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Oldest test cricketer Eric Tindill dies at 99

Published: August 3, 2010

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Eric Tindill, the former New Zealand cricket and rugby international, died on Sunday, August 1, at the age of 99 years and 226 days. Tindill was the oldest Test cricketer of all time as well as the oldest surviving All Black.


Chris Cairns sues Lalit Modi

Published: May 24, 2010

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Former New Zealand all-rounder Chris Cairns has finally acted on his threat to sue Lalit Modi and has initiated legal action against the suspended IPL commissioner for suggesting that he was involved in match-fixing.


Sri Lanka thrashes New Zealand to level series

Published: May 24, 2010

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Sri Lanka came out on top against New Zealand in the second and final T20 international on Sunday to level the series held in the United States by 1-1 as international cricket’s historic attempt to break into the US market came to a successful end.


Shane Bond announces retirement from all forms of cricket

Published: May 14, 2010

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New Zealand speedster Shane Bond, on Thursday, announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, less than a year after he made his international comeback from the Indian Cricket League (ICL).


I just wanted to get out of India: Shane Bond

Published: April 23, 2010

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New Zealand’s tear away fast bowler Shane Bond, who played for Kolkata Knight Riders in the ongoing Indian Premier League, has said his last few days in India were “nervy” following the bomb blasts outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium ahead of the match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians on April 17.


Ryder, Oram return in New Zealand team for World T2O

Published: April 1, 2010

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New Zealand’s swashbuckling opening batsman, Jesse Ryder, will make his international return after a seven month injury lay-off as he was included in the New Zealand squad for this month’s ICC World Twenty20 Championship.


Jesse Ryder ruled out of IPL III

Published: January 29, 2010

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Explosive New Zealand batsman Jesse Ryder has been ruled out of the third edition of Indian Premier League as the Kiwi all-rounder is struggling with a prolonged groin injury.


Shane Bond retires from test cricket

Published: December 23, 2009

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New Zealand’s tear away fast bowler Shane Bond has announced his retirement from test cricket due to his recurring battle with injuries. He will, however, continue to play in one-day internationals and Twenty20s.