7-magnitude quake hits New Zealand
July 4th, 2012 - 7:31 am ICT by IANS
Wellington, July 4 (IANS) An undersea quake measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale struck New Zealand but there was no report of damage or casualty, authorities said Wednesday.The tremor occurred ... Read more...
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Taylor working on fitness with hopes of recall
July 3rd, 2012 - 5:52 pm ICT by IANS
Kingston (Jamaica), July 3 (IANS/CMC) Injury-prone West Indies fast bowler Jerome Taylor says he is working his way back to full fitness, as he targets a recall to the Caribbean side.
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England secure top spot in ICC Test championship table
March 11th, 2012 - 7:35 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai, March 11 (IANS) England have secured the top spot in the International Cricket Council Test Championship table at the April 1 cut-off date, after the first Test between New ... Read more...
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South Africa aim for clean sweep to claim No.1 ranking
March 6th, 2012 - 6:55 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai, March 6 (IANS) South Africa will be aiming to carry the winning momentum from its ODI series into the three-Test series against New Zealand starting in Dunedin Wednesday which ... Read more...
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UDRS system’s use in doubt for New Zealand-Pakistan series
December 18th, 2010 - 1:07 pm ICT by ANI
Wellington, Dec 18 (ANI): New Zealand and Pakistan want to use the umpiring review system in their Test and ODI series, but might not be allowed to as the International Cricket ... Read more...
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Harbhajan creates record with his run fest (Statistical highlights)
November 14th, 2010 - 10:14 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Nov 14 (IANS) Harbhajan Singh's 269 runs in the ongoing Test series against New Zealand is a record by a number eight batsman and the Indian offspinner has surpassed former ... Read more...
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Kiwi cyclist says Delhi not a problem if he can live under kitchen table for 3 months
September 29th, 2010 - 2:20 pm ICT by ANI
Wellington, Sept.29 (ANI): Track cyclist Simon van Velthooven says if he can survive living under a kitchen table for three months, Delhi will be no problem.With all the talk being about health, ... Read more...
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Crowe raises spot fixing doubts on New Zealand-Pakistan series
September 6th, 2010 - 2:13 pm ICT by ANI
Wellington, Sep 6 (ANI): New Zealand cricket team may have been exposed to "spot-fixing" long before the alleged betting and corruption scandal of the England-Pakistan series were revealed, according to Black Caps ... Read more...
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Reliance player ratings: Muralidaran retires in third position
July 23rd, 2010 - 4:55 pm ICT by ANI
Dubai, July 23 (ANI): Sri Lanka's iconic spinner Muttiah Muralidaran retired from Test cricket on Thursday after dominating the Reliance Mobile ICC Player Rankings for Test bowlers for the best part ... Read more...
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Dogs really can understand human emotions
April 27th, 2010 - 12:41 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Apr 27 (ANI): Dogs can tell the difference between a happy and an angry person and a laugh from a cry, a New Zealand study claims.To reach the conclusion, researchers at ... Read more...
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New Zealand accountancy firms outsourcing work to India
April 10th, 2010 - 6:28 pm ICT by ANI
Wellington, Apr 10 (ANI): New Zealand may have 30,000 chartered accountants, but a large number of accountancy firms are outsourcing their work to India.At least two New Zealand accountancy firms, including ... Read more...
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Serial panties thief no match for Dunedin super sleuth!
April 8th, 2010 - 5:52 pm ICT by ANI
Wellington, Apr 8 (ANI): A serial panties thief was caught red-handed, all thanks to a Dunedin super sleuth.Nick Reeves began keeping an overnight watch after hundreds of underwear started disappearing from his ... Read more...
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Husband-to-be has smashing time on stag night
February 8th, 2010 - 11:34 am ICT by IANS
Wellington, Feb 8 (DPA) A New Zealand man's pre-wedding stag night ended with him being arrested after he smashed a shop window with the ball-and-chain that friends attached to his leg ... Read more...
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Siddons expects Bangladesh to perform well in New Zealand
February 2nd, 2010 - 4:08 pm ICT by ANI
Wellington, Feb 2 (ANI): Bangladesh coach Jamie Siddons expects his team to perform well during their New Zealand tour and be far more assertive this time around.In 2007-08, Bangladesh had moments to ... Read more...
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Struggling Malik has Yousuf’s backing
January 17th, 2010 - 6:10 pm ICT by IANS
Hobart, Jan 17 (IANS) A struggling Shoaib Malik has found the support of skipper Mohammad Yousuf, who he says has given him some valuable batting tips.
Malik, who was dropped from the Pakistan ... Read more...
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Mohammad Asif exorcises his Sydney demons
January 4th, 2010 - 2:04 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Jan 4 (ANI): Mohammad Asif is delighted five years after making a forgettable debut here at the Sydney Cricket Ground, with a career-best haul that has put Pakistan in a commanding ... Read more...
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Rain halts Kiwi bid to win Napier Test
December 15th, 2009 - 1:37 pm ICT by ANI
Napier (New Zealand), Dec.15 (ANI): The third and final cricket test between New Zealand and Pakistan ended in a draw after rain washed out the final session of play at McLean Park ... Read more...
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PCB appoints Waqar Younis bowling and fielding coach
December 9th, 2009 - 7:16 pm ICT by IANS
By Omar Khalid
Karachi, Dec 9 (IANS) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Wednesday appointed former fast bowler Waqar Younis as the new bowling and fielding coach for the team's tough tour of Australia ... Read more...
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Kiwis face setback with fresh O’Brien injury
December 9th, 2009 - 1:45 pm ICT by ANI
Napier (New Zealand), Dec.9 (ANI): New Zealand's chances of securing a series victory over Pakistan in the final cricket test against Pakistan to be played here, have received a setback with fast ... Read more...
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Gul, Aamer engage in scuffle?
December 7th, 2009 - 6:34 pm ICT by IANS
Karachi, Dec 7 (IANS) Controversy seems to have struck Pakistan cricket again following sensational reports that pacers Umar Gul and Mohammad Aamer got engaged in a scuffle after the second Test against ... Read more...
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Kiwi pacer O’Brien to retire from international cricket after Napier Test
December 6th, 2009 - 12:59 pm ICT by ANI
Wellington, Dec.6 (ANI): New Zealand fast bowler Iain O'Brien has said that he will retire from international cricket at the end of the third test against Pakistan in Napier.He said that he ... Read more...
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Misbah’s ‘experience’ and ’safe hands’ to boost Pak team’s spirits ahead of 2nd test
December 2nd, 2009 - 2:54 pm ICT by ANI
Wellington, Dec.2 (ANI): Middle order batsmen Misbah-ul-Haq has joined the Pakistan team ahead of the second Test match starting at the Basin Reserve here on Thursday.Misbah's inclusion in the team in expected ... Read more...
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Pak cricket coach pondering over changes for Wellington Test
December 1st, 2009 - 1:32 pm ICT by ANI
Wellington, Dec.1 (ANI): Pakistan cricket team coach Intikhab Alam has admitted he was considering several changes for the second test starting at the Basin Reserve on Thursday.Intikhab said veteran Misbah-ul-Haq would bat ... Read more...
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Kiwi pacer Bond ruled of Tests with abdominal tear
December 1st, 2009 - 12:34 pm ICT by ANI
Wellington, Dec.1 (ANI): Black Caps strike bowler Shane Bond has been ruled out of the test series against Pakistan with an abdominal tear.Bond arrived at the indoor nets at Westpac Stadium here ... Read more...
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O’Brien credits his dislocated middle finger for Kiwi win over Pak
November 30th, 2009 - 2:58 pm ICT by ANI
Wellington, Nov.30 (ANI): New Zealand fast bowler Iain O'Brien has credited three factors for his role in ensuring a 32-run first test victory for his side over Pakistan.When a tired yet proud ... Read more...
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Misbah to join Pakistan team in New Zealand
November 29th, 2009 - 5:57 pm ICT by IANS
Karachi, Nov 29 (IANS) Pakistan batsman Misbah-ul-Haq, who left for Wellington to join the team ahead of the second cricket Test against New Zealand, said more than bolstering the batting, the tourists ... Read more...
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Pakistan recalls Misbah for New Zealand series
November 26th, 2009 - 6:18 pm ICT by IANS
Karachi, Nov 26 (IANS) Pakistan has been forced to send seasoned middle-order batsman Misbah-ul-Haq to New Zealand ahead of the second Test after its top order failed to click in the series ... Read more...
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No sponsors for Pak-NZ Test series leaves PCB in the lurch
November 25th, 2009 - 2:46 pm ICT by ANI
Lahore, Nov.25 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) expectations of making huge money from the New Zealand Test series has been shattered, as it has failed to find a title sponsor for ... Read more...
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Decision review system starts with New Zealand-Pakistan Test
November 23rd, 2009 - 8:03 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai, Nov 23 (IANS) The tried and tested new umpires review system will come into effect with the first cricket Test between New Zealand and Pakistan starting in Dunedin from Wednesday.
The ... Read more...
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Ground-breaking decision review system goes into effect tomorrow
November 23rd, 2009 - 4:11 pm ICT by ANI
Dubai, Nov.23 (ANI): Following extensive trials, the decision review system (DRS) goes into operation tomorrow with the start of the New Zealand v Pakistan Test series in Dunedin.With the majority of players ... Read more...
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Asif gearing up for Test series in New Zealand
November 22nd, 2009 - 6:45 pm ICT by IANS
By Omar Khalid
Karachi, Nov 22 (IANS) Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Asif is hoping to make an emphatic showing in the three-match Test series against New Zealand starting in Dunedin from Tuesday.Asif, who ... Read more...
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PCB undecided on sending Misbah to New Zealand
November 21st, 2009 - 2:21 pm ICT by ANI
Karachi, Nov.21 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is undecided on sending middle order batsman Misbah-ul-Haq to New Zealand as a replacement for Younis Khan.PCB insiders said the selectors have decided to ... Read more...
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Bond, Fulton recalled for Test series against Pakistan
November 20th, 2009 - 6:04 pm ICT by ANI
Auckland, Nov 20(ANI): New Zealand fast bowler Shane Bond and batsman Peter Fulton have been included in the 13-man squad for the first of Three tests against Pakistan, starting in Dunedin ... Read more...
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Dar backs new umpire referral system
November 19th, 2009 - 7:00 pm ICT by IANS
Karachi, Nov 19 (IANS) Eminent Pakistani cricket umpire Aleem Dar Thursday said the new umpire referral system will help minimise errors.
The Umpire Decision Review System (UDRS) in which each side is allowed ... Read more...
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Asif wants to help Pak win in New Zealand
November 16th, 2009 - 3:35 pm ICT by ANI
Karachi, Nov 16 (ANI): Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Asif has said that he wants to help the team win in New Zealand and prove the bad times are behind after his career ... Read more...
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