Cricket

Southee holds nerve as New Zealand clinch series against India

New Zealand clinched the three-match T20 series against India 2-1 with a narrow four-run victory at Seddon Park, Hamilton today.
'Series crucial for World Cup fine-tuning'

Martin Guptill, the opener, has recovered from his back injury and was included in New Zealand's 14-man squad for the upcoming one-day international series against Bangladesh.
India look for series victory

India will look to end what has been a fine tour of New Zealand on a terrific high when the teams clash in the final Twenty20 International in Hamilton on Sunday.
Paul piles more misery on Eng

Keemo Paul struck with his first delivery of the series as England reached lunch at 46 for one after being put in to bat by stand-in West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite on the first morning of the third and final Test at the Darren Sammy Stadium in St Lucia on Saturday.
'Sky's the limit' for Windies looking to complete series sweep

West Indies assistant coach Vasbert Drakes said Friday that "the sky's the limit" for his young team as they look to complete a 3-0 sweep of the Test series against England.
Gabriel's pace has 'put the wind up' Eng

Better bowling execution has lifted West Indies to victory in their series against England, the Caribbean team's former coach Stuart Law has said ahead of the third and final Test starting in St. Lucia on Saturday.
India cruise past NZ

Rohit Sharma became the highest run scorer in Twenty20 international history Friday as India romped to a seven-wicket win over New Zealand in the second T20 in Auckland.
Rohit, Krunal help India beat NZ to level T20 series

Stand-in skipper Rohit Sharma cracked a blistering half-century as India outclassed New Zealand by seven wickets in the second Twenty20 international on Friday and levelled the three-match series at 1-1.
Ponting named Australia's assistant coach for World Cup

Former captain Ricky Ponting has been appointed as an assistant coach of Australia's men's team for the 50-over World Cup in England later this year, the country's cricket board said on Friday.
India look to bounce back

A strong comeback is expected from India after the hammering from New Zealand in the series-opener when the two teams square-up in the second T20 International at Eden Park on Friday.