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Ashton Turner leads Australia A to victory in one-day series opener

Ashton Turner leads Australia A to victory in one-day series opener

Gurinder Sandhu took 5 wickets for 9 runs. Australia A openers Caleb Jewell and Ben McDermott put on 41 41-run partnership. Ashton Turner and Will Sutherland put on an unbeaten 65-run partnership. Inexperienced captain Ashton Turner played a crucial role in leading Australia A to victory in the first one-day match in Mackay, following Gurinder … Read more

New Zealand’s Job Market Grows

New Zealand

Jobs up 1.1% in Q2 2023, 10th consecutive growth quarter. Drivers: Accommodation, health care, transport. Earnings +8.7% in year ending June 2023, led by health care, prof. services. According to the New Zealand statistics department, there was a 1.1 percent increase in filled jobs, totaling 24,946 jobs, in the quarter ending in June 2023. This … Read more

New Zealand level T20I series with six-wicket win over England

New Zealand level T20I series with six-wicket win over England

New Zealand beat England by 6 wickets in the 4th T20I to level the series 2-2. Jonny Bairstow scored 73 runs for England. The series is now tied 2-2 and the ODIs will be played next. New Zealand achieved a remarkable six-wicket triumph over England at Trent Bridge, equalizing the T20 International series at 2-2. … Read more

NZ Releases Earthquake Shaking Intensity Maps

NZ

Rapidly generated shaking heatmaps post-magnitude 3.5+ quakes. Aid in assessing damage and inform emergency response. Valuable for engineering, infrastructure, and risk research. On Tuesday, New Zealand scientists unveiled “Shaking Layers” heatmaps that illustrate the intensity of seismic activity resulting from earthquakes in various parts of the country. These maps have the potential to assist emergency … Read more

Williamson in New Zealand’s World Cup Squad Despite Injury

Williamson Injury

He injured his knee in April but has made enough progress for selection. Rest of New Zealand’s squad to be announced on September 11. England and New Zealand currently engaged in T20 and ODI series. Despite suffering a knee injury earlier this year, Kane Williamson will be part of New Zealand’s squad for the upcoming … Read more

Shark Rams New Zealand Kayaker Chasing Seal

Shark

In a thrilling encounter off the coast of Waihau Bay, New Zealand, a kayaker named Greg Potter found himself in a heart-pounding situation as he captured a remarkable video of a shark chasing a seal. Potter was peacefully fishing in his pedal-powered kayak when he noticed a commotion in the water, initially mistaking it for … Read more

USWNT star Horan blames lack of chemistry for team’s early exit

USWNT

The team was not adequately prepared for the tournament. The players were not enjoying their football. The team needs to capitalize on the limited training opportunities. Lindsey Horan, co-captain of the United States women’s football team, recently expressed that her team was not adequately prepared for the recently concluded FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. The … Read more

UAE bowler Junaid Siddique penalized for aggressive behavior

Junaid Siddique

Junaid Siddique has been penalized with a 25% match fee deduction. The first breach involved using language and actions. The second breach involved displaying dissent at an umpire’s decision. UAE’s fast bowler Junaid Siddique has been penalized with a 25 percent deduction from his match fee and given two demerit points for two Level 1 … Read more

Veteran Pakistani cricketer Naushad Ali dies

Naushad Ali dies

Funeral prayers to be held at H-11 graveyard in Islamabad. Naushad Ali was a wicketkeeper-batter, played against New Zealand in 1965. He scored 156 runs and took nine catches in his international career. Naushad Ali, a former Pakistan cricketer who participated in six Test matches, passed away in Islamabad on Sunday. Funeral prayers are scheduled … Read more

Kyle Jamieson in line for World Cup selection after T20I return

Kyle Jamieson in line for World Cup selection after T20I return

Kyle Jamieson made a successful return from injury. Jamieson took one wicket and showed good signs of his fitness. Jamieson is a bowler who can excel in all three formats. Tall and swift Kyle Jamieson made a successful comeback from injury as New Zealand won the opening T20I of their white-ball tour of the UAE. … Read more

Australia, New Zealand eager to host FIFA Men’s World Cup

Australia, New Zealand eager to host FIFA Men's World Cup

New Zealand Football is eager to host the FIFA Men’s World Cup. New Zealand will cooperate with FIFA to find a solution to the stadium problem. The 2026 Men’s World Cup will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. According to Chief Executive Andrew Pragnell, New Zealand Football is eager to host the … Read more

Shakib returns as Bangladesh ODI captain for Asia Cup

Bangladesh

Shakib returns as Bangladesh ODI captain for Asia Cup. Shakib Al Hasan will take on his new responsibilities. Shakib has taken over the captaincy for Bangladesh. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has selected all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan to lead the national team in the ODI format. This decision comes as Tamim Iqbal, the former captain, … Read more

England secures first-ever Netball World Cup final spot

England secures first-ever Netball World Cup final spot

England secured their first-ever spot in the Netball World Cup final. They defeated New Zealand 46-40 in the semifinals. The English team will face Australia in the final. In a historic moment for English netball, England secured their first-ever spot in the Netball World Cup final with a thrilling 46-40 victory over reigning champions New … Read more

Kane Williamson injury: NZ batsman not yet ready to make international comeback

Kane Williamson injury: NZ batsman not yet ready to make international comeback

Kane Williamson is still recovering from a right knee injury. He is not yet ready to play international cricket. Williamson is hoping to be fit for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. Despite enrolling in the New Zealand team’s training camp, Kane Williamson is not yet prepared for international competition, as the right knee injury … Read more

Glenn McGrath Predicts Pakistan’s World Cup Success

Glenn McGrath World Cup Success

He names England, Australia, India, and Pakistan as his final four teams. The World Cup starts on October 5 in India, with England vs. New Zealand in the opener. Pakistan’s participation subject to decision by the country’s Prime Minister. Former Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath predicts that Pakistan will qualify for the semi-finals of the … Read more

New Zealand’s Avian Beauty Contest Features Extinct Birds

Extinct Birds

New Zealand’s annual Bird of the Year competition has taken a unique turn as organizers aim to draw attention to Extinct birds. Forest & Bird, the environmental group responsible for the contest, has included five extinct species on this year’s ballot, which will crown New Zealand’s most popular feathered friend of the last 100 years, … Read more

Netherlands Coach Calls Women’s World Cup Organization “Incompetent”

Netherlands Coach Calls Women's World Cup Organization "Incompetent"

The Netherlands was not pleased with the training facilities. Coach Andries Jonker was worried about player injuries. The Netherlands is disappointed with the organization of the Women’s World Cup. As they get ready for their debut match against Portugal on Sunday, the Netherlands are not pleased with the training facilities in New Zealand. The Women’s … Read more

FIFA Women’s World Cup: New Zealand stun Norway 1-0 in Women’s World Cup opener

FIFA Women's World Cup

New Zealand Stuns Norway 1-0 in Opening Match. Hannah Wilkinson’s Goal Gives New Zealand Historic Win. Football Ferns Secure First World Cup Win in 15 Years. On Thursday, New Zealand achieved a significant milestone by securing a historic victory at a nearly packed Eden Park. They narrowly defeated Norway with a 1-0 scoreline in the … Read more

Shock and Tragedy Before FIFA Women’s World Cup Opener

FIFA World Cup

Deadly shooting in Auckland before the FIFA Women’s World Cup opener. Gunman opens fire at a building site, resulting in two deaths and six injuries. New Zealand and Norway teams shocked but confirmed safe. Ahead of the opening match of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Auckland on Thursday, teams were left shocked by a … Read more

FIFA Women’s World Cup Opening Ceremony to Celebrate Diversity and Inclusion

FIFA Women

Tournament will be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand. The opening match will be played on July 20. Final will be played on August 20 at Sydney Olympic Stadium. The eagerly anticipated FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 is nearing, and New Zealand and Australia are fully ready to co-host this prestigious event for the very … Read more

All you need to know about ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Europe Qualifier

All you need to know about ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 Europe Qualifier

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Europe Qualifier will be hosted by Scotland. The Qualifier will begin on July 20. The tournament will include 20 teams for the first time. Scotland will host the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Europe Qualifier from July 20 through July 28. Tournament format and qualification 12 teams have … Read more

New Zealand launches recovery plan for weather-hit regions

New Zealand

New Zealand launches recovery plan for weather-hit regions. Government will extend support to volunteers. Personalized support and referral options will be made available. On Tuesday, the New Zealand government unveiled a scheme aimed at assisting the North Island regions in their efforts to bounce back from the destructive impacts of cyclone Gabrielle, the Auckland floods, … Read more

PCB Reveals Revised Future Tours Programme 2023-2025

PCB Future Tours

Pakistan to play 10 additional T20Is against New Zealand. Pakistan’s tour to New Zealand moved to April 2025. Programme includes various tours and participation in ICC events. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has revealed the revised Future Tours Programme 2023-2025, which includes 10 additional T20Is for the Pakistan national cricket team against New Zealand in … Read more

Rizwan congratulates Sarfaraz on 3,000-run milestone

Rizwan

Sarfaraz becomes first Pakistani wicketkeeper to score 3,000 Test runs. Sarfaraz silences critics with impactful performance. Rizwan congratulates Sarfaraz Ahmed on reaching 3,000. On Monday, Mohammad Rizwan, the wicketkeeper-batsman for Pakistan in limited-overs cricket, extended his congratulations to Sarfaraz Ahmed for reaching the milestone of scoring 3,000 runs in Test cricket. Rizwan commended Sarfaraz, who … Read more

Germany can learn from recent setbacks, says Lea Schuller ahead of FIFA Women World Cup

Germany can learn from recent setbacks, says Lea Schuller ahead of FIFA Women World Cup

Germany has won the FIFA Women World Cup two times. They haven’t clinched the championship title in the past 10 years. Schuller is confident that Germany can learn for its previous failures. Forward Lea Schuller expressed her confidence that Germany, a two-time winner, can draw lessons from their failures at the most recent FIFA Women … Read more