New Zealand to ban ‘forever chemicals’ in make-up

New Zealand is set to become one of the first countries to ban harmful "forever chemicals" from cosmetic products, environment watchdogs said Wednesday. The Environmental Protection Authority said it will ban long-lasting substances perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl -- known as PFAS or "forever chemicals" -- by 2027. Found in items like nail polish, shaving cream,

Pakistan skipper relieved after beating New Zealand in fifth T20

Shah Afridi said it was "very important" his team avoided a whitewash series loss to New Zealand after winning the fifth and final Twenty20 International by 42 runs on Sunday. The Black Caps capitulated for 92 in the face of some quality Pakistan spin bowling, having been favoured to chase down

New Zealand beat Pakistan by 46 runs

In a frenzied, fun game at Eden Park in Auckland in front of a raucous weekend crowd, New Zealand beat Pakistan by 46 runs to pour cold water over ShaheenAfridi's coronation as T20I captain. New Zealand took advantage of a somewhat indifferent display with the ball from a Pakistani side

New Zealand win third T20 to square series with Bangladesh

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner took four wickets as they beat Bangladesh by 17 runs in a rain-affected third and final Twenty20 international on Sunday to draw the series 1-1. After dismissing the tourists for 110 in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand's top-order collapsed to 49-5 before Jimmy Neesham and Santner recovered

Bangladesh relieved after historic victory in New Zealand

After securing their first victory against New Zealand in their backyard in 19th attempt, Bangladesh felt relieved even though the landmark victory came in the dead rubber. The historic victory in Napier helped Bangladesh avoid the whitewash which looked on the cards following their meek surrender in the first two matches. Bangladesh

Bangladesh look to avoid ODI series whitewash

Bangladesh are keen to restore some pride by avoiding a whitewash as they take on New Zealand for the third and final ODI at McLean Park in Napier today. The match will start at 4am (Bangladesh Time). The Tigers lost the rain-hit first game by 44 runs before suffering a seven-wicket defeat

BCB announces Sylhet Test ticket price

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) today announced the ticket price for the first Test between Bangladesh and New Zealand to be held in Sylhet International Cricket Stadium from November 28. The lowest price of the ticket is at Taka 100 and the highest price is set at Taka 1000. The fans

NZ confident about future despite semi-final exit

New Zealand are confident they have the foundations in place to continue to compete with the elite at the World Cup even if they could be without Kane Williamson and a few other generational talents when the next edition comes around. Skipper Williamson had no complaints about how the Blacks Caps