Ben Sears has been selected as a travelling reserve player to strengthen New Zealand’s fast bowling lineup for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Sears will join the Black Caps before their 20-over match schedule which starts on February 7. The ICC website reported that he will replace fellow quick Adam Milne who suffered an … Read more
Finn Allen’s foot injury, which he got in the San Francisco Unicorns’ last league game against the LA Knight Riders in Major League Cricket (MLC), is a setback for both the Unicorns and New Zealand. Allen’s explosive start to the tournament, including a 51-ball 150, helped the Unicorns reach the playoffs. His injury impacts New … Read more
Australia’s assistant coach Daniel Vettori reminded everyone that the World Test Championship Final at Lord’s isn’t done yet, even with South Africa just 69 runs away from winning their first ICC title. He reckons one breakthrough could get Australia back in the game. At the press conference after Day 3, he acknowledged the pressure but … Read more
Pakistan has been fined 10% of their match fee due to a slow over-rate in the first One-day International against New Zealand held in Napier on Saturday. According to the ICC, Jeff Crowe, who is part of the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees, decided on this fine after it was found that Pakistan was … Read more
Pakistan’s selectors changed their minds before the ODI series against New Zealand and brought back Haris Rauf. The series runs from March 29 to April 5, featuring three matches. Initially, Haris wasn’t included as they looked to mix things up after a rough time in the Champions Trophy. But now, he’s back in the ODI … Read more
Eden Park, Auckland Pitch Report: This pitch generally gives extra advantage to Batters as pitch remains hard and also short boundaries assist the batters. Pacers also get extra bounce and some movement in the initial overs. Last 3 T20I Matches played at this Venue: AUS: 118/4(10.4), NZ: 98/3(10)(Pace: 4 W; Spin: 3 W) AUS: 174/10, NZ: 102/10(17)(Pace: … Read more
After Pakistan’s cricket team lost to New Zealand in the second T20I, fast bowler Haris Rauf got a bit heated at the post-match press conference. New Zealand beat Pakistan again, with Salman Agha’s team falling to a 5-wicket defeat. Rauf mentioned that in Pakistan, it’s pretty normal for people to slam the players and he … Read more
On Tuesday, in a rain-interrupted game, New Zealand routed Pakistan in the second 5-match series T20I, victoriously winning by 6 wickets. Pakistan batted first, scoring a respectable 135/9 in a 15-over-per-side match, yet New Zealand readily ran it down. Just as in the first T20I, Pakistan bowlers could not rise to meet the Kiwis. The … Read more
The Kiwis are up 1-0 in the five-match T20 series. They bowled Pakistan out for just 91 runs in 18.4 overs, then chased it down in only 10.1 overs with just one wicket down. After the win, NZ skipper Michael Bracewell chatted about the match. He loved the crowd and joked about how tough it … Read more
Hagley Oval, Christchurch Pitch Report: This pitch generally gives extra advantage to Batters and Pacers. Generally, scores in the range of 160-180 are seen. Note: There is good chance of a used pitch as SL w vs NZ w match is also taking place at the same venue and in that case pitch will be … Read more