Kane Williamson declines New Zealand Cricket central contract again | Cricket News – Times of India

Kane Williamson declines New Zealand Cricket central contract again | Cricket News – Times of India

Kane Williamson of Middlesex CCC during a training session. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) Kane Williamson has once again turned down a central contract with New Zealand Cricket (NZC), raising fresh questions about the former captain’s long-term international future. As a result, he is likely to miss New Zealand’s two-Test tour of Zimbabwe in late…

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Lahore-born New Zealand batter Muhammad Abbas sets record for fastest fifty on ODI debut | Cricket News – The Times of India

Lahore-born New Zealand batter Muhammad Abbas sets record for fastest fifty on ODI debut | Cricket News – The Times of India

Muhammad Abbas (Pic credit: Blackcaps) NEW DELHI: New Zealand’s 21-year-old right-hand batter Muhammad Abbas made history on Saturday, smashing the fastest-ever fifty on ODI debut during the first match of the three-match series against Pakistan at McLean Park in Napier. The Lahore-born cricketer reached his half-century in just 24 balls, breaking the previous record held…

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Tim Seifert’s 38-ball 97 powers New Zealand to 4-1 series win over Pakistan | Cricket News – The Times of India

Tim Seifert’s 38-ball 97 powers New Zealand to 4-1 series win over Pakistan | Cricket News – The Times of India

Tim Seifert (Photo by Joe Allison/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: In the final T20I match between New Zealand and Pakistan, Tim Seifert‘s destructive batting display ensured a comprehensive eight-wicket victory for the hosts, securing the series with a 4-1 scoreline. Chasing a modest target of 129 runs, Seifert’s blistering unbeaten knock of 97 off just 38…

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NZ vs PAK 4th T20I: New Zealand hand Pakistan their biggest T20I defeat to clinch the series 3-1 | Cricket News – The Times of India

NZ vs PAK 4th T20I: New Zealand hand Pakistan their biggest T20I defeat to clinch the series 3-1 | Cricket News – The Times of India

New Zealand cricketers (Pic credit: Blackcaps) Dominant New Zealand thrashed Pakistan by 115 runs in the fourth Twenty20 International on Sunday, securing the five-match series with a 3-1 lead.At Mount Maunganui, the hosts posted 220/6 before bowling out Pakistan for a mere 105 in under 17 overs.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE…

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Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma in top 5; Varun Chakravarthy second-best bowler in latest ICC T20I rankings | Cricket News – The Times of India

Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma in top 5; Varun Chakravarthy second-best bowler in latest ICC T20I rankings | Cricket News – The Times of India

Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The latest ICC rankings have witnessed significant movements, reflecting the performances of various teams and players in recent T20I and ODI matches. In the T20I format, New Zealand’s Tim Seifert and Finn Allen have made notable strides, with Seifert climbing 20 spots to 13th and Allen…

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Pakistan star Khushdil Shah fined heavily for Level 2 breach after collision with New Zealand bowler | Cricket News – The Times of India

Pakistan star Khushdil Shah fined heavily for Level 2 breach after collision with New Zealand bowler | Cricket News – The Times of India

Khushdil Shah of Pakistan bats during the first T20I against New Zealand. (Getty Images) Pakistan all-rounder Khushdil Shah has been fined 50% of his match fee after being found guilty of a Level 2 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during the opening T20I against New Zealand in Christchurch on Sunday. The incident occurred…

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‘Avoid diplomatic incident’: Luxon thanks PM Modi for not mentioning NZ’s Champions Trophy defeat | India News – The Times of India

‘Avoid diplomatic incident’: Luxon thanks PM Modi for not mentioning NZ’s Champions Trophy defeat | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon made a remark related to rivalry in cricket between the two nations during a joint press conference with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, which led to laughter. Luxon mentioned New Zealand’s recent cricket losses to India and thanked Modi for not bringing them up.“I really appreciate…

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Rohit Sharma rises to no. 3 in ICC ODI rankings after Champions Trophy final heroics | Cricket News – The Times of India

Rohit Sharma rises to no. 3 in ICC ODI rankings after Champions Trophy final heroics | Cricket News – The Times of India

Rohit Sharma (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s thrilling victory over New Zealand in the Champions Trophy 2025 final in Dubai has sparked a wave of movement in the latest ICC Men’s ODI Player Rankings, with stars from both finalists making significant gains. India, who secured their third Champions Trophy title with a four-wicket win, saw…

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Watch: Shreyas Iyer reflects on Champions Trophy victory | Cricket News – The Times of India

Watch: Shreyas Iyer reflects on Champions Trophy victory | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Middle-order batsman Shreyas Iyer has acknowledged that he has been at a loss for words when it comes to the sensation of winning an ICC 50-over trophy, demonstrating that the excitement around India’s 2025 Champions Trophy victory hasn’t subsided.In Sunday’s final, India defeated New Zealand by four wickets to win the 2025 Champions…

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