[ad_1] L-R: Players of New Zealand, Australia and India (ICC Photos) NEW DELHI: The Indian women’s cricket team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, entered the 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup as strong contenders to reach the knockout stages. However, their campaign was jolted early after suffering a heavy 58-run defeat against New Zealand in their…
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[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Former New Zealand’s star batter Ross Taylor has raised speculation about fast bowler Neil Wagner‘s retirement, implying that it might have been compelled, indicating potential discord within the New Zealand cricket team.Despite being informed that he wouldn’t feature in the playing XI for the series against Australia, Wagner emotionally declared his retirement…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Wellington’s uncapped fast bowler Ben Sears will step in for Will O’Rourke in New Zealand’s squad for the second Test against Australia, dashing fans’ hopes of a Neil Wagner return. O’Rourke’s absence from the Christchurch match, starting Friday due to a hamstring injury, sparked speculation that the beloved Wagner might end his…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: After securing a commanding 172-run victory over New Zealand, propelling Australia to a 1-0 lead in the two-match series, captain Pat Cummins expresses confidence in the longevity of veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon‘s Test cricket career, suggesting that Lyon could continue playing until 2027.Lyon’s stellar performance in the Wellington match, where he took…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Australia’s spinner Nathan Lyon took six wickets for 65 runs as they dismissed New Zealand for 196 in the second innings to register a thumping 172-run victory on the fourth day of the first Test at Wellington’s Basin Reserve. This victory on Sunday gave Australia a 1-0 lead in the series.New Zealand…
[ad_1] New Zealand veteran Kane Williamson was run out for a duck in the most bizarre fashion on day two of the first Test against Australia in Wellington.Trying to get off the mark with a tight single after a gentle push towards mid-off, a mid-pitch collission with teammate Will Young saw Williamson stranded as Marnus…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Cameron Green on Thursday powered his way to a remarkable second Test century, guiding Australia to a total of 279-9 by the end of the opening day of the first Test in Wellington.Initially struggling at 89-4 after being sent in to bat at the Basin Reserve, Green took charge of a recovery…
[ad_1] New Zealand pacer Neil Wagner has retired from all formats of international cricket after being snubbed from the Kiwi Test squad for the upcoming two-match series against Australia starting on Thursday. According to ESPNCricinfo, Wagner was informed of his omission from the Test squad by New Zealand coach Gary Stead and the left-handed pacer…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Cricket Australia on Saturday announced opener David Warner will not be participating in the third and final match of the T20 series against New Zealand in Auckland due to adductor soreness. The 37-year-old, who will retire from all forms of international cricket after the T20 World Cup in June, was also absent…
