New Zealand

Finn Allen

Devon Conway (W)

Rachin Ravindra

Kane Williamson (C)

Daryl Mitchell

Glenn Phillips

Mitchell Santner

Ish Sodhi

Tim Southee

Lockie Ferguson

Trent Boult

Papua New Guinea

Tony Ura

Assad Vala (C)

Charles Amini

Sese Bau

Hiri Hiri

Chad Soper

Kipling Doriga (W)

Norman Vanua

Alei Nao

Kabua Morea

Semo Kamea

Adithya Ashok

Ajaz Yunus Patel

Benjamin Vincent Sears

Bevon-John Jacobs

Blair Marshall Tickner

Cole Edward McConchie

Dane Cleaver

Daryl Joseph Mitchell

Devon Philip Conway

Finnley Hugh Allen

Glenn Dominic Phillips

Henry Michael Nicholls

Inderbir Singh Sodhi

Jacob Andrew Duffy

James Douglas Sheahan Neesham

Jayden Richard Lennox

Joshua Andrew Clarkson

Kane Stuart Williamson

Katene Dalton Clarke

Kristian David Charles Clarke

Kyle Alex Jamieson

Lachlan Hammond Ferguson

Mark Sinclair Chapman

Matthew James Henry

Michael Gordon Bracewell

Michael David Rae

Mitchell James Hay

Mitchell Josef Santner

Nathan Gregory Smith

Nicholas Frederick Kelly

Timothy Blake Robinson

Tim Louis Seifert

Thomas Ackland Blundell

Thomas William Maxwell Latham

William Alexander Young

Zakary Glen Foulkes

Ainui Loi

Asadollah Vala

Boio Ray

Chad Aiwati Soper

Charles Jordan Alewa Amini

Damien Apa Ravu

Doko Rupa

Gaudi Toka

Hila George Vaieke Vare

Jack Wandil William Gardner

Jason Kila

John Lohia Mea Kariko

Kabua Vagi Morea

Kipling Doriga

Lega Siaka

Malcolm Aporo

Michael Charlie

Norman Oreta Vanua

Nosaina Pokana

Patrick Nou

Peter Karoho

Riley Hekure

Semo Igo Kamea

Tony Pala Ura

Cricket

ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024

Kane Williamson has stepped down as captain in the white-ball format in an attempt to prolong his white-ball career after New Zealand's early exit from T20 World Cup 2024.

Kane Williamson walks back to the dressing room after losing his wicket during T20 World Cup 2024 (Getty Images)

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Why Kane Williamson stepped down as New Zealand's white-ball captain months ahead of Champions Trophy 2025? Reason revealed!

Kane Williamson wants to continue playing for New Zealand but has refused the central contract to play franchise cricket and spend time with his family.

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson after losing his wicket during T20 World Cup 2024 clash (Getty Images)

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After New Zealand's early exit from T20 World Cup 2024, captain Kane Williamson declines central contract to pursue 'overseas opportunity'

T20 World Cup 2024: New Zealand's veteran pacer Lockie Ferguson created world record when he bowled four maiden overs and got three wickets against PNG.

Lockie Ferguson after being named 'Player of the match' against PNG (Getty Images)

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Lockie Ferguson takes a dig at pitches used in IPL 2024 after bowling 4 maiden overs in record-breaking spell

New Zealand will face Papua New Guinea for the 39th match of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024. This will be the last T20 World Cup for Trent Boult.

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NZ vs PNG, T20 World Cup 2024 Live Streaming: When and where to watch New Zealand vs Papua New Guinea clash online?

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T20 World Cup 2026

India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah picked up 14 wickets in the T20 World Cup 2026, which is the joint highest in the tournament. He rattled New Zealand's batting with a four-wicket haul in the title decider. 

Jasprit Bumrah picked up 14 wickets in T20 World Cup 2026.

Bumrah picked up four wickets in T20 World Cup 2026 final.

India's Jasprit Bumrah prepares to bowl during the fourth day of the second Test cricket match between India and South Africa at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on November 25, 2025. (Getty)

Jasprit Bumrah's Test credentials questioned after T20 World Cup 2026 heroics

Football

A look at Ferland Mendy’s injury update as Real Madrid faces an injury crisis ahead of the second leg match vs Man City.

Mendy played in place of Alvaro Carreras, which backfired after he played for the whole match running

Mendy had just come from the injury and played 90 minutes last Friday against Celta Vigo

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Ferland Mendy injury update ahead of Real Madrid vs Man City UCL second leg 

IPL 2026

IPL 2026: Indian Premier League 2026 is scheduled to start from March 28, where defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will face Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the tournament opener.

BCCI mentioned that fresh nets must be prepared for every team during their scheduled practice time.

IPL 2026 is scheduled to start from March 28.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli practices at the net during the training session ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 cricket tournament (Getty)

BCCI issues strict practice guidelines for IPL teams, separate nets mandatory

A look at the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 knockout’s first leg results as all the Premier League sides fail to secure a single victory. 

English clubs bore the brunt of the attacking onslaught, with all six Premier League representatives, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Newcastle United, and Tottenham Hotspur, failing to secure a single victory

With second legs looming on March 17-18, several ties remain wide open despite some commanding leads, promising more drama ahead

UEFA Champions League 2026 knockouts first leg results

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UCL madness as Premier League teams fails to secure victory in knockouts 

IPL 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will start their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 campaign against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on March 28. 

IPL 2026 is scheduled to start from March 28. 

RCB will start their IPL 2026 campaign vs SRH.

Virat Kohli gestures during the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 final cricket match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad (Getty)

New Zealand vs Papua New Guinea Playing XI

NZ vs PNG Match 39 Playing XI - Tarouba (17 June 2024)

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News updates

Why Kane Williamson stepped down as New Zealand's white-ball captain months ahead of Champions Trophy 2025? Reason revealed!

After New Zealand's early exit from T20 World Cup 2024, captain Kane Williamson declines central contract to pursue 'overseas opportunity'

Lockie Ferguson takes a dig at pitches used in IPL 2024 after bowling 4 maiden overs in record-breaking spell