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Afghanistan defends venue selection after no play in first 2 of AFG-NZ days

ACB said that Afghanistan had recently played a three-day game against a local team in Noida, which went smoothly, giving them confidence about hosting the Test.

ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024: New Zealand full squad and schedule

Skipper Devine and batter Bates will be the only two players in the team who have been part of the New Zealand squad in all nine editions of the Women's T20 World Cup.

Iron to grass transplant: Six unique ways to dry up cricket field in India

On Day 2 of AFG vs NZ one-off Test, groundsmen used an innovative method to dry up a patch of the field. Earlier household iron was used to dry a damp patch on a patch in Guwahati in 2020

Wet outfield & poor facilities mar Day 1 of Afghanistan vs New Zealand Test

After six inspections (at 10 AM, 11:30 AM, 1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM and 4:30 PM), the match officials declared the outfield unsuitable for play.

Afghanistan vs New Zealand Test Playing 11, live toss timings and streaming

The day 1 of the Afghanistan vs New Zealand Test has been called off due to wet outfield. The action will now resume on day 2.

How to get AFG vs NZ Test tickets? Greater Noida weather forecast on Sept 9

Given the wet conditions at the Saheed Vijay Singh Pathik Stadium over the past weeks, it would be a major surprise if AFG vs NZ toss happens at 9:30 AM IST on Sept 9 even if rain gods stay away

I enjoy Joe Root's batting: Kane Williamson on 'Fab 4' debate

Kane dismissed the comparison with Joe Root in a conversation ahead of his side's one-off Test against Afghanistan at the Greater Noida Stadium in India, which is scheduled to start on September 9.

Lack of Test opportunities breeds more hunger, says NZ spinner Ajaz Patel

Disappointed that he did not get many opportunities to play Test cricket following his historic 10-wicket haul, Ajaz Patel believes that such setbacks only intensify the drive and ambition in New Zealand spinners to prove themselves in the subcontinent. Spinners from New Zealand frequently face a challenging environment at home to showcase their skills as pitches and conditions there offer more assistance to seamers. "If you ask all New Zealand spinners, it is difficult. Sometimes, obviously you don't get as many opportunities at home because of our home conditions," Patel told reporters here on Friday ahead of New Zealand's one-off Test against Afghanistan, which begins from September 9. "But it breeds more hunger when you do come to conditions like this and you know conditions that are spin-friendly and you're quite hungry to get out there and play and put your best foot forward and perform. But it's really important that you do prepare accordingly and prepare well," he added. Th

Vikram Rathour, Rangana Herath added to New Zealand cricket coaching staff

Former India batting coach Vikram Rathour and Sri Lanka spin great Rangana Herath were on Friday added to New Zealand's coaching staff ahead of Tests against Afghanistan and Sri Lanka. New Zealand will play a one-off Test against Afghanistan before heading to Sri Lanka for a two-Test series. The one-off Test against the Afghans will be held at the Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground from September 9 to 13. The Kiwis are also due to play a three-Test series against India in October-November. While Herath has been appointed for Tests against Afghanistan and Sri Lanka as New Zealand's spin bowling coach, Rathour will be with the Kiwi side only for the contest against Afghanistan. Rathour had a successful run as India's batting coach under head coach Rahul Dravid. His tenure ended after India's T20 World Cup win in June this year. The addition of Rathour and Herath was announced by New Zealand Cricket on their website. "Sri Lankan spin maestro Rangana Herath has been appointed as ..

India to England: WTC 2025 final qualification scenarios of top 5 teams

India need to win only eight out of their remaining ten matches to ensure they finish in the top two positions in the WTC points table for the third time in a row.

WTC 2023-25 points table: Pakistan, Bangladesh, England & SL rankings

Check ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 points table here

AFG vs NZ Tests 2024: Hashmatullah named captain, no place Rashid Khan

All-rounder Rashid Khan is a notable omission in Afghanistan's 20-member preliminary squad for the one-off Test against New Zealand, to be played in Greater Noida next month. Rashid's absence from the September 9-13 contest comes as a surprise as he has been Afghanistan's highest wicket-taker in the format, having taken 34 wickets in five Tests at an average of 22.35, including four fifers. He played his last Test for Afghanistan in 2021 against Zimbabwe in Abu Dhabi, where he took 11 wickets. Besides, Rashid is also a handy batter and has a half-century to his name in Tests. The other notable omissions in the side, led by Hashmatullah Shahidi, are Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Karim Janat, though Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Gulbadin Naib and Azmatullah Omarzai have been included in the preliminary squad. The Afghanistan Cricket Board said the final 15-member squad will be announced at the end of a week-long preparatory camp in Greater Noida. The preliminary squad will arrive in India

Conway, Allen declines NZ central contract to focus on franchise cricket

Top-order batters Devon Conway and Finn Allen on Thursday turned down New Zealand central contracts to pursue a career in franchise cricket, announced the country's cricket board. However, Conway will be available for New Zealand's international assignments through a casual agreement similar to the one Kane Williamson signed with NZC recently. It means that Conway will play international matches unless they do not overlap his franchise commitments. Firstly, I'd like to thank New Zealand Cricket for their support through this process, Conway said in a video posted by Blackcaps on 'X'. Playing for the Black Caps is still the pinnacle for me and I'm hugely passionate about representing New Zealand and winning games of international cricket. However, Conway said the decision to opt out of the central contract was taken in the best interest of his family. The decision to move away from a central playing contract isn't one I've taken lightly, but I believe it is the best for me and my

New Zealand to go with 5 spin bowling options for AFG and SL test series

New Zealand on Monday named a strong squad, which includes five spin bowling options, for next month's one-off Test against Afghanistan and the ensuing two-match rubber against Sri Lanka. While the one-off Test against Afghanistan will be played in Greater Noida, India, from September 9-13, the Black Caps will fly to Sri Lanka for the two ICC World Test Championship matches, starting September 18 and 26, respectively. Veteran pacer Tim Southee will lead the side which includes the likes of Kane Williamson, Devon Conway, Glenn Phillips and Rachin Ravindra, while Tom Latham continues to be the vice-captain. However, head coach Gary Stead hinted that if conditions call for a different balance, the skipper too may have to sit out for a game or two. "Test tours to the sub-continent can ask some really tough questions of pace bowlers due to the nature of the pitches and the heat and humidity," Stead said. "While we're going over with an open mind around conditions, there is an understan

Afghanistan to play first Test against New Zealand from Sept 9-13 in Noida

Afghanistan will play its first-ever Test match against New Zealand on September 9 to 13 in Greater Noida, the country's cricket board announced on Saturday. New Zealand Test squad will then again be back in India within a month to play a three-Test series against Rohit Sharma's men, starting October in Bengaluru. The Greater Noida venue has been allocated for Afghanistan's home games, following a mutual agreement between Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). "The ACB confirms it will host the New Zealand National Cricket Team for a one-off Test Match from September 913 in Greater Noida, India. This historic event will mark Afghanistan's first Test match against the Blackcaps and the first-ever bilateral cricket series hosted by ACB involving New Zealand," the ACB said in a statement. The Blackcaps are set to arrive in Greater Noida on September 5 for a three-day conditioning camp ahead of the Test Match. Afghanistan will head to Del

Trent Boult a great servant of New Zealand and world cricket: Williamson

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson on Monday paid rich tributes to outgoing pacer Trent Boult, saying that the left-arm fast bowler will remain as a great servant of New Zealand and world cricket. Boult played his last game in T20 World Cup for New Zealand on Monday, returning with figures of 4-0-14-2 against Papua New Guinea in their seven-wicket win as the Kiwis bowed out of the competition with a win. "I think after every tournament there's a bit of reflection, this being Trent's last ICC tournament, great servant of our game and the world game," said Williamson after New Zealand's final match after failing to make it to the Super Eight round of the tournament. "(It is) sad to see him go but that's the nature of playing for a long time. As a guy, he's got such a big appetite to keep getting better, trains hard, (he is) very fit, and very clear with how he wants to operate," he said. "(Boult) held himself in great stead across formats. (He) sticks his chest out and performs well

Lockie Ferguson creates record of most economical spell in T20I histroy

New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson entered the history books here on Monday, recording the most economical spell for any bowler in T20I history, that too in a World Cup fixture, returning with figures of 4-4-0-3 against Papua New Guinea. Ferguson's stunning spell saw him becoming only the second bowler in the history of the format to have sent down each of the four overs allotted to a player as maidens, joining Canada's Saad Bin Zafar in the process. Zafar had recorded 4-4-0-2 against Canada in November 2021 during T20 World Cup Americas Regional qualifier match, but Ferguson bettered his numbers. The right-arm New Zealand pacer struck on the first ball of his spell to remove PNG captain Assad Vala for six, which set the tone for his following overs as the opposition batters went into a shell. While PNG batters struggled for strike rotation, Ferguson maintained a tight line with pace and slight movement off the surface to make their job tougher. On the second ball of the 12th over,

T20 World Cup 2024, WI vs NZ highlights: West Indies beat Kiwis by 13 runs, qualify for Super 8

T20 World Cup 2024 highlights WI vs NZ Full scorecard: With the second consecutive defeat, New Zealand's hopes for Super 8 are hanging by thread and depends on how Afghanistan perform

T20 World Cup 2024: WI vs NZ Playing 11, live streaming and telecast

West Indies vs New Zealand Playing 11: Kiwus bring Rachin, Southee and Neesham in their Playing 11 vs West Indies

T20 World Cup 2024 points table: Pakistan, India, Australia, USA rankings

Pakistan Super 8 chances depend on the IND vs USA match. Check the ICC Men's T20 World Cup points table of Group A, B, C and D here