PM Luxon hosts New Zealand and West Indies teams for inspiring backyard cricket event in Wellington
In a unique celebration of cricket and community, Prime Minister (PM) Christopher Luxon hosted the New Zealand and West Indies cricket teams on the Speaker’s Lawn in Wellington earlier this evening (8). The event saw international stars engage with local First XI captains across the region in a friendly game of backyard cricket, offering young […]
India face shaky South Africa in crucial T20I Series ahead of 2026 World Cup
India will host South Africa in a five-match T20I series in Cuttack, with both sides using the series as a critical stepping stone ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. The series promises a clash between a largely settled Indian side and a South African team still searching for consistency […]
Injury blow for New Zealand as Henry, Santner, and Smith ruled out of West Indies tests
New Zealand’s injury woes continue as Matt Henry, Mitchell Santner, and Nathan Smith have all been ruled out of the remainder of the home Test series against West Indies. Henry suffers a calf strain, Santner a groin issue, and Smith a side strain, leaving the hosts scrambling for reinforcements ahead of the second Test in […]
Van Niekerk blitz and Tunnicliffe fifty seal series for South Africa
South Africa secured a 2-0 series win over Ireland in the second T20I at Paarl, powered by Dane Van Niekerk’s explosive cameo and Faye Tunnicliffe’s composed half-century. The Proteas posted 201 for 5 and restricted Ireland to 136 for 3, winning by 65 runs and taking an unassailable lead in the three-match series. Opting to […]