Virat Kohli and high-pressure chases are usually a perfect match, but this time, the story took an unexpected twist. In the Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand, India’s chase suffered a setback as their talismanic batter walked back for just 1 off 2 balls, leaving the Dubai crowd stunned. India seemed to be in […]

India’s dynamic all-rounder Hardik Pandya once again showcased his brute power, smashing a monstrous six off Michael Bracewell during the Champions Trophy 2025 clash against New Zealand at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The powerful strike, which soared 96 meters into the stands, left the crowd electrified and injected momentum into India’s innings at a […]

While the India-New Zealand game will be a dead-rubber, this could be the one where spinners could steal the limelight, given the conditions at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium (DICS). However, India will play with at least three spinners in the playing XI – Ravindra Jadeja, Varun Chakaravarthy and Axar Patel. New Zealand could play […]

New Zealand’s all-rounder Michael Bracewell has weighed in on the ongoing discussion about India playing all of their Champions Trophy 2025 matches in Dubai. While the decision has sparked debate, with former England captains Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton, as well as Pakistan head coach Aaqib Javed, arguing that it gives India an advantage, Bracewell […]

Michael Bracewell is delivering a world-class all-around performance in New Zealand’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 encounter with Bangladesh at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The off-spinner has already taken four pivotal wickets and supplemented his contribution with a miraculous act of fielding, aiding the Black Caps to further entrench their dominance in the game. The turning point […]

Kane Williamson again proved himself to be one of the world’s best fielders, pulling off a remarkable catch to get rid of Bangladesh’s young star, Towhid Hridoy, for a low score. Though the catch was difficult, the former New Zealand skipper made it seem easy, reflecting his characteristic calmness and agility. The action took place […]

Veteran New Zealand batter Kane Williamson’s departure to India will be delayed and he is going to miss the first Test in Bengaluru due to a groin strain he sustained recently. However, he experienced discomfort during the second Test against Sri Lanka and will need to undergo rehabilitation before joining the team in India as […]

New Zealand Cricket have given maiden contracts to allrounders Nathan Smith and Josh Clarkson. The duo will replace Devon Conway and Finn Allen, who had earlier rejected a central contract to pursue franchise cricket opportunities. Smith, 26, was named the Men’s Domestic Player of the Year at the NZC Awards in March after finishing the […]

Rachin Ravindra has been added to the New Zealand Cricket contract for a year which is his first. From being overlooked for the board’s central retainership earlier, he has been added to the 20-player contract list. Alongside him, it also offered Ravindra’s Wellington teammate Ben Sears, Canterbury’s Will O’Rourke and Otago’s Jacob Duffy as well. […]

New Zealand has been dealt a significant blow just months before the highly anticipated 2023 ODI World Cup in India, as their star all-rounder Michael Bracewell has suffered a ruptured right Achilles tendon. The injury occurred while Bracewell was batting for Worcestershire Rapids in the ongoing T20 Blast in England, forcing him to miss the […]