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.
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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)
Matt Henry Ruled Out, Kyle Jamieson Replaced In New Zealand's Squad For Last Two T20Is Against Pakistan
Right-arm quick Matt Henry has been ruled out of New Zealand's last two T20Is against Pakistan and will continue "his injury rehabilitation programme." New Zealand Cricket (NZC) released a statement on Saturday to confirm the experienced quick's omission from the series, "BLACKCAPS pace-bowler Matt Henry has been ruled out of the remainder of the KFC T20I series against Pakistan as he continues his injury rehabilitation programme." Despite a shoulder injury, Henry was included in New Zealand's squads for the fourth and fifth T20Is against Pakistan. Henry injured his right shoulder during the recent ICC Champions Trophy semi-final win against South Africa. He has also been managing an ongoing left knee issue.
Big Blow For New Zealand As Star Pacer Gets Ruled Out Of Remaining T20Is Against Pakistan
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) confirmed that pacer Matt Henry will not take part in the ongoing T20I series against Pakistan as he continues his injury rehabilitation programme. Henry injured his right shoulder during the recent ICC Champions Trophy semi-final win against South Africa and has also been managing an ongoing left knee issue. Canterbury pace-bowler Zak Foulkes has been retained for the remaining two matches of the series in Henry's place after the 22-year-old was called in for the first three games, the NZC said in a statement.
India Mystery Spinner Varun Chakravarthy All But Rules Out Test Call-Up. Explains Why
India mystery spinner Varun Charavarthy has opened up on his ambitions of playing Test cricket for the country. Charavarthy was the X-factor as India clinched the Champions Trophy last week in Dubai. In three matches, the 33-year-old picked nine wickets, tournament's second best tally after New Zealand's Matt Henry. Despite saying that he has ambitions to play Test cricket for India, Chakravarthy admitted that he won't be able to manage the rigors of bowling more than 20 overs in a day's play.
Rohit Sharma Captain, 6 Indians Included In Champions Trophy 2025 XI By Ex Pakistan Star
Former Pakistan cricket team star Basit Ali included six Indian cricketers in his 'Team of the Tournament' for Champions Trophy 2025 with Rohit Sharma being his captain. India did not lose a single game as they clinched the title with a comprehensive win over New Zealand in the final. Basit picked Rohit and Rachin Ravindra as his openers with Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer forming the top order of his side. He went with KL Rahul as his wicket-keeper batter with Glenn Phillips at No.6 and Afghanistan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai at No, 7 to complete his middle order.
"Only A Matter Of Time Before New Zealand Win ICC Title": Ricky Ponting
Australian legend Ricky Ponting believes New Zealand were near flawless in their run at the ICC Champions Trophy and they can be proud of their runner-up finish in the tournament, adding that it's only a matter of time before they bag an ICC title. This was New Zealand's seventh ICC final, and first since the 2021 T20 World Cup summit clash, which the Kiwis lost to Australia in Dubai. Of the seven finals New Zealand has played, it has won two; the ICC Knockout in 2000 and the World Test Championship (WTC) final in 2021.
"Whole Nation Is Happy": Gautam Gambhir On Champions Trophy 2025 Triumph
Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir expressed his delight after the Men in Blue went on to lift the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which took place in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates from February 19 to March 9. Gambhir shared his thoughts at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi before catching the flight for Dehradun. The 43-year-old is travelling to Dehradun for the wedding of wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant's sister.