Wellington:New Zealand's No 1 fast bowler Shane Bond is all set to return to competitive cricket after forcing his way into the 20-man list of contracted players for 2005-06 announced by Lindsay Crocker, the New Zealand general manager.
Mumbai: New Zealand one-day specialists, including one of the hard-hitting batsman in the world, Chris Cairns, arrived in Mumbai on Wednesday to take part in the triangular One-day International (ODI) tournament to start from October 23.
Mumbai: New Zealand one-day specialists, including one of the hard-hitting batsman in the world, Chris Cairns, arrived in Mumbai on Wednesday to take part in the triangular One-day International (ODI) tournament to start from October 23.
Centurion: India threw Asian neighbours Sri Lanka a World Cup lifeline when it knocked out New Zealand with a seven-wicket romp at SuperSport Park on Friday.
Port Elizabeth: New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming expects Tuesday's World Cup Super Six match against Australia here to be a war of attrition.
Bloemfontein: Nathan Astle's 13th One-day International century got New Zealand's bid for a World Cup semi-final spot off to a winning start as it beat Zimbabwe by six wickets in the Super Six match here at Goodyear Park on Saturday.
Bloemfontein: Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak led from the front with 72 not out to help his side recover to 252 for seven in its opening World Cup Super Six match against New Zealand at Goodyear Park on Saturday.
Bloemfontein: Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak won the toss and elected to bat in the World Cup Super Sixes match against New Zealand at Goodyear Park on Saturday.
The confidence and team spirit that is evident in the Indian team has grown out of the belief that they (Indians) can fight fire with fire under any conditions.
Benoni (South Africa): New Zealand survived a spectacular onslaught from opener John Davison to bowl out Canada for 196 in its last World Cup league match on Monday.
