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New Zealand leave Pune sore and sorry after notching up their third World Cup defeat in succession against South Africa and with a mounting injury toll weighing on their chances of reaching the semi-finals.
Pace bowling all-rounder Kyle Jamieson has been called up in the New Zealand squad for the ICC Cricket World Cup as a cover for Matt Henry, who sustained an injury during match against South Africa at Pune. "Kyle Jamieson has been called into the BLACKCAPS ICC Cricket World Cup squad in India as cover. Jamieson, who was previously with the squad as cover for Tim Southee earlier in the tournament, will arrive in Bengaluru late on Thursday ahead of Saturday's game against Pakistan," said New Zealand Cricket (NZC) in a statement.
Skipper Rasheedat Ajibade was the star of Nigeria’s 4-0 defeat of Ethiopia in the second leg of their Paris 2024 qualifier in Abuja…on Tuesday.
New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson, who missed the match against South Africa due to an injury, is now fit and will be "available" for their key World Cup clash against Pakistan on Saturday. Ferguson walked off the game against Australia last Saturday after experiencing a niggle in his right Achilles and was ruled out of their match against South Africa. Chasing 358, the last edition's runners-up capitulated by 190 runs, marking their third defeat in a row after four consecutive wins.
The Pakistan cricket team suddenly has got a fresh lease of life in the Cricket World Cup campaign. After four straight losses in the Cricket World Cup, the Babar Azam-led Pakistan cricket team returned to winning ways against Bangladesh on Tuesday to rise up to the fifth spot in the points table. Then to increase their chances of a semi-final entry further, there was a favourable result. New Zealand lost to South Africa to be come down to the fourth spot. New Zealand are fourth (8 points, 7 matches, NRR +0.484) while Australia are third (8 points, 6 matches, NRR +0.970).
The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, one of the most anticipated sporting events of the year, has been a whirlwind of excitement and drama on the field. Ten cricketing nations have battled for glory amidst a series of questionable moments that stirred debates and discussions worldwide. From contentious umpiring decisions to unexpected underdog victories, the tournament showcased the resilience and sometimes, the controversies, that are a part of the game. Here, we delve into the top controversial moments that marred the Cricket World Cup 2023, shedding light on the incidents that not only tested the players' skills but also challenged the spirit of the game itself. (World Cup 2023 points table)
South Africa returned to their familiar template of batting the opposition out of the game at the World Cup as they brushed New Zealand aside in Pune.
New Zealand has asked global governing body World Rugby to explain some of the officiating during their World Cup final defeat to South Africa, outgoing coach Ian Foster said.