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Kane Williamson declines New Zealand ‘forced’ Neil Wagner to retire | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Kane Williamson on Wednesday dismissed the claim made by former batsman Ross Taylor that suggested New Zealand's star pacer Neil Wagner was "forced to retire" before the commencement of the two-Test series against Australia at home.Wagner, in an emotional announcement, declared his international retirement on the eve of the first Test in Wellington.This decision came after selectors informed him that he would not be considered for the playing XI at any point during the Test series.Despite the retirement announcement, the 37-year-old Wagner participated as a substitute fielder in the first Test, which New Zealand lost by 172 runs.He was also seen carrying drinks on several occasions during the match. Williamson's refutation contradicts the notion that Wagner's retirement was a...
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‘I do not think anybody is forced to retire’: Kane Williamson clarifies after Ross Taylor questions Neil Wagner’s retirement – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former New Zealand cricketer Ross Taylor has stirred speculation regarding the retirement of pace bowler Neil Wagner, suggesting it was a "forced" decision. Wagner's retirement announcement came ahead of the first Test against Australia, citing discussions with coach Gary Stead about his omission from the squad for the upcoming series.Taylor's remarks came in response to Wagner's retirement, suggesting it may not have been entirely voluntary."I think it all makes sense a little bit now. There is no sugarcoating it: I think it is a forced retirement," Taylor remarked during ESPN's 'Around the Wicket' podcast.Wagner's absence in the squad for the series against Australia raised eyebrows, particularly given his previous contributions against the Australians. Taylor expressed sur...
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Neil Wagner’s retirement was forced: Ross Taylor | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former New Zealand's star batter Ross Taylor has raised speculation about fast bowler Neil Wagner's retirement, implying that it might have been compelled, indicating potential discord within the New Zealand cricket team.Despite being informed that he wouldn't feature in the playing XI for the series against Australia, Wagner emotionally declared his retirement in a press conference ahead of the first Test.Interestingly, the 37-year-old Wagner did participate in the first Test as a substitute fielder and occasionally served as a drinks carrier."I think it all makes sense a little bit now. There's no sugarcoating it. I think it's a forced retirement. If you listen to Wagner's press conference, he was retiring, but it was after this last Test match. So he did make himself avail...
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‘World’s shortest retirement’: Pat Cummins responds to prospect of Neil Wagner returning for 2nd NZ vs AUS Test

On Sunday Australia thrashed New Zealand by 172 runs in Wellington to take the lead in two-match series. In addition to the loss, another concerning factor has been the fitness of young fast bowler Will O’Rourke who walked off the field due to holding his hamstring on Saturday. When Australian skipper Pat Cummins on the prospect of Neil Wagner returning in place of O’Rourke for the second Test he would laugh and say “World’s shortest retirement.” The Kiwi left-arm seamer announced his retirement earlier in the week. “I mean, why not? If he’s your next best bowler that you think is going to perform, then go for it. I’ve faced him before.” Cummins recalls. “It’d be good to see. He’s high energy. It’s been good fun chatting to him each morning out here, so see how he goes.” New Zealand s...
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New Zealand fast bowler Wagner retires from international cricket

The hard-working and durable New Zealand fast bowler Neil Wagner has announced his retirement from test cricket at 37. File | Photo Credit: AP An emotional Neil Wagner announced his retirement from international cricket on February 27, after the fast bowler was left out of New Zealand's team for the first Test against Australia this week.Wagner fought back tears as he told reporters he had decided to call time on a 64-Test career after New Zealand Cricket said he would not be in the side for Thursday's match in Wellington."It's never an easy time to do something like this, but the time has obviously come," said the 37-year-old Wagner, who has taken 260 Test wickets."It's been amazing to represent the Black Caps. It's been some of the proudest moments of my life.Fiery short-ball specia...
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New Zealand’s Neil Wagner announces retirement from Test cricket | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Neil Wagner, the seasoned New Zealand pace bowler, has decided to bid farewell to his illustrious Test career, culminating a remarkable journey that saw him emerge as one of the nation's most prolific wicket-takers. Wagner's decision comes ahead of the two-Test series against Australia, marking the end of a distinguished tenure that spanned 64 Tests and yielded 260 wickets, placing him fifth on the list of New Zealand's highest wicket-takers.The 37-year-old, who hails from South Africa, expressed his emotions regarding his retirement, acknowledging the difficulty of stepping away from a sport to which he has dedicated so much of himself."It’s been an emotional week," Wagner remarked on Tuesday. "It’s not easy to step away from something you’ve given so much to and got so much...
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2nd Test: Devon Conway puts New Zealand on top against Sri Lanka | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: New Zealand raced to 155/2 thanks to Devon Conway's blistering 78 against Sri Lanka at the end of a rain-delayed opening day of the second Test on Friday in Wellington.Conway was caught and bowled by Dhananjaya de Silva, who dived low to his right to get both hands on a superb catch, to end a thrilling 108-ball knock, falling short of a deserving hundred.And that’s Day 1 ✅ Kane Williamson 26*Henry Nicholls 18*Catch all the action on-demand on Spark Sport… https://t.co/eKbPx6WoFj— Spark Sport (@sparknzsport) 1679033295000First-Test hero Kane Williamson was unbeaten on 26 alongside Henry Nicholls on 18 when bad light stopped play at the Basin Reserve after Sri Lanka won the toss and put New Zealand in to bat in blustery conditions."I was gutted to get out when I did, I had put ...
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‘I didn’t look overly agile there’: Kane Williamson on his last gasp stretch to reach the crease to win the Christchurch thriller

Kane Williamson saved the day for New Zealand with a match-winning unbeaten century and his last gasp stretch to secure a thrilling two-wicket win over Sri Lanka on Monday. Speaking about the winning run, Williamson revealed why he stumbled while completing the run and what was going through his mind. “I didn’t look overly agile there,” he told reporters. “And to be honest it was a little bit of an afterthought because I knew the throw would go to Neil’s (Wagner) end and I just sort of thought getting towards the crease maybe I should just throw in a little dive in case and I was kind of in a position to do it. A thriller in Christchurch. #NZvSL pic.twitter.com/7hv2j4bEjJ — BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) March 13, 2023 “But you know an amazing game of cricket to be part of and both the teams...
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How New Zealand won a thriller of a contest against Sri Lanka | Latest Videos – Times of India VideosTweets by TimesLitFestDelTweets by timeslitfestkol ►

Mar 14, 2023, 19:38 ISTSource: TOI.inNew Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 2 wickets to clinch a cliff-hanger of a win off the last ball of the match. Kane Williamson and Neil Wagner ran a bye off the last ball to seal victory for New Zealand. New Zealand now lead the 2 Test series vs Sri Lanka 1-0. Wagner came out to bat despite nursing two injuries - a hamstring injury and a 'bulging' disc in his back. Wagner dived to complete the bye off the last ball, despite his injuries to ensure victory for the Kiwis. Wagner is being hailed as a true cricketing hero on social media.Read More Source link
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NZ vs SL: Neil Wagner ruled out of 2nd Test against Sri Lanka

Neil Wagner has been ruled out of the second Dulux Test against Sri Lanka at the Cello Basin Reserve after a scan on Sunday revealed he has a bulging disc in his back and a torn right hamstring, New Zealand Cricket said in a statement. Wagner felt pain in his right leg while bowling on Day three at Hagley Oval and the scan today revealed the extent of his injuries. The injuries will require an estimated six weeks of recovery time. BLACKCAPS coach Gary Stead said the whole team were feeling for Wagner. “We all know how much playing Test cricket for New Zealand means to Neil and we are all disappointed to see him side-lined like this. “The fact he was still hoping to play on, carrying these injuries shows you just how determined he is to try and give his all for the team.” If required...
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1st Test: Rapid-fire Mendis puts Sri Lanka in early control against New Zealand | Cricket News – Times of India

CHRISTCHURCH: Kusal Mendis made a lively 87 off 83 balls to put tourists Sri Lanka in the driving seat at 305-6 after the opening day of the first Test against New Zealand on Thursday.Black Caps captain Tim Southee won the toss in Christchurch, where conditions were ripe for his attack to strike, but instead it was Sri Lanka's band of classy batsmen who dominated.Batting first on a green wicket, Sri Lanka quickly lost opener Oshada Fernando for 13.It was heavily overcast and the ground floodlights were on, but despite the early wicket, Sri Lanka's second-wicket pair of Dimuth Karunaratne and Mendis were unfazed.They cracked a rollicking 137 in 27 overs, with Mendis belting 16 boundaries while Karunaratne contributed 50 off 87.Bad light brings an early end to Day 1 in Christchurch. Sri L...
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That game is what Test cricket is about, it was just incredible: Ben Stokes after England’s loss to New Zealand by 1 run

NZ vs ENG: England skipper Ben Stokes said that game is what Test cricket is about, it was just incredible after his side’s loss to New Zealand in the second Test by one run in Wellington on Tuesday. Stokes after the game in said, “That game is what Test cricket is about, it was just incredible. The emotions we were going through and obviously the Kiwi boys out there as well. Was incredible to be involved in such a Test match. Everyone’s got their money’s worth.” “It was a case of assessing the situations, we always knew that at some point in that partnership (between himself and Root), Tim was gonna have to roll the dice with something. Wags came on and blew the game open for them. For myself and Joe there, that was our opportunity to pounce,” he added. WHAT A GAME OF CRICKET New Zeal...
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ENG vs NZ 2nd Test: Harry Brook, Joe Root put New Zealand to the sword in Wellington | Cricket News – Times of India

Harry Brook and Joe Root scored centuries in an unbroken 294-run stand to drive England to 315 for three before play was abandoned due to rain on day one of the second Test in Wellington on Friday.Batting sensation Brook was 184 not out from 169 balls, with Root on 101, the Yorkshire pair having steered England from a position of peril at 21/3 in the first hour at the Basin Reserve.Brook has now scored four centuries in his past five Tests, continuing an incredible start in the longest format after dominating Pakistan.From 21/3 to 315/3 👏@Harry_Brook_88 and @root66 are from another planet 🤩Scorecard: https://t.co/bNWRYHkpfN🇳🇿… https://t.co/TeHYBu8zw8— England Cricket (@englandcricket) 1677213924000Root joined him with his century with the last ball of the day, charging Neil Wagner and f...
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1st Test: Blundell leads New Zealand fightback against England | Cricket News – Times of India

MOUNT MAUNGANUI: A rollicking Tom Blundell century propelled New Zealand back into contention before two late England batting stumbles left the first Test tantalisingly poised at Mount Maunganui on Friday.The tourists held a 98-run lead with eight second-innings wickets in hand and still three days to play in a fast-moving day-night Test at the Bay Oval.Another day of action at Bay Oval as England take a 98-run lead into Day 3. Catch up on the scores |… https://t.co/zkXOUnTldC— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) 1676623123000Blundell's career-best 138 resurrected his side from 83-5, steering them to 306 and just 19 runs short of England's 325-9 declared.The delicate nature of the contest didn't prevent the tourists playing their shots, although they lost openers Ben Duckett, for 25, and Zak Crawley...