zealand makes major concessions for fans wanting to watch Women’s World Cup
Auckland: The New Zealand government has eased the Covid-19 restrictions to allow more fans to witness the showpiece ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2022 weekend group matches, semifinals and final, according to reports.New Zealand is one of…
White Ferns not good enough to compete with the best: Craig Cumming
Auckland : Former New Zealand opening batter Craig Cumming has said that one cannot say his country's women's team competing in the ICC World Cup has been unlucky, adding that the White Ferns are simply not good enough to compete with the…