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Three Britons remain in hospital in New Zealand after fatal quad-cycle collision

The incident occurred in the town of Martinborough, located on New Zealand’s North Island.

Evening Standard · Feb 15, 2025

'Pakistan's bubble bursts ahead of the Champions Trophy'

Pakistan were served a reality-check by New Zealand in the tri-series final on Friday, when the hosts suffered a one-sided defeat by five wickets at the National Stadium in Karachi, which comes as a jolt ahead of the Champions Trophy (CT).

The Times of India · Feb 15, 2025

'Kaise pagal log hai ...': Basit Ali questions Pakistan's decision to open with Babar Azam

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has strongly criticised the team's approach in the recently concluded tri-nation series, particularly questioning the decision to have Babar Azam open the innings. His comments came after Pakistan's five-wicket loss to New Zealand in the final at Karachi's National Stadium on Friday.

The Times of India · Feb 15, 2025

'I was always going to be that young girl to them' – Niamh Fisher-Black's clean slate for growth at Lidl-Trek

24-year-old from New Zealand discusses leaving SD Worx-Protime and developing as a person and rider as GC challenge beckons

Cycling News · Feb 14, 2025

EXCLUSIVE | 'India are always there near the end,' says Tim Southee on Champions Trophy chances

NEW DELHI: India, New Zealand, Bangladesh and Pakistan are in the same group for the ICC Champions Trophy, scheduled to take place from February 19 to March 9, across Pakistan and Dubai. India will begin their campaign in Dubai on February 20 against Bangladesh, followed by a high-stakes clash with…

The Times of India · Feb 14, 2025

Babar Azam goes past Virat Kohli, joins Hashim Amla as fastest to this landmark

Pakistan's batting great Babar Azam became the joint fastest to score 6000 ODI runs and the fastest in Asia during his knock against New Zealand in the tri-series final at the National Stadium in Karachi on Friday.

The Times of India · Feb 14, 2025

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 history: Winners, India vs Pakistan, top players

A lookback at biggest talking points and the moments that mattered the most in the tournament’s 27-year history.

Al Jazeera · Feb 14, 2025

New Zealand's Ben Sears ruled out of Champions Trophy, Jacob Duffy named replacement

New Zealand fast bowler Ben Sears has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to a hamstring injury. The Blackcaps pacer experienced discomfort in his left hamstring during the team’s first training session in Karachi on Wednesday, and scans later confirmed a minor tear requiring at least…

The Times of India · Feb 14, 2025

Why is Babar Azam opening in ODIs? Captain Mohammad Rizwan answers

Former captain Babar Azam and his poor form remain central to cricket debates in Pakistan ahead of the ODI tri-series final against New Zealand on Friday and the ICC Champions Trophy that follows, while the team management decided to push the star batter up the order as an opener.

The Times of India · Feb 14, 2025

Pacific pitch: new bid's grand plans for NRL expansion

A bid team based out of Auckland have told the NRL they want to play games in Tonga, Samoa and Cook Islands each year, representing the people of the Pacific.

AAP · Feb 14, 2025