New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Former New Zealand fast bowler Bob Blair, whose courage in the aftermath of the Tangiwai rail disaster became one of cricket’s most enduring stories, has passed away in England on his 94th birthday. Blair represented New Zealand in 19 Tests between 1952 and 1964, claiming 43 wickets at an average of 35. In first-class cricket, he enjoyed an outstanding career, taking 330 wickets at an average of 15 in 59 matches, largely for Wellington and during one season for Centra…
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New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon hailed Kane Williamson as “one of the greatest Blackcaps of all time” after the batting great announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing the curtain down on a glittering 16-year career that transformed him into New Zealand’s highest run-scorer across formats.”Kane Williamson will always be considered one of the greatest Blackcaps of all time. Not only because of his remarkable skill – scoring the mo…
London, May 20 (IANS) New Zealand skipper Amelia Kerr has expressed confidence that the White Ferns can retain their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title in England next month, citing improved squad depth and belief gained from their 2024 triumph in the UAE.The mega event happening from June 12 to July 5 is the first time Amelia will lead the side after taking over from long-time skipper and 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup winning captain Sophie Devine.“Becoming champions two years ago was an incr…
Auckland, April 28 (IANS) New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has named former international pacer Geoff Allott as its new Chief Executive Officer, with his tenure set to begin on July 1.A former BlackCaps seamer, who featured in 10 Tests and 31 ODIs between 1996 and 2000, Allott steps into the role with close to 20 years of experience in cricket administration, along with extensive business expertise and strong ties across India and the broader South Asian region.”Having worn the silver fern as a player,…
Wellington, April 10 (IANS) Left-arm seamer Ben Lister has been recalled to New Zealand’s ODI and T20I squads for the upcoming tour of Bangladesh as a replacement for the injured Kristian Clarke. Lister, who last played for New Zealand more than two years ago, has been drafted into the squad after sustaining a laceration to the webbing of his right hand while attempting to take a catch for the New Zealand A in their second one-day match against Sri Lanka A earlier this week.The 30-year-old sea…
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) New Zealand has strengthened their pace attack with the return of Matt Fisher, Will O’Rourke, and Blair Tickner. All three have been named in the Blackcaps squads for the upcoming white-ball tour of Bangladesh later this month.These fast bowlers are making their comeback after injuries disrupted their home summer. O’Rourke returns from a back issue to join the ODI squad. Fisher is back from a shin injury for the T20Is, while Tickner, who had an ankle problem, is incl…
Auckland, March 23 (IANS) New Zealand Cricket (NZC) will pursue the proposed NZ20 franchise league as the preferred option for its domestic T20 competition to revitalise its 21-year-old Super Smash tournament. The NZC Board said it has made an in-principle decision to support the establishment of the new league, subject to the satisfactory resolution of key commercial, structural, and governance matters.”While not a final commitment, the decision allows NZC to focus resources on advancing discus…
Auckland, March 13 (IANS) Assistant coaches Luke Ronchi and Jacob Oram have been granted leave by New Zealand Cricket (NZC) to take up coaching roles with Islamabad United in the upcoming edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026, which begins later this month. Ronchi, who represented the franchise from 2017 to 2021, will return as the head coach of Islamabad United, while Oram has been appointed as one of his assistants. With the PSL scheduled to start on March 26 and run until late April…
Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis felicitated T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav and all-rounder Shivam Dube at his residence. The Chief Minister, who was also accompanied by his wife Amruta Fadnavis, appreciated Team India’s remarkable triumph in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.”Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis Sir felicitated Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube, appreciating Team India’s remarkable triumph in the …
Dubai, March 10 (IANS) India fast bowler Arshdeep Singh was fined 15% of his match fee for violating Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Final against New Zealand in Ahmedabad on Sunday.Arshdeep was found to have violated Article 2.9 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel. This article concerns “throwing a ball (or any other cricket equipment) at or near a player in an inappropriate and/or dangerous manner during an Internat…