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  • Black Caps name unchanged team

    Black Caps name unchanged team

    Mon, 09th Nov

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    New Zealand have named an unchanged 12 for the third and deciding one-day international against Pakistani in Abu Dhabi.



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  • Vettori demands series win

    Vettori demands series win

    Mon, 09th Nov

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    New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori wants momentum to carry his inconsistent team to victory in the third and final one-day cricket international against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi tomorrow morning (NZT).

  • McCullum leads NZ to victory in 2nd ODI

    McCullum leads NZ to victory in 2nd ODI

    Sat, 07th Nov

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    New Zealand have beaten Pakistan by 64 runs in the second one day cricket international at Abu Dhabi Stadium today, tieing the series going into the third and final match.

  • Former England coach interested in Black Caps job

    Former England coach interested in Black Caps job

    Wed, 04th Nov

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    Former England coach Duncan Fletcher is reported to be interested in taking over as the Black Caps’ new coach.

  • Black Caps to get coach before Bangladesh series in Feb

    Black Caps to get coach before Bangladesh series in Feb

    Sun, 08th Nov

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    New Zealand Cricket (NZC) is confident of appointing a new national cricket coach by the end of the year in time for the Bangladesh home series starting in February.

  • Mixed emotions for Southee after first up loss

    Mixed emotions for Southee after first up loss

    Wed, 04th Nov

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    Recalled New Zealand seamer Tim Southee was left with mixed emotions following today's loss to Pakistan in the first of three one-day cricket internationals in Abu Dhabi.

  • Black Caps lose by 138 runs to Pakistan

    Black Caps lose by 138 runs to Pakistan

    Wed, 04th Nov

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    Shahid Afridi smashed 70 off 50 deliveries and took two wickets Wednesday to lead Pakistan to a 138-run win over New Zealand in the first one-day international.




  • Bangladesh knock over Zimbabwe for 44 runs

    Tue, 03rd Nov

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    Raqibul Hassan hit a giant six to bring up the winning runs as Bangladesh completed a six-wicket victory inside 12 overs Tuesday after skittling Zimbabwe for 44, the fifth-lowest total ever in a limited-overs international.

  • Gayle back as Windies captain to tour Australia

    Gayle back as Windies captain to tour Australia

    Tue, 03rd Nov

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    Chris Gayle has been reinstated as West Indies captain in a full-strength squad for a three-test tour of Australia.

  • Pakistan allrounder Arafat to play for Otago

    Pakistan allrounder Arafat to play for Otago

    Mon, 02nd Nov

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    Pakistan allrounder Yasir Arafat will play for Otago in the domestic 50-over and Twenty20 cricket competitions this season, coach Mike Hesson said Monday.

  • Former cricket umpire Shepherd dies of cancer

    Former cricket umpire Shepherd dies of cancer

    Thu, 29th Oct

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    The former Gloucestershire batsman, who was a veteran of 92 tests and 172 one-day internationals, retired from umpiring in 2005

  • Fleming not interested in coaching vacancy

    Fleming not interested in coaching vacancy

    Wed, 28th Oct

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    Former captain Stephen Fleming has ruled himself out of contention to replace Andy Moles as New Zealand cricket coach.

  • Afridi to play for twenty20 for South Australia

    Afridi to play for twenty20 for South Australia

    Tue, 27th Oct

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    Aggressive Pakistani strokemaker Shahid Afridi has signed for South Australia in the domestic Twenty20 Big Bash tournament starting late December.

  • Off-field ructions dominate Black Caps’ build-up

    Off-field ructions dominate Black Caps’ build-up

    Mon, 26th Oct

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    Coaching crises and off-field anarchy are usually Pakistan's domain, although New Zealand have attempted to level the playing field with Andy Moles' untimely demise on the eve of their three-match one-day cricket series.

  • Vettori leads coachless Black Caps to United Arab Emirates

    Vettori leads coachless Black Caps to United Arab Emirates

    Sat, 24th Oct

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    Andy Moles has resigned as coach of the Black Caps after admitting he had a lack of chemistry with his players.

  • Moles resigns as Black Caps coach

    Moles resigns as Black Caps coach

    Sat, 24th Oct

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    Andy Moles has resigned as Black Caps coach, New Zealand Cricket confirmed today.

  • Full interview with Black Caps' cricketer of the year Daniel Vettori

    Full interview with Black Caps' cricketer of the year Daniel Vettori

    Fri, 23rd Oct

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    No surprises that New Zealand Cricket’s player of the year went to Black cap’s captain Daniel Vettori last night.

  • Indian summer prompts financial glow for New Zealand Cricket

    Indian summer prompts financial glow for New Zealand Cricket

    Thu, 22nd Oct

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    New Zealand Cricket might be embroiled in a potential coaching crisis but at least the finances will not add to the organisation's challenges.

  • Ponting says Australia must be at best in India

    Ponting says Australia must be at best in India

    Thu, 22nd Oct

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    Australia captain Ricky Ponting says his side will need to maintain its dominant form in one-day cricket if it is to beat India in the series starting Sunday.

  • Mills out for first one-dayer

    Mills out for first one-dayer

    Tue, 03rd Nov

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    New Zealand will be without top-ranked one-day bowler Kyle Mills when they face Pakistan in the first of three limited over cricket matches in Abu Dhabi tomorrow (NZT).

  • Southee to be given chance, Mills likely to miss 1st ODI

    Southee to be given chance, Mills likely to miss 1st ODI

    Tue, 03rd Nov

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    Young seamer Tim Southee has quickly won over his captain as New Zealand prepare for the one-day international cricket series against Pakistan starting in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday morning (NZT).

  • Champions Trophy has Bond confident

    Champions Trophy has Bond confident

    Mon, 02nd Nov

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    New Zealand are referring to their notes and subsequent defeat of Pakistan in last month's Champions Trophy to prepare for the one-day international cricket series starting in the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday morning (NZT).

  • Dhoni leads India to victory over Australia

    Dhoni leads India to victory over Australia

    Thu, 29th Oct

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    India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni smashed 124 off 107 deliveries Thursday to set up a 99-run victory over Australia and level the seven-match limited-overs series at 1-1.

  • Vettori to play multiple roles for Black Caps vs Pakistan

    Vettori to play multiple roles for Black Caps vs Pakistan

    Tue, 27th Oct

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    The Black Caps left today for five limited overs matches against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates.

  • Ponting, Hussey lead Australia to 4-run victory

    Ponting, Hussey lead Australia to 4-run victory

    Mon, 26th Oct

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    Aggressive half-centuries by captain Ricky Ponting and Michael Hussey led Australia to a four-run victory in Sunday's series-opening one-day game against India.

  • Acid on us now says player-coach Vettori

    Acid on us now says player-coach Vettori

    Mon, 26th Oct

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    Fill-in coach Daniel Vettori says the cloud surrounding the New Zealand players' role in Andy Moles' exit will shine a harsh spotlight on them during the limited over series against Pakistan.

  • Moles disappointed concerns were not raised

    Moles disappointed concerns were not raised

    Sat, 24th Oct

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    Departing New Zealand cricket coach Andy Moles is disappointed his perceived shortcomings weren't laid bare before being forced to resign today.

  • Vettori evasive on player concerns with coach

    Vettori evasive on player concerns with coach

    Fri, 23rd Oct

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    Daniel Vettori's acceptance speeches were almost irrelevant at New Zealand Cricket's gala evening last night as the captain was pressed for his views on the coaching predicament of Andy Moles.

  • Vettori leads the way at cricket awards night

    Vettori leads the way at cricket awards night

    Fri, 23rd Oct

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    Daniel Vettori played out another command performance at the New Zealand Cricket Awards here tonight, claiming a hattrick of leading accolades.

  • Mediation looms for Moles after player revolt

    Mediation looms for Moles after player revolt

    Thu, 22nd Oct

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    Andy Moles' future as New Zealand cricket coach could be determined as early as tomorrow, as he fights for his job following a rumoured revolt by senior players.