There was a quiet confidence in Matt Henry’s voice in Thiruvananthapuram — the sort that comes from hard-earned experience rather than bravado. At 34, Henry has stepped up as New Zealand’s senior pace leader in a post–Southee/Boult era, and his message was simple: in T20 cricket, you can’t change what’s already happened, so you must […]

New Zealand bowling coach Jacob Oram has admitted that his side is finding it extremely difficult to contain India opener Abhishek Sharma in the ongoing five-match T20I series, conceding that there is no obvious weakness to target in the left-hander’s game. Oram acknowledged that even if the bowlers identify a potential flaw, executing a plan […]

India is staring at a rare opportunity to rewrite T20 World Cup history when they host the 2026 edition, walking in as clear favourites and defending champions. The tournament presents multiple firsts that no team has achieved so far — winning a T20 World Cup at home, successfully defending the title, or lifting the trophy […]

India’s T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav took a brief break from cricket preparations and headed into the wild, as he, along with four other Indian players, went on a jungle safari at the Pench Tiger Reserve ahead of the five-match T20I series against New Zealand. The first T20 international of the series is scheduled to be […]

Delhi’s rising star Ayush Badoni has finally earned his maiden India ODI call-up, stepping into the national squad after Washington Sundar was ruled out of the ongoing New Zealand series with a rib injury. For Badoni, this is not just another opportunity—it is the reward for three years of steady growth, versatility, and trust earned […]

Former India player turned commentator Aakash Chopra has added that the New Zealand squad for the upcoming ODI series against the Indian team has a lot of relatively lesser-known names. While saying that New Zealand players generally punch above their weight, he added that the visitors might not have the players to do so as […]

Former India player turned veteran commentator Aakash Chopra has said that England won’t qualify for the 2027 World Test Championship (WTC) final. He added that England are likely to be troubled by New Zealand at home and have three tough away series in the ongoing WTC cycle as well. In a video shared on his […]

On this day in 2019, the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Final between England and New Zealand at Lord’s witnessed one of the most extraordinary finishes to a cricket match in the history of the game. What unfolded was a contest for the ages, packed with drama, tension, controversy, and unforgettable moments. The match not […]

Lucknow Super Giants’ express pacer Mayank Yadav is set to travel to New Zealand for a detailed medical consultation after a recurring back injury once again cut short his IPL 2025 campaign. The 22-year-old speedster, who lit up last season with his raw pace and aggression, has been battling fitness concerns throughout his young career. […]

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have roped in New Zealand’s explosive wicketkeeper-batter Tim Seifert as a replacement for England’s Jacob Bethell, who is set to leave the IPL 2025 after RCB’s final league clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad on May 23. Seifert, a seasoned T20 campaigner, adds significant firepower to RCB’s squad ahead of a potentially decisive […]