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Cricket World Cup: New Zealand put down early marker, Rachin Ravindra & Devon Conway hit tons as holders England thrashed in opener

Devon Conway was sitting in the corner of the press room, his toes peeping out of the slip-ons that had ‘Black Caps’ big and bold. On the dais, his co-wrecker in the 273-run partnership Rachin Ravindra, who loves sprinkling “it was pretty cool” in most answers, was addressing the media. When someone asked how it felt that two persons who have their roots away from New Zealand – Conway in South Africa, and him in India – combined to give defending champions England a 9-wicket hiding in the first game of the World Cup, Ravindra would play it cool: “Well, we are both Kiwis, now”.On the sidelines, Conway, who was intently listening to his younger teammate, would murmur: “My Man!”. And when Ravindra finished his media interaction, Conway and Matt Henry, who was sitting beside him, would clap...
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‘We are not robots’, says Jos Buttler after England’s tough loss – Times of India

NEW DELHI: England skipper Jos Buttler on Thursday said his team has enough 'experience in the room' to bounce back from their crushing loss to New Zealand in the World Cup opener.The defending champions were completely outplayed in Ahmedabad as the Kiwis registered an emphatic nine-wicket win to extract a sweet revenge of their World Cup final heartbreak four years ago.,Riding on Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra's dazzling tons, the Black Caps chased down their target of 283 in just 36.2 overs. Buttler admitted that the defeat was a 'tough loss' but the disappointment will not blur his perspective going forward in the tournament."The first thing that springs to mind is whether you lose by a run or a defeat like that, it is one loss at the start of a very long tournament," the 33-year-o...
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World Cup 2023: New Zealand win one-sided opener, stadium far from full: Is ODI dying? question fans

“Oi! Jimmy! Your teacher is here!” Went a cry from the stands, near the sight-screen, and the fan from New Zealand, who was referred to as the teacher, hushed the fellow Kiwi who was shouting.Turns out Bryce Bevin not only taught Kiwi all-rounder Jimmy Neesham in Grammar school but is friends with his father and also coached Spain’s national rugby team in the 1990s. A rugby coach who loves cricket and is following New Zealand this World Cup on his first visit to India. Early in the afternoon with the sun beating down, Bevin looks around the largely-empty 1.33 lakh-capacity Narendra Modi Stadium, the venue for the opening England vs New Zealand game, to draw a conclusion. “This ODI format is dying, eh? I believe cricket is a religion in this country, but I can’t blame them for not tur...
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ODI World Cup: Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra fire dazzling tons as New Zealand stun defending champions England in opener – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The left-handed pair of Devon Conway (152 not out) and Rachin Ravindra (123 not out) slammed phenomenal centuries as New Zealand hammered champions England by nine wickets in the ODI World Cup opener in Ahmedabad on Thursday. With the crushing win, the Kiwis extracted a sweet revenge of their World Cup final heartbreak four years ago as England's title defence got off to an alarming start.The rematch of the extraordinary 2019 final got a very different result as the Blacks Caps thrashed England in a completely one-sided affair, riding on sublime Conway and Ravindra tons.Chasing 283 looked like a cake walk as the duo shared a jaw-dropping unbeaten 273-run stand off just 211 balls to steer New Zealand home with 82 balls to spare.New Zealand, led by Tom Latham in the absence of ...
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England vs New Zealand Live Score, World Cup 2023: Rematch of the 2019 super over final in Ahmedabad

ENG vs NZ World Cup 2023 Live Score: Both England and New Zealand face injury woes as the 13th edition of the ODI World Cup kicks off on Thursday,England vs New Zealand World Cup 2023 Live Score: The 2023 ODI World Cup will kickstart in Ahmedabad with the two finalists from the previous edition, England and New Zealand, locking horns at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Thursday, October 5. Their last meeting in the competition separated the two on the basis of the boundary count in the Super Over at Lord’s and on the eve of their upcoming fixture it was still the big talking point. England’s Jos Buttler joked that “it was a good thing it was there last time” before asking what the new rule was this time around. When it was informed to him that they would have to keep play...
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ICC World Cup 2023: England versus New Zealand in Ahmedabad, a soft launch at biggest cricket stadium in the world

It’s a breezy morning at the city’s most popular tourist spot, the Gandhi Ashram. Around 100-odd sightseers explore the epicentre of Indian freedom movement by the banks of Sabarmati river. A few kilometres away lies the epicentre of modern-day Indian cricket – the biggest cricket stadium in the world named after the Prime Minister Narendra Modi where the 2023 World Cup will begin and also end on November 19. Starting Thursday, when defending champion England play New Zealand in the opener, thousands will drive to the imposing venue, many stopping for Bapu’s darshan on way to their cricketing pilgrimage.Be it the Ashram Road, or the city’s other main arteries, there are no elaborate World Cup signages and fan-parks announcements on hoardings. There was a big model of the trophy at the a...
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World Cup 2023: Grant Elliott hopes New Zealand can bury the ghosts of 2015 & 2019

Unlike anyone else who was present at the Eden Park in Auckland on March 24, 2015, Grant Elliot doesn’t remember any of the conversations he had during the World Cup semifinal against South Africa. Especially not while batting in the middle. Well, maybe one. “The only conversation I remember is when (Daniel) Vettori came down with 5 to win off 2 balls, and said ‘it’s up to you now, you need to take both deliveries’. Yes, my heart started pumping!” he tells The Indian Express. As he tapped gloves with Vettori and went back to take the strike, a thought took over. Not that it was Dale Steyn, arguably the greatest fast bowler of the 21st century, who stood in his way to score those five runs in two official attempts. But that, “If I hit a boundary here, I won’t be going to my sister’s wedd...
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Cricket World Cup 2023: England, New Zealand kick off extravaganza with the ‘Greatest final of all time’ still fresh in memory

As Eoin Morgan, England’s ODI World Cup-winning captain-turned pundit, walked into the captain’s roundtable in Ahmedabad, Ravi Shastri asked him whether he had dispensed any advice to his successor Jos Buttler. Giggling, Morgan replied in jest: “I told him don’t mess it up.” But assuming a graver voice, he said; “I just told Jos Buttler to be Jos Buttler. Be yourself, do not copy anybody.” Buttler’s men embellished England’s ICC trophy cabinet by winning the T20 World Cup last year, and have lived by Morgan’s relentless-aggression ideals. But they land in India without the aura of defending white-ball champions in both formats, with niggles, concerns and without the ruthless quest for the title Morgan’s men displayed. Post the transformational Morgan era, England have won only half of t...
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World Cup 2023: England sweat on Ben Stokes, New Zealand’s Kane Williamson and Tim Southee ruled out

Unsurprisingly, the Super-Over thriller of the 2019 ODI world cup came up on the eve of the England vs New Zealand tournament kickstarter in Ahmedabad. New Zealand’s Kane Williamson, who isn’t fit yet to play the game but was the captain when New Zealand went down to England on boundary counts last time around, said they have moved on. England’s Jos Buttler joked that “it was a good thing it was there last time” before asking what the new rule was this time around. When it was informed to him that they would have to keep playing the Super Over, he smiled and said, “You never know we might come to that, again!” England are dealing with a potential jolt ahead of their world cup campaign with their biggest star Ben Stokes yet to recover from a hip niggle that had kept him out of their last...
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4th ODI: Dawid Malan ton leads England to series victory over New Zealand | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Opener Dawid Malan delivered a splendid century, while Moeen Ali showcased his bowling prowess with a four-wicket haul, leading England to a convincing 100-run victory over New Zealand in the fourth one-day international on Friday, securing a 3-1 series triumph.Malan's outstanding innings saw him compile 127 runs from 114 balls, featuring 14 boundaries and three maximums. His performance provided a solid foundation as England posted a formidable total of 311-9 in their allotted 50 overs. Captain Jos Buttler's decision to bat after winning the toss at Lord's proved fruitful.New Zealand, needing a win to avoid a series loss in the ODI series, faced early adversity as opener Devon Conway fell inexpensively, courtesy of a brilliant run-out executed by Buttler. Although Henry Nich...
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3rd ODI: Record Ben Stokes ton leads England to huge win over New Zealand | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Ben Stokes' remarkable century shattered records and propelled England to a dominant 181-run victory over New Zealand in the third one-day international on Wednesday, giving the hosts a 2-1 lead in the four-match series.In a stunning display of his prowess, Stokes, who had recently come out of retirement from ODI cricket, blazed a trail with a magnificent 124-ball 182. This outstanding innings not only secured the win but also etched his name in history as he surpassed Jason Roy's previous record of 180, marking the highest individual score for England in the 50-overs format.The England test captain's remarkable performance featured a staggering nine sixes and 15 fours, providing a thrilling spectacle and propelling the hosts to a formidable total of 368, all this after being...
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New Zealand hope to avoid another Stokes masterclass at World Cup

New Zealand coach Gary Stead hopes Ben Stokes will not produce another batting masterclass against the Black Caps at next month’s World Cup after the England all-rounder’s record-breaking knock at The Oval. Stokes hammered a 124-ball 182 on Wednesday to record England’s highest individual score in the 50-overs format and drive his team to a rollicking 181-run victory in the third ODI. Champions England will meet New Zealand in the opener of the one-day World Cup in India on Oct. 5, a repeat of the 2019 final. Asked whether he was sick of the sight of New Zealand-born Stokes, Stead told reporters he hoped his bowlers had seen the best of him. “Ben Stokes played an amazing innings, England’s best,” he said. “That was pretty special to watch. “I don’t mind Ben Stokes. I’d rather he score t...
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Watch: Mitchell Santner’s one-handed mid-air screamer to dismiss Jonny Bairstow – Times of India

NEW DELHI: New Zealand all-rounder Mitchell Santner pulled off an outstanding one-handed stunner to get rid of England opener Jonny Bairstow (6) in the second ODI in Southampton on Sunday. The terrific Santner catch happened in the third over of the England innings when opener Jonny Bairstow was looking to flick a Trent Boult delivery to mid-wicket. As Bairstow played the shot early, the ball got the leading edge of his bat and flew towards extra-cover. With the ball flying over his head, an alert Santner, timed his jump to perfection and pulled off a spectacular catch out of thin air with his left hand. He then landed safely on the ground to wrap up the terrific grab. Earlier, rain reduced the match to a 34-overs-a-side contest. New Zealand currently lead the 4-ODI series 1-0.!(functio...
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New Zealand pacer Adam Milne out of England ODI series | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: New Zealand pacer Adam Milne will play no further part in the ongoing ODI series against England due to a 'low-grade' hamstring injury, the team management said on Saturday.The 31-year-old experienced discomfort in his hamstring during a training session prior to the series opener in Cardiff on Friday.Milne did not feature in Kiwis' dominant eight-wicket victory against the reigning 50-over world champions. The win helped New Zealand take a 1-0 lead in the 4-match series.Milne, also selected in the ODI squad to travel to Bangladesh, will remain with the squad in England to work on his rehabilitation.His injury has led to a call-up for Ben Lister ahead of the second ODI in Southampton on Sunday as both England and New Zealand continue their preparations ahead of a World Cup in...
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1st ODI: Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell smash tons as New Zealand seal big win over England | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Devon Conway and Daryl Mitchell scored exceptional centuries as New Zealand clinched a commanding eight-wicket triumph over England in the inaugural one-day International held in Cardiff last Friday, further enhancing their preparations for the impending World Cup in India.England, who were inserted to bat at Cardiff's Sophia Gardens, amassed a total of 291-6, propelled by half-centuries from Dawid Malan, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler, and Liam Livingstone.New Zealand's pursuit of the target began strongly, with Will Young and Henry Nicholls making significant contributions. Subsequently, Conway (111 off 121 balls) and Mitchell (118 off 91) combined to create a remarkable partnership of 180 runs.Once both batsmen notched up their centuries, they accelerated their scoring, and Conwa...
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England and New Zealand set for ODI series with Stokes back and Brook debate a major subplot

England’s Ben Stokes, centre, reacts to a ball thrown back towards him, during a nets session at Sophia Gardens, in Cardiff on September 7, 2023, ahead of their one-day international cricket match against New Zealand on Friday. | Photo Credit: AP England and New Zealand are preparing to meet on the one-day international stage for the first time since their wild, never-to-be-forgotten Cricket World Cup final more than four years ago.This time, it is in the calmer surroundings of a four-match series serving as a warmup for the World Cup starting in India next month.Still, there's plenty riding on it.Just ask Harry Brook.In a surprise and arguably premature selection, Brook — one of England's most explosive batters — was left out of the provisional 15-man squad for the World Cup that was...
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Harry Brook added to England squad for New Zealand ODI series

Batsman Harry Brook has been added to the England squad for the four-match one-day series against New Zealand starting on Friday.Most Read 1 As ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 goes into sleep mode, project director Veeramuthuvel says scientific objectives were completely met 2 Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live Score, Asia Cup 2023: Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq guide PAK to a win by seven wickets See More Brook, left out of England’s provisional World Cup squad, was also named in the squad for three ODIs against Ireland this month in which the team will be captained by Zak Crawley. Three uncapped players were included, batter Sam Hain, wicketkeeper-batsman Jamie Smith and fast bowler George Scrimshaw. The World Cup in India s...
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Gus Atkinson strikes on debut as England thrash New Zealand in 2nd T20I | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: England's debutant Gus Atkinson made a significant impact by claiming four wickets as the hosts delivered a crushing 95-run victory over New Zealand in the second Twenty20 international at Old Trafford on Friday.The fast bowler displayed remarkable bowling prowess, finishing with impressive figures of 4-20. He concluded the game in spectacular fashion by taking three wickets in a single over, causing New Zealand to collapse to a mere 103 all-out in their pursuit of a challenging target of 199. Leg-spinner Adil Rashid also contributed with 2-18 in his three overs.This victory propelled the reigning T20 world champions, England, to a commanding 2-0 lead in the four-match series. It followed their equally dominant seven-wicket win at Chester-le-Street just two days prior.The fou...
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NZ website asks readers to send in submissions on how Black Caps can deal with Bazball after loss

‘Are changes to the Black Caps lineup needed, and if so, who should be brought in?’ ‘How should New Zealand play given the rain forecast for the first two days?’ And finally, ‘Is England simply too good for the Black Caps at the moment, and what areas of New Zealand’s game need improvement to get to their level?’ With these questions, New Zealand’s top website Stuff.co.nz has urged readers to write back between 400-800 words, in order to help the team deal with a 267-run defeat to ultra-aggressive England. So singeing has been the loss that submissions were called in to be published to find ways to beat England ahead of the Basin Reserve Test. “To share what the Black Caps need to do to beat England, hit the contribute button, or email: stuffnation@stuff.co.nz,” the website wrote under ...
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‘Bit more method to madness’ Marcus Trescothick, England’s batting coach, talks about Bazball

As England registered their 10th win in 11 Tests with a 267-run triumph against New Zealand in the pink ball Test last week, Marcus Trescothick, England’s batting coach, shed some light on the Bazball attacking methods of the coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes. “There is a bit more method to the madness,” Trescothick told SENZ radio.“It’s not just about you know, ‘Let’s go gung-ho and just be ultra-aggressive.’ “The mantra is (to) try and point pressure on bowlers and try and find opportunities that we can move the game forward.” Marcus Trescothick. (FILE) England were in shambles before McCullum took over as coach last May, losing nine Tests in 2021 – the most of any team in history of Test cricket. “It kind of started with Brendon coming in and sort of looking to evolve th...