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New Zealand World Cup campaign on shaky ground as losses, injuries pile up

NZ leave Pune sore/sorry after 3rd WC defeat in succession. Injury toll mounting; Matt Henry unlikely to feature vs Pakistan. Neesham nursing wrist injury; Ferguson Achilles injury. NZ cling to 4th place, 2 pts ahead of Pakistan. Need wins vs Pakistan/Sri Lanka for semi-finals.

The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023

Kyle Jamieson joins New Zealand's World Cup squad as cover amidst injury concerns

NEW DELHI: In response to ongoing injury concerns within the New Zealand cricket team, the Black Caps have called upon Kyle Jamieson to bolster their World Cup squad as a precautionary measure. Jamieson, who was previously with the squad in India as cover for Tim Southee, is set to join…

The Times of India · Nov 2, 2023

New Zealand's Lockie Ferguson returns to fitness ahead of key World Cup clash with Pakistan

NEW DELHI: In a significant development for the New Zealand cricket team, pace bowler Lockie Ferguson, who was sidelined due to injury, is now deemed fit and "available" for their crucial ICC Cricket World Cup clash against Pakistan scheduled for Saturday.

The Times of India · Nov 2, 2023

World Cup: Australia gear up for blockbuster clash with New Zealand

NEW DELHI: A resurgent Australia are poised to maintain their winning momentum as they prepare to take on arch-rivals New Zealand in a highly anticipated clash at the One-Day International Cricket World Cup. Australia's recent performances, including a record-breaking 309-run victory against the Netherlands, have signalled a return to form…

The Times of India · Oct 27, 2023

WATCH: Chants of 'Shami, Shami' as crowd celebrates Mohammed Shami's five-wicket comeback

NEW DELHI: The crowd in Dharamsala erupted in joy and started chanting 'Shami, Shami' after the star India pacer Mohammed Shami claimed a five-wicket haul to restrict New Zealand to 273 runs in the ICC World Cup match at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Sunday.

The Times of India · Oct 23, 2023

India vs New Zealand Highlights: How India passed tough New Zealand test to remain unbeaten

NEW DELHI: A resilient Indian team overcame a tough challenge from New Zealand in Dharamsala to register their fifth successive win in the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup. Riding on Virat Kohli's 95, hosts India chased down a competitive 274-run target with 4 wickets in hand and 12 balls to…

The Times of India · Oct 22, 2023

ODI World Cup: India are playing some fantastic cricket, says Matt Henry

CHENNAI: Seamer Matt Henry, who is the third-highest wicket-taker in the ongoing World Cup with nine scalps, has been an essential ingredient in the making of New Zealand’s dream run. His dexterity with the new ball helped the Kiwis reign supreme in each of their first four matches. In a…

The Times of India · Oct 21, 2023

ODI World Cup 2023: Players to watch out for in India vs New Zealand match

Virat Kohli (IND)

The Times of India · Oct 21, 2023

AP Week in Pictures: Global | Oct. 13 - 19, 2023

Palestinians wounded in Israeli airstrikes arrive at a hospital in the Gaza Strip, mourners attend the funeral of an Israeli woman killed by Hamas militants in Holon, Israel, and a woman watches the “ring of fire” solar eclipse in Bolivia. In sports, Bangladesh’s Mushfiqur Rahim is bowled out by New…

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023

Cricket World Cup 2023 | Matt Henry has quietly pulled his weight in New Zealand’s perfect start

Chennai NZ have 3 wins in WC, w/ standout performers. Matt Henry has flown under radar, leading bowling charts w/ 8 wkts. He swings new ball & keeps things tight, accounting for top-order & tail. He uses lengths wisely & is accurate in India to control run rate & apply…

The Hindu · Oct 17, 2023