The series between New Zealand and Pakistan is deliciously poised at one apiece. Pakistan looked like a team with purpose at Christchurch and would look to continue putting the same show at Napier. Both the teams have been experimenting a lot before the World Cup which starts from February 19.

The second match of the series ended in a disappointing abandonment with just over four overs bowled. The game gave us an idea of few things such as Ahmad Shahzad's intent as he logged Tim Southee for six off this third ball. Other thing was the pressure and uncertainty over Pakistan tea

New Zealand ended their 11 match losing streak with a bang at Wellington, humiliating Pakistan by nine wickets. New Zealand who started the series as underdogs, are suddenly out of that frame now. The series is a long one containing six matches so it is too soon to reach conclusions. The secon

The last series for New Zealand and Pakistan in one day cricket before World Cup is about to unfold. Both teams are in heap of troubles. The series is important not only for World Cup preparations but also each side needs winning touch in ODIs desperately. New Zealand have not won an ODI sin

Kamran Akmal has been selected in the ODI squad for the away series against New Zealand. The series would be Pakistan's last outing before the World Cup which starts in February. It is believed that more or less the same squad will be picked for the World Cup. Pakistan Cricket Board

The first Test was won astonishingly by Pakistan within three days. While Pakistan celebrated their first win under Misbah ul Haq, The Kiwis sank to another low in Test cricket. And they know they have to bounce back quickly at Wellington in the second and final Test of the series. Click for

A Test series between two troubled teams is about to start. Pakistan are under various on and off field difficulties and New Zealand have never been at ease with the longest format of the game. The first of the two Test matches start at Hamilton from Friday. These two teams have every reason

The series is dead and dusted, New Zealand have outplayed Pakistan completely and secured the three match series 2-0 with one game to go. The final game is scheduled to be played at Christchurch on Thursday December 30. Like the previous game, it would be played under lights. Playing on their

Pakistan will play New Zealand in the second T20I of the series. New Zealand lead the series 1-0. New Zealand won comprehensively against Pakistan in the first game of the three T20 matches. It was a very welcome win at Auckland at New Zealand ended a losing streak of 11 matches, but for Pakis

The stage is set for two depleted sides to take each other on, with a point to prove. Both New Zealand and Pakistan have been in all sorts of trouble. The series which starts with a T20 at Auckland will provide both the teams to get hold of the ground and shape their World Cup preparations as

India are 4-0 up in the five match series and there is not much left to play. In fourth ODI New Zealand easily displayed their best batting performance for some time as they piled up 315, only to see Yusuf Pathan and company chase it down with five wickets and more than one over to spare. Fina

India maybe a new look side but they showed little signs of it at Guwahati one day international. They could finish their innings off well, being 220/3 with 10 overs to go at one stage. It was a comfortable win at the end courtesy and outstanding innings by Virat Kohli, his second century in a

Every one day international game is important to all teams around the world, as World Cup is less than 100 days away. With every game there is a chance for the teams to craft out strategies, eliminate weaknesses and polish their skills. Such is the 'importance' of the five match one day series

It is a Test match fiesta going on these days. Three gripping Test series are taking place right now and when two of them including India New Zealand Tests are over, the Ashes will begin. The November has been a seventh heaven for a true cricket lover. The series of India Vs New Zealand is

Before the series started it was called a "mismatch". It was indeed a mismatch, at least on paper. India are no. 1 ranked Test team in the world whereas New Zealand were beaten comprehensively by unfancy Bangladesh. But the inaugural Test match came as a surprise. New Zealand didn't co

India are the number one placed Test team in the world. New Zealand in contrast have always struggled massively in the longest format of the game. The two teams meet in Ahmadabad to start a three match Test series on fourth November. India have always been a hostile opposition at home. They a

Gautam Gambhir has expressed that Gary Kirsten should continue as Indian team's coach after the World Cup in February next year. Kirsten's contract expires after the World Cup assignment and Gambhir has called for the BCCI to renew it. Gambhir was full of praise for Kirsten; he feels K

Indian management had sent a request to BCCI to send some Test players earlier than scheduled to South Africa for the Test series in December. BCCI has expected their request and has agreed to some players, it not confirmed as yet who the players are or how many will be sent early. India

Bangladesh go into the final ODI at Dhaka after registering an epic moment in their history. Bangladesh won the series 3-0, their first ever series victory against a full strength established team. Shakib ul Hasan was the star of the show. Continuing his majestic form in the series, he score

This is a special time for Bangladesh cricket. After disastrous losses to Zimbabwe and Ireland recently, they are soaring to success. Bangladesh tamed New Zealand to victory in the third ODI in Dhaka and have taken a secure 2-0 lead with two games to go. One has to think for a long tim

A washout in Mirpur without a single ball bowled would've annoyed both teams and the excited Bangladesh crowd, but particularly Daniel Vettori and his men would be frustrated who seem eager to level the series. Five match series is led by Bangladesh by 1-0. After an exciting win in the first

An upset at Mirpur in the first match where Bengal tigers outdid the Kiwis by nine runs (D/L method) has only ripened up the second encounter between the two teams in Dhaka scheduled on 8th October. It was a combination of tight bowling, good fielding and a Shakib ul Hasan special that earned

The first ODI of the series between New Zealand and Bangladesh will be played on October 5 at Mirpur. The last time these two sides had met was in a three match ODI series and the Kiwis had gone on to whitewash the Bangladeshi team 3-0 in New Zealand. However, Daniel Vettori, captain of the Ne

The final of the Micromax Cup tri-series will see India taking on Sri Lanka at Dambulla. The game will be played on Saturday, August 28 and will have the Indians want to defend their title that they had won last year by beating Sri Lanka and New Zealand in the tri-series. India qualified for t

After the New Zealand cricket board clarified that they will not be touring Pakistan despite being earlier reported as contrary to the same, the Zimbabwe cricket board seems to have come to Pakistan's rescue. Zimbabwe cricket board said that they will like to help the flood victims by playing

India plays New Zealand in the last league match of the three-nation Micromax Cup tri-series at Dambulla. The winner of this game will enter the final and play Sri Lanka, while the losing team will go out of the tournament. Currently, India has five points from three games, whereas New Zealand a

India will play Sri Lanka in the fifth game of the Micromax Cup tri-series to be played at Dambulla. It is a must-win game for both the sides, as the winner of the game will go through to the final, whereas the team losing the game will need to anxiously look at the result of the last game bet

The fourth game of the Micromax Cup tri-series will see Sri Lanka take on New Zealand in a game that could decide on at least one finalist. Sri Lanka and New Zealand have both had one win each from two games, and will look to add to their wins by playing much better cricket from their last gam

The second game of the Micromax tri-series at Dambulla will see Sri Lanka take on new Zealand. New Zealand had won the first game of the series by beating India by a whopping margin of 200 runs. This meant that they won an extra bonus point and have five points now. This is Sri Lanka's first gam

Former Australian opening batsman and also the coach of the country, Geoff Marsh has been anointed as the coach of the IPL PUne side. The Sahara Pune Warriors as they are called, will be coached by Marsh, who will have the services of Dermot Reeve as his assistant coach. Marsh has had coached in