The Latest Breaking News from New Zealand

Virat Kohli trains against left-arm spin, short-pitched bowling at nets with NZ semi-final looming

NEW DELHI: The net sessions of Virat Kohli are known for their intensity, resembling a condensed version of his actual match-day batting. In the optional nets in Bengaluru on Friday, Kohli focused on refining his skills against short-pitched bowling and left-arm spin, anticipating challenges he might face against New Zealand…

The Times of India · Nov 10, 2023

Proposed smoking ban would improve UK public health – but tobacco industry opposition could be a major roadblock

In his speech on Tuesday, King Charles III outlined what measures the government plans to introduce to cut smoking rates and create a smoke-free generation in England.

The Conversation · Nov 10, 2023

New Zealand’s rising star Rachin Ravindra breaks Sachin Tendulkar’s Cricket World Cup record

Young all-rounder breaks Tendulkar’s record of scoring most runs in single edition of cricket tournament before turning 25

The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2023

Watch: A ritual to safeguard Rachin Ravindra from evil eye

Young New Zealand batter Rachin Ravindra is having a dream World Cup, knocking over run-scoring records in his debut at the showpiece ODI tournament. It's, therefore, not a surprise to see the batter of Indian-origin sitting through a ritual being performed by an elder to safeguard him from evil eye,…

The Times of India · Nov 10, 2023

New Zealand Test cricketer Henry Nicholls to face ball tampering charge

NZ cricketer Nicholls accused of ball tampering, referred to commissioner for hearing. No date set; due to tour Bangladesh with NZ squad

The Hindu · Nov 10, 2023

Rachin Ravindra's dream World Cup brings him another world record

NEW DELHI: Rachin Ravindra's World Cup keeps getting better, as New Zealand's left-handed batter with Indian roots has now notched up most runs by a player making his debut in an ODI World Cup.

The Times of India · Nov 10, 2023

'There's a lot of confidence...': New Zealand ready for business end of World Cup

NEW DELHI: After breaking a four-match losing streak against Sri Lanka in their last round-robin clash, New Zealand's paceman Lockie Ferguson expressed confidence as they likely head into a World Cup semi-final against India. The crushing five-wicket victory on Thursday has positioned the Black Caps well, with Pakistan and Afghanistan…

The Times of India · Nov 10, 2023

Lock England dressing room, get them timed out: Wasim Akram's hilarious take on Pakistan's semi-final chances

NEW DELHI: New Zealand have virtually knocked both Afghanistan and Pakistan out of the race to the ICC World Cup semi-finals, leaving the two teams only mathematically alive after Sri Lanka proved to be no match for the Kiwis in their last league fixture in Bengaluru on Thursday.

The Times of India · Nov 10, 2023

New Zealand's Henry Nicholls to face ball tampering charge

NEW DELHI: New Zealand Test cricketer Henry Nicholls has been accused of breaking New Zealand Cricket's code of conduct for alleged ball tampering during a domestic first-class match this week. Umpires reported the incident, and television footage from the Plunket Shield match between Nicholls' Canterbury province and Auckland appears to…

The Times of India · Nov 10, 2023

World Cup: New Zealand hammer Sri Lanka with 160 balls to spare to stay ahead in last-4 race

BENGALURU: : During their pre-match warmup routines, a few New Zealand and Sri Lanka players looked at the skies. With the threat of rain and hovering clouds, their actions did not come as a surprise. It was only around the toss time that the sun made its first real appearance…

The Times of India · Nov 10, 2023