Auckland, Sep 2 (Ians) Fast bowler Lockie Ferguson is set to captain New Zealand for the first time in international cricket during the upcoming three-match Odi Series against Bangladesh in Dhaka, said New Zealand Cricket (Nzc) on Saturday.
Ferguson, who recently led the team in tour matches in England, will captain the side in the absence of regular Odi captain Kane Williamson as he continues to recover from a right knee injury, and his deputy Tom Latham, who will miss the series to have time at home before the Icc Cricket World Cup and Test tour to Bangladesh.
“Lockie is an experienced bowler at the international level, and this is an opportunity for him to really lead from the front with not just the bowling group but the team as a whole. He stepped into the role for the warm-up matches in England and led a group, with a lot of moving parts,...
Ferguson, who recently led the team in tour matches in England, will captain the side in the absence of regular Odi captain Kane Williamson as he continues to recover from a right knee injury, and his deputy Tom Latham, who will miss the series to have time at home before the Icc Cricket World Cup and Test tour to Bangladesh.
“Lockie is an experienced bowler at the international level, and this is an opportunity for him to really lead from the front with not just the bowling group but the team as a whole. He stepped into the role for the warm-up matches in England and led a group, with a lot of moving parts,...
- 9/2/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Wellington, Aug 28 (Ians) Jimmy Neesham will no longer join the Black Caps T20 squad to face England following the conclusion of The Hundred and will instead return to New Zealand early to be with his wife ahead of the birth of their first child.
Neesham was due to head to home after the series but a decision has been made for him to return early.
Canterbury’s Cole McConchie was due to travel home following the warm-up matches in England but will now stay on with the squad in England for the duration of the T20 Series.
Black Caps coach Gary Stead said it was important to be flexible at these times.
“We fully support Jimmy’s decision to return home early to be with Alex.”
“The birth of a child is a special time and we are a family environment. We are glad to be able to support Jimmy in heading home.
Neesham was due to head to home after the series but a decision has been made for him to return early.
Canterbury’s Cole McConchie was due to travel home following the warm-up matches in England but will now stay on with the squad in England for the duration of the T20 Series.
Black Caps coach Gary Stead said it was important to be flexible at these times.
“We fully support Jimmy’s decision to return home early to be with Alex.”
“The birth of a child is a special time and we are a family environment. We are glad to be able to support Jimmy in heading home.
- 8/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Wellington, Aug 9 (Ians) Tom Latham will lead an experienced Odi squad against England this September, the team’s penultimate series before the Icc Cricket World Cup starting in October in India.
Trent Boult is in line to play his first One Day International in almost a year after being included in the 15-strong squad which also features the Odi return of Kyle Jamieson following a back injury.
Mark Chapman and Jimmy Neesham will miss the four-game series as they await the births of their first children, while Ish Sodhi is also returning home after the T20I series against England to spend time with his family ahead of a busy period of cricket.
Kane Williamson will link up with the side during the England tour to train and continue his rehabilitation following surgery on his ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in April.
Michael Bracewell remains unavailable for selection as he continues...
Trent Boult is in line to play his first One Day International in almost a year after being included in the 15-strong squad which also features the Odi return of Kyle Jamieson following a back injury.
Mark Chapman and Jimmy Neesham will miss the four-game series as they await the births of their first children, while Ish Sodhi is also returning home after the T20I series against England to spend time with his family ahead of a busy period of cricket.
Kane Williamson will link up with the side during the England tour to train and continue his rehabilitation following surgery on his ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in April.
Michael Bracewell remains unavailable for selection as he continues...
- 8/9/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Auckland, July 19 (Ians) Uncapped players batting all-rounder Dean Foxcroft and leg-spinner Adi Ashok on Wednesday earned their maiden New Zealand call-ups while pace all-rounder Kyle Jamieson made his comeback to the side for next month’s T20 tours of the UAE and England.
New Zealand are scheduled to play three T20Is against the UAE on August 17, 19 and 20, followed by four games in England from August 30 to September 5.
Jamieson is set to return to international cricket more than a year after sustaining a serious back injury in England last June. On the other hand, Foxcroft and Ashok earned their call-ups off the back of representing New Zealand A and impressive domestic form in the recent season.
Foxcroft, born in South Africa, moved to New Zealand in 2016 and is a newly qualified player for the side, having recently received eligibility approval from the Icc under its “exceptional circumstances” criteria.
The 25-year-old...
New Zealand are scheduled to play three T20Is against the UAE on August 17, 19 and 20, followed by four games in England from August 30 to September 5.
Jamieson is set to return to international cricket more than a year after sustaining a serious back injury in England last June. On the other hand, Foxcroft and Ashok earned their call-ups off the back of representing New Zealand A and impressive domestic form in the recent season.
Foxcroft, born in South Africa, moved to New Zealand in 2016 and is a newly qualified player for the side, having recently received eligibility approval from the Icc under its “exceptional circumstances” criteria.
The 25-year-old...
- 7/19/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Auckland, June 8 (Ians) Fast-bowler Adam Milne has been offered a New Zealand Cricket (Nzc) central contract for the first time in five years.
Milne’s elevation to the list comes off the back of his most productive international season, in which he appeared 16 times for the Black Caps (11 T20Is and five ODIs) claiming 24 wickets at an average of 24, including a career-best 5-26 in the second T20I against Sri Lanka, the third best T20I figures by a New Zealander.
The 31-year-old, who made his international debut in 2010, was part of the Black Caps’ past two Icc T20 World Cup campaigns.
Coach Gary Stead said Milne’s offer of a central contract was well-deserved and reflected his strong and ongoing commitment to play international cricket for New Zealand, the New Zealand Cricket said in a report on its website on Thursday.
“Adam’s worked exceptionally hard and has shown...
Milne’s elevation to the list comes off the back of his most productive international season, in which he appeared 16 times for the Black Caps (11 T20Is and five ODIs) claiming 24 wickets at an average of 24, including a career-best 5-26 in the second T20I against Sri Lanka, the third best T20I figures by a New Zealander.
The 31-year-old, who made his international debut in 2010, was part of the Black Caps’ past two Icc T20 World Cup campaigns.
Coach Gary Stead said Milne’s offer of a central contract was well-deserved and reflected his strong and ongoing commitment to play international cricket for New Zealand, the New Zealand Cricket said in a report on its website on Thursday.
“Adam’s worked exceptionally hard and has shown...
- 6/8/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Chennai, May 14 (Ians) Chennai Super Kings captain M.S. Dhoni won the toss and elected to bat first against Kolkata Knight Riders in Match No.61 of Indian Premier League (Ipl) 2023 at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday.
A win for Chennai will boost their chance of a top-two finish in the points table and become the first team to qualify for the playoffs. It will also seal their return to Chepauk, who will be hosting Qualifier 1 and Eliminator on May 23 and 24.
For Kolkata, who have 10 points from 12 matches, it is a must-win game to keep their Playoffs hopes alive.
After winning the toss, Dhoni said Chennai are fielding an unchanged playing eleven. “We’ve been slightly uncertain about the wicket, and as the tournament has progressed the pitch gets slow.”
“Throughout the years, we have told openers to assess the pitch quickly and find what’s a good score. After...
A win for Chennai will boost their chance of a top-two finish in the points table and become the first team to qualify for the playoffs. It will also seal their return to Chepauk, who will be hosting Qualifier 1 and Eliminator on May 23 and 24.
For Kolkata, who have 10 points from 12 matches, it is a must-win game to keep their Playoffs hopes alive.
After winning the toss, Dhoni said Chennai are fielding an unchanged playing eleven. “We’ve been slightly uncertain about the wicket, and as the tournament has progressed the pitch gets slow.”
“Throughout the years, we have told openers to assess the pitch quickly and find what’s a good score. After...
- 5/14/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Kolkata, May 11 (Ians) Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson has won the toss and elected to bowl first against Kolkata Knight Riders in match 56 of Ipl 2023 at Eden Gardens on Thursday.
Both Kolkata and Rajasthan are currently on ten points, but at sixth and fifth place respectively. A win for either of the two teams will take them to third place in the points table.
After winning the toss, Samson said left-arm pacer Trent Boult comes back into the playing eleven in place of Kuldip Yadav, while Km Asif replaces Murugan Ashwin. “Long tournament, need to change according to the strength and weaknesses.”
“Joe Root will bat at 4 and be a bowling option. It’s a long tournament, we have had some tough games for the bowlers, the morale of the team is high, not easy to forget close losses, but we need to move on.”
Kolkata skipper Nitish Rana said...
Both Kolkata and Rajasthan are currently on ten points, but at sixth and fifth place respectively. A win for either of the two teams will take them to third place in the points table.
After winning the toss, Samson said left-arm pacer Trent Boult comes back into the playing eleven in place of Kuldip Yadav, while Km Asif replaces Murugan Ashwin. “Long tournament, need to change according to the strength and weaknesses.”
“Joe Root will bat at 4 and be a bowling option. It’s a long tournament, we have had some tough games for the bowlers, the morale of the team is high, not easy to forget close losses, but we need to move on.”
Kolkata skipper Nitish Rana said...
- 5/11/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Hyderabad, May 4 (Ians) Kolkata Knight Riders (Kkr) won the toss and opted to bat first against Sunrisers Hyderabad (Srh) in an Ipl 2023 match at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, here on Thursday.
Kkr made two changes in their playing XI as Jason Roy came in for David Wiese and Vaibhav Arora replaced N Jagadeeshan.
“We’ll bat first. Looks like a good wicket, hopefully, we’ll post a good score and then restrict them. We’re not thinking too much ahead, we just have to take it game-by-game. We have had injuries in many games, but they’re back now. We’re playing an extra batter due to the impact rule, and need to get those 10-15 extra runs. Two changes – Jason Roy is back in place of David Wiese, Vaibhav Arora replaces Jagadeeshan,” Kkr skipper Nitish Rana said at the toss.
On the other hand, Srh captain Aiden Markram said...
Kkr made two changes in their playing XI as Jason Roy came in for David Wiese and Vaibhav Arora replaced N Jagadeeshan.
“We’ll bat first. Looks like a good wicket, hopefully, we’ll post a good score and then restrict them. We’re not thinking too much ahead, we just have to take it game-by-game. We have had injuries in many games, but they’re back now. We’re playing an extra batter due to the impact rule, and need to get those 10-15 extra runs. Two changes – Jason Roy is back in place of David Wiese, Vaibhav Arora replaces Jagadeeshan,” Kkr skipper Nitish Rana said at the toss.
On the other hand, Srh captain Aiden Markram said...
- 5/4/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, April 16 (Ians) Ishan Kishan hammered a half-century and Suryakumar Yadav roared back to form to negate a brilliant century by Venkatesh Iyer and help Mumbai Indians defeat Kolkata Knight Riders by five wickets and register their second win of the season in Indian Premier League (Ipl) 2023, here on Sunday.
It was the first afternoon match for Mumbai Indians at Fortress Wankhede and the hosts made the most of this opportunity to romp to their second win in four matches.
Though Venkatesh Iyer struck a brilliant 104 off 51 deliveries, Mumbai Indians did not allow their other batters to prosper and thus restricted them to 185/6 in 20 overs. Hrithik Shokeen claimed 2-34 while Piyush Chawla was at his economical best for 1-19 in four overs as Mumbai Indians came up with a clinical performance.
Ishan Kishan then hammered 58 off 25 balls, hitting five boundaries and as many sixes while Suryakumar smacked a 43 in a...
It was the first afternoon match for Mumbai Indians at Fortress Wankhede and the hosts made the most of this opportunity to romp to their second win in four matches.
Though Venkatesh Iyer struck a brilliant 104 off 51 deliveries, Mumbai Indians did not allow their other batters to prosper and thus restricted them to 185/6 in 20 overs. Hrithik Shokeen claimed 2-34 while Piyush Chawla was at his economical best for 1-19 in four overs as Mumbai Indians came up with a clinical performance.
Ishan Kishan then hammered 58 off 25 balls, hitting five boundaries and as many sixes while Suryakumar smacked a 43 in a...
- 4/16/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, April 16 (Ians) Opener Ishan Kishan blasted a half-century and Suryakumar Yadav roared back to form with a 25-ball 43 as Mumbai Indians defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by five wickets in Match 22 of Indian Premier League (Ipl) 2023 at the Wankhede Stadium, here on Sunday.
It was the first afternoon match for Mumbai Indians at Fortress Wankhede and the hosts made the most of this opportunity to romp to their second win in four matches.
Though Venkatesh Iyer struck a brilliant 104 off 51 deliveries, Mumbai Indians did not allow their other batters to prosper and thus restricted them to 185/6 in 20 overs.
Ishan Kishan hammered 58 off 25 balls, hitting five boundaries and as many sixes while Suryakumar smacked a 43 in a match in which he captained as Rohit Sharma missed the Kkr innings because of a stomach bug but came in as an Impact Player to bat. Tilak Varma scored 30 off 25 balls as Mumbai Indians...
It was the first afternoon match for Mumbai Indians at Fortress Wankhede and the hosts made the most of this opportunity to romp to their second win in four matches.
Though Venkatesh Iyer struck a brilliant 104 off 51 deliveries, Mumbai Indians did not allow their other batters to prosper and thus restricted them to 185/6 in 20 overs.
Ishan Kishan hammered 58 off 25 balls, hitting five boundaries and as many sixes while Suryakumar smacked a 43 in a match in which he captained as Rohit Sharma missed the Kkr innings because of a stomach bug but came in as an Impact Player to bat. Tilak Varma scored 30 off 25 balls as Mumbai Indians...
- 4/16/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Kolkata, April 14 (Ians) Kolkata Knight Riders (Kkr) won the toss and opted to bowl first against Sunrisers Hyderabad (Srh) in an Indian Premier League (Ipl) 2023 match at Eden Gardens, here on Friday.
While Kkr remained unchanged, Srh made one change in their line-up with Abhishek Sharma coming in for Washington Sundar.
“We’ve been practicing here and there has been dew. Keeping that in mind, we want to chase,” Kkr captain Rana said at the toss.
On the other hand, Srh skipper Aiden Markram said: “Would have looked to bowl, that is the trend. This is a high scoring wicket, so happy to get runs on the board. Nice to get a win, and today is a fresh start. Hopefully, we can do well. I don’t think we’ll set a target, you need to look at the pitch and then reassess. Whatever we get we’ll try our best to defend.
While Kkr remained unchanged, Srh made one change in their line-up with Abhishek Sharma coming in for Washington Sundar.
“We’ve been practicing here and there has been dew. Keeping that in mind, we want to chase,” Kkr captain Rana said at the toss.
On the other hand, Srh skipper Aiden Markram said: “Would have looked to bowl, that is the trend. This is a high scoring wicket, so happy to get runs on the board. Nice to get a win, and today is a fresh start. Hopefully, we can do well. I don’t think we’ll set a target, you need to look at the pitch and then reassess. Whatever we get we’ll try our best to defend.
- 4/14/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Ahmedabad, April 9 (Ians) With five balls left in the final over, Kolkata Knight Riders needed 28 runs, with a victory for Gujarat Titans looking imminent, especially after stand-in captain Rashid Khan took a hat-trick.
But Rinku Singh smashed five successive sixes on the last five balls off Yash Dayal to complete an improbable heist in the history of Ipl and give Kolkata a memorable three-wicket victory at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
Fifties from B Sai Sudharsan and Vijay Shankar, including him smashing Lockie Ferguson and Shardul Thakur for five sixes and two fours in the 19th and 20 overs, yielding 45 runs overall, took Gujarat to 204/4 in 20 overs.
In reply, Venkatesh Iyer smashed 83 off 40 balls and shared a 100-run partnership off 55 balls with captain Nitish Rana to take Kolkata to victory. But ‘ashid’s hat-trick in the 17th overturned the game in G’jarat’s favour before Rinku brought in another twist through...
But Rinku Singh smashed five successive sixes on the last five balls off Yash Dayal to complete an improbable heist in the history of Ipl and give Kolkata a memorable three-wicket victory at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
Fifties from B Sai Sudharsan and Vijay Shankar, including him smashing Lockie Ferguson and Shardul Thakur for five sixes and two fours in the 19th and 20 overs, yielding 45 runs overall, took Gujarat to 204/4 in 20 overs.
In reply, Venkatesh Iyer smashed 83 off 40 balls and shared a 100-run partnership off 55 balls with captain Nitish Rana to take Kolkata to victory. But ‘ashid’s hat-trick in the 17th overturned the game in G’jarat’s favour before Rinku brought in another twist through...
- 4/9/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Ahmedabad, April 9 (Ians) B Sai Sudharsan smashed his second successive half-century of Ipl 2023 while Vijay Shankar slammed a sensational 63 not out as the duo’s efforts took Gujarat Titans to a massive 204/4 against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Sunday.
After making an unbeaten 62 against Delhi Capitals in a chase of 163, Sudharsan was pristine in his 53 off 38 balls. But it was Shankar’s unbeaten 24-ball onslaught in the last two overs, which produced 45 runs, that got Gujarat past 200. He hit two fours and as many sixes off Lockie Ferguson, before smashing a hat-trick of sixes off Shardul Thakur in the final over.
Gujarat were slow to begin in Power-play, with Shubman Gill and Wriddhiman Saha getting a boundary each off Shardul Thakur in the second over. Saha went on to loft Umesh Yadav and Ferguson over extra cover for a four each.
But in a bid...
After making an unbeaten 62 against Delhi Capitals in a chase of 163, Sudharsan was pristine in his 53 off 38 balls. But it was Shankar’s unbeaten 24-ball onslaught in the last two overs, which produced 45 runs, that got Gujarat past 200. He hit two fours and as many sixes off Lockie Ferguson, before smashing a hat-trick of sixes off Shardul Thakur in the final over.
Gujarat were slow to begin in Power-play, with Shubman Gill and Wriddhiman Saha getting a boundary each off Shardul Thakur in the second over. Saha went on to loft Umesh Yadav and Ferguson over extra cover for a four each.
But in a bid...
- 4/9/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Auckland, April 3 (Ians) Experienced batter Tom Latham will lead a new-look New Zealand side for the five-match away Odi series against Pakistan, starting April 26.
The five-match Odi series will begin on April 26 in Rawalpindi and conclude on May 7 in Karachi. It will be preceded by a five-match T20I series between April 14-24.
New Zealand will be without the services of several regular stars like Test skipper Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner and Finn Allen, who are currently busy with their respective franchise commitments in the Ipl are busy with Ipl. Odi skipper Kane Williamson is out with a right knee injury suffered during the opening match of Ipl.
Latham though will bank on the services of experienced players like Daryl Mitchell, Matt Henry, James Neesham, Henry Nicholls and Ish Sodhi, Cricket New Zealand informed in a release on Monday.
New Zealand have also included...
The five-match Odi series will begin on April 26 in Rawalpindi and conclude on May 7 in Karachi. It will be preceded by a five-match T20I series between April 14-24.
New Zealand will be without the services of several regular stars like Test skipper Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner and Finn Allen, who are currently busy with their respective franchise commitments in the Ipl are busy with Ipl. Odi skipper Kane Williamson is out with a right knee injury suffered during the opening match of Ipl.
Latham though will bank on the services of experienced players like Daryl Mitchell, Matt Henry, James Neesham, Henry Nicholls and Ish Sodhi, Cricket New Zealand informed in a release on Monday.
New Zealand have also included...
- 4/3/2023
- by News Bureau
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Auckland, March 24 (Ians) Rachin Ravindra and Chad Bowes will make their Odi debuts for New Zealand in the first match of the three-match series Sri Lanka at Eden Park here on Saturday, Odi skipper Tom Latham has revealed.
Latham said on Friday that Bowes will open the innings with Finn Allen while spin-bowling allrounder Rachin Ravindra will be slotted in at number 7. The Day/Night limited overs match is raising money for the Red Cross Nz Disaster Relief Fund.
New Zealand start as the favourite after blanking Sri Lanka 2-0 in the preceding Test series and preventing the Islanders from making it to World Test Championship Final to be played on June 7 at The Oval in London.
New Zealand dominated the Odi series but are going into the limited overs series after being blanked 3-0 by India in November 2022. They had reached India after winning 2-1 in the preceding series in Pakistan.
Latham said on Friday that Bowes will open the innings with Finn Allen while spin-bowling allrounder Rachin Ravindra will be slotted in at number 7. The Day/Night limited overs match is raising money for the Red Cross Nz Disaster Relief Fund.
New Zealand start as the favourite after blanking Sri Lanka 2-0 in the preceding Test series and preventing the Islanders from making it to World Test Championship Final to be played on June 7 at The Oval in London.
New Zealand dominated the Odi series but are going into the limited overs series after being blanked 3-0 by India in November 2022. They had reached India after winning 2-1 in the preceding series in Pakistan.
- 3/24/2023
- by News Bureau
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Auckland, March 13 (Ians) The experienced Tom Latham will lead a New Zealand squad featuring two potential debutants in the three-match Odi series against Sri Lanka as New Zealand cricket decided to release some top players for the Indian Premier League (Ipl).
Chad Bowes and Ben Lister are the two uncapped players in the Black Caps Odi squad to face Sri Lanka as Odi Squad regulars Kane Williamson (Gujarat Titans), Tim Southee (Kolkata Knight Riders) and Devon Conway (Chennai Super Kings) will be released early to join the Ipl after participating in the ongoing Test Series against Sri Lanka. Mitchell Santner (Chennai Super Kings) will also not participate in the Odi series at the request of his franchise.
The squad for the three-match Odi Series will assemble in two phases with the first group featuring players also participating in the Ipl, New Zealand Cricket informed in a statement on Monday.
Lister...
Chad Bowes and Ben Lister are the two uncapped players in the Black Caps Odi squad to face Sri Lanka as Odi Squad regulars Kane Williamson (Gujarat Titans), Tim Southee (Kolkata Knight Riders) and Devon Conway (Chennai Super Kings) will be released early to join the Ipl after participating in the ongoing Test Series against Sri Lanka. Mitchell Santner (Chennai Super Kings) will also not participate in the Odi series at the request of his franchise.
The squad for the three-match Odi Series will assemble in two phases with the first group featuring players also participating in the Ipl, New Zealand Cricket informed in a statement on Monday.
Lister...
- 3/13/2023
- by News Bureau
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Lucknow, Jan 29 (Ians) India survived a spin scare and held their nerve to beat New Zealand by six wickets in the second T20I and level the three-match series 1-1 at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, here on Sunday.
Indian bowlers produced a sensational performance to restrict New Zealand to 99/8 in 20 overs. Spinners spun the web and took the first five wickets of New Zealand, who never got the momentum throughout the innings. The Indian pacers then did a brilliant finishing job for the hosts.
Arshdeep Singh (2-7) was the most successful bowler for India while Yuzvendra Chahal (1-4), Kuldeep Yadav (1-17), Deepak Hooda (1-17), Washington Sundar (1/17) and Hardik Pandya (1/25) also picked vital wickets at regular intervals.
Chasing a small total on a challenging pitch, India were also in trouble after they were reduced to 50/3 in 10.4 overs but Suryakumar Yadav once again showed his class.
Yadav...
Indian bowlers produced a sensational performance to restrict New Zealand to 99/8 in 20 overs. Spinners spun the web and took the first five wickets of New Zealand, who never got the momentum throughout the innings. The Indian pacers then did a brilliant finishing job for the hosts.
Arshdeep Singh (2-7) was the most successful bowler for India while Yuzvendra Chahal (1-4), Kuldeep Yadav (1-17), Deepak Hooda (1-17), Washington Sundar (1/17) and Hardik Pandya (1/25) also picked vital wickets at regular intervals.
Chasing a small total on a challenging pitch, India were also in trouble after they were reduced to 50/3 in 10.4 overs but Suryakumar Yadav once again showed his class.
Yadav...
- 1/29/2023
- by News Bureau
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Lucknow, Jan 29 (Ians) Indian bowlers produced a sensational performance to restrict New Zealand to 99/8 in the second T20I of the three-match series at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, here on Sunday.
Indian spinners spun the web and took the first five wickets of New Zealand, who never got the momentum throughout the innings. The Indian pacers then did a brilliant finishing job for the hosts.
Arshdeep Singh (2-7) was the most successful bowler for India while Yuzvendra Chahal (1-4), Kuldeep Yadav (1-17), Deepak Hooda (1-17), Washington Sundar (1/17) and Hardik Pandya (1/25) also picked vital wickets at regular intervals.
After winning the toss and opting to bat first, New Zealand opener Devon Conway hit Hardik Pandya for a boundary in the first over while Washington Sundar bowled a disciplined second over. Pandya came back for the third over and Finn Allen got a lucky boundary, with wicket-keeper...
Indian spinners spun the web and took the first five wickets of New Zealand, who never got the momentum throughout the innings. The Indian pacers then did a brilliant finishing job for the hosts.
Arshdeep Singh (2-7) was the most successful bowler for India while Yuzvendra Chahal (1-4), Kuldeep Yadav (1-17), Deepak Hooda (1-17), Washington Sundar (1/17) and Hardik Pandya (1/25) also picked vital wickets at regular intervals.
After winning the toss and opting to bat first, New Zealand opener Devon Conway hit Hardik Pandya for a boundary in the first over while Washington Sundar bowled a disciplined second over. Pandya came back for the third over and Finn Allen got a lucky boundary, with wicket-keeper...
- 1/29/2023
- by News Bureau
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Lucknow, Jan 29 (Ians) New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and opted to bat first against India in the second T20I of the three-match series at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, here on Sunday.
New Zealand, who are leading the series 1-0, didn’t make any changes to their side.
“We are gonna have a bat. The stats say that it’s challenging to chase here. We’ll try to get some runs on the board and see what it does. We had a tough one-day series, it was nice to bounce back with a win. Different guys stepping up at different times is always nice,” said Santner at the toss.
“It’s never easy to beat India at home. That partnership between Surya and Hardik put them right back in the game. The key is to take wickets through the middle, that’s...
New Zealand, who are leading the series 1-0, didn’t make any changes to their side.
“We are gonna have a bat. The stats say that it’s challenging to chase here. We’ll try to get some runs on the board and see what it does. We had a tough one-day series, it was nice to bounce back with a win. Different guys stepping up at different times is always nice,” said Santner at the toss.
“It’s never easy to beat India at home. That partnership between Surya and Hardik put them right back in the game. The key is to take wickets through the middle, that’s...
- 1/29/2023
- by News Bureau
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Ranchi, Jan 27 (Ians) New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner led a superb spin show to defeat India by 21 runs in the first T20I of the three-match series at the Jsca International Stadium, here on Friday.
After Daryl Mitchell and Devon Conway smashed half-centuries in powering New Zealand to 176/6 in 20 overs, including a 27-run final over, India lost their top three in powerplay as Santner, Michael Bracewell and Ish Sodhi made the most out of turn and controlled their line and length well to guide visitors to their first win of the tour.
For India, there was a 68-run stand off 51 balls for the fourth wicket between Suryakumar Yadav and captain Hardik Pandya, followed by Washington Sundar notching up his maiden T20I fifty, keeping the hosts’ in the hunt. But losing wickets at regular intervals meant India ended up at 155/9 in 20 overs.
In defence of 176, Bracewell struck on his third ball in the second over,...
After Daryl Mitchell and Devon Conway smashed half-centuries in powering New Zealand to 176/6 in 20 overs, including a 27-run final over, India lost their top three in powerplay as Santner, Michael Bracewell and Ish Sodhi made the most out of turn and controlled their line and length well to guide visitors to their first win of the tour.
For India, there was a 68-run stand off 51 balls for the fourth wicket between Suryakumar Yadav and captain Hardik Pandya, followed by Washington Sundar notching up his maiden T20I fifty, keeping the hosts’ in the hunt. But losing wickets at regular intervals meant India ended up at 155/9 in 20 overs.
In defence of 176, Bracewell struck on his third ball in the second over,...
- 1/27/2023
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Ranchi, Jan 27 (Ians) India captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and elected to bowl first against New Zealand in the first T20I of the three-match series at the Jsca International Stadium in Ranchi, here on Friday.
“Looks like a very good track. The reason behind the decision to bowl first is that the ground is going to get quite wet, I can see some dew now itself. Just go out there and play the best cricket we know.”
“It’s a young side, everyone’s ready to go. We will focus on playing good cricket. Playing the ODIs before T20Is makes it easy to pass on. For a lot of them it is an experience just being in the team. Yuzi (Yuzvendra Chahal), Mukesh (Kumar), Jitesh (Sharma) and Prithvi (Shaw) miss out,” Hardik said at the toss.
On the other hand, left-arm spin all-rounder Mitchell Santner is taking...
“Looks like a very good track. The reason behind the decision to bowl first is that the ground is going to get quite wet, I can see some dew now itself. Just go out there and play the best cricket we know.”
“It’s a young side, everyone’s ready to go. We will focus on playing good cricket. Playing the ODIs before T20Is makes it easy to pass on. For a lot of them it is an experience just being in the team. Yuzi (Yuzvendra Chahal), Mukesh (Kumar), Jitesh (Sharma) and Prithvi (Shaw) miss out,” Hardik said at the toss.
On the other hand, left-arm spin all-rounder Mitchell Santner is taking...
- 1/27/2023
- by News Bureau
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Indore, Jan 24 (Ians) A fighting century by Devon Conway (138 off 100) went in vain as India thrashed New Zealand by 90 runs in the third Odi to sweep the three-match series 3-0 at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, here on Tuesday.
With this convincing win, India rose to the top of the Icc Men’s Odi Team Rankings. England, who had gained the top spot merely three days back following New Zealand’s loss to India in the second Odi, are now in second position, with New Zealand slipping to the fourth spot.
Fantastic centuries by Shubman Gill (112 off 78) and Rohit Sharma (101 off 85) along with Hardik Pandya’s vital fifty (54 off 38) powered India to a massive 385/9 in the stipulated 50 overs.
Gill and Rohit put on an excellent exhibition of batting by hitting sixes and boundaries all around the park, stitching a stand of 212 runs for the opening wicket. The likes of Virat Kohli...
With this convincing win, India rose to the top of the Icc Men’s Odi Team Rankings. England, who had gained the top spot merely three days back following New Zealand’s loss to India in the second Odi, are now in second position, with New Zealand slipping to the fourth spot.
Fantastic centuries by Shubman Gill (112 off 78) and Rohit Sharma (101 off 85) along with Hardik Pandya’s vital fifty (54 off 38) powered India to a massive 385/9 in the stipulated 50 overs.
Gill and Rohit put on an excellent exhibition of batting by hitting sixes and boundaries all around the park, stitching a stand of 212 runs for the opening wicket. The likes of Virat Kohli...
- 1/24/2023
- by News Bureau
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Indore, Jan 24 (Ians) Fantastic centuries by Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma, followed by an impressive outing for the bowlers powered India to a clinical 3-0 series victory over New Zealand with a thumping 90-run win in the third and final Odi.
India emerged victorious despite a fighting century from Devon Conway at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, here on Tuesday.
With this convincing win, India rose to the top of the Icc Men’s Odi Team Rankings. England, who had gained the top spot merely three days back following New Zealand’s loss to India in the second Odi, are now in second position, with New Zealand slipping to the fourth spot.
Eye-pleasing centuries by Gill (112 off 78) and Rohit (101 off 85) along with Hardik Pandya’s vital fifty (54 off 38) powered India to a massive 385/9 in the stipulated 50 overs, after they were invited to bat first.
Gill and Rohit put on an excellent...
India emerged victorious despite a fighting century from Devon Conway at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, here on Tuesday.
With this convincing win, India rose to the top of the Icc Men’s Odi Team Rankings. England, who had gained the top spot merely three days back following New Zealand’s loss to India in the second Odi, are now in second position, with New Zealand slipping to the fourth spot.
Eye-pleasing centuries by Gill (112 off 78) and Rohit (101 off 85) along with Hardik Pandya’s vital fifty (54 off 38) powered India to a massive 385/9 in the stipulated 50 overs, after they were invited to bat first.
Gill and Rohit put on an excellent...
- 1/24/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Indore, Jan 24 (Ians) Fantastic centuries by Shubman Gill (112 off 78) and Rohit Sharma (101 off 85) along with Hardik Pandya’s vital fifty (54 off 38) powered India to a massive 385/9 in the third and final Odi against New Zealand at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, here on Tuesday.
Gill and Rohit put on an excellent exhibition of batting by hitting sixes and boundaries all around the park, stitching a stand of 212 runs for the opening wicket. The likes of Virat Kohli (36), Ishan Kishan (17) and Suryakumar Yadav (14) got starts but couldn’t convert them to big scores, otherwise, India could have scored even more.
Put into bat first, Gill and Rohit gave India a strong start with short-sized boundaries and a flat pitch making their job a bit easier. The New Zealand bowlers were tidy enough for the first five-six overs. However, with the ball hardly doing anything in the air or off the deck, it...
Gill and Rohit put on an excellent exhibition of batting by hitting sixes and boundaries all around the park, stitching a stand of 212 runs for the opening wicket. The likes of Virat Kohli (36), Ishan Kishan (17) and Suryakumar Yadav (14) got starts but couldn’t convert them to big scores, otherwise, India could have scored even more.
Put into bat first, Gill and Rohit gave India a strong start with short-sized boundaries and a flat pitch making their job a bit easier. The New Zealand bowlers were tidy enough for the first five-six overs. However, with the ball hardly doing anything in the air or off the deck, it...
- 1/24/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Indore, Jan 24 (Ians) New Zealand captain Tom Latham won the toss and opted to field first in the third and final Odi against India at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, here on Tuesday.
New Zealand, who are seeking the consolation win, made one change in their playing XI with Jacob Duffy replacing Henry Shipley.
“We are gonna have a bowl, it is a good surface and it will get better under lights. We have put on good performances in the past and will look to put another good performance here. It will be high-scoring and the nature of the boundaries are short. We have got one change, Jacob Duffy comes in for Henry Shipley,” said Latham at the toss.
On the other hand, India, who have taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series, made two changes as Umran Malik and Yuzvendra Chahal come in for Mohammed Siraj and Mohammed Shami.
New Zealand, who are seeking the consolation win, made one change in their playing XI with Jacob Duffy replacing Henry Shipley.
“We are gonna have a bowl, it is a good surface and it will get better under lights. We have put on good performances in the past and will look to put another good performance here. It will be high-scoring and the nature of the boundaries are short. We have got one change, Jacob Duffy comes in for Henry Shipley,” said Latham at the toss.
On the other hand, India, who have taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series, made two changes as Umran Malik and Yuzvendra Chahal come in for Mohammed Siraj and Mohammed Shami.
- 1/24/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Indore, Jan 23 (Ians) After taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match Odi series, India could be looking at making some changes to their playing eleven for the third and final game as they seek a 3-0 finish against New Zealand at Holkar Stadium on Tuesday.
After a 3-0 series victory over Sri Lanka, India wouldn’t want to let their guard down in a dead rubber and inflict a series sweep over a New Zealand missing stalwarts like Kane Williamson and Tim Southee.
New Zealand, on the other hand, will have pride to play for in Indore and a win would do their confidence a world of good ahead of the three T20Is against India, where Mitchell Santner will be captaining them.
India could make some changes in the bowling department to manage the bowlers’ workload in an Odi World Cup year. Fast bowlers Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj,...
After a 3-0 series victory over Sri Lanka, India wouldn’t want to let their guard down in a dead rubber and inflict a series sweep over a New Zealand missing stalwarts like Kane Williamson and Tim Southee.
New Zealand, on the other hand, will have pride to play for in Indore and a win would do their confidence a world of good ahead of the three T20Is against India, where Mitchell Santner will be captaining them.
India could make some changes in the bowling department to manage the bowlers’ workload in an Odi World Cup year. Fast bowlers Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj,...
- 1/23/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Raipur, Jan 21 (Ians) An impressive outing by bowlers followed by an eye-catching fifty by captain Rohit Sharma powered India to series win against New Zealand with a clinical eight-wicket win in the second Odi at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, here on Saturday.
Indian bowlers, led by Mohammed Shami, were accurate in their bowling, fetched good swing, turn, bounce, and took sharp return catches in an impressive show to bowl out New Zealand for just 108. Rohit then smashed 51 off 50 balls and led the way for the total to be chased down in 20.1 overs with India having eight wickets in hand.
After win in the first Odi in Hyderabad, the dominant victory in Raipur’s debut as an international venue meant that India took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series, which is also their second Odi series victory of the year at home.
On a pitch with some grass cover,...
Indian bowlers, led by Mohammed Shami, were accurate in their bowling, fetched good swing, turn, bounce, and took sharp return catches in an impressive show to bowl out New Zealand for just 108. Rohit then smashed 51 off 50 balls and led the way for the total to be chased down in 20.1 overs with India having eight wickets in hand.
After win in the first Odi in Hyderabad, the dominant victory in Raipur’s debut as an international venue meant that India took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series, which is also their second Odi series victory of the year at home.
On a pitch with some grass cover,...
- 1/21/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Raipur, Jan 21 (Ians) An impressive outing by bowlers followed by an eye-catching fifty by captain Rohit Sharma powered India to series win against New Zealand with a clinical eight-wicket win in the second Odi at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, here on Saturday.
Indian bowlers, led by Mohammed Shami, were accurate in their bowling, fetched good swing, turn, bounce, and took sharp return catches in an impressive show to bowl out New Zealand for just 108. Rohit then smashed 51 off 50 balls and led the way for the total to be chased down in 20.1 overs with India having eight wickets in hand.
After win in the first Odi in Hyderabad, the dominant victory in Raipur’s debut as an international venue meant that India took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series, which is also their second Odi series victory of the year at home.
On a pitch with some grass cover,...
Indian bowlers, led by Mohammed Shami, were accurate in their bowling, fetched good swing, turn, bounce, and took sharp return catches in an impressive show to bowl out New Zealand for just 108. Rohit then smashed 51 off 50 balls and led the way for the total to be chased down in 20.1 overs with India having eight wickets in hand.
After win in the first Odi in Hyderabad, the dominant victory in Raipur’s debut as an international venue meant that India took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series, which is also their second Odi series victory of the year at home.
On a pitch with some grass cover,...
- 1/21/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Raipur, Jan 21 (Ians) Captain Rohit Sharma smashed an eye-catching fifty while Shubman Gill remained unbeaten on 40 to guide India to a comprehensive eight-wicket victory over New Zealand in the second Odi at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Cricket Stadium, here on Saturday.
After the Indian bowlers, led by Mohammed Shami’s 3/18, were accurate in their bowling, fetched good swing, turn, bounce, and took sharp return catches in an impressive show to bowl out New Zealand for just 108.
In reply, Rohit made 51 and led the way for the total to be chased down in 20.1 overs. The victory also means that India have taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series, which is also their second Odi series victory of the year at home.
New Zealand bowlers, barring Lockie Ferguson, were unable to extract the same amount of movement which the Indian bowlers were able to do in the first ten overs.
After the Indian bowlers, led by Mohammed Shami’s 3/18, were accurate in their bowling, fetched good swing, turn, bounce, and took sharp return catches in an impressive show to bowl out New Zealand for just 108.
In reply, Rohit made 51 and led the way for the total to be chased down in 20.1 overs. The victory also means that India have taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series, which is also their second Odi series victory of the year at home.
New Zealand bowlers, barring Lockie Ferguson, were unable to extract the same amount of movement which the Indian bowlers were able to do in the first ten overs.
- 1/21/2023
- by News Bureau
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Raipur, Jan 21 (Ians) The Indian bowlers were accurate in their bowling, fetched good swing, turn, bounce, and took sharp return catches in an impressive show to bundle out New Zealand for just 108 in the second Odi at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
On a pitch with some amount of grass cover, Mohammed Siraj and Mohammed Shami found seam movement to run through the New Zealand top and middle-order, reducing them to 15/5 at one stage.
Though Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell and Mitchell Santner played some defiant knocks, they were unable to bail their side out of trouble and the pressure was maintained by Hardik Pandya, Shardul Thakur, Washington Sundar and Kuldeep Yadav.
Rohit Sharma’s decision to bowl first brought was rewarded immediately as Shami got one to nip back in and go past Finn Allen’s flick to crash into the stumps on the fifth ball of the innings.
On a pitch with some amount of grass cover, Mohammed Siraj and Mohammed Shami found seam movement to run through the New Zealand top and middle-order, reducing them to 15/5 at one stage.
Though Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell and Mitchell Santner played some defiant knocks, they were unable to bail their side out of trouble and the pressure was maintained by Hardik Pandya, Shardul Thakur, Washington Sundar and Kuldeep Yadav.
Rohit Sharma’s decision to bowl first brought was rewarded immediately as Shami got one to nip back in and go past Finn Allen’s flick to crash into the stumps on the fifth ball of the innings.
- 1/21/2023
- by News Bureau
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Raipur, Jan 21 (Ians) India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bowl first against New Zealand in the second Odi at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Cricket Stadium on Saturday. India are currently leading the three-match series 1-0.
Rohit admitted he forgot what was actually decided to do on winning the toss and added that India are playing with the same eleven from the 12-run victory in Hyderabad.
“Just wanted to challenge ourselves under difficult conditions. Was a good test for us, knowing that the wicket will get better to bat on and that was the challenge in front of us. Bracewell batted well, but we bowled well in the end and won the game.”
“There was a bit of dew during the practice sessions, but we’ve heard from the curator that it will not play a role on game days. We batted first in Hyderabad, we wanted to bowl first here,...
Rohit admitted he forgot what was actually decided to do on winning the toss and added that India are playing with the same eleven from the 12-run victory in Hyderabad.
“Just wanted to challenge ourselves under difficult conditions. Was a good test for us, knowing that the wicket will get better to bat on and that was the challenge in front of us. Bracewell batted well, but we bowled well in the end and won the game.”
“There was a bit of dew during the practice sessions, but we’ve heard from the curator that it will not play a role on game days. We batted first in Hyderabad, we wanted to bowl first here,...
- 1/21/2023
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Raipur, Jan 20 (Ians) After surviving a mighty scare from all-rounder Michael Bracewell in a successful defence of 349 in the first match, India will be aiming to overcome New Zealand challenge in the second Odi and clinch back to back 50-over match series at home here, which will be Raipur’s debut as an international cricket venue on Saturday.
The Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Cricket Stadium, with a crowd capacity of 49,000, is all set to become the 50th venue in India to host an Odi match. The stadium had hosted two Ipl games of Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) in 2013 and 2015, and also played host to eight matches of the now-defunct Champions League T20.
In this huge backdrop, the capacity crowd being treated to India clinching an Odi series for the second time in 2023 will add more stars to the occasion. But there are some glitches which the Rohit Sharma-led...
The Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Cricket Stadium, with a crowd capacity of 49,000, is all set to become the 50th venue in India to host an Odi match. The stadium had hosted two Ipl games of Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) in 2013 and 2015, and also played host to eight matches of the now-defunct Champions League T20.
In this huge backdrop, the capacity crowd being treated to India clinching an Odi series for the second time in 2023 will add more stars to the occasion. But there are some glitches which the Rohit Sharma-led...
- 1/20/2023
- by News Bureau
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Hyderabad, Jan 19 (Ians) It’s no secret that of late, Shubman Gill has been a class act while opening the batting in ODIs. But against New Zealand at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Wednesday, Gill’s star in ODIs ascended even further in front of 31,187 spectators when he smashed a sensational 208 off 149 balls, propelling India to 349/8, which proved to be a winning total.
Since being Player of the Tournament in India’s victorious run at the 2018 U19 Men’s World Cup in New Zealand, Gill had already been talked about as the next backbone and future star of the senior men’s team batting line-up.
Despite justifying the talk through a consistent 2022, his place in the Odi side was being questioned because Ishan Kishan, who himself hit 210 while opening the batting against Bangladesh in Chattogram, was moved down the order to accommodate Gill.
But under the skies of Hyderabad,...
Since being Player of the Tournament in India’s victorious run at the 2018 U19 Men’s World Cup in New Zealand, Gill had already been talked about as the next backbone and future star of the senior men’s team batting line-up.
Despite justifying the talk through a consistent 2022, his place in the Odi side was being questioned because Ishan Kishan, who himself hit 210 while opening the batting against Bangladesh in Chattogram, was moved down the order to accommodate Gill.
But under the skies of Hyderabad,...
- 1/19/2023
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Hyderabad, Jan 18 (Ians) In the first Odi between India and New Zealand, 686 runs were scored and a total of 24 sixes were hit with two stunning knocks of different qualities played out in front of 31,187 spectators at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, here on Wednesday.
In the match which literally went down the wire, Shubman Gill and Michael Bracewell shined. While Gill became the youngest cricketer to hit a double century in ODIs at 23 years and 132 days, and the fastest Indian to get 1000 runs in the format, Bracewell lifted New Zealand from 131/6 to almost chasing down 350, but fell 12 runs short.
At the post-match presentation ceremony, Gill said his knock of 208 from 149 balls, laced with 19 fours and nine sixes, apart from 58 ones and ten twos at a strike-rate of 139.60, was one of the things which came in the category of ‘what dreams are made of’.
“I wasn’t thinking about 200 before I...
In the match which literally went down the wire, Shubman Gill and Michael Bracewell shined. While Gill became the youngest cricketer to hit a double century in ODIs at 23 years and 132 days, and the fastest Indian to get 1000 runs in the format, Bracewell lifted New Zealand from 131/6 to almost chasing down 350, but fell 12 runs short.
At the post-match presentation ceremony, Gill said his knock of 208 from 149 balls, laced with 19 fours and nine sixes, apart from 58 ones and ten twos at a strike-rate of 139.60, was one of the things which came in the category of ‘what dreams are made of’.
“I wasn’t thinking about 200 before I...
- 1/18/2023
- by News Bureau
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Hyderabad, Jan 18 (Ians) Shubman Gill shined under the skies of Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in front of 31,187 spectators to become the youngest player to score a double century in ODIs, before Michael Bracewell gave India a mighty scare with his sensational knock almost helping New Zealand chase down 350.
But at the fag end, he ran out of support and eventually became the last man to fall for the Blackcaps with four balls left in the chase, giving India a 12-run victory and 1-0 lead in the three-match series, here on Wednesday.
On a two-paced pitch, where no other Indian batter crossed 35, Gill, seen as future leader of the Indian batting line-up, dished out an opening masterclass in making 208 off 149 balls, laced with 19 fours and nine sixes.
Becoming the fifth Indian player to get a double century in ODIs, Gill was a dominating force in the hosts’ innings. Be it in...
But at the fag end, he ran out of support and eventually became the last man to fall for the Blackcaps with four balls left in the chase, giving India a 12-run victory and 1-0 lead in the three-match series, here on Wednesday.
On a two-paced pitch, where no other Indian batter crossed 35, Gill, seen as future leader of the Indian batting line-up, dished out an opening masterclass in making 208 off 149 balls, laced with 19 fours and nine sixes.
Becoming the fifth Indian player to get a double century in ODIs, Gill was a dominating force in the hosts’ innings. Be it in...
- 1/18/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Hyderabad, Jan 18 (Ians) New Zealand off-spin all-rounder Michael Bracewell produced a stunning counter-attack through a 78-ball 140 but his fightback went in vain as India won by 12 runs in the first Odi to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, here on Wednesday.
After Shubman Gill produced a magnificent display of batsmanship to make 208 off 149 balls, laced with 19 fours and nine sixes, and becoming youngest batter to hit a double century in men’s ODIs as India made a massive 349/8, New Zealand were in trouble at 131/6.
Bracewell, who hit 12 fours and ten sixes in his 78-ball knock, took charge of the chase and added 162 off just 102 balls for the seventh wicket with Mitchell Santner, who made 57 off 45 balls.
India were put into massive pressure and it needed wickets from local lad Mohammed Siraj, who took 4/46, apart from Hardik Pandya and Shardul Thakur taking out...
After Shubman Gill produced a magnificent display of batsmanship to make 208 off 149 balls, laced with 19 fours and nine sixes, and becoming youngest batter to hit a double century in men’s ODIs as India made a massive 349/8, New Zealand were in trouble at 131/6.
Bracewell, who hit 12 fours and ten sixes in his 78-ball knock, took charge of the chase and added 162 off just 102 balls for the seventh wicket with Mitchell Santner, who made 57 off 45 balls.
India were put into massive pressure and it needed wickets from local lad Mohammed Siraj, who took 4/46, apart from Hardik Pandya and Shardul Thakur taking out...
- 1/18/2023
- by News Bureau
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Hyderabad, Jan 18 (Ians) Right-handed India opener Shubman Gill on Wednesday stormed into the record books by smashing a magnificent double hundred in the first Odi against New Zealand at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, here.
Gill’s stunning knock saw him join elite company as one of just eight players in the history of the game to have scored a double hundred in a men’s Odi, with him being the youngest of those eight players in the coveted club. Coming into the first Odi, Gill was 23 years and 132 days old.
The previous youngest was Ishan Kishan, who set the record with his 210 against Bangladesh last month at the age of 24 years and 145 days.
Gill fell in the final over to close out his knock on 208 from 149 balls, having hit 19 fours and nine sixes to lift India to a massive score of 349/8. The next highest score in the innings was 34 by captain Rohit Sharma.
Gill’s stunning knock saw him join elite company as one of just eight players in the history of the game to have scored a double hundred in a men’s Odi, with him being the youngest of those eight players in the coveted club. Coming into the first Odi, Gill was 23 years and 132 days old.
The previous youngest was Ishan Kishan, who set the record with his 210 against Bangladesh last month at the age of 24 years and 145 days.
Gill fell in the final over to close out his knock on 208 from 149 balls, having hit 19 fours and nine sixes to lift India to a massive score of 349/8. The next highest score in the innings was 34 by captain Rohit Sharma.
- 1/18/2023
- by News Bureau
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Hyderabad, Jan 18 (Ians) Shubman Gill produced a magnificent display of batsmanship to score a double century and propel India to a massive 349/8 against New Zealand in the first Odi of the three-match series at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, here on Wednesday.
On a two-paced pitch, where no other Indian batter crossed 35, Gill dished out an opening masterclass against a quality New Zealand bowling line-up to score 208 off 149 balls, laced with 19 fours and nine sixes.
On his way to becoming the youngest player to score a double century in the Odi format and fifth to do so from India, Gill had to overcome early jitters to be a dominating force in the innings. Be it in the first power-play or in the death overs, Gill was smashing boundaries against pacers and spinners.
Gill reached his first fifty in 52 balls, before reaching his century off 87 balls. He then went from 100 to 150 in 35 balls,...
On a two-paced pitch, where no other Indian batter crossed 35, Gill dished out an opening masterclass against a quality New Zealand bowling line-up to score 208 off 149 balls, laced with 19 fours and nine sixes.
On his way to becoming the youngest player to score a double century in the Odi format and fifth to do so from India, Gill had to overcome early jitters to be a dominating force in the innings. Be it in the first power-play or in the death overs, Gill was smashing boundaries against pacers and spinners.
Gill reached his first fifty in 52 balls, before reaching his century off 87 balls. He then went from 100 to 150 in 35 balls,...
- 1/18/2023
- by News Bureau
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Hyderabad, Jan 18 (Ians) India captain Rohit Sharma has won the toss and elected to bat first against New Zealand in the Odi series opener at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here on Wednesday.
After winning the toss, Rohit said fast-bowling all-rounders Hardik Pandya and Shardul Thakur along with left-handed wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan come into the playing eleven. The trio come in place of an injured Shreyas Iyer as well as Kl Rahul and Axar Patel not available due to personal reasons.
“Looks a good pitch, little dry. We want to make sure we want to bowl under lights and defend score. We did well against Sri Lanka, but this is a different challenge. Important for us to keep the momentum going. Everyone is pushing each other in the squad. The spirit in the team is really good,” he added.
New Zealand skipper Tom Latham said he would have bowled first anyway.
After winning the toss, Rohit said fast-bowling all-rounders Hardik Pandya and Shardul Thakur along with left-handed wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan come into the playing eleven. The trio come in place of an injured Shreyas Iyer as well as Kl Rahul and Axar Patel not available due to personal reasons.
“Looks a good pitch, little dry. We want to make sure we want to bowl under lights and defend score. We did well against Sri Lanka, but this is a different challenge. Important for us to keep the momentum going. Everyone is pushing each other in the squad. The spirit in the team is really good,” he added.
New Zealand skipper Tom Latham said he would have bowled first anyway.
- 1/18/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Auckland, Jan 12 (Ians) Left-arm swing bowler Ben Lister is set for a potential international debut after being selected in the New Zealand T20I squad to tour India for three matches later this month.
Left-arm spin all-rounder Mitchell Santner will lead the squad that features an experienced T20 core including nine players from last year’s Icc Men’s T20 World Cup squad, along with a range of players newer to international cricket, including Lister.
Selector Gavin Larsen noted in an official statement that Santner had impressed in his previous ten opportunities as captain of the New Zealand T20I team. “Mitch is a leader in our white ball teams and has captained the T20 side in India before. His experience in Indian conditions will be invaluable leading this group.”
Lister made his New Zealand A debut late last year in India, and was named Auckland Cricket’s Men’s...
Left-arm spin all-rounder Mitchell Santner will lead the squad that features an experienced T20 core including nine players from last year’s Icc Men’s T20 World Cup squad, along with a range of players newer to international cricket, including Lister.
Selector Gavin Larsen noted in an official statement that Santner had impressed in his previous ten opportunities as captain of the New Zealand T20I team. “Mitch is a leader in our white ball teams and has captained the T20 side in India before. His experience in Indian conditions will be invaluable leading this group.”
Lister made his New Zealand A debut late last year in India, and was named Auckland Cricket’s Men’s...
- 1/12/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Karachi, Jan 8 (Ians) New Zealand have called up pace-bowling all-rounder Doug Bracewell to replace the injured Matt Henry in their Odi squads for the upcoming 50-overs series against Pakistan and India.
Henry was ruled out of the tour with an abdominal strain, which he sustained on the final day of the second Test in Karachi, with the injury requiring two to four weeks of rest and rehabilitation.
Bracewell, who has 68 international caps to his name, most recently featured in the home Odi series against the Netherlands last April, the New Zealand Cricket informed in a media release on Sunday.
The 32-year-old has been in good form with bat and ball on the domestic scene for the Central Stags, starting the season as one of the leading wicket-takers in the Plunket Shield and more recently showed his ability with the bat, making key contributions for the Stags in the Super Smash.
Henry was ruled out of the tour with an abdominal strain, which he sustained on the final day of the second Test in Karachi, with the injury requiring two to four weeks of rest and rehabilitation.
Bracewell, who has 68 international caps to his name, most recently featured in the home Odi series against the Netherlands last April, the New Zealand Cricket informed in a media release on Sunday.
The 32-year-old has been in good form with bat and ball on the domestic scene for the Central Stags, starting the season as one of the leading wicket-takers in the Plunket Shield and more recently showed his ability with the bat, making key contributions for the Stags in the Super Smash.
- 1/8/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Karachi, Jan 7 (Ians) New Zealand fast-bowler Matt Henry has been ruled out of Odi series against Pakistan and India after suffering an abdominal strain on day five of the second Test in Karachi.
“Matt Henry will return home with other members of the Test Squad not taking part in the Odi Series against Pakistan after suffering an abdominal strain on Day 5 of the 2nd Test in Karachi. A replacement in the Odi Squad to face Pakistan and India will be confirmed soon,” said an update from New Zealand Cricket (Nzc) through Twitter on Saturday.
Previously, fast bowler Blair Tickner was named as a replacement for fellow pacer Adam Milne in New Zealand’s white-ball squad for ODIs against Pakistan and India due to concerns over the latter’s preparation for bowling in 50-over cricket.
New Zealand’s three-match Odi series against Pakistan begins from January 9 in Karachi, followed by matches...
“Matt Henry will return home with other members of the Test Squad not taking part in the Odi Series against Pakistan after suffering an abdominal strain on Day 5 of the 2nd Test in Karachi. A replacement in the Odi Squad to face Pakistan and India will be confirmed soon,” said an update from New Zealand Cricket (Nzc) through Twitter on Saturday.
Previously, fast bowler Blair Tickner was named as a replacement for fellow pacer Adam Milne in New Zealand’s white-ball squad for ODIs against Pakistan and India due to concerns over the latter’s preparation for bowling in 50-over cricket.
New Zealand’s three-match Odi series against Pakistan begins from January 9 in Karachi, followed by matches...
- 1/7/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Dec 20 (Ians) With batters like Venkatesh Iyer, Gurbaz, Nitish Rana, Shreyas Iyer, and Andre Russell in their lineup, former India star Sanjay Manjrekar believes that the Kolkata Knight Riders (Kkr) need some pace support and therefore they should go for pace-bowling allrounders like Shardul Thakur and Lockie Ferguson in the upcoming Ipl 2023 Auction at Kochi on December 23.
Speaking exclusively on Star Sports show ‘Game Plan – Auction Special’, Manjrekar spoke on how Kkr will approach the auction with the limited funds they have and the replacements they will be looking for in this year’s auction.
“When I look at Kkr’s playing eleven, Venkatesh Iyer, Gurbaz, Nitish Rana, Shreyas Iyer, Andre Russell, the batting looks Ok, Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy are there. So, I think it’s some pace support is what they need and understandably that’s where they pay the big bucks, so you can understand that,...
Speaking exclusively on Star Sports show ‘Game Plan – Auction Special’, Manjrekar spoke on how Kkr will approach the auction with the limited funds they have and the replacements they will be looking for in this year’s auction.
“When I look at Kkr’s playing eleven, Venkatesh Iyer, Gurbaz, Nitish Rana, Shreyas Iyer, Andre Russell, the batting looks Ok, Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy are there. So, I think it’s some pace support is what they need and understandably that’s where they pay the big bucks, so you can understand that,...
- 12/20/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Dec 20 (Ians) Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa shared his thoughts on the list of players Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings would look at, during the Ipl Player Auction on December 23.
Uthappa said Kkr needs to find a backup for Andre Russell.
“Kkr would be looking for three players in this auction — one would be an Indian backup wicketkeeper for Gurbaz. In case, they want flexibility in playing both Tim Southee and Lockie Ferguson, Gurbaz is the one who would have to sit out as they are not going to drop Sunil Narine and Andre Russell,” said Uthappa, who is part of JioCinema’s Ipl Player Auction Expert Panel.
“Second player is a backup to Andre Russell. Ipl is going back to its original format. So, it is not going to be just one or two venues. There will be a lot of travel. Kkr is one...
Uthappa said Kkr needs to find a backup for Andre Russell.
“Kkr would be looking for three players in this auction — one would be an Indian backup wicketkeeper for Gurbaz. In case, they want flexibility in playing both Tim Southee and Lockie Ferguson, Gurbaz is the one who would have to sit out as they are not going to drop Sunil Narine and Andre Russell,” said Uthappa, who is part of JioCinema’s Ipl Player Auction Expert Panel.
“Second player is a backup to Andre Russell. Ipl is going back to its original format. So, it is not going to be just one or two venues. There will be a lot of travel. Kkr is one...
- 12/20/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Christchurch, Dec 18 (Ians) New Zealand on Sunday named Odi squads for the tours of Pakistan and India with two different captains — Kane Williamson and Tom Latham — named to lead their country in the two different series.
Williamson will lead the New Zealand team for the ODIs in Pakistan while Latham will take over the leadership for the India series with the former rested.
Leg-spinner Ish Sodhi and middle-order batter Henry Nicholls were recalled to the Odi squad named for the two tours with a maiden call-up for all-rounder Henry Shipley.
Former Black Caps player Luke Ronchi will be the head coach for the three-match Odi series against India in January with Gary Stead and Shane Jurgensen flying back after the Pakistan series.
Shipley, the 26-year-old all-rounder is a tall, right-arm quick and middle-order batter and has been in impressive form in domestic cricket.
“Henry’s an exciting talent who we...
Williamson will lead the New Zealand team for the ODIs in Pakistan while Latham will take over the leadership for the India series with the former rested.
Leg-spinner Ish Sodhi and middle-order batter Henry Nicholls were recalled to the Odi squad named for the two tours with a maiden call-up for all-rounder Henry Shipley.
Former Black Caps player Luke Ronchi will be the head coach for the three-match Odi series against India in January with Gary Stead and Shane Jurgensen flying back after the Pakistan series.
Shipley, the 26-year-old all-rounder is a tall, right-arm quick and middle-order batter and has been in impressive form in domestic cricket.
“Henry’s an exciting talent who we...
- 12/18/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Auckland, Dec 14 (Ians) Back in the fray in the Indian Premier League (Ipl) auction after a year’s gap, New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson is looking forward to being picked up in the upcoming auctions for the 2023 edition and hoping to ride on a great performance in India to make it back to the national team for the busy season next year.
Jamieson, who is returning from a back injury, was purchased in the 2021 auctions by the Royal Challengers Bangalore for Rs 15 crore — the highest bid for a New Zealand player and the fourth-highest in Ipl history. However, the 27-year-old had struggled to meet the price tag when playing just nine of Rcb’s 15 games.
The tall quick had opted out of the 2022 Ipl to spend more time with his family and be fresh for New Zealand duties as 24 Nz cricketers had put themselves up for auction and top guns like Kane Williamson,...
Jamieson, who is returning from a back injury, was purchased in the 2021 auctions by the Royal Challengers Bangalore for Rs 15 crore — the highest bid for a New Zealand player and the fourth-highest in Ipl history. However, the 27-year-old had struggled to meet the price tag when playing just nine of Rcb’s 15 games.
The tall quick had opted out of the 2022 Ipl to spend more time with his family and be fresh for New Zealand duties as 24 Nz cricketers had put themselves up for auction and top guns like Kane Williamson,...
- 12/14/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Hamilton, Nov 27 (Ians) Rain had the final say as a spot-start second Odi between India and New Zealand in Seddon Park was abandoned due to rain on Sunday. There were some predictions of rain threatening to disrupt the proceedings, but it washed off the match.
Before rain eventually prevailed, 12.5 overs of play was possible as India were pushed into batting first by New Zealand, who won the toss for the second time in as many matches of this series.
Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav entertained the crowd with some scintillating stroke-play on a pitch which was aiding fast bowlers. Suryakumar hit three glorious sixes in his unbeaten 25-ball 34, while Gill was crisp in his timing and placement of shots to be 45 not out off 42 deliveries.
For New Zealand, pacer Matt Henry took out captain Shikhar Dhawan for just three just after the match was reduced to 29 overs a side affair...
Before rain eventually prevailed, 12.5 overs of play was possible as India were pushed into batting first by New Zealand, who won the toss for the second time in as many matches of this series.
Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav entertained the crowd with some scintillating stroke-play on a pitch which was aiding fast bowlers. Suryakumar hit three glorious sixes in his unbeaten 25-ball 34, while Gill was crisp in his timing and placement of shots to be 45 not out off 42 deliveries.
For New Zealand, pacer Matt Henry took out captain Shikhar Dhawan for just three just after the match was reduced to 29 overs a side affair...
- 11/27/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Auckland, Nov 25 (Ians) Tom Latham reiterated on Friday why he’s a dependable middle-order batter for New Zealand by striking his seventh Odi hundred to seal a seven-wicket victory over India in the series opener at Eden Park on Friday.
After Shreyas Iyer top-scored with 80 off 76 balls while captain Shikhar Dhawan and Shubman Gill struck 72 and 50 respectively in their fourth hundred-plus stand as an opening pair this year to propel India to a challenging 306/7, New Zealand were in trouble at 88/3 in 19.5 overs.
But Latham took the game away from India, hitting an inexperienced bowling attack all over the park to end up unbeaten on a career-best score of 145 off 104 balls, laced with 19 fours and five sixes.
He also stitched an unbeaten 221-run stand off 165 balls with skipper Kane Williamson, who was the perfect ally and was unconquered at 94 not out to chase the total with 17 balls remaining. For India, they...
After Shreyas Iyer top-scored with 80 off 76 balls while captain Shikhar Dhawan and Shubman Gill struck 72 and 50 respectively in their fourth hundred-plus stand as an opening pair this year to propel India to a challenging 306/7, New Zealand were in trouble at 88/3 in 19.5 overs.
But Latham took the game away from India, hitting an inexperienced bowling attack all over the park to end up unbeaten on a career-best score of 145 off 104 balls, laced with 19 fours and five sixes.
He also stitched an unbeaten 221-run stand off 165 balls with skipper Kane Williamson, who was the perfect ally and was unconquered at 94 not out to chase the total with 17 balls remaining. For India, they...
- 11/25/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Auckland, Nov 25 (Ians) As India captain Shikhar Dhawan notched up his 39th Odi fifty by hitting 72 off 79 balls against New Zealand in the Odi series opener at Eden Park on Friday, former India head coach Ravi Shastri was quick to point out that the left-handed opener doesn’t get the accolades he deserves.
Despite being slow at one stage in his innings, Dhawan was quick to get back on track for hitting 13 boundaries in a knock where he shared a 124-run opening stand with Shubman Gill, who also notched up a fifty to set the base for India’s 306/7 at the end of the first innings.
“He’s vastly experienced. He doesn’t get the accolades that he deserves. To be honest, most of the spotlight is on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. But when you look at his one-day cricket record, and you look at some of the innings...
Despite being slow at one stage in his innings, Dhawan was quick to get back on track for hitting 13 boundaries in a knock where he shared a 124-run opening stand with Shubman Gill, who also notched up a fifty to set the base for India’s 306/7 at the end of the first innings.
“He’s vastly experienced. He doesn’t get the accolades that he deserves. To be honest, most of the spotlight is on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. But when you look at his one-day cricket record, and you look at some of the innings...
- 11/25/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Auckland, Nov 25 (Ians) Shreyas Iyer top-scored with 80 off 76 balls while captain Shikhar Dhawan and Shubman Gill struck 72 and 50 respectively in their fourth hundred-plus stand as an opening pair this year to propel India to a challenging 306/7 in 50 overs in their Odi series opener against New Zealand at Eden Park on Friday.
On a drop-in pitch where batting wasn’t easy initially, India were aided by Dhawan and Gill having a solid opening stand of 124 in 23.1 overs after overcoming a slow start. Despite India losing four wickets for 36 runs in the middle stage of the innings, Iyer got India running towards a huge total by stitching a 94-run stand with Sanju Samson (36).
Washington Sundar applied finishing touches for India with an unbeaten blitz of 37 off 16 balls, smacking three fours and as many sixes to take India past 300 as 96 runs came off the last 10 overs. For New Zealand, Tim Southee and Lockie Ferguson...
On a drop-in pitch where batting wasn’t easy initially, India were aided by Dhawan and Gill having a solid opening stand of 124 in 23.1 overs after overcoming a slow start. Despite India losing four wickets for 36 runs in the middle stage of the innings, Iyer got India running towards a huge total by stitching a 94-run stand with Sanju Samson (36).
Washington Sundar applied finishing touches for India with an unbeaten blitz of 37 off 16 balls, smacking three fours and as many sixes to take India past 300 as 96 runs came off the last 10 overs. For New Zealand, Tim Southee and Lockie Ferguson...
- 11/25/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
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