Kiwi pacer O'Brien cleared for Wellington testDecember 1st, 2009 WELLINGTON - Black Caps fast bowler Iain O'Brien has been cleared to play in the second cricket test against Pakistan in Wellington from Thursday. According to the New Zealand Press Association, he had been in doubt after dislocating his middle finger during the first Test in Dunedin.
O'Brien credits his dislocated middle finger for Kiwi win over PakNovember 30th, 2009 WELLINGTON - New Zealand fast bowler Iain O'Brien has credited three factors for his role in ensuring a 32-run first test victory for his side over Pakistan. When a tired yet proud New Zealand side touched down in Wellington yesterday, O'Brien said the wallop on the hand - his bowling hand - that left him with a dislocated middle finger actually galvanised him.
Impressed Alam predicts 'great future' for UmarNovember 27th, 2009 DUNEDIN - Impressed by Umar Akmal's fighting innings in the first Test against New Zealand here, Pakistan cricket coach Intikhab Alam has predicted a 'great future' for the young right-hand batsmen. "He is something very special and a very exciting player.He is a very hard working, dedicated cricketer.
Bond, Fulton recalled for Test series against PakistanNovember 20th, 2009 AUCKLAND - New Zealand fast bowler Shane Bond and batsman Peter Fulton have been included in the 13-man squad for the first of Three tests against Pakistan, starting in Dunedin on Tuesday. This will be the first Test match for Bond after two years, as his career was first stalled by persistent injuries and then by his decision to play from 2008 in the Indian Cricket League tournament, The New Zealand Herald reports.
Injured Kiwi pacer Mills ruled out for four monthsNovember 17th, 2009 AUCKLAND - New Zealand fast bowler Kyle Mills has been ruled out of action for at least four months following a shoulder and knee injury. The 30-year-old will be required to have a surgery on his knee this Friday and an operation to repair a torn rotator cuff in his left shoulder the following week.
Bond 'bristling' with confidence over pipping Pakistan in Abu DhabiNovember 2nd, 2009 WELLINGTON - New Zealand's pace bowler Shane Bond is confident of his team's good performance against Pakistan in the first of the three matches in Abu Dhabi. New Zealand's five-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Champions Trophy in Johannesburg was reason to believe a series win was within their grasp, although Bond is wary that the environment would suit Pakistan far better.
Buttock injured Collingwood ruled out of Champions LeagueOctober 6th, 2009 LONDON - England all-rounder Paul Collingwood has been ruled out of this month's Champions League tournament due to a torn muscle in one of his buttocks. Collingwood, 33, was due to play for his Indian Premier League franchise Delhi Daredevils in the two-week club tournament, which starts on Thursday, reports The Independent.
Injured Kiwi batsman Ryder ruled out of Champions TrophySeptember 28th, 2009 JOHANNESBURG - Injured New Zealand Opening batsman Jesse Ryder has been ruled out of the rest of the Chmapions Trophy after he damaged his groin muscle further during his match winning knock against Sri Lanka. The bulky left-hander swiped 74 off just 58 balls with 11 boundaries as New Zealand posted a challenging 315 for seven at the Wanderers.
Bond's return to international cricket spoiled by DilshanSeptember 4th, 2009 COLOMBO - New Zealand fast bowler Shane Bond must have been relishing thoughts of returning to the international cricket arena after a gap of two-years, but Sri Lanka's Tillakaratne Dilshan spoiled it. Dilshan hit four boundaries in Bond's first over during his innings of 57 from 28 balls in the Twenty20 international that was played on Wednesday.
Bond to make a welcome return to Kiwi ranks on ThursdaySeptember 2nd, 2009 COLOMBO - New Zealand fast bowler Shane Bond, 34, will make a welcome return to top flight cricket when he squares up against Sri Lanka in a Twenty20 match in Colombo early tomorrow morning. The man who bowls with his head as well as his heart reopens his international career at the R Premadasa Stadium.
New Zealand sends squad for Buchi Babu tourney againAugust 14th, 2009 CHENNAI - One of Indias premier cricket competitions, the Buchi Babu cricket tournament, will begin here Sunday, coinciding with a BCCI selection committee meeting. Over the years, the tournament has attracted some of the top teams of India and even the likes of Sunil Gavaskar had utilised the event to assess or regain their form ahead of the domestic season.
Lee 'gutted' about missing out on two Ashes TestsJuly 7th, 2009 CARDIFF - Australian fast bowler Brett Lee, who claimed seven wickets with his reverse swing in a tour game against the England Lions last week, is "gutted" that he will miss the first fortnight of the Ashes after straining an abdominal muscle. Lee has been ruled out of the first Test, starting in Cardiff on Wednesday, and would need a miraculous recovery to be ready for the second at Lord's.
At 34, Bond wants to make a gradual return to New Zealand teamJune 20th, 2009 AUCKLAND - New Zealand fast bowler Shane Bond is back in mainstream cricket after snapping all ties with the rebel Indian Cricket League (ICL). But at 34, Bond doesn't want to rush in and is eyeing to make a gradual return to the national team.
Shane Bond's international comeback likely against India in AugustJune 19th, 2009 WELLINGTON - Kiwi pacer Shane Bond is eying the New Zealand A tour to India in August to make his International comeback, as his exile from national team ends in that month. Bond was effectively banned from representing the national side when he joined the Indian Cricket League in 2007.
Pacer Bond ready to turn out for Kiwis againJune 7th, 2009 WELLINGTON - Fast bowler Shane Bond says that he is fit and ready to turn out for the New Zealand cricket team after advising the national body that he has terminated his association with the rebel Indian Cricket League (ICL). Bond, who had been exiled for 18 months after signing for the blacklisted ICL, now could be named in the New Zealand team as early as next month if he is picked to tour Sri Lanka in August.
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