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IPL 2025: Glenn Phillips to miss rest of the season for Gujarat Titans due to groin injury
New Delhi, April 12: Gujarat Titans all-rounder Glenn Phillips will miss the remainder of the IPL 2025 season after returning home due to a groin injury. Phillips sustained the injury during the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on April 6, which GT won by seven wickets.
Glenn Phillips returns home due to an injury, he is set to miss the remainder of IPL 2025
Ahmedabad, April 12 2025: Gujarat Titans all-rounder Glenn Phillips returns home following a groin injury. He will miss the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
Amelia Kerr, Matt Henry win top honours at New Zealand Cricket Awards
New Delhi, April 9: Leg-spin all-rounder Amelia Kerr and seamer Matt Henry won the top honours in women’s and men’s categories at the 2025 New Zealand Cricket Awards held on Wednesday. Amelia clinched the Debbie Hockley Medal for an unprecedented third consecutive year, while Henry took home the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal.
Michael Bracewell rise in latest ICC Men's ODI all-rounder rankings following brilliant performance against Pakistan
Dubai, April 9: Star New Zealand player Michael Bracewell rose in the latest ICC Men's ODI all-rounder rankings by two spots following his strong performance against Pakistan in the three-match series, which the Blackcaps swept 3-0.
ICC Rankings: NZ allrounder Bracewell moves into top 5, Gill remains top ODI batter
Dubai, April 9: New Zealand stand-in skipper Michael Bracewell has moved up in the top five of the ICC Men's All-Rounder Rankings following victory in the third ODI against Pakistan.
Changes in New Zealand setup as head coach Gary Stead steps down from white-ball formats
Auckland, April 8: New Zealand men's head coach Gary Stead has officially announced his decision to step down from his role in the white-ball formats, as per the official website of ICC.
Gary Stead steps away from NZ's white ball coaching, mulling over Test future
Auckland, April 8: New Zealand head coach Gary Stead has confirmed his decision to step away from the white ball formats and will decide in the next few weeks if he wishes to reapply for the role of Test coach.
Lockie Ferguson praises Ricky Ponting, Shreyas Iyer's leadership, discusses Punjab Kings' bowling unit and New Zealand's consistency in ICC tournaments
By Diptayan Hazra, Chandigarh, April 7: The New Zealand and Punjab Kings fast bowler, Lockie Ferguson, has shared his thoughts on the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, giving particular credit to the leadership of Ricky Ponting and Shreyas Iyer. Ferguson emphasized how the positive and close-knit environment created by the leaders has significantly impacted the team's success and confidence on the field.
Pakistan fined for maintaining slow over-rate in third ODI against NZ
New Delhi, April 7: Pakistan have been fined five per cent of their match fee due to maintaining a slow over-rate in their defeat to New Zealand in the third ODI at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.
Tomato seller was asking absence of spinners in CT squad: Basit Ali urges Pakistan selection committee to resign
Islamabad, April 7: Former cricketer Basit Ali has urged Pakistan's entire selection committee to resign following their shambolic whitewash at the hands of New Zealand in the recently concluded ODI series.
Matt Henry's comeback to Somerset for the 2025 County Championship has been postponed
New Delhi April 6: New Zealand fast bowler Matt Henry's comeback to Somerset for the 2025 County Championship has been postponed due to a knee injury.
PCB defends Khushdil Shah after ugly fight with NZ fans post 0-3 loss in ODI series
New Delhi, April 5: Pakistan's disastrous tour of New Zealand ended not just with a third straight ODI defeat, but also in controversy as all-rounder Khushdil Shah lost his temper and got into an ugly confrontation with taunting fans at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Saturday. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) later issued a statement confirming the incident and defending their player's actions, citing abuse and anti-Pakistan slogans from a section of foreign, reportedly Afghan, spectators.
Ben Sears becomes first player from New Zealand to take back-to-back five-wicket hauls in ODIs
Mount Maunganui , April 5: Ben Sears' second five-wicket haul on the trot inspired New Zealand to whitewash Pakistan 3-0 in the ODI series. Following their 43-run success in the third and final clash of the series at Bay Oval on Saturday, Ben Sears was awarded player of the series for his brilliant bowling display.
Bracewell lauds team effort as dominant NZ seal 3-0 ODI series whitewash vs Pakistan
Mount Maunganui, April 5: Stand-in skipper Michael Bracewell hailed a complete team performance as New Zealand wrapped up a clinical 43-run win over Pakistan in the third and final ODI at Mount Maunganui on Saturday to complete a 3-0 series whitewash. In a rain-curtailed contest at the Bay Oval, the Black Caps showcased their depth and discipline once again, capping off the home summer on a high.
Bracewell, Sears star as New Zealand complete 3-0 clean sweep over Pakistan
Mount Maunganui, April 5: New Zealand continued their dominance over Pakistan with a comprehensive 43-run win in the third ODI at Mount Maunganui, sealing a 3-0 series whitewash.
Pleasing to win 3-0: Bracewell expresses his joy after beating Pakistan 3-0
Mount Maunganui April 5: Ben Sears's second five-wicket haul on the trot inspired New Zealand (NZ) to whitewash Pakistan (PAK) with a 3-0 ODI series triumph, following their 43-run success in the third and final clash of the series at Bay Oval on Saturday.
New Zealand sweep series against Pakistan as Sears, Bracewell set up 43-run triumph in 3rd ODI
Mount Maunganui, April 5: Ben Sears's second five-wicket haul on the trot inspired New Zealand to whitewash Pakistan with a 3-0 ODI series triumph, following their 43-run success in the third and final clash of the series at Bay Oval on Saturday.
Daryl Mitchell becomes fastest New Zealand batter to reach 2000 runs in One Day Internationals
Mount Maunganui April 5: Daryl Mitchell scripted his name into the record books on Saturday, becoming the quickest New Zealand batsman to achieve the milestone of 2000 One Day International (ODI) runs, as per a tweet posted by Blackcaps.
NZ batter Mark Chapman ruled out of final ODI against Pakistan
Mount Maunganui, April 4: New Zealand batter Mark Chapman has been ruled out of the third and final ODI against Pakistan at Bay Oval as he continues his recovery from a minor hamstring injury, NZC said on Friday.
New Zealand's Mark Chapman ruled out of 3rd ODI against Pakistan; Seifert remains with squad
Mount Maunganui, April 4: New Zealand batter Mark Chapman, who missed the second ODI against Pakistan due to a hamstring injury, will sit out of the third and final game of the series on Saturday at Mount Maunganui.
Rob Walter steps down as South Africa's white-ball coach, eyes potential role with New Zealand
New Delhi, April 3: Rob Walter has resigned as South Africa's white-ball head coach, citing personal reasons and a potential career opportunity in his adopted home, New Zealand.
Bit of a surprise...: NZ pacer Duffy on being crowned number one T20I bowler
Hamilton, April 3: New Zealand pacer Jacob Duffy opened up on being crowned as the number one T20I bowler in the ICC T20I rankings, calling his rise to the top of the table as "bit of a surprise".
Pakistan penalised five percent match fee for slow over-rate in second ODI against NZ
New Delhi, April 3: Pakistan have been penalised five percent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against New Zealand in the second ODI held at Seddon Park in Hamilton.
Betrayed us: Basit Ali drops unfiltered analysis on Pakistan's series defeat in NZ
Islamabad, April 3: Former cricketer Basit Ali felt "betrayed" and questioned the brand of cricket that Pakistan exhibited during the second ODI in Hamilton against New Zealand. He slammed Mohammad Rizwan for his "poor captaincy" and took a dig at the Pakistan team before the final ODI, saying they should announce New Zealand victorious and return.
Resign, don't ruin your reputation: Kamran sends strong message to PCB chairman after Pakistan's ODI series loss
Islamabad, April 3: Former wicketkeeper batter Kamran Akmal has launched a scathing tirade and urged Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi to resign from his post if he can't improve the current status of the men's team.
Pakistan's Sufiyan Muqeem becomes number 12 batter with highest score in ODI cricket
Hamilton, April 2: Pakistan spinner Sufiyan Muqeem established a world record on Tuesday, becoming the player with the highest individual score at number 12 position in an ODI match.
We didn't utilise the swing, and they bowled very well: Rizwan on back to back defeats against New Zealand
Hamilton, April 2: After the defeat in the T-20 series against New Zealand 4-1, Pakistan has also lost the one-dayers after losing the second ODI by 84 runs in Hamilton on Wednesday. The Kiwis will now head to Mount Maunganui for the final ODI on Saturday, aiming for a clean sweep.
New Zealand pacer Jacob Duffy moves to the top in T20I bowler rankings
Wellington, April 2: New Zealand's quick Jacob Duffy's recent rise in white-ball cricket hit a new peak as he became the number one ranked player in ICC Men's T20I Bowler Rankings issued on Wednesday.
Mitchell Hay lauds New Zealand's performance in ODI against Pakistan, says good competition for spots
Hamilton, April 2: After registering a comfortable victory over Pakistan on Wednesday, New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter Mitchell Hay emphasized that while some players may lack international caps, the team is well-rounded.
The way we fought through the innings was great: Michael Bracewell reflects on New Zealand's victory against Pakistan
Hamilton, April 2: New Zealand secured the series against Pakistan with an emphatic 84-run victory in Hamilton on Wednesday. The Kiwis will head to Mount Maunganui for the final ODI on Saturday, aiming for a clean sweep.
Mitchell Hay lauds young New Zealand players after ODI series win against Pakistan
Hamilton, April 2: Extending their dominance in white-ball cricket, New Zealand's young squad sealed an emphatic 84-run victory over Pakistan in Hamilton on Wednesday, securing an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series. With several first-team regulars absent due to franchise commitments, the Black Caps fielded a relatively inexperienced side.
NZ's pacer Duffy tops bowling chart in ICC T20I rankings
Dubai, April 2: New Zealand seam bowler Jacob Duffy has grabbed the top spot in the ICC Men’s T20I bowling rankings after playing a useful part in his team’s comprehensive victory in the last match against Pakistan in Wellington for a 4-1 series win.
NZ beat Pakistan in 2nd ODI to take unassailable series lead
Hamilton, April 2: New Zealand defeated Pakistan by 84 runs in the second ODI here at Seddon Park on Wednesday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
New Zealand clinch series against Pakistan, eye whitewash in final ODI
Hamilton, April 2: New Zealand secured the series against Pakistan with an emphatic 84-run victory in Hamilton on Wednesday. The Kiwis will now head to Mount Maunganui for the final ODI on Saturday, aiming for a clean sweep.
Tim Seifert replaces injured Mark Chapman in New Zealand squad for second ODI against Pakistan
Hamilton, April 1: Right-hand explosive batter Tim Seifert has been named the replacement for the injured Mark Chapman on Tuesday ahead of the second ODI of the three-match home series.
Former NZ skipper Kane Williamson roots for tweaks in WTC, designated windows in international cricket
New Delhi, April 1: Former New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson has backed calls related to the introduction of designated windows for international cricket. Williamson believes such a move could turn the World Test Championship (WTC) into a "more level competition".
Wagner retires from NZ domestic cricket with Plunket Shield win
Dunedin, April 1: Northern District have won the Plunket Shield First-Class competition in decisive fashion in Dunedin on Tuesday, for the first time since 2011/12. It is a poetic moment for Neil Wagner, who concludes his domestic career at the same ground he started at back in 2008.
Muhammad Abbass surpasses Krunal Pandya to score fastest half-century on ODI debut
Napier, March 29: New Zealand's 21-year-old right-hand batter Muhammad Abbas on Saturday became the player to slam the fastest-ever fifty on ODI debut during the first match of the three-match series against Pakistan at the McLean Park in Napier on Saturday.
Latham ruled out of Pakistan ODIs with fractured hand, Bracewell to captain NZ
Napier, March 27: New Zealand wicket-keeper batter Tom Latham has been ruled out of the upcoming ODI series against Pakistan with a fractured right hand, New Zealand Cricket said on Thursday.
Privilege to play for NZ: James Neesham following his match winning spell in fifth T20I against Pakistan
Wellington, March 26: After his match-winning performance in the fifth T20I against Pakistan, New Zealand all-rounder James Neesham expressed his feelings after getting a chance to represent his country in the sport of cricket at national level.