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Williamson Breaks Silence On Ross Taylor’s ‘Neil Wagner Forced Retirement’ Accusation | Cricket News
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Williamson Breaks Silence On Ross Taylor’s ‘Neil Wagner Forced Retirement’ Accusation | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former New Zealand batter Ross Taylor has said that the retirement of pacer Neil Wagner was a "forced" one. Ahead of the first Test between Australia and New Zealand, Kiwi fast bowler Wagner had announced his retirement from international cricket. The 37-year-old pacer took the emotional choice after a difficult chat with coach Gary Stead during which it was made clear that he was not in New Zealand's top XI for the forthcoming series against Australia.The left-armer finished his Test career fifth overall on the list of New Zealand Test wicket-takers, with 260 scalps in 64 Tests."I think it all makes sense a little bit now. There is no sugarcoating it: I think it is a forced retirement. If you listen to Wagner's press conference, he was retiring, but it was after this last Test ma...
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Unrest In New Zealand Cricket Team? Ex-Star Says Pacer Was ‘Forced’ To Retire | Cricket News
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Unrest In New Zealand Cricket Team? Ex-Star Says Pacer Was ‘Forced’ To Retire | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of New Zealand cricket team© AFPNew Zealand's former star batter Ross Taylor has suggested that fast bowler Neil Wagner's retirement was "forced", hinting at the possibility of unrest in the Kiwi camp. Told that he would not be picked in the XI in the series against Australia, Wagner recently announced his retirement during an emotional press conference before the start of the first Test. The 37-year-old Wagner, however, did take the field during the first Test as a substitute fielder and carried the drinks on occasions. "I think it all makes sense a little bit now. There's no sugarcoating it. I think it's a forced retirement. If you listen to Wagner's press conference, he was retiring, but it was after this last Test match. So he did make himself available," Taylor sai...
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“World’s Shortest Retirement”: Pat Cummins’ Dig At New Zealand Pacer’s Possible Return | Cricket News
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“World’s Shortest Retirement”: Pat Cummins’ Dig At New Zealand Pacer’s Possible Return | Cricket News

[ad_1] New Zealand pace bowler Will O'Rourke is a doubt for the second and final Test starting in Christchurch on Friday after leaving the field with a tight hamstring on day three. Captain Tim Southee said he wouldn't rule out a shock recall for veteran pace bowler Neil Wagner, who retired last week. The 37-year-old had been named in New Zealand's squad, but tearfully announced his retirement after being left out of the first Test side, ending a 64-Test, 260-wicket career.Southee ruled out calling up Trent Boult because he has only been playing white ball cricket off late, but was less adamant when asked about Wagner. "Obviously the Test match has only just finished so we'll see how Will scrubs up and we'll go from there," Southee said. Pat Cummins said Australia would be prepared if Wa...
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“We Have To Make Decision”: Tim Southee On Recalling Retired Neil Wagner For 2nd Test vs Australia | Cricket News
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“We Have To Make Decision”: Tim Southee On Recalling Retired Neil Wagner For 2nd Test vs Australia | Cricket News

[ad_1] Unclear about bowler Will O'Rourke's fitness for the next test in Christchurch, New Zealand captain Tim Southee did not completely rule out the possibility of Neil Wagner being called up from retirement for the second Test against Australia. New Zealand and Australia will meet for the final Test in Christchurch, beginning on Friday. O'Rourke left the field five balls into his eighth over on the third day, complaining of left hamstring tightness. He did not play again in Australia's second innings, but on day four he batted and was able to run between the wickets even though he was never asked to sprint. The crowd responded enthusiastically when Wagner entered the game as a replacement fielder.After selecting four fast bowlers on a Basin Reserve pitch that spun more than he had eve...
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New Zealand Pacer Neil Wagner Announces Retirement From International Cricket | Cricket News
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New Zealand Pacer Neil Wagner Announces Retirement From International Cricket | Cricket News

[ad_1] New Zealand fast bowler Neil Wagner on Tuesday called time on his illustrious 64-Test career for the Blackcaps, announcing his retirement from international cricket. The left-armer finishes his Test career fifth overall on the list of New Zealand Test wicket-takers. The 37-year-old pacer took the emotional choice after a difficult chat with coach Gary Stead last week when it was clear that he was not in New Zealand's top XI for the forthcoming series against Australia. The pacer was named to New Zealand's team to face Australia, but he was not picked for the first Test in Wellingto...
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How New Zealand Helped India Reach World Test Championship Final After Beating Sri Lanka In Last-Ball Thriller. Watch | Cricket News
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How New Zealand Helped India Reach World Test Championship Final After Beating Sri Lanka In Last-Ball Thriller. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] New Zealand's win enabled India to seal a place in the World Test Championship (WTC) final.© TwitterNew Zealand and Sri Lanka put on one of the most thrilling Test matches in the sport's rich history with result going in the Kiwis' favour on the last ball of Day 5 at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Monday. New Zealand's win enabled India to seal a place in the World Test Championship (WTC) final, alongside Australia. Chasing a target of 285, New Zealand needed one run on the final ball with centurion Kane Williamson on strike. Williamson tried to pull Asitha Fernando's delivery but ended up missing it.However, he and Neil Wager went for the run even as wicket keeper Niroshan Dickwella went for a direct hit at the striker's end.But, his throw missed the stumps, and ended up in t...
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“Test Cricket Is Best Cricket”: Virender Sehwag And Others Hail New Zealand’s Win vs England | Cricket News
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“Test Cricket Is Best Cricket”: Virender Sehwag And Others Hail New Zealand’s Win vs England | Cricket News

[ad_1] New Zealand scripted a beautiful story to become the fourth team to secure a Test victory after facing a follow-on. Each player stepped up when the moment demanded it. Kane Williamson and Neil Wagner played a pivotal role in making this test match a classic one. After being put into bat by New Zealand captain Tim Southee, England put up a blistering performance in the first innings of the second Test. On the back of hundreds from Harry Brook (186) and Joe Root (153*), they got to 435/8 in merely 87.1 overs. England's bowlers then got into the act to bundle out the Kiwis for 209. England skipper Ben Stokes enforced the follow-on.However, the Black Caps put up an excellent rearguard fightback in their second innings. Kane Williamson led the charge with 132, which was his 26th Test t...
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“Test Cricket At Its Finest”: How Neil Wagner Sealed New Zealand’s Dramatic Win Over England. Watch | Cricket News
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“Test Cricket At Its Finest”: How Neil Wagner Sealed New Zealand’s Dramatic Win Over England. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] New Zealand on Tuesday edged out England by 1 runs to win the second Test at the Basin Reserve in Wellington and levelled the two-match series at 1-1. Neil Wagner was the star of the show for the Kiwis as he bagged a four-wicket haul, including the decisive wicket of James Anderson. With England needing two just two runs to sweep the series, Wagner targetted Anderson with short balls and was rewarded with it as New Zealand wicketkeeper Tom Blundell pulled off a diving catch to make history.WHAT A GAME OF CRICKETNew Zealand have won it by the barest of margins...This is test cricket at its finest#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/cFgtFBIkR4— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 28, 2023It was only the fourth occasion a team has won a Test after being asked to follow on, and the firs...
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New Zealand Beat England By 1 Run In Thriller, Achieve Rare Test Feat | Cricket News
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New Zealand Beat England By 1 Run In Thriller, Achieve Rare Test Feat | Cricket News

[ad_1] New Zealand beat England by just one run in a second-Test thriller on Tuesday to draw the series despite having been forced to follow-on in Wellington. With the win, New Zealand became just the third team (after England and India) to win a Test match after following on. It was only the fourth occasion a team has won a Test after being asked to follow on. England managed it twice, against Australia in 1894 and 1981, while India beat Australia in 2001. New Zealand set England a target of 258 runs to win, but the visitors were all out for 256 in dramatic scenes as the two-Test series finished 1-1.Neil Wagner took the decisive wicket of James Anderson as New Zealand wicketkeeper Tom Blundell pulled off a diving catch to make history."Amazing achievement, hats off to everyone, everyone...
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Joe Root Smashing Reverse Scoop Is Bazball In Its Purest Form. Watch | Cricket News
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Joe Root Smashing Reverse Scoop Is Bazball In Its Purest Form. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Whenever the name of England cricketer Joe Root comes, one automatically imagines him in the white jersey, that too as a purist of the game. However, since the arrival of Brendon McCullum as head coach and the promotion of Ben Stokes as skipper, Root's game as a batter has undergone a dramatic shift. While the entire England batting unit has opted for a more attractive approach towards the game, the energy has also infected Root who has been seen as a ‘traditional batter' for the most part of his career so far.In the first Test of the 2-match series against New Zealand, Root executed a “reverse scoop” shot, leaving the cricketing world bewildered. Here's the video:Joe Root you cannot do thatThis is world class from the former England captain #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/2tyQJK60SO— Cri...
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