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Pacer Michael Rae earns call-up to New Zealand squad for second test again
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Uncapped pacer Michael Rae has been called up to New Zealand's squad for the second Test match of the three-match series against the West Indies. The first Test of the three-match series ended in a draw after West Indies batted 164 overs in the second innings.
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"Ready to start, hungry to go": Gambhir confirms Gill's participation in S
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Shubman, who suffered a neck injury during the first Test of the two-match Test series against South Africa in Kolkata, has been included in the squad after missing the second Test and three-match ODI series due to injury.
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Justin Greaves becomes fourth West Indies batter to hit double century in
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
West Indies star batter Just Greaves became the fourth batter from his country to notch up a double century in the fourth innings of a Test match. Greaves achieved this milestone during the first Test of the three-match series against New Zealand, which ended in a draw on Saturday.
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Justin Greaves' maiden double century, Kemar Roach's resilience help West
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A memorable maiden double century from Justin Greaves and a solid knock from Kemar Roach have helped the West Indies to avoid a defeat in the opening Test of the three-match series against New Zealand at the Hagley Oval on Saturday.
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Australia's Labuschagne continues brilliant pink-ball run, becomes first b
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Labuschagne, who had nine and 51* while chasing 205 at Perth during the first Test, continued his fine run of form with a fluent 65 in 78 balls, with nine fours and a six, at a strike rate of over 83.
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Shai Hope's century help West Indies to fightback against New Zealand in f
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Veteran batter Shai Hope slammed a fantastic century as West Indies showcased a brilliant fightback against New Zealand on Day 4 of the first Test on Friday.
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New Zealand's Tom Blundell ruled out of second Test against West Indies
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Tom Blundell suffered a hamstring injury while batting on the opening day in the first Test in Christchurch against the West Indies. In the absence of Blundell, Tom Latham did the captaincy with wicketkeeping duties in both innings.
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Matthew Hayden congratulates Joe Root after England's ace hits his first T
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden congratulated Joe Root after England's ace batter slammed his maiden Test hundred on Australian soil during Day 1 of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane on Thursday.
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Tom Latham becomes fifth NZ batter to register 6,000 Test runs
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Latham, the skipper, achieved this milestone during his side's first Test against the West Indies at Christchurch. In the match, after a 24-run knock in the first innings, Latham made a classy 145 in 250 balls, with 12 fours.
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Ravindra, Latham tons put New Zealand firmly in driver's seat against West
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Superb centuries from Tom Latham and Rachin Ravindra have put New Zealand in a commanding position after the hosts transformed a modest 64-run advantage into a towering lead after the stumps on Day 3 of the ongoing first Test at Hagley Oval.
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Williamson scores 50 as West Indies reduce Kiwis to 231/9 in first Test
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A half-century from Kane Williamson was the highlight of New Zealand's innings as West Indies took wickets at regular intervals on day one of the first Test at Christchurch on Tuesday.
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New Zealand allrounder Zak Foulkes set for special Hagley Oval debut after
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
New Zealand allrounder Zak Foulkes has enjoyed a rapid rise over the past few months in international cricket. In August, the 23-year-old produced remarkable figures of 9 for 75 on Test debut against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo--the best by any New Zealander in their first Test. Then, in his maiden
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