Wicketkeeper Tom Blundell was the surprise selection in New Zealand’s 15-man squad for cricket’s one-day World Cup later this year, despite never having played the format at international level. The 28-year-old Blundell has played just two Tests, making a century on debut, and three Twenty20 internationals for New Zealand, but will serve as a backup […]
Martin Guptill
Guptill hits 102 off just 38 balls in T20 Blast
LONDON: New Zealand´s Martin Guptill struck 102 from just 38 balls as Worcestershire thrashed Northamptonshire by nine wickets in English county cricket´s Twenty20 Blast on Friday. Set a targe of 188, visitors Worcestershire won with nearly seven overs to spare, with Joe Clarke making an unbeaten 61 off 33 balls. Clarke and Guptill put on […]
New Zealand clinch victory after thrilling contest, whitewash Pakistan
WELLINGTON: Pakistan were outdone again by New Zealand in the fifth and last One-Day International of the 5-match series that the hosts swept convincingly, apart from this nail-biting game. New Zealand batted first in the fifth ODI of the series. The hosts were already leading the series 4-Nil and it was a perfect start as […]