Melie Kerr's outstanding campaign for champions New Zealand saw her named the Aramco Player of the Tournament. And the leading wicket-taker at the tournament has jumped up to sixth in the ICC T20I Bowling Rankings.
Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar feels that batter KL Rahul should sit out if Shubman Gill is deemed fit to play the second Test against New Zealand at Pune starting from Thursday.
Gill missed the first Test against the Kiwis at Bengaluru due to neck stiffness. His presence was missed as star batter Virat Kohli could not deliver runs at number three in the first innings and India lost the match by eight wickets, marking their first loss to Kiwis on home soil since 1988
Cook travelled to the UAE for the announcement of his induction into the ICC Hall of Fame, where he and his family also watched the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Final between New Zealand and South Africa, which the former won.
Sarfaraz, who recently smashed a brilliant 150 in a loss to New Zealand in the first Test at Bengaluru, took to Instagram and revealed that he and his wife were blessed with a baby boy. He also clicked a picture of the baby with himself and his father and coach, Naushad Khan.
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) took to Instagram and issued a statement, saying, "Squad News | Kane Williamson will not be available for the BLACKCAPS second Test match against India, as he continues his rehabilitation from a groin strain."
Rohit Sharma-led Team India on Monday arrived in Pune ahead of their upcoming second Test match against New Zealand at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium.
Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune will have a slow-turning pitch ahead of India's second Test match against New Zealand, according to ESPNcricinfo.
New Zealand batter Kane Williamson lauded the national men's and women's teams for producing landmark wins, against India, the team's first Test on the Indian soil after 36 years and against South Africa to secure the ICC Women's T20 World Cup title.
Experienced pacer Mohammed Shami said it is a "big thing" that India captain Rohit Sharma took responsibility for misreading the pitch during the opening Test against New Zealand.
ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 'Player of the Tournament' Melie Kerr earned special plaudits from former New Zealand wicket-keeper Katey Martin following her memorable performance in the marquee event.