New Zealand

1st Test: Tim Southee treble rocks England on Day 3

Agence France Presse | Sunday May 19, 2013

Jonathan Trott (56) and Joe Root (71) shared a third-wicket stand of 123 before the latter's exit sparked England's slump. Southee had close figures of three for 34 in 14 overs.

Tata Motors unit raises over Rs 1,500 crore via securities

Saturday May 18, 2013

Tata Motors said on Saturday that it has raised 350 million Singapore dollars (about $280 million or Rs 1,525 crore) through issue of securities in Singapore, mainly for redemption of preference shares.

1st Test Day 2: James Anderson brings England back into the game

Agence-France-Presse | Friday May 17, 2013

The 30-year-Anderson, in his 81st match at this level, did not have long to wait for his 299th Test wicket after taking the new ball.

1st Test: Trent Boult helps New Zealand stifle England on Day 1

Agence France-Presse | Thursday May 16, 2013

When rain forced an early close, the inexperienced Yorkshire duo of Joe Root (25 not out) and Jonathan Bairstow (three not out) were at the crease.

New Zealand Supreme Court to hear Megaupload evidence appeal

Reuters | Thursday May 16, 2013

Kim Dotcom has won the right to demand the United States hand over all the evidence in its online piracy case against the Internet entrepreneur.

Stuart Broad emphasises on need for batsmen to set up matches

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday May 15, 2013

The centrepiece of England's season will be the Ashes series against Australia starting in July but Broad insisted New Zealand were more than a side show.

England vs New Zealand: Teams hope for Lord's swing to work its magic

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday May 15, 2013

Early season Tests in English conditions often pose particular problems for touring sides, although overcast skies are not exactly unknown in New Zealand.

Tim Southee fit for first England Test

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday May 14, 2013

The 24-year-old pacer limped out of action during last week's drawn match with the second-string England Lions in Leicester. Has now been cleared.

Matt Prior wins England player of the year award

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday May 14, 2013

Prior was presented with his award at Lord's where the first of a return two-Test series against New Zealand starts on Thursday.

RBI gears up for plastic notes as 20% paper bills get soiled

Sunday May 12, 2013

As the Reserve Bank gears up for a trial of plastic currency notes, it has to dispose of soiled paper currency bills worth an estimated amount of over Rs 2 lakh crore a year.

6.5 magnitude quake strikes off Tonga

Agence France-Presse | Sunday May 12, 2013

A strong 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the Pacific nation of Tonga US seismologists said, but no tsunami warning was issued.

Graeme Swann, Tim Bresnan return to England squad for 1st Test against New Zealand

Agence France-Presse | Saturday May 11, 2013

Tim Bresnan and Graeme Swann return to England whites after injury layoffs while Jonathan Bairstow too finds a place.

Russell Domingo to replace Gary Kirsten as South Africa coach

NDTVCricket | Saturday May 11, 2013

Russell Domingo also took over as coach of South Africa's Twenty20 team for a series against New Zealand and Pakistan in December 2012, giving Gary Kirsten a chance to focus on Test and One-Day preparations as well as spend more time with his youn...

'Ring of fire' eclipse crosses Australia, Pacific

Associated Press | Friday May 10, 2013

Skygazers across the Australian Outback were among the lucky few to witness a solar eclipse on Friday as the moon glided between Earth and the sun, blocking everything but a dazzling ring of light.

Two Indian-origin men in New Zealand jailed for rape

Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday May 9, 2013

A court in New Zealand has given lengthy jail terms to two men of Indian origin for raping and abducting a 15-year-old girl in 2011.