New Zealand cricket has announced former South Africa coach Rob Walter as the replacement for Gary Stead on Friday, June 6. Stead left his role as the New Zealand head coach on Thursday, after stepping down as the coach of the white-ball teams. New Zealand decided to name a new coach as they wanted one…
DUBAI: Just two days before the Champions Trophy final against India on Sunday, New Zealand are left sweating over the fitness of their in-form, most experienced pace bowler Matt Henry, who is currently the tournament’s leading wicket-taker with 10 scalps in four matches.The 33-year-old injured his right shoulder while taking a catch to dismiss Hein…
Varun Chakaravarthy (AP photo) DUBAI: When was the last time a cricketer playing just his third ODI emerged as such a threat to a team in an ICC final? Going into the Champions Trophy final against India at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday, New Zealand aren’t too daunted by the reputation of their opponents.Nor…
File Pic: Varun Chakravarthy, second from right, celebrates the wicket of New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: New Zealand coach Gary Stead acknowledged that India’s ‘mystery’ spinner Varun Chakravarthy poses a big challenge in the ICC Champions Trophy final, as the Kiwis strategise to counter him. The ICC showpiece final between India and…
Rachin Ravindra. (File Pic: Image Credit – X) DUBAI: Apart from making it to the semifinals of the 2025 Champions Trophy on Monday when they beat Bangladesh by five wickets at Rawalpindi, New Zealand were most relieved at the return of talented young gun Rachin Ravindra, who was returning to the action after suffering a…
Lockie Ferguson. (File Pic – Getty Images) New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to a foot injury, dealing a blow to the Black Caps ahead of their opening match against Pakistan. Ferguson experienced discomfort in his right foot after bowling a spell during an…