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Australia tour of New Zealand 2024

NZ vs AUS 1st Test: After Cameron Green's unbeaten 174, Nathan Lyon's 10-wicket haul helped Pat Cummins-led Australia beat New Zealand by 172 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the two Test series.

Pat Cummins-led Australia after a 172-run win over New Zealand in Wellington Test (Getty Images)

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'I've already told him the day he retires I'm giving up captaincy': Pat Cummins makes big statement after Australia's 172-run win over New Zealand

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India surge to the top in WTC table thanks to Australia's win over New Zealand | Sports Today

NZ vs AUS 1st Test: On Day 3 of the Wellington Test, Nathan Lyon created history as he became the first batter to score 1,500 Test runs without a half-century.

Nathan plays a shot on Day 3 of Wellington Test (Getty Images)

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With 41-run knock as nightwatchman, Nathan Lyon achieves what no batter has in nearly 147-year-old Test cricket history

Usman Khawaja faced a bat sticker dilemma after his initial bat cracked, resulting in the removal of a dove logo sticker, which had previously sparked controversy with the ICC.

Usman Khawaja removes the dove sticker off his bat (Getty Images, Screengrab: X)

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Why Usman Khawaja was forced to remove sticker from his replacement bat on Day 3 of Wellington Test? 

NZ vs AUS 1st Test: On Day 2 of first Test, Nathan Lyon went past West Indian legend Courtney Walsh to become the seventh leading wicket-taker in the format.

Australia's Nathan Lyon and West Indies' Courtney Walsh (Getty Images)

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Nathan Lyon surpasses West Indies legend to become 7th highest wicket-taker in Test cricket; here is a list of players ahead of him

NZ vs AUS 1st Test: New Zealand suffered a batting collapse which started in the fifth over as Kane Williamson was run out after a collision.

Kane Williamson gets involved in a collision with led to his run out (Getty Images)

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Kane Williamson left frustrated as collision with Will Young and Mitchell Starc ends his 12-year run out free streak in Tests

Cameron Green and Josh Hazlewood busted long standing record of Jason Gillespie and Glenn McGrath with 116-run partnership for 10th wicket to help Australia take 383-run lead vs New Zealand.

Australia's Cameron Green celebrates his 150 with Josh Hazlewood during Day 2 of the First Test against New Zealand on March 1 in Wellington. (Getty)

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NZ vs AUS: Hazlewood-Green's record-breaking 10th wicket partnership frustrates Kiwis as Australia take 383-run lead, later left NZ reeling at 29/5

Steve Smith has urged for an immediate review of the rules regarding fast bowlers' bouncers. He feels these rules hinder a batter's ability to hit the ball in front of the wicket.

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NZ vs AUS: Steve Smith urges ICC to make one key rule change, says 'you really can't hit the ball anywhere if...'

On a hard-fought opening day of the 1st Test between New Zealand and Australia, Cameron Green's unbeaten century took the Baggy Greens to a score of &nbsp;279/9 at stumps.

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NZ vs AUS: Cameron Green's century saves Australia from embarrassment after Matt Henry bags four wickets on opening day of 1st Test

South African Marais Erasmus' international umpiring debut came in a T20I match between South Africa and Australia at the Wanderers in February 2006.

Umpire Marais Erasmus has announced his retirement. 

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3-time ICC Award-winning South African veteran to walk away from international cricket after 1st Test between New Zealand and Australia

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Basketball

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James will feature in his 22nd year in the league but eye catchy part is that he will potentially become the first active player to have shared the court with his son, Bronny

LeBron James will feature in his 22nd year in the league and is tied with Vince Carter for the most seasons played

NBA insider Shams Charania says that LeBron James and Bronny James might get to make their potential opening night debut

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The tributes have been pouring in ever since the news broke that NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo had died due to brain cancer at the age of 58. One of the tributes was from Michael Jordan's ex-wife Juanita Vanoy.

The tributes have been pouring in ever since the news broke that NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo had died due to brain cancer at the age of 58

One of the tributes was from Michael Jordan's ex-wife Juanita Vanoy

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Motor Sports

NASCAR insider Jeff Gluck discussed Chase Elliott's performances so far this season and feels that the driver for Hendrick Motorsports could pose a threat to the championship battle. 

NASCAR insider Jeff Gluck discussed Chase Elliott's performances so far this season and feels that the driver for Hendrick Motorsports could pose a threat to the championship battle

NASCAR insider Jeff Gluck feels Chase Elliott is not performing to his full potential

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It was announced by JR Motorsports that Carson Kvapil will drive for the team in the Xfinity Series as a full-time driver for the upcoming 2025 season. Kvapil will take over from Sam Mayer, who drives the #1 Chevrolet.

It was announced by JR Motorsports that Carson Kvapil will drive for the team in the Xfinity Series as a full-time driver for the upcoming 2025 season

Kvapil will take over from Sam Mayer, who drives the #1 Chevrolet.

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Carson Kvapil officially joins Dale Jr.’s JR Motorsports team

American Football

The Kansas City Chiefs fans anticipate each time that global superstar Taylor Swift appears live to cheer for Travis Kelce. However, that hasn't been the case in the last two games Kelce has featured as Taylor Swift had to miss those matches due to security concerns. 

The Kansas City Chiefs fans anticipate each time that global superstar Taylor Swift appears live to cheer for Travis Kelce. 

However, that hasn't been the case in the last two games Kelce has featured as Taylor Swift had to miss those matches due to security concerns. 

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New Zealand vs Australia Match Stats

1st Test, Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington

'I've already told him the day he retires I'm giving up captaincy': Pat Cummins makes big statement after Australia's 172-run win over New Zealand

Match Details

Australia tour of New Zealand, 2024

Thu 29 February, 03:30:00 IST

New Zealand, who chose to field

Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Australia in New Zealand, 2 Test Series, 2024 On Mar 08

NZ
162 (45.2 ov) & 372 (108.2 ov)

AUS
256 (68.0 ov) & 281/7 (65.0 ov)

Australia beat New Zealand by 3 wickets

Australia in New Zealand, 3 T20I Series, 2024 On Feb 25

NZ
98/3 (10.0 ov)

AUS
118/4 (10.4 ov)

Australia beat New Zealand by 27 runs (DLS method)

Australia in New Zealand, 3 T20I Series, 2024 On Feb 23

NZ
102 (17.0 ov)

AUS
174 (19.5 ov)

Australia beat New Zealand by 72 runs

Umpires

Umpire
Marais Erasmus (SA), Michael Gough (ENG) and Nitin Menon (IND)

Referee
Ranjan Madugalle (SL)

News updates

'I've already told him the day he retires I'm giving up captaincy': Pat Cummins makes big statement after Australia's 172-run win over New Zealand

India surge to the top in WTC table thanks to Australia's win over New Zealand | Sports Today

With 41-run knock as nightwatchman, Nathan Lyon achieves what no batter has in nearly 147-year-old Test cricket history

Why Usman Khawaja was forced to remove sticker from his replacement bat on Day 3 of Wellington Test?

Nathan Lyon surpasses West Indies legend to become 7th highest wicket-taker in Test cricket; here is a list of players ahead of him

Kane Williamson left frustrated as collision with Will Young and Mitchell Starc ends his 12-year run out free streak in Tests

NZ vs AUS: Hazlewood-Green's record-breaking 10th wicket partnership frustrates Kiwis as Australia take 383-run lead, later left NZ reeling at 29/5

NZ vs AUS: Steve Smith urges ICC to make one key rule change, says 'you really can't hit the ball anywhere if...'

NZ vs AUS: Cameron Green's century saves Australia from embarrassment after Matt Henry bags four wickets on opening day of 1st Test

3-time ICC Award-winning South African veteran to walk away from international cricket after 1st Test between New Zealand and Australia

New Zealand vs Australia Match Stats

1st Test, Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington

'I've already told him the day he retires I'm giving up captaincy': Pat Cummins makes big statement after Australia's 172-run win over New Zealand

Match Details

Australia tour of New Zealand, 2024

Thu 29 February, 03:30:00 IST

New Zealand, who chose to field

Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Australia in New Zealand, 2 Test Series, 2024 On Mar 08

NZ162 (45.2 ov) & 372 (108.2 ov)

AUS256 (68.0 ov) & 281/7 (65.0 ov)

Australia beat New Zealand by 3 wickets

Australia in New Zealand, 3 T20I Series, 2024 On Feb 25

NZ98/3 (10.0 ov)

AUS118/4 (10.4 ov)

Australia beat New Zealand by 27 runs (DLS method)

Australia in New Zealand, 3 T20I Series, 2024 On Feb 23

NZ102 (17.0 ov)

AUS174 (19.5 ov)

Australia beat New Zealand by 72 runs

Umpires

UmpireMarais Erasmus (SA), Michael Gough (ENG) and Nitin Menon (IND)

RefereeRanjan Madugalle (SL)

News updates

'I've already told him the day he retires I'm giving up captaincy': Pat Cummins makes big statement after Australia's 172-run win over New Zealand

India surge to the top in WTC table thanks to Australia's win over New Zealand | Sports Today

With 41-run knock as nightwatchman, Nathan Lyon achieves what no batter has in nearly 147-year-old Test cricket history

Why Usman Khawaja was forced to remove sticker from his replacement bat on Day 3 of Wellington Test?

Nathan Lyon surpasses West Indies legend to become 7th highest wicket-taker in Test cricket; here is a list of players ahead of him

Kane Williamson left frustrated as collision with Will Young and Mitchell Starc ends his 12-year run out free streak in Tests

NZ vs AUS: Hazlewood-Green's record-breaking 10th wicket partnership frustrates Kiwis as Australia take 383-run lead, later left NZ reeling at 29/5

NZ vs AUS: Steve Smith urges ICC to make one key rule change, says 'you really can't hit the ball anywhere if...'

NZ vs AUS: Cameron Green's century saves Australia from embarrassment after Matt Henry bags four wickets on opening day of 1st Test

3-time ICC Award-winning South African veteran to walk away from international cricket after 1st Test between New Zealand and Australia

NZ
162 (45.2 ov) & 372 (108.2 ov)

AUS
256 (68.0 ov) & 281/7 (65.0 ov)

NZ
98/3 (10.0 ov)

AUS
118/4 (10.4 ov)

NZ
102 (17.0 ov)

AUS
174 (19.5 ov)

Umpire
Marais Erasmus (SA), Michael Gough (ENG) and Nitin Menon (IND)

Referee
Ranjan Madugalle (SL)