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New Zealand's Tim Southee set to retire from Test cricket after England series
1 month, 1 week ago

New Zealand's Tim Southee set to retire from Test cricket after England series

India Today  

New Zealand's legendary pacer Tim Southee has announced he will bid farewell to Test cricket following the third Test against England at his home ground, Seddon Park in Hamilton, this December. New Zealand Cricket confirmed that while Southee will retire from Test cricket, he remains open to representing the Black Caps in the ICC World Test Championship final next year …

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Devon Conway opts for casual agreement, Finn Allen turns down central contract in pursuit of franchise cricket
4 months, 1 week ago

Devon Conway opts for casual agreement, Finn Allen turns down central contract in pursuit of franchise cricket

India TV News  

The exponential rise in franchise cricket competitions has started taking its toll on New Zealand as their star opener Devon Conway has opted for a casual playing agreement instead of a full-fledged contract. On the other hand, emerging white-ball batter Finn Allen has declined a central contract that was offered to him by New Zealand Cricket. “Firstly, I’d like to …

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Rachin Ravindra gets central contract from New Zealand Cricket
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Rachin Ravindra gets central contract from New Zealand Cricket

India Today  

Rachin Ravindra secured his very first New Zealand Cricket contract a year after being overlooked for the board's central retainership. The rise of Rachin Ravindra He was also named as the ICC Emerging Player of the Year for 2023 and went onto become the youngest recipient of the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal at the New Zealand Cricket Awards. Contract News …

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2024 T20 World Cup: Kiwis will miss Boult's Powerplay magic
6 months, 1 week ago

2024 T20 World Cup: Kiwis will miss Boult's Powerplay magic

Hindustan Times  

"If this is the last question, I'd like to say that I'll be bidding goodbye to international cricket." Uganda's Kenneth Waiswa, left, and batting partner Ronak Patel score a run off New Zealand's Trent Boult, right, during an ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket match at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba With just those words, West Indies legend …

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Sony Pictures Networks India set to become home to New Zealand Cricket for 7 years
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Sony Pictures Networks India set to become home to New Zealand Cricket for 7 years

Deccan Chronicle  

Sony Pictures Networks India has acquired the television and digital rights to broadcast and stream all New Zealand-based BLACKCAPS and WHITE FERNS matches into India and associated territories for the next seven years. NP Singh, Managing Director and CEO of Sony Pictures Networks India, stated, "We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with New Zealand Cricket. “We’re looking forward …

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New Zealand Cricket Awards 2024: Rachin Ravindra and Amelia Kerr bag major honours
9 months, 1 week ago

New Zealand Cricket Awards 2024: Rachin Ravindra and Amelia Kerr bag major honours

India TV News  

Rachin Ravindra was honoured with the prestigious Sir Richard Hadlee Medal, the Men's Cricketer of the Year award, during the 2024 New Zealand Cricket Awards on Wednesday, March 13. Youngster Amelia Kerr claimed the Debbie Jockley Medal, the Women's Cricketer of the Year, in the awards ceremony in Christchurch. Rachin defeated the likes of star names Kane Williamson and Daryl …

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New Zealand Test star Henry Nicholls cleared of ball tampering
1 year, 1 month ago

New Zealand Test star Henry Nicholls cleared of ball tampering

Hindustan Times  

New Zealand test batter Henry Nicholls has been cleared of ball tampering charges by a New Zealand Cricket code of conduct hearing. Henry Nicholls was reported under Rule 3.1, Article 1.15 of the Code of Conduct which involves changing the condition of the ball. In a statement on Sunday, New Zealand Cricket said Nicholls had been cleared of the charge. …

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World Cup 2023: Kane Williamson fractures left thumb, may feature later in tournament
1 year, 2 months ago

World Cup 2023: Kane Williamson fractures left thumb, may feature later in tournament

Firstpost  

Kane Williamson picked up a thumb injury during New Zealand’s win over Bangladesh in Chennai during the World Cup. Kane Williamson has suffered an “undisplaced fracture” to his left thumb and been ruled out of contention for the first half of the ODI World Cup in India. New Zealand Cricket said Williamson will stay with the squad “with the aim …

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England vs New Zealand, World Cup 2023: England begin title defence with Ben Stokes doubtful; LIVE streaming and more
1 year, 2 months ago

England vs New Zealand, World Cup 2023: England begin title defence with Ben Stokes doubtful; LIVE streaming and more

Firstpost  

England are an ageing side and they have an additional worry over Ben Stokes’ hip niggle that has rendered him a doubtful starter against the Kiwis in the tournament opener. England vs New Zealand World Cup 2023 match date The England vs New Zealand Cricket World Cup match will be played on Thursday, 5 October 2023. England vs New Zealand …

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'Hopefully lifting something pretty shiny...' - Trent Boult eyes maiden ICC World Cup title with New Zealand
1 year, 4 months ago

'Hopefully lifting something pretty shiny...' - Trent Boult eyes maiden ICC World Cup title with New Zealand

India TV News  

The star New Zealand cricketer Trent Boult has set his eyes on the ICC World Cup glory as he returned to the national team on Wednesday, August 9. The ace pacer was a surprise inclusion in New Zealand's ODI team for the upcoming England tour and now he targets the glory at the ICC World Cup 2023. But he never …

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Boult’s New Zealand Cricket contract untidy, will open a can of worms: Hesson
1 year, 6 months ago

Boult’s New Zealand Cricket contract untidy, will open a can of worms: Hesson

The Hindu  

Raising concerns over pacer Trent Boult’s deal with New Zealand Cricket, former Black Caps coach Mike Hesson said his contract is “untidy” and “will open a can of worms”. “It just gets really untidy when you’ve got 20 contracts or however many is on that list now and then you have an extra one and next year you might have …

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India tour of New Zealand: Kiwis set to don new kits in T20I series against Hardik Pandya-led Team India
2 years, 1 month ago

India tour of New Zealand: Kiwis set to don new kits in T20I series against Hardik Pandya-led Team India

India TV News  

The New Zealand Cricket team have launched their new kit for the upcoming T20I series against India as they take the center stage in their first encounter after the T20 World Cup. The team will first wear the kit against India on Friday,” read the tweet on New Zealand Cricket’s official Twitter handle. Skipper Kane Williamson will once lead New …

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‘I hope not’: Trent Boult on England Test series being his last in the red ball format
2 years, 3 months ago

‘I hope not’: Trent Boult on England Test series being his last in the red ball format

Firstpost  

Trent Boult said that he is aware of the difficulties he might face with selection, but is definitely willing to continue playing international cricket. New Zealand ace fast bowler Trent Boult hopes that he is not done with his Test career and has also set a target on the coveted ODI World Cup coming up in 2023 after he withdrew …

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‘A pretty white sport’: Ross Taylor opens up on facing racism in New Zealand dressing room
2 years, 4 months ago

‘A pretty white sport’: Ross Taylor opens up on facing racism in New Zealand dressing room

Firstpost  

Ross Taylor said that it was easier to develop a thick skin and let it slide, because if you pull them up you’ll create a bigger problem or be accused of playing the race card. “Cricket in New Zealand is a pretty white sport,” Taylor writes in his book, entitled “Black & White.” “For much of my career, I’ve been …

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Ross Taylor makes racism claim in new book titled ‘Black and White’ questioning New Zealand’s cricket culture
2 years, 4 months ago

Ross Taylor makes racism claim in new book titled ‘Black and White’ questioning New Zealand’s cricket culture

The Hindu  

Recently retired test batsman Ross Taylor says in an autobiography released Thursday that he experienced racism during his 16-year career in New Zealand cricket. “Cricket in New Zealand is a pretty white sport,” Taylor writes in his book, entitled “Black & White.” “For much of my career, I’ve been an anomaly, a brown face in a vanilla line-up. That has …

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Twitter divided as Trent Boult released from New Zealand Cricket central contract
2 years, 4 months ago

Twitter divided as Trent Boult released from New Zealand Cricket central contract

Firstpost  

Boult chances of featuring in international matches will significantly reduce as NZCT chief White said that the board will give preference to centrally or domestic contracted players. In a development that could well shape modern-day cricket and how players approach the game, New Zealand Cricket have released ace left-arm pacer Trent Boult from their central contract. Trent Boult has been …

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'This is about my wife, three young boys': Trent Boult turns back on New Zealand central contract
2 years, 4 months ago

'This is about my wife, three young boys': Trent Boult turns back on New Zealand central contract

Firstpost  

Trent Boult had informed the New Zealand Cricket board “that his appetite for touring had diminished, and that he wished to spend more time with his family.” Pacer Trent Boult has been released from his New Zealand Cricket central contract after the cricketer requested to spend more time with his family and make himself available for the domestic T20 Leagues. …

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Trent Boult to be released from New Zealand Cricket's central contract, opts for family time and T20 leagues
2 years, 4 months ago

Trent Boult to be released from New Zealand Cricket's central contract, opts for family time and T20 leagues

India TV News  

The debate of prioritizing franchise cricket over international cricket just refuses to die down. Experts like Ravi Shastri and current cricketers like Usman Khwaja sided with the increase in franchise cricket, whereas ex-cricketers like Madan Lal and Nasser Hussain have urged the ICC to look towards the window that is being granted to franchise cricket which in many ways impacts …

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New Zealand Cricket, Dream Sports sign deal for NFTs, fan products
2 years, 5 months ago

New Zealand Cricket, Dream Sports sign deal for NFTs, fan products

Live Mint  

New Zealand Cricket and sports technology company Dream Sports have signed a five-year agreement to create digital fan engagement products like non-fungible tokens, gaming and merchandising through the company’s portfolio. Dream Sports’ brand Dream11 has been New Zealand’s official fantasy sports partner since 2019. The team’s chief executive David White said the partnership represents an exciting step into the metaverse …

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New Zealand Cricket advance to bridge the pay gap
2 years, 5 months ago

New Zealand Cricket advance to bridge the pay gap

Hindustan Times  

In what’s been proclaimed as a ground-breaking move, New Zealand Cricket took the lead in becoming the first cricket board to introduce pay parity in the game. That’s true on paper as the match fees for New Zealand’s men and women cricketers will now be the same. Not just due to cricket’s unequal playing calendar for men and women but …

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Ajaz Patel says Kiwi groundsmen should prepare spin-friendly tracks too
3 years ago

Ajaz Patel says Kiwi groundsmen should prepare spin-friendly tracks too

The Hindu  

Ajaz Patel has made peace with his surprise exclusion from the home series against Bangladesh despite a stunning 10-wicket feat against India recently but he is hoping that going forward, the country's groundsmen would also prepare spin-friendly tracks to promote the craft. "I'm still going to fight the fight to make sure spin bowling becomes part of the big picture …

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NZ vs AUS Final Highlights: Australia beat New Zealand by 8 wickets to win T20 World Cup 2021
3 years, 1 month ago

NZ vs AUS Final Highlights: Australia beat New Zealand by 8 wickets to win T20 World Cup 2021

India TV News  

NZ vs AUS Final T20 World Cup 2021 Highlights: That's it, folks! 3:00 PM: Kane Williamson's New Zealand undertake final training session ahead of the game against Australia in the final of T20 World Cup 2021 in Dubai. Player battle to watch out for from New Zealand vs Australia final David Warner vs Tim Southee Aaron Finch vs Trent Boult …

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T20 World Cup 2021: Win over India says a lot about New Zealand's culture of fearlessness
3 years, 1 month ago

T20 World Cup 2021: Win over India says a lot about New Zealand's culture of fearlessness

Firstpost  

India is still a great cricketing nation, but the particular national attributes of New Zealand mean that the match up has tended to go in New Zealand’s favour, especially in crunch matches. The mightiest of all cricketing nations, India, has become a repeated victim of the smallest of the full member cricketing nations: New Zealand. If New Zealand had been …

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There was no way we could stay in Pakistan after receiving credible threat: NZC CEO White
3 years, 3 months ago

There was no way we could stay in Pakistan after receiving credible threat: NZC CEO White

India TV News  

New Zealand doesn't regret the decision to tour Pakistan but the cricket team couldn't have stayed in that country after receiving a "specific and credible" threat against it, said NZC chief executive David White. New Zealand Cricket called off the series in Pakistan abruptly on Friday just before the first One-Day International at the Rawalpindi stadium, citing they had received …

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