Williamson to lead New Zealand in Bangladesh T20 series
Kane Williamson will captain New Zealand as they get their preparations for the Twenty20 World Cup underway with a three-match series against Bangladesh in the final few days of the year.
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Three maiden Call-Ups To New Zealand Squad For ODI Series Against Bangladesh
New Zealand have named their 13-member ODI squad to face Bangladesh in three ODIs with maiden call-ups to the fifty-overs squad for three players. 26-year-old all-rounder Josh Clarkson, leg-spinner Adi Ashok and seamer Will O'Rourke are the three potential ODI debutants named in the squad that sees a major reshuffle after the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023, in which Kiwis earned a semifinal finish after a loss to India. Ashok, who made his T20I debut in UAE in August, will be part of the squad for the final two games with Ish Sodhi playing the first game.
Kolkata Knight Riders Squad: List Of Players Retained, Released And Traded Ahead Of IPL 2024 Auction
Kolkata Knight Riders have released 12 players with Shardul Thakur and Lockie Ferguson being the big names ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 Auction. Shreyas Iyer, Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh along with the veteran duo of Andre Russell and Sunil Narine were retained by the franchise. On the other hand, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das, David Wiese, Narayan Jagadeesan, Mandeep Singh, Umesh Yadav and Tim Southee were all left out of the retention list. KKR have several gaps in their squad right now but they will be looking to make big buys in the auction with a purse of INR 32.1 Crore.
Kolkata Knight Riders Squad: List Of Players Retained, Released And Traded Ahead Of IPL 2024 Auction
Kolkata Knight Riders have released 12 players with Shardul Thakur and Lockie Ferguson being the big names ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 Auction. Shreyas Iyer, Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh along with the veteran duo of Andre Russell and Sunil Narine were retained by the franchise. On the other hand, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das, David Wiese, Narayan Jagadeesan, Mandeep Singh, Umesh Yadav and Tim Southee were all left out of the retention list. KKR have several gaps in their squad right now but they will be looking to make big buys in the auction with a purse of INR 32.1 Crore.
Watch: From David Beckham To Viv Richards, Stars Descend To Congratulate Virat Kohli On Record Ton
India's Virat Kohli scored a record 50th one-day international hundred when he reached three figures in the World Cup semi-final against New Zealand in Mumbai on Wednesday, hailing the landmark as being "like a dream". Kohli, 35, reached his century -- his third of the tournament -- with a two off fast bowler Lockie Ferguson, having faced 106 balls, hitting eight fours and a six, to break the record of 49 ODI hundreds he had shared with Sachin Tendulkar. He did so on his former India team-mate's home ground, with Tendulkar among those applauding at the Wankhede Stadium as Kohli bowed towards his childhood hero and fellow 2011 World Cup-winner. "It feels like a dream. Too good to be true," said Kohli at the innings break after India piled up 397-4. This was Kohli's 279th ODI innings, with the former India captain having also scored a further 71 fifties in addition to his 50 hundreds.
Watch: Anushka Sharma Can't Keep Calm, Blows Flying Kisses As Virat Kohli Hits Historic Century In Cricket World Cup 2023
Virat Kohli created history by slamming his 50th ODI century during the Cricket World Cup 2023 semifinal match between India and New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday. Kohli surpassed legendary India batter Sachin Tendulkar to claim the world record of scoring the highest number of centuries in ODI cricket. Celebrations erupted all around the ground as Kohli reached the milestone and wife Anushka Sharma's reaction has gone viral. Anushka could not control her excitement and was seen blowing flying kisses towards Kohli. Sachin was also in attendance and he, along with legendary footballer David Beckham, was seen applauding the huge feat.
Kohli, Shami star as India beat New Zealand to reach World Cup final
MUMBAI: Virat Kohli scored a record-breaking 50th one-day international hundred and Mohammed Shami took seven wickets as India beat New Zealand by 70 runs to reach the Cricket World Cup final on Wednesday. Kohli made 117 to surpass the ODI century record he had shared with India great Sachin Tendulkar, and Shreyas Iyer clubbed a rapid 105 in a commanding total of 397-4. New Zealand were then dismissed for 327 despite Daryl Michell’s 134 with paceman Shami taking a sensational career-best 7-57. The Black Caps had hope of an improbable win during a third-wicket stand of 181 between captain Kane Williamson and Mitchell at the Wankhede Stadium Shami, however, all but ended the chase with two wickets in three balls during the 33rd over.
Kohli shines as India outclasses New Zealand to reach Cricket World Cup final
Kohli made 117, to surpass the record he had shared with India great Sachin Tendulkar, and Shreyas Iyer a rapid 105 in a commanding total of 397-4 that also featured Shubman Gill’s 80 not out.