New Zealand batter Bevon Jacobs gets maiden call-up for Sri Lanka series
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New Zealand batter Bevon Jacobs gets maiden call-up for Sri Lanka series

The Hindu  

New Zealand batter Bevon Jacobs received his maiden national team call-up for the upcoming T20 series against Sri Lanka, the country’s cricket body confirmed on Monday. He made the headlines when Indian Premier League side Mumbai bought the unheralded 21-year-old batter for 3 million Indian rupees at the IPL auction in Saudi Arabia last month. The Blackcaps face Sri Lanka in three T20s starting on Saturday in Mount Maunganui, followed by a three-match ODI series from January 5, their last before the Champions Trophy hosted by Pakistan. New Zealand squads: T20 Mitchell Santner, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Mitch Hay, Matt Henry, Bevon Jacobs, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson, Nathan Smith ODI Mitchell Santner, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Jacob Duffy, Mitch Hay, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Nathan Smith, Will Young

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Bevon Jacobs included in New Zealand’s T20 squad for Sri Lanka series
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Bevon Jacobs included in New Zealand’s T20 squad for Sri Lanka series

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — South Africa-born batter Bevon Jacobs has been named in New Zealand’s Twenty20 squad for the first time for a three-match series against Sri Lanka, weeks after being picked by the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League auction. Jacobs, Foulkes and Robinson have not been named in the New Zealand squad for the three-match one-day series …

Mitchell Santner replaces Kane Williamson as new New Zealand white-ball captain
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Mitchell Santner replaces Kane Williamson as new New Zealand white-ball captain

India Today  

Mitchell Santner has been appointed the new BLACKCAPS white-ball captain, officially taking over from Kane Williamson, who stepped down following the ICC T20 World Cup in June. “It’s a new challenge and I’m excited to get stuck into the important period of white ball cricket that we have ahead of us.” Santner said it was an exciting period to be …

IPL Auction 2025: New Zealander Bevon Jacobs left shocked by Mumbai Indians signing
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IPL Auction 2025: New Zealander Bevon Jacobs left shocked by Mumbai Indians signing

The Hindu  

Uncapped New Zealander Bevon Jacobs thought he was being pranked when he woke on Tuesday to a glut of messages congratulating him on being signed by Indian Premier League side Mumbai Indians. Five-times champions Mumbai bought the unheralded 21-year-old batter for 3 million Indian rupees at the IPL auction in Saudi Arabia, which was taking place in the early hours …

IPL 2025 auction: Mumbai Indians' THIS surprise pick has scored a 40-ball century in T20 cricket
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IPL 2025 auction: Mumbai Indians' THIS surprise pick has scored a 40-ball century in T20 cricket

India TV News  

When all other teams were busy filling up their squads at the end of the Indian Premier League mega auction on Monday, Mumbai Indians quietly made a smart pick and were also happy to have picked that player for his base price of Rs 30 lakh. The concerned player, Bevon Jacobs, was asleep in New Zealand at the time with …

New Zealand's Bevon Jacobs shocked by MI purchase: Thought family was pranking me
4 weeks ago

New Zealand's Bevon Jacobs shocked by MI purchase: Thought family was pranking me

India Today  

New Zealand's uncapped player Bevon Jacobs admitted that he was left shocked by Mumbai Indians purchasing him during the IPL 2025 Auction on Monday, November 25. MI decided to buy Jacobs for his base price of Rs. "I'll definitely be picking their brains as much as I can and trying to learn from some of the best in the world, …

Devon Conway, Finn Allen opt out of NZC contract, focus on franchise cricket
4 months, 1 week ago

Devon Conway, Finn Allen opt out of NZC contract, focus on franchise cricket

Hindustan Times  

Auckland, Top-order batters Devon Conway and Finn Allen on Thursday turned down New Zealand central contracts to pursue a career in franchise cricket, announced the country’s cricket board. Devon Conway, Finn Allen opt out of NZC contract, focus on franchise cricket However, Conway will be available for New Zealand’s international assignments through a casual agreement similar to the one Kane …

Cricket World Cup preview | Williamson, spinners the key as Kiwis look to bury the ghosts of 2019
1 year, 2 months ago

Cricket World Cup preview | Williamson, spinners the key as Kiwis look to bury the ghosts of 2019

The Hindu  

In the 2015 final against Australia, the team got blown out of the water in the first hour. Come October 5, New Zealand will look to put the ghosts of the previous two final defeats behind when it kick-starts the 2023 World Cup against the defending champion. While the batting line-up of Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Devon Conway …

New Zealand vs India: Suryakumar Yadav is absolutely incredible, says Glenn Phillips
2 years, 1 month ago

New Zealand vs India: Suryakumar Yadav is absolutely incredible, says Glenn Phillips

India Today  

New Zealand batter Glenn Phillips has revealed his admiration for India's Suryakumar Yadav, saying that he wouldn't even dream of pulling off things that the 32-year-old has done recently. His form saw the 32-year-old rise up to the No.1 spot for batters in the ICC Rankings and he continued his brilliant run at the recently-concluded T20 World Cup. The wrist …

Mitchell Santner snubbed, Kane Williamson returns as New Zealand name squad for WTC final against India
3 years, 6 months ago

Mitchell Santner snubbed, Kane Williamson returns as New Zealand name squad for WTC final against India

India TV News  

Kane Williamson will be available to lead New Zealand against India in the World Test Championship final, head coach Gary Stead announced on Tuesday as he unveiled a 15-man squad for the marquee clash starting June 18. New Zealand have left out five players from their 20-man squad, including Doug Bracewell, Jacob Duffy, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra and Mitchell Santner. …

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