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India can close the gap at the top

India has the chance to close the season within a point of South Africa in the Reliance Mobile ICC Test Rankings with a victory over New Zealand in the second Test in Napier.

26 March, 2009 in International News

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INTERVIEW: Daniel Vettori talks to the Press before the first test in Napier

"There were a number of things that we need to improve on and most of that comes through hard work. I’ve seen a lot of that in the last few days in the net sessions."

26 March, 2009 in International News

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INTERVIEW: MS Dhoni talks to the Press before the second test in Napier

"It gets very easy when everyone is doing their job in the best possible manner. That’s the best thing that can happen to your side and hopefully if we can continue the same in the coming two games it will be great for us."

26 March, 2009 in International News

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Taylor and Ryder get BLACKCAPS back on track

Ross Taylor flirted with danger but survived to record his third test century as the BLACKCAPS recovered from a dismal opening to the second cricket test against India.

26 March, 2009 in International News

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Watch and learn says Wright

Wright said the rookies should also have noticed how to pace an innings by watching Tendulkar and Dravid at Seddon Park. "They understand what stage the game is at and if someone's bowling well you have to get through it, all those sorts of things," Wright said.

25 March, 2009 in International News

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Bate, Pulford and Doolan make Women’s World Cup 2009 Team of the Tournament

Five of the team are from champion England while losing finalist New Zealand has provided three, including the 12th woman. In addition, there are three players from India and one from Australia.

24 March, 2009 in International News

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Jamie How brought in as cover for Flynn

State Central Stags batsman Jamie How will join the BLACKCAPS squad tonight as cover for Daniel Flynn.

24 March, 2009 in International News

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NZC endorses ICC appointment of Tony Hill to world's elite umpires

"New Zealand Cricket is delighted with Tony Hill's appointment to the Emirates Elite Panel. Tony has been an outstanding umpire for many years both in New Zealand and overseas and has earned the respect of teams and officials throughout the cricketing world.

24 March, 2009 in International News

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BLACKCAPS 12 for second Test

New Zealand Cricket has announced a largely unchanged BLACKCAPS squad for the second Test against India, beginning in Napier on Thursday 26 March.

23 March, 2009 in International News

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Harbhajan finally turns on New Zealand

Superlatives were justifiably heaped on Sachin Tendulkar following his sublime century at Seddon Park, though Harbhajan Singh's bearing on India's victory is also ominous for the BLACKCAPS as the test cricket series continues.

23 March, 2009 in International News

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INTERVIEW: Andy Moles talks to the Press at the end of the test

"We are very disappointed in our performance on the last day and are really looking forward to Napier to give a better account of ourselves."

23 March, 2009 in International News

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WWC Final: England hold their nerve to beat the White Ferns

Fast bowler Nicky Shaw responded magnificently to a last-minute call-up when she starred in England’s thrilling four-wicket victory over a spirited New Zealand in the final of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2009 at North Sydney Oval, Sydney on Sunday.

23 March, 2009 in International News