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Pakistan Fined For Slow Over-Rate In ODI Opener Against New Zealand

Pakistan have been fined 10 percent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate in the first One-day International against New Zealand at Napier on Saturday. "Jeff Crowe of the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees imposed the sanction after Mohammad Rizwan's side was ruled to be two overs short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration," the ICC said in a release on Tuesday. In accordance with Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to minimum over-rate offenses, players are fined five percent of their match fees for every over their side fails to bowl in the allotted time.

South Africa Cricket Team White-Ball Coach Rob Walter Resigns

South Africa's white-ball coach Rob Walter has resigned from the role, Cricket South Africa announced on Tuesday. CSA said that Walter's resignation for "personal reasons" will come into effect on April 30. Walter was barely two years into a four-year contract which was due to end with the Cricket World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia in 2027. Walter, 49, took South Africa to the final of the T20 World Cup in Barbados in 2024, the country's first global final since South Africa won the first Champions Trophy in 1998. He was also in charge when they reached the semi-finals of the 2023 Cricket World Cup in India and the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan.

Walter steps down as South Africa limited-overs coach

South Africa’s limited-overs coach Rob Walter resigned on Tuesday, citing unspecified personal reasons, leaving behind a familiar feeling of what might have been for the team.

Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings LIVE Score, IPL 2025: Rs 27 Crore Rishabh Pant Flops Yet Again As LSG Script Embarrassing Feat

Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings LIVE Updates, IPL 2025: LSG captain Rishabh Pant failed yet again as PBKS picked up three wickets inside the powerplay in their IPL 2025 match. LSG reached 49/3 after 7 overs, with Nicholas Pooran and Ayush Badoni at the crease. Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to bowl against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2025 at the Ekana Stadium on Tuesday. This is a clash of the two-most expensive players of the IPL 2025 mega auction, in the form of PBKS' Rs 26.75 crore captain Shreyas Iyer and LSG's Rs 27 crore captain Rishabh Pant. PBKS brought in New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson into their lineup, to deal with Nicholas Pooran. This is also LSG's first home match of the season, and captain Pant is hoping to find his form with the bat. (LIVE SCORECARD)

Ineos and New Zealand Rugby reach settlement in sponsorship dispute

Manchester United co-owner Ineos and New Zealand Rugby have announced a settlement has been reached in their sponsorship contract dispute.

"If You Are Shaking...": Harbhajan Singh Tears Into CSK Star Over Continuous Flop Shows

The Chennai Super Kings slumped to their second consecutive loss in IPL 2025 as the Ruturaj Gaikwad-led side was outplayed by the Rajasthan Royals on Sunday. It was a batting performance that left a lot to be desired despite skipper Gaikwad scoring a half-century. Following the result, former Indian cricket team spinner Harbhajan Singh pointed out some aspects that he believes are pulling CSK down at the moment. Rahul Tripathi is one of those 'aspects', and Harbhajan doesn't think will be seen in the playing XI when CSK face Delhi Capitals next.

Big BCCI Central Contracts Boost For Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Says Report. Shreyas Iyer To...

India stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are set to continue their A+ grade BCCI central contract list for 2025-26, while Shreyas Iyer is expected to return to the list after being dropped on the previous occasion due to reportedly missing domestic cricket. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is looking to retain Virat and Rohit in the A contract, which will see them earn Rs 7 crore despite the duo's retirement from the T20I format. Rohit and Virat had their last dance in the format after ending India's ICC trophy drought by lifting the T20 World Cup last year in Barbados.

Pakistan Star Batters Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman Pick Toughest Bowlers They Faced

Pakistan's ODI captain Mohammad Rizwan chose India's prime pace spearhead, Jasprit Bumrah, as the bowler who has caused him difficulty in the present scenario. For his fellow compatriot Fakhar Zaman, it is English tearaway Jofra Archer when he has the new ball in his hand. In a special show, Rizwan, Fakhar and Naseem Shah had a candid chat with former Pak pacer Wahab Riaz playing the host's role. Wahab posed a question to Pakistan's famed cricketing faces and asked them the 'most difficult player' they had faced.

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Pakistan Fined For Slow Over-Rate In ODI Opener Against New Zealand

South Africa Cricket Team White-Ball Coach Rob Walter Resigns

Walter steps down as South Africa limited-overs coach

Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings LIVE Score, IPL 2025: Rs 27 Crore Rishabh Pant Flops Yet Again As LSG Script Embarrassing Feat

Ineos and New Zealand Rugby reach settlement in sponsorship dispute

"If You Are Shaking...": Harbhajan Singh Tears Into CSK Star Over Continuous Flop Shows

Big BCCI Central Contracts Boost For Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Says Report. Shreyas Iyer To...

Pakistan Star Batters Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman Pick Toughest Bowlers They Faced