Santner named New Zealand's white ball captain
Left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner was named as the successor to Kane Williamson as New Zealand captain in one-day internationals and Twenty20 cricket on Wednesday.
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Mitchell Santner Named New Zealand White Ball Captain
Spin bowler Mitchell Santner was named New Zealand captain for both white ball formats Wednesday, filling a six-month vacancy since teammate Kane Williamson stood down. Santner, who has played 107 one-day internationals and 106 T20Is, will begin his tenure with a three-match home ODI series against Sri Lanka from December 28. The 32-year-old has previously led New Zealand in 28 white ball matches, some on a stand-in basis after Williamson relinquished the role following the T20 World Cup in June. Santner described the full-time appointment as a "huge honour".
How Pakistan Can End Up Helping India Secure World Test Championship Final Berth - Explained
The Indian cricket team's hopes of reaching the World Test Championship (WTC) were dealt a massive blow as they slumped to a big loss in the pink-ball Test against Australia in Adelaide. With the third Test also placed in a precarious position due to India's batting show and heavy chances of rain, the WTC dream seems to be slipping away slowly. India need a 4-1 win in the 5-match Test series to qualify without depending on any other results. However, if the third match ends in a draw, Rohit Sharma and Co will have to win at least one of the final two Test matches to keep their dream alive.
World Test Championship Final Qualification Scenarios For All Teams And Updated Table After NZ's Win Over England
The ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 is reaching its business end. A three-match Test series between New Zealand and England concluded on Tuesday with both teams out of contention for the title clash at Lord's next year. The state of play currently sees India and Australia, the last year's finalists, fighting it out to make it to the finals during the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy while South Africa await Pakistan challenge at home. Here is the updated World Test Championship points table after New Zealand's win over England.
Joe Root Ends New Zealand Tests With Huge Record But England Enter Unwanted List
Records flattened one after another after New Zealand gave a perfect send-off to its stalwart Tim Southee in the third Test against England on Tuesday. New Zealand entered Seddon Park knowing the series was out of their grasp as England possessed an unassailable 2-0 lead. With the series win out of question, it all came down to giving a memorable send-off to Southee, who was playing his final Test for the Kiwis. New Zealand achieved it in style with a thumping 423-run victory over the European counterparts on Day 4 of the Test.
"Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir Not On Same Page": Claims Of 'Divide' Within Indian Team Surface
Former Pakistan batter Basit Ali has criticised the Indian team management amid the ongoing third Test against Australia. Basit suggested that head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Rohit Sharma are not on the same page. Rohit's leadership has come under severe criticism after India's heavy defeat in the Adelaide pink-ball Test last week, as well as the disappointing show so far in the third Test in Brisbane. While analysing India's performance in Adelaide and Brisbane Tests, Basit claimed that there is a difference of opinion between the captain and the coach.
How India Can Qualify For World Test Championship Final If Gabba Test vs Australia Is Washed Out - Explained
The race for places in the World Test Championship (WTC) final is heating up with four teams -- South Africa, India, Australia and Sri Lanka -- currently in contention. Currently, South Africa top the WTC table ahead of Australia and India in the the second and third spot, respectively. India and Australia are currently squaring off in a five-match series, with the scores 1-1 after two Tests. South Africa, on the other hand, are set to play two Tests against Pakistan at home, starting from Boxing Day (December 26).
'ICC Giving Lollipop...': Ex-Pakistan Star Warns PCB Against Accepting Deal On Champions Trophy
Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has raised concerns over the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) potential acceptance to a reported compromise deal with the International Cricket Council (ICC), calling it a "lollipop" that would ultimately harm Pakistan cricket. Basit's remarks come amidst ongoing discussions about hosting rights and financial compensation tied to the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy and the 2026 T20 World Cup. The ICC and PCB have reportedly agreed on a hybrid model for the 2025 Champions Trophy, allowing India to play its matches in Dubai instead of Pakistan. This decision, driven by political tensions, has sparked debates over revenue loss for the PCB, as the marquee India-Pakistan clash, a major revenue generator, will not take place on Pakistani soil.