New Zealand

Suspect on run after two New Zealand officers shot and injured

New Zealand police say two officers have been shot and seriously injured in Auckland and a suspect is on the run.

Jun 19, 2020, 09:32 AM IST

New Zealand woman wicketkeeper Rachel Priest announces retirement from international cricket

Priest made a comeback to New Zealand set-up late in 2019 after a gap of more than two years.

Jun 18, 2020, 14:00 PM IST

Born June 13, 1991: Lockie Ferguson, New Zealand speedster

New Zealand speedster Lockie Ferguson, who has made a total of 46 international appearances so far, was born on this day in 1991.

Jun 13, 2020, 17:05 PM IST

Ex-New Zealand cricketer Matt Poore dies aged 90

Born on June 1, 1930, Poore made his international debut for New Zealand during a Test match against South Africa in March 1953.

Jun 13, 2020, 14:25 PM IST

Virat Kohli has married his ability to hunger and drive: Kane Williamson

The two are considered amongst the best in the business in the world at present and Kohli has time and again praised the Kiwi skipper.
 

Jun 08, 2020, 17:42 PM IST

Fortunate to play against each other: Kane Williamson on Virat Kohli

New Zealand Captain Kane Williamson spoke on how his friendship with Kohli has developed in last few years.
 

Jun 07, 2020, 14:50 PM IST

Born June 7, 1975: Shane Bond, former New Zealand cricketer

Former New Zealand cricketer Shane Bond, who is the fastest player from the country to bag 50 Test wickets, was born on this day in 1975.

Jun 07, 2020, 11:00 AM IST

Women cricketers Natalie Dodd, Jess Kerr earn maiden New Zealand central contracts

White Ferns skipper Amy Satterthwaite, who is currently on a maternity break, retained her spot in the contract list. 

Jun 04, 2020, 12:20 PM IST

On this day in 2019, England hammered South Africa in World Cup opener

On May 30 last year, England kicked off their campaign at the 2019 International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup with a crushing 104-run victory over South Africa at The Oval.

May 30, 2020, 15:34 PM IST

New Zealand's NBL to start new season on June 23

International Basketball Federation (FIBA) announced on Thursday that the player draft will take place on June 11, and will feature 84 players drafted in the event.
 

May 22, 2020, 09:26 AM IST

FIFA to choose 2023 Women's World Cup hosts on June 25

FIFA will choose between Brazil, Colombia, Japan and a joint bid from Australia and New Zealand in what it said was the "most competitive bidding process" in the event`s 29-year history. 

May 16, 2020, 09:23 AM IST

Earth-like planet in ‘one in a million’ discovery by New Zealand astronomers

New Zealand's Antonio Martin, the paper’s lead author, describes the planet-finding discovery as incredibly rare. 

May 12, 2020, 00:04 AM IST

New Zealand and Australia consider coronavirus COVID-19 'travel bubble'

New Zealand and Australia are discussing the potential creation of a "travel bubble" between the two countries, sources said on Monday, even as Australia reported its highest number of coronavirus cases in two weeks.

May 04, 2020, 10:00 AM IST

Born May 3, 1990: James Pattinson, Australian fast bowler

In the 2019 Ashes series, Pattinson made a comeback to the national Test team after a three and a half year of absence.

May 03, 2020, 12:39 PM IST

On this day in 2002, Inzamam-ul-Haq's triple ton helped Pakistan seal fifth-biggest win in Test history

Inzamam smashed a blistering 436-ball 329 runs,including 38 boundaries and nine sixes, during the opening Test against New Zealand in 2002. 

May 03, 2020, 12:11 PM IST

ICC Test rankings: India displaced from No.1 spot for first time since 2016

However, India still lead the ICC World Test Championship, a league comprising six series played by each of the top nine Test sides.

May 01, 2020, 13:09 PM IST

Ross Taylor clinches Sir Richard Hadlee Medal, Tim Southee named Test Player of the Year

On Thursday, skipper Kane Williamson and White Ferns' Suzie Bates named men's and women's ODI Players of the Year, respectively.

May 01, 2020, 10:00 AM IST

Scotland willing to host Australia, New Zealand series behind closed doors

New Zealand were to visit the Netherlands for an ODI series but that series was postponed this week following advice from the Dutch government.
 

Apr 30, 2020, 11:04 AM IST

Born April 27, 1989: Hamish Rutherford, New Zealand cricketer

Rutherford received his maiden cap for the New Zealand cricket team during a Twenty20I match against England in Auckland in February 2013.

Apr 27, 2020, 13:29 PM IST

On this day in 2003, New Zealand's Stephen Fleming scored maiden double ton

Fleming scored an unbeaten 274 runs, which also comprised of 28 boundaries and a six, in New Zealand's first innings against Sri Lanka in the opening Test in 2003.

Apr 26, 2020, 14:29 PM IST