February 5, 2026 2:55 PM

Sickness hits New Zealand camp in leadup to T20 World Cup

New Zealand batters Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway have been struck down with illness ahead of the T20 World Cup but head coach Rob Walter is hopeful of a clean bill of health before their tournament gets underway. Walter said the duo would miss a warmup match against the United States in Mumbai, while top-order batter Finn Allen will also rest as he recovers from a shoulder injury. "There's a bit of illness in the camp unfortunately at the moment so Devon and Rachin are struggling with a vi...

April 9, 2025 11:05 AM

Arya’s sparkling century propels Punjab to IPL win over Chennai

Priyansh Arya's rapid century powered Punjab Kings to an 18-run win over Chennai Super Kings in a thrilling Indian Premier League game on Tuesday. Priyansh struck the joint-fourth fastest hundred in IPL history off 39 balls. The 24-year-old, who hit the first delivery of the match for six, was out for 103 off 42 balls including seven fours and nine sixes and led Punjab to 219-6 in 20 overs - the highest score at the PCA New International Cricket Stadium. "The feeling is out of this world. I a...

February 25, 2025 10:03 AM

Ravindra, Bracewell star as New Zealand make Champions Trophy semis

New Zealand powered into the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy, taking India along with them after Rachin Ravindra's century and inspired bowling from Michael Bracewell ensured a five-wicket win over Group A opponents Bangladesh on Monday. Chasing 237 for victory thanks to Bracewell's four-wicket haul, New Zealand lost Will Young for a duck in the opening over and Kane Williamson for five shortly after but Ravindra's classy 112 and Tom Latham's 55 secured the victory in 46.1 overs. Banglades...