Tag: New Zealand

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

- Associated Press -

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

- Times Report -

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

NZ beat Ireland to confirm semi final berth

- Associated Press -

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson posted a half century and his spinners checked Ireland's scoring rate in a 35-run win Friday that gave the Black Caps a strong chance of securing a semifinal spot at the Twenty20 World Cup. Williamson scored 61 off 35 balls as New Zealand reached 185-6

England beat New Zealand to revive WC hopes

- Times Report -

Clinical England rescued their Twenty20 World Cup campaign as they held their nerve to beat New Zealand by 20 runs at the Gabba in Brisbane on Tuesday. England, who had been facing almost certain elimination had they lost, moved into the top two in Group 1 along with their opponents

Phillips ton leads New Zealand to big win over Sri Lanka

- Associated Press -

Glenn Phillips hit the second century of the Twenty20 World Cup to put New Zealand on course for a semi-final place with a comprehensive 65-run win over Sri Lanka at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday. The Kiwis now have five points, having won two games and shared the points with

Brooks powers West Indies to five-wicket win over New Zealand

- Times Report -

Shamarh Brooks played the sheet anchor role to perfection in guiding the West Indies to a five-wicket victory over top-ranked New Zealand in a low-scoring opening day-night One-Day International of a three-match series at Kensington Oval in Barbados on Wednesday. After the home side's bowling combination pace and spin dismissed the

Hit 9 times at New Zealand mosque, survivor walks for peace

- Times Report -

The lingering injuries from being shot nine times did not stop Temel Atacocugu from completing a two-week walk and bike ride for peace on Tuesday, the third anniversary of a gunman’s slaughter of 51 Muslim worshippers. Atacocugu set out to retrace the gunman’s 360-kilometer (224-mile) drive from Dunedin to the two