New Zealand qualify for 2026 World Cup with 3-0 win over New Caledonia
New Zealand qualified for the 2026 World Cup on Monday as veterans Michael Boxall and Kosta Barbarouses scored in a second-half burst to beat New Caledonia 3-0 in Auckland.
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PCB Blasts ICC Once Again Over Champions Trophy 2025 Ceremony Row: "Mismanagement..."
The Pakistan Cricket Board's chief operating officer has blamed the ICC for the mismanagement at the final presentation ceremony of the Champions Trophy in Dubai. No Pakistan representative was called on the podium for the final ceremony in Dubai during final presentation ceremony despite the PCB CEO, Sumair Ahmed being present at the ground. Sumair said at a function in Lahore that it was the result of mismanagement on part of the ICC. “It was a result of mismanagement on part of the ICC and everyone knows who's involved in it. We did not take the matter in a positive way," he said.
"They Outplayed Us": Pakistan Captain's Damning Verdict After Huge New Zealand Defeat
Skipper Salman Ali Agha acknowledged Pakistan got "outplayed" against New Zealand as the conditions in the second innings turned out to be a "bit too much" for the touring party in the fourth T20I at Mount Maunganui. Even though the toss went Pakistan's way, the rest of the match didn't. Pakistan's experienced bowlers tilted at windmills while the rookie batters jumped on the bandwagon that ran from pitch to dressing room. After Pakistan's bowling unit handsomely conceded runs and allowed New Zealand to post 220/6 on the board, the Men in Green needed its batters to replicate the heroics from the third T20I. However, Pakistan's batters appeared out of wits against a clinical New Zealand pace attack. Zakary Foulkes and William O'Rourke made the most out of their height and generated bounce with the swing to level Pakistan in tatters.
John Parry, Daniel Hillier Confirm Participation In Hero Indian Open
England's John Parry and New Zealand's Daniel Hillier, both in outstanding form, have confirmed their participation in the 2025 Hero Indian Open, scheduled to be held at the DLF Golf and Country Club in Gurguram from March 27 to 30. The tournament, sanctioned by the DP World Tour and the Indian Golf Union, will feature 138 players from nearly 30 countries competing for a prize purse of USD 2.25 million. Both Parry and Hillier are currently in Top-5 of the Race to Dubai rankings on the DP World Tour.
Mumbai Indians Predicted XI vs Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2025: Arjun Tendulkar To Fill Hardik Pandya Void?
Mumbai Indians (MI) look to overcome the absence of captain Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah as they take on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a blockbuster Indian Premier League (IPL) clash on Sunday. Hardik is serving a one-match suspension for slow over rate offences last season, while Bumrah is still nursing a back injury and will miss a few initial games of the tournament. Suryakumar Yadav will lead MI at the Chepauk against fellow five-time champions CSK, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad.
Former All Blacks coach Wyllie dies aged 80
Former All Blacks coach Alex Wyllie died on Saturday at the age of 80, Canterbury Rugby said.
New Zealand vs Pakistan 4th T20I, LIVE Score Updates: Down 1-2, Pakistan Look To Keep Series Alive vs New Zealand
New Zealand vs Pakistan LIVE Score Updates, 4th T20I: Pakistan have pulled themselves back into the five-match T20I series against New Zealand after a stunning run chase to win the previous game, and enter the fourth T20I looking to win and level the series at 2-2. 22-year-old opener Hasan Nawaz slammed the fastest T20I century by a Pakistan player in the third T20I, as Pakistan chased down 205 in just 16 overs. Pakistan now have the momentum to try and tie the series and take it to the deciding game. On the other hand, New Zealand have the opportunity to seal the series victory by winning the fourth T20I. (Live Scorecard)
New Zealand vs Pakistan 4th T20I LIVE Streaming And Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch
New Zealand vs Pakistan 4th T20I LIVE Streaming: After delivering a historic performance to keep the five-match series alive, Pakistan will be taking on New Zealand to level the series 2-2. The fourth T20I match will be played on Sunday in Mount Maunganui. Earlier on Friday, opener Hasan Nawaz struck a record-breaking maiden century as Pakistan crushed New Zealand by nine wickets in the third T20I. After scoring a duck in each of the two opening games -- the first innings' of his international career - Nawaz rebounded with a stunning 105 not out in Auckland as the tourists raced to 207-1 in response to New Zealand's 204.