"Desperate to win": England skipper Ben Stokes ahead of 1st Test against New Zealand

"Desperate to win": England skipper Ben Stokes ahead of 1st Test against New Zealand

London [UK], June 4 (ANI): As England prepare to return to action in the ICC World Test Championship, captain Ben Stokes believes the...

Root's journey towards Test immortality, Stokes' milestone: Lord's set to host historic 150th Test match

Root's journey towards Test immortality, Stokes' milestone: Lord's set to host historic 150th Test match

London [UK], June 4 (ANI): The Lord's Stadium in the UK is set to host its 150th Test match as England takes on New Zealand for the...

Rohit Sharma doubtful for Afghanistan ODIs, could miss the series: BCCI sources

Rohit Sharma doubtful for Afghanistan ODIs, could miss the series: BCCI sources

By Vipul Kashyap Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 4 (ANI): Indian batter and former captain Rohit Sharma is doubtful for the ODI...

Riviera sets stage for big names to compete for U.S. Women's Open title

Riviera sets stage for big names to compete for U.S. Women's Open title

(Photo credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images) Riviera Country Club is a marquee venue to host a women's golf major. Will a marquee name...

Iran to play closed-door FIFA World Cup warm-up against Mali before Mexico departure

Iran to play closed-door FIFA World Cup warm-up against Mali before Mexico departure

Tehran [Iran], June 3 (ANI): Iran will play their FIFA World Cup warm-up fixture behind closed doors against Mali in Turkey on Thursday...

Iran sets World Cup travel date following visa delay

Iran sets World Cup travel date following visa delay

(Photo credit: Danielle Parhizkaran-Imagn Images) Despite visa delays, the Iranian national team will travel to Mexico this weekend...

Bangladesh recall Mosaddek Hossain for Australia ODIs after four-year gap

Bangladesh recall Mosaddek Hossain for Australia ODIs after four-year gap

Dhaka [Bangladesh], June 3 (ANI): Bangladesh selectors have brought back middle-order batter Mosaddek Hossain to the ODI squad for...

"Something has got to give" Cummins hints at skipping IPL next year as Australia gear up for Ashes, WC2027

"Something has got to give" Cummins hints at skipping IPL next year as Australia gear up for Ashes, WC2027

Sydney [Australia], June 3 (ANI): Australia skipper Pat Cummins has hinted that he could skip next year's Indian Premier League (IPL)...

All-format India series headlines New Zealand's blockbuster home summer schedule

All-format India series headlines New Zealand's blockbuster home summer schedule

Wellington [New Zealand], June 3 (ANI): New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has unveiled a blockbuster home summer schedule, with their men's...

Ko downplays chance to pass Sorenstam on money list

Ko downplays chance to pass Sorenstam on money list

(Photo credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images) Lydia Ko enters this week's U.S. Women's Open with a chance to eclipse Annika Sorenstam...

"It is a tremendous honour": Sairaj Bahutule on India spin coach appointment

"It is a tremendous honour": Sairaj Bahutule on India spin coach appointment

New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): Newly-appointed India men's cricket team spin-bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule expressed his delight...

"That 76 not out against NZ meant more than 127 in the semifinal": Jemimah on overcoming form slump in ICC Women's WC

"That 76 not out against NZ meant more than 127 in the semifinal": Jemimah on overcoming form slump in ICC Women's WC

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 2 (ANI): Indian batter Jemimah Rodrigues spoke about the most anxious she felt while batting in...

Sairaj Bahutule appointed India spin-bowling coach ahead of Afghanistan one-off Test

Sairaj Bahutule appointed India spin-bowling coach ahead of Afghanistan one-off Test

New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): Former India leg-spinner Sairaj Bahutule has joined the men's national team as spin-bowling coach...

England's Linsey Smith climbs to No. 1 in ICC Women's T20I Bowling Rankings

England's Linsey Smith climbs to No. 1 in ICC Women's T20I Bowling Rankings

London [UK], June 2 (ANI): England spinner Linsey Smith has continued her remarkable rise in international cricket by climbing to the...

Dutch legend Taeke Taekema joins Indian Women's Hockey Team for specialised dragflicking camp

Dutch legend Taeke Taekema joins Indian Women's Hockey Team for specialised dragflicking camp

New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): Legendary Dutch dragflicker Taeke Taekema joined the Senior Indian Women's Hockey Team for a specialised...

Hockey India announces squad for FIH Hockey Women's Nations Cup New Zealand 2025-26

Hockey India announces squad for FIH Hockey Women's Nations Cup New Zealand 2025-26

New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): Hockey India on Tuesday announced the Indian Women's Team for the upcoming FIH Hockey Women's Nations...

Iran omits Sardar Azmoun from World Cup roster

Iran omits Sardar Azmoun from World Cup roster

(Photo credit: REUTERS via West Asia News Agency) Striker Sardar Azmoun was omitted from Iran's 26-man World Cup roster announced...

West Indies announce 15-member squad for Sri Lanka ODI series; Shai Hope to lead

West Indies announce 15-member squad for Sri Lanka ODI series; Shai Hope to lead

New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): West Indies have announced a 15-member squad for their upcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka, with...

Arafat Minhas registers first fifer by Pakistan bowler on ODI debut

Arafat Minhas registers first fifer by Pakistan bowler on ODI debut

Rawalpindi [Pakistan], May 31 (ANI): Pakistan spinner Arafat Minhas made history, becoming the first-ever bowler from his team to take...

Santner back in NZ Test squad after recovery from IPL shoulder injury

Santner back in NZ Test squad after recovery from IPL shoulder injury

New Delhi [India], May 31 (ANI): New Zealand have recalled Mitchell Santner to their Test squad for the series against England, kickstarting...

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh meets bipartisan US Congress Delegation on Shangri-La Dialogue sidelines

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh meets bipartisan US Congress Delegation on Shangri-La Dialogue sidelines

Singapore, May 31 (ANI): Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Sunday held discussions with US Congressman and member of the House...

India strengthens defence ties with New Zealand, Singapore on sidelines of Shangri-La Dialogue

India strengthens defence ties with New Zealand, Singapore on sidelines of Shangri-La Dialogue

Singapore, May 31 (ANI): India on Sunday held high-level defence engagements with New Zealand and Singapore on the sidelines of the...

Correction - Stalwarts of service honoured

Correction - Stalwarts of service honoured

Our earlier release regarding King's Birthday honours contained incorrect information regarding the honour received by Inspector Ross...

Stalwarts of service honoured

Stalwarts of service honoured

Commissioner Richard Chambers has congratulated two members of Police who are today recognised with royal honours. Inspectors Ross...

China confirms entry ban on New Zealand lawmakers

BEIJING, June 4 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson confirmed on Thursday that an entry ban had been imposed on certain...

Roundup: China's women advance to play-in round of FIBA 3x3 World Cup

WARSAW, June 4 (Xinhua) -- Germany's men's and women's teams both went unbeaten to top their pools and book direct berths in the quarterfinals...

Messi wins Spain's prestigious Princess of Asturias Award for Sport

MADRID, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Football legend Lionel Messi was named the 2026 winner of the prestigious Princess of Asturias Award for...

Visitor boom pushes New Zealand services exports higher

WELLINGTON, June 3 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand's services exports rose sharply in the March 2026 quarter, driven largely by increased visitor...

New Zealand to establish 5 new marine reserves

WELLINGTON, June 2 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand will establish five new marine reserves along the Otago coast, expanding protection for...

New Zealand bans travel for 3 extremist Israeli settlers

WELLINGTON, June 2 (Xinhua) -- The New Zealand government said on Tuesday that it will impose travel bans on three extremist Israeli...

Australia imposes sanctions on Israeli settlers in West Bank

CANBERRA, June 2 (Xinhua) -- The Australian government on Tuesday imposed sanctions on three Israeli individuals and four entities...

National wants to scrap sexual offender character references. Should NZ go further?

Share article Print article Stopping judges from considering good character references when sentencing sexual offenders - as New...

7 dead in New Zealand holiday road crashes

WELLINGTON, June 1 (Xinhua) -- Five people were killed in overnight crashes in New Zealand, bringing the King's Birthday holiday road...

Professional networking sites and online job platforms being used to target Five Eyes nationals

Today, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) issued an alert with its Five Eyes domestic intelligence security partners:...

Serious crash, East Tmaki

Emergency services are responding to a crash involving a car and a pedestrian on Chapel Road, East Tmaki. The crash was reported...

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Saba Karim feels IND-AFG Test would help India in trying out new combinations, fixing woes in longer format
Saba Karim feels IND-AFG Test would help India in trying out new combinations, fixing woes in longer format

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 4 (ANI): Ahead of India's one-off Test against Afghanistan, former Indian cricketer Saba Karim said...


"Desperate to win": England skipper Ben Stokes ahead of 1st Test against New Zealand
"Desperate to win": England skipper Ben Stokes ahead of 1st Test against New Zealand

London [UK], June 4 (ANI): As England prepare to return to action in the ICC World Test Championship, captain Ben Stokes believes the...


Root's journey towards Test immortality, Stokes' milestone: Lord's set to host historic 150th Test match
Root's journey towards Test immortality, Stokes' milestone: Lord's set to host historic 150th Test match

London [UK], June 4 (ANI): The Lord's Stadium in the UK is set to host its 150th Test match as England takes on New Zealand for the...


Rohit Sharma doubtful for Afghanistan ODIs, could miss the series: BCCI sources
Rohit Sharma doubtful for Afghanistan ODIs, could miss the series: BCCI sources

By Vipul Kashyap Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 4 (ANI): Indian batter and former captain Rohit Sharma is doubtful for the ODI...


Riviera sets stage for big names to compete for U.S. Women's Open title
Riviera sets stage for big names to compete for U.S. Women's Open title

(Photo credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images) Riviera Country Club is a marquee venue to host a women's golf major. Will a marquee name...


Iran to play closed-door FIFA World Cup warm-up against Mali before Mexico departure
Iran to play closed-door FIFA World Cup warm-up against Mali before Mexico departure

Tehran [Iran], June 3 (ANI): Iran will play their FIFA World Cup warm-up fixture behind closed doors against Mali in Turkey on Thursday...


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