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New Zealand Cricketers asked to Give Views on Next Captain

New Zealand Cricketers asked to Give Views on Next Captain

Wellington, June 13 (IANS): New Zealand’s top 20 cricketers have been asked to give their views on the leadership abilities of Brendon McCullum and Ross Taylor before the board names Daniel Vettori‘s successor. They have been also asked to give their views as the culture within the national side, as part of their end-of-season reviews. [...]

Future of Greatbatch as ‘Selection Manager’ Uncertain following NZC shake-up

Future of Greatbatch as ‘Selection Manager’ Uncertain following NZC shake-up

Wellington, June 9 (ANI): The shake up in the New Zealand Cricket (NZC) board has made the future of Mark Greatbatch as national selection manager uncertain. New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has axed the Black Caps selection panel under a new system, giving the head coach of each team the responsibility for final team selection. The [...]

NZC CEO Vaughan Blindsided by Donald’s Coaching Snub

NZC CEO Vaughan Blindsided by Donald’s Coaching Snub

Wellington, Jun 6 (ANI): New Zealand Cricket CEO Justin Vaughan has said he was blindsided by former South African fast bowler Allan Donald‘s coaching snub, and added that he will begin the search for another bowling coach this week. Donald is all set to be named South Africa’s bowling coach under former Proteas teammate Gary [...]

Fleming, Vettori receive New Zealand Order of Merit

Fleming, Vettori receive New Zealand Order of Merit

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand cricket captains Stephen Fleming and Daniel Vettori have each received one of New Zealand’s highest civil honors on a list announced Monday to mark the birthday of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II. Fleming, who coaches Chennai in the Indian Premier League, and Vettori, who captains Royal Challengers Bangalore, are [...]

Sri Lanka cruise to Mumbai to play WC 2011 Finals

Sri Lanka cruise to Mumbai to play WC 2011 Finals

“Murali yet again scripted a fairy tale by taking the second wicket on the last delivery of his last match on Sri Lanka soil and with Sri Lanka’s terrific win he bowed out on a high note.”

SA continues to endorse “Choker” – Kiwis pull terrific win

SA continues to endorse “Choker” – Kiwis pull terrific win

“South Africa continued to endorse the “Choker” title and they failed to shrug it off again in any major event or the match.”

Sanga’s bat, Murali’s spin scores easy win over Kiwis

Sanga’s bat, Murali’s spin scores easy win over Kiwis

Sri Lanka’s senior most players Sangakkara, Jayawardene and Muralitharan helped Sri Lanka to score an easy win over New Zealand which was played at Wankhede, Mumbai.

Ross Taylor – The Kiwi Air-Lifts Pak bowlers to fetch a memorable win

Ross Taylor – The Kiwi Air-Lifts Pak bowlers to fetch a memorable win

“The fast and furious Shoaib Akhtar was sent all over the park in the 46th over by Ross Taylor who also brought up his hundred by hitting six on the last ball of the over. Shoaib conceded 28 runs in this over.”

Kangaroos continue to mock it’s Arch-Rivals, Kiwis

Kangaroos continue to mock it’s Arch-Rivals, Kiwis

Match Report:- The rule for the day was“score either boundaries or gift the wickets”- So New Zealand batsmen happily gifted their wickets. Australia comfortably won the match by 7 wickets. Man of the match – Mitchell Johnson.

3rd T20I – New Zealand v Pakistan, Pakistan beats NZ by 103 runs!

3rd T20I – New Zealand v Pakistan, Pakistan beats NZ by 103 runs!

The third T20I hat-trick from Tim Southee ripped Pakistani batting

Match Report:5th ODI: Ind vs NZ, Chennai: India clean sweep Kiwis by 5-0

Match Report:5th ODI: Ind vs NZ, Chennai: India clean sweep Kiwis by 5-0

India completed a clean sweep of this Five Odi series by 5-0 result.

Match Report:3rd ODI: Ind v NZ, Baroda – Gauti ton ensures 9 wicket win over Kiwis

Match Report:3rd ODI: Ind v NZ, Baroda – Gauti ton ensures 9 wicket win over Kiwis

Gambhir’s 126* helped India to register its third win against New Zealand in the Five ODI match series!

1st ODI: India v New Zealand: India win by 40 runs, Virat shines

1st ODI: India v New Zealand: India win by 40 runs, Virat shines

Virat Kohli scored 105 runs, became only 6th Indian batsman to score back to back hundred’s in ODI’s.

Preview: New Zealand’s Tour of India 2010 (ODI)

Preview: New Zealand’s Tour of India 2010 (ODI)

India and New Zealand are going to play the 10th bilateral one day series against each other. This is the 1st bilateral ODI series between the two teams in India. Last time Kiwis played against India in India was in 1999.

Match Report: India won the third test by an innings and 198 runs !

Match Report: India won the third test by an innings and 198 runs !

India took a dip with two points down in its ranking as it won only match in this series against a team which is ranked at number 7 with 80 points. India now sits pretty at the No # 1 position with 129 points in the test rankings.

A Little Bit of Respect

A Little Bit of Respect

While the Kiwis have never achieved that sort of acclaim, no side has competed the way New Zealand have despite their limitations.

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