With Australia’s virus curve not just flat but “crushed” – as some keen local tabloids are describing it – restrictions are easing in some areas. Currently, for the most part, Australians everywhere are still required to stay at home unless…
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New Zealand abandons ODI, T20 series over virus concerns
Sydney (AP/UNB) — Australia’s one-day international series against New Zealand has been abandoned after the New Zealanders had to rush home due to coronavirus precautions. The New Zealand government announced Saturday that all incoming passengers would be subject to a…
New Zealand abandon Australia cricket tour
New Zealand abandoned their one-day cricket tour of Australia on Saturday after Wellington tightened border restrictions to combat the spread of coronavirus.
India 122-5 at tea in 1st test against New Zealand
Wellington, (AP/UNB) — Fast bowler Kyle Jamieson claimed a third wicket between lunch and tea Friday to continue a dream debut on the first day of the first cricket test between New Zealand and India. Jamieson, New Zealand’s tallest cricketer…
Bangladesh face New Zealand in U-19 WC semifinal Thursday
Dhaka – Bangladesh Under-19 Cricket Team will face New Zealand in the 2nd semifinal of the ongoing ICC Under-19 World Cup in South Africa on Thursday. India booked a seat for the final eliminating their arch-rival Pakistan by huge 10…
Iyer guides India to 6-wicket win in 1st T20 vs New Zealand
Auckland (AP/UNB) — Shreyas Iyer emerged as a new star of Indian cricket Friday when his calm, unbeaten half-century clinched a six-wicket win for his team over New Zealand in a high-scoring Twenty20 international. K.L. Rahul (56) and Virat Kohli…
Australia declare 217-2, New Zealand face 416 to win
Australia declared their second innings at 217 for two on Monday, leaving New Zealand the improbable task of scoring 416 runs for victory in the third Test.
New Zealand in trouble against Australia on 3rd day at MCG
Melbourne (AP/UNB) — Australia’s world No. 1-ranked bowler Pat Cummins struck twice in consecutive deliveries as New Zealand sustained an embarrassing batting collapse on day three of the second test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday. New Zealand resumed…
Dar to break umpire record in Australia-New Zealand test
Perth (AP/UNB) — Aleem Dar will break the record of most tests as an umpire in the first match of the series between Australia and New Zealand starting Thursday. The 51-year-old from Pakistan will stand in his 129th test as…
New Zealand 315-6 at tea on day 2 of 2nd test vs England
HAMILTON, NOV 30 – B.J. Watling and Daryl Mitchell reached half centuries Saturday in a 124-run partnership for the sixth wicket which put New Zealand in strong position in the second cricket test against England by tea on the second…
Bangladesh U-19 Cricket team leaves for New Zealand Monday
Dhaka – Bangladesh Under-19 Cricket Team will leave Dhaka on Monday (Sept 23) morning for Christchurch, New Zealand to play a five-match Youth ODI series against the host team.
New Zealand pushes Sri Lanka to 144-6 at stumps on Day 2
Colombo (AP/UNB) — Fast bowlers Trent Boult and Tim Southee took two wickets apiece to put Sri Lanka on the back foot on a rain-curtailed second day of the second test as the hosts reached 144-6 before rain caused early…
New Zealand’s Brendon McCullum retires from cricket
Wellington (AP/UNB) – Former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has announced his retirement from cricket at the age of 37.
ICC WC final: Woakes, Plunkett restrict New Zealand to 241
Dhaka – The hosts England managed to restrict New Zealand to 241 in ICC Men’s World Cup final match at Lord’s on Sunday. England need 242 to win their maiden World Cup trophy.Chris Woakes and Liam Plunkett took three wickets…
England eye World Cup glory as New Zealand plot shock
LONDON,(BSS/AFP) – Eoin Morgan’s England face New Zealand at Lord’s on Sunday desperate to win the World Cup for the first time after four years of hard graft. When England exited the 2015 tournament after an embarrassing defeat by Bangladesh,…
New Zealand knock India out of World Cup
Dhaka – New Zealand knocked India out of the ongoing ICC Men’s World Cup, winning the first semifinal by 18 runs on Wednesday at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester. The Kiwis marched into the final for the second successive time. They…
ICC WC: Rain disrupts India-New Zealand semifinal clash
Dhaka— The first semifinal of the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup was stopped due to rain when New Zealand was batting against two time champions India at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester on Tuesday. A record four matches of the ongoing…
India face New Zealand in first WC semifinal Tuesday
Dhaka – Virat Kohli-led India, the only Asian team which remained in the ongoing ICC Men’s World Cup, are all set to take on New Zealand in the first semifinal of the event on Tuesday at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester.…
Neesham, Grandhomme help New Zealand post 237
Dhaka – Despite losing five wickets for 83 runs, New Zealand posted 237 for six in 50 overs against Pakistan at Birmingham on Wednesday riding on a 132-run stand in the sixth wicket by James Neesham and Colin de Grandhomme.…
West Indies opt to bowl against New Zealand
Dhaka – New Zealand were invited to bat first in their 6th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup at the Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday. West Indies captain Jason Holder won the toss and decided to bowl first…
Struggling South Africa post 241 against New Zealand
Dhaka – South Africa posted a moderate total of 241 in their sixth game in the World Cup on Wednesday against New Zealand at Edgbaston, Birmingham. New Zealand won the toss and opted to bowl first after rain pushed the…
ICC WC: Rain ruins India-New Zealand match
Dhaka – The ongoing ICC Men’s World Cup saw another dull day on Thursday as the game between India and New Zealand was washed out by rain without a ball being bowled at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. Both the teams were…
New Zealand decide to bowl against Afghanistan
Dhaka- New Zealand won the toss and sent Afghanistan to bat first in the 13th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 at The Cooper Associates County Ground in Taunton on Saturday. Kiwi Captain Kane Williamson said, “We are…
World Cup: Tigers upbeat ahead of New Zealand clash
Dhaka – After a flying start in the ICC Men’s World Cup beating South Africa, Bangladesh are now upbeat ahead of their match against New Zealand on Wednesday at the Oval, London. The match will start at 6:30pm (BdST), and…
New Zealand thrash India in World Cup warm-up
AFP-Trent Boult starred with the ball as New Zealand thrashed India in a World Cup warm-up match at the Oval on Saturday. The left-arm seamer exploited overcast conditions and a pitch with plenty of grass cover to finish with four…
New Zealand everyone’s “2nd favorite team” at World Cup
May 25 (AP/UNB)-The excitement which built around New Zealand’s drive to the Cricket World Cup final four years ago has long subsided and a team under a new coach and captain will endeavor to regenerate that feeling on the other…
New Zealand unveils plan to go carbon neutral by 2050
New Zealand introduced legislation Wednesday to make the South Pacific nation carbon neutral by 2050, although greenhouse gas emissions from the economically vital agricultural sector will not have to meet the commitment. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the bill would…
Still in shock, New Zealand call off U-19 tour of Bangladesh
Dhaka – New Zealand have cancelled the tour of their Under-19 cricket team to Bangladesh which was scheduled for later this month. Greg Barclay, the chairman of New Zealand Cricket, said both the boards agreed to call off the tour…
New Zealand attack note left at fire at California mosque
Escondido, Mar 25 (AP/UNB) — A note referencing the recent terrorist attacks in New Zealand was found at the scene of a possible arson fire at a Southern California mosque, police said Sunday. Nobody was hurt, and members of the…
New Zealand wants answers from tech giants after mosque attack livestream
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Sunday said she would be looking for answers from Facebook and other social media firms. About how an attack that killed 50 mosque-goers was livestreamed on their platforms. Saying there were “further questions…