Scott Kuggeleijn

Punjab Kings opted to bowl against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Dharamsala, with Jitesh Sharma captaining RCB in Rajat Patidar's absence. Shreyas Iyer marked his 100th captaincy game for PBKS. Both teams made changes, aiming for crucial playoff implications. RCB seeks to secure a playoff spot, while PBKS desperately needs a win to revive their qualification hopes.

New Zealand pacer Scott Kuggeleijn was on Tuesday announced as a replacement for Kane Richardson in the Royal Challengers Bangalore squad for the remainder of IPL 14.

Dubai Capitals have designed a robust team for ILT20's third season, combining international stars like David Warner and Sikandar Raza, promising talents, and strategic acquisitions to enhance their squad depth. The team features explosive batsmen, reliable middle-order players, and a versatile bowling attack, ready to compete at the highest level.

Injuries to frontline fast bowlers have forced New Zealand to opt for fresh blood in their pace attack for the three-match ODI series against India starting February 5 in Hamilton.

New Zealand all-rounder Daryl Mitchell is expected to recover from a foot injury in time for the Test matches against Australia later this month while Scott Kuggeleijn will replace injured fast bowler Kyle Jamieson, New Zealand Cricket said on Saturday.

Pakistan set New Zealand a target of 154 after recovering from a poor start in the first Twenty20 international at Auckland's Eden Park on Friday.

The New Zealand cricket board on Thursday announced an unchanged 13-member squad for the upcoming two-Test home series against Sri Lanka. The Kiwis, under Tim Southee recently edged England by a solitary run to become the only fourth team in the history to win a Test after following-on.

A superb all-round show by Ashok Menaria who took 5/38 and hit an unbeaten 37 with the bat guided India 'A' to a six-wicket win over New Zealand 'A' in the second one-dayer at the Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium on Tuesday.

England Test captain Ben Stokes owned the record of hitting most sixes in the history of Test cricket during the third day of the first Test against New Zealand in Mount Maunganui on Saturday.

Andre Russell's quickfire 52 off 37 balls went in vain as Guyana Amazon Warriors defended the lowest ever total in the history of Caribbean Premier League to register a 14-run win over Jamaica Tallawahs here.

All-rounder Daryl Mitchell and fast bowler Blair Tickner are the two rookies who earned their maiden entry to the national squad. Tickner, however, will join the team only for the third match, where he will replace Lockie Ferguson in the squad.

Two-time IPL runners-up Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have departed for Dubai from Bengaluru on Sunday ahead of the second leg of IPL 2021 in UAE. They become the sixth franchise to leave for the gulf country ahead of the start of the tournament on September 19.

It was not the piece of news that Chennai Super Kings would have wanted to hear ahead of their IPL 12 clash against Kings XI Punjab at the MA Chidambaram Stadium here on Saturday.

Wellington's uncapped fast bowler, Ben Sears, has been named as the replacement for the injured Will O'Rourke in New Zealand's squad for the second Test against Australia. This decision has dashed fans' hopes of witnessing a Neil Wagner comeback.

Veteran batsman Ross Taylor was on Saturday dropped from an 18-man New Zealand squad named for the T20 International series against Pakistan while Kane Williamson will return from his paternity leave to lead the side in the second and third matches.

India would expect their top order to fire to avoid a series whitewash when they take on high-flying New Zealand in the final one-day international on Tuesday. Despite missing inspirational skipper Kane Williamson, the hosts shrugged off the T20I series debacle to claim the ODI series. The major difference between the two sides has been the top-order's impact.

Cricket and golf stars gathered at the ILT20 Golf Day at Dubai's Els Club, featuring legends like Waqar Younis and James Vince. The event provided a break from cricket, with Fleetwood and DP World hosting. Participants praised the facilities and opportunity to relax. Talent like Farhan Khan was highlighted, emphasizing the ILT20's role in nurturing young players.

Defending champions Chennai Super Kings Saturday named New Zealand all-rounder Scott Kuggeleijn as a replacement for injured pacer Lungi Ngidi for the remainder of the Indian Premier League.

New Zealand A batsmen gave a much better account of themselves in the second innings, reaching 104 for one at stumps, on the third day of the second 'unofficial' Test, after India finished their first essay at 447.