Pakistan defeat New Zealand by 21 runs

Fakhar Zaman and captain Babar Azam starred as Pakistan pulled off a dramatic, rain-hit 21-run victory over New Zealand to stay alive at the Cricket World Cup on Saturday. After New Zealand had piled up a mammoth 401-6, Pakistan were 160-1 in the 21st over when rain brought a stoppage. Set a revised target

NZ call up Jamieson as cover for Henry

New Zealand have called Kyle Jamieson into their World Cup squad as cover while fellow pace bowler Matt Henry awaits the results of a scan on a hamstring injury. Jamieson, previously with the squad in India as cover for Tim Southee, arriveed in Bengaluru late on Thursday ahead of Saturday's pool

NZ prepare for Bangladesh’s spin threat in Chepauk

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson wants to stick to the process to deal with Bangladesh spin threat in their third game of the ICC Cricket World Cup in Chennai, a venue which historically favours spinners. Bangladesh have some quality spinners with the likes of Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed

New Zealand clinch dominant win against England

New Zealand batters Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra lit up the opening match of the ICC World Cup with twin tons against England as they eased to a nine-wicket win at Ahmedabad on Thursday. Having won the toss, England elected to bat first and scored 282/9 in their 50 overs, which

Emirates bolsters Australia services

Emirates airline takes significant steps to restore its Australia capacity by increasing its service to two major cities – Sydney and Melbourne, a press release said Monday. The airline will also restart services to Christchurch, New Zealand via Sydney, offering a new path for Australians across the trans-Tasman route. From 26 March,

Chris Hipkins to be New Zealand’s next prime minister

Education Minister Chris Hipkins is set to become New Zealand's next prime minister after he was the only candidate to enter the contest Saturday to replace Jacinda Ardern.Hipkins, 44, must still garner an endorsement Sunday from his Labour Party colleagues, but that is just a formality now. An official transfer

New Zealand’s Ardern has many possibilities for a second act

When Jacinda Ardern announced this week she was stepping down as New Zealand's prime minister, speculation began almost immediately about what she might do for a second act.When she leaves, she will have accumulated 15 years experience as a lawmaker and five-and-a-half years as leader. She will also be just

Kohli, Rohit out of India squad for New Zealand T20s

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have been left out of India's T20 squad for the home series against New Zealand as selectors ponder major long-term changes. November's World Cup semi-final drubbing to England prompted soul-searching in India and talk among the cricket board of easing out senior players. Both men remain in