Injured NZ opener Allen out of T20 tri-series in Zimbabwe
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said on Wednesday that opener Finn Allen will miss the Twenty20 tri-series in Zimbabwe later this month due to a foot injury.
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Williamson, Bracewell skip New Zealand's tour to Zimbabwe
Kane Williamson and Michael Bracewell will skip the upcoming two-test tour of Zimbabwe with the blessing of New Zealand Cricket, while paceman Ben Sears has been ruled out by a side injury.
Tom Curran Breaks Silence On "Cried Like A Child" Claim During India-Pakistan Tensions
England cricket team fast bowler Tom Curran finally broke his silence over claims that he "cried like a child" out of fear during the rising tensions between India and Pakistan. Curran, who plays for Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), expressed his relief to see the competition resume after the ceasefire. However, he completely denied the claims made by Bangladesh all-rounder Rishad Hossain that the tensions left Curran and New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell extremely worried. Curran took to Instagram to share his side of the story and said that he did not cry in the tough situations.
"Tom Curran Started Crying, Daryl Mitchell Said He Would Never Go To Pakistan Again": PSL Star Shares Ordeal
Bangladesh leg-spinner Rishad Hossain, who was playing for Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025, has shared frightening ordeal amid the escalated tension between the nation and India. He revealed that the overseas players were terrified as they tried to move out of Pakistan. The spinner opened up after making it to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from where the players took connecting flights to reach their respective homes. Notably, the PSL 2025 was suspended hours after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) decided to postpone the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 for a week.
New Zealand vs Pakistan 3rd ODI, LIVE Score Updates
New Zealand vs Pakistan 3rd ODI, LIVE Score Updates: Pakistan will be hoping to get a consolation win as they take on New Zealand in the third and final ODI of a rather unsuccessful white-ball tour. Pakistan were hammered 4-1 in the T20I series, and have already been outclassed in the first two ODIs of the series. Having previously beaten Australia and South Africa in ODI series away from home, Pakistan haven't been able to replicate the same against New Zealand, continuing on from their disastrous Champions Trophy 2025 campaign. (LIVE SCORECARD)
New Zealand Clinch Series Against Pakistan, Eye Whitewash In Final ODI
New Zealand secured the series against Pakistan with an emphatic 84-run victory in Hamilton on Wednesday. The Kiwis will now head to Mount Maunganui for the final ODI on Saturday, aiming for a clean sweep. The hero of the second innings for them was Ben Sears, who delivered a stunning performance, claiming a five-wicket haul in just his third ODI. After going wicketless in his first two games, Sears emerged as the standout bowler, leading New Zealand to victory with figures of 5/59.
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.
"Joote Maarne Chahiye": Ex Pakistan Star Loses Cool, Slams 'Professors' Who Made Babar Azam Open
Former cricketer and coach Basit Ali launched a scathing tirade after Pakistan's shambolic defeat against an inexperienced New Zealand side in the first ODI in Napier. From dominating the world, taking the title of Asian Giants, and emerging as a global powerhouse, Pakistan has drifted away from its reputation. They have been chasing shadows of the past self while trying to rebuild its lost glory. Following a 4-1 hammering in the T20I series, Pakistan looked en route to opening the ODI leg with flying colours. However, the hopes were dashed away moments after Pakistan's premier batter, Babar Azam (78), pulled it straight into the hands of Daryl Mitchell.