Katene Clarke

Bangladesh secured a six-wicket win against New Zealand in the opening T20I. Towhid Hridoy played a match-winning unbeaten innings of 51. Bangladesh chased down New Zealand's total of 182 with two overs to spare. Rishad Hossain took two crucial wickets for Bangladesh. The three-match series now sees Bangladesh leading 1-0.

New Zealand leg-spinner Ish Sodhi has been ruled out of the T20I series against South Africa due to a fractured thumb sustained in training. The injury will sideline him for at least four weeks, impacting the team's spin attack. Lockie Ferguson is set to return for the upcoming matches.

South Africa's spinners were instrumental in their 19-run victory over New Zealand in the fourth T20I, leveling the series at 2-2. Despite a strong start from the hosts, quick wickets in the middle overs, fueled by Keshav Maharaj and Prenelan Subrayen's bowling, led to their collapse. Connor Esterhuizen's 57 anchored South Africa's innings.

Prithvi Shaw slammed a 100-ball 150 in India A's 12-run victory over New Zealand XI in the second practice game here on Sunday, coming back from an injury in the manner that matched the hype around him.

The 20th edition of New Zealand's Men's Super Smash, the Gulf T20I Championship 2024 season, will start on December 26, featuring 32 matches across ten venues, concluding on February 2, with teams competing in a double round-robin format followed by an elimination final and grand finale.

Defending champion West Indies will open its campaign against host New Zealand in ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup starting 13th January. The West Indies will play the inaugural Group A day-night fixture at Bay Oval in Tauranga on the opening day of the event which runs from 13 January - 3 February featuring 16 teams across seven venues in four cities - Christchurch, Queenstown, Tauranga and Whangarei.

From Kohli to Smith, most modern-day greats have learnt the ropes in the Under-19 World Cup, which has gained significance with every passing edition. The boys not only become men here, they also become household names with millions following the live broadcast of the competition.