New Zealand head coach Rob Walter has confirmed that fast bowler Kristian Clarke will remain with the Black Caps squad in India for the opening three T20Is of the upcoming five-match series, serving as injury cover for all-rounder Michael Bracewell. Bracewell’s availability for the T20I series remains uncertain after he sustained a minor left-calf strain […]

New Zealand’s stand-in captain for the India ODI series, Michael Bracewell, delivered a captain’s spell in Rajkot, producing a highly economical bowling performance that shifted momentum firmly in the visitors’ favour. His crucial breakthrough of Ravindra Jadeja came at a decisive moment, ending a growing partnership between Jadeja and KL Rahul that had begun to […]

Shreyas Iyer wasted no time in reminding everyone of his all-round value as he marked his ODI return with a stunning piece of fielding in the opening match of the India vs New Zealand series in Vadodara on January 11. The Indian vice-captain produced a lightning-quick direct hit to run out New Zealand skipper Michael […]

New Zealand captain Michael Bracewell has thrown his weight behind Indian stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, insisting it would be “silly to underestimate” the duo and backing them to feature in next year’s ODI World Cup. Speaking ahead of New Zealand’s limited-overs tour of India, Bracewell made it clear that experience still holds immense […]

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has said that Michael Bracewell is among the surprisingly unsold players at the IPL 2026 auction as well. He also shared that the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) should have been among the franchises interested in buying him as well. Notably, he didn’t find any takers at the IPL 2026 auction […]

In a moment that epitomised class and athleticism, former South African skipper Faf du Plessis pulled off a sensational one-handed catch during the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 clash between Texas Super Kings and MI New York. At 40, du Plessis continues to defy age, and his acrobatic effort at mid-off not only drew applause […]

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 […]