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Tim Southee to Lead New Zealand in Upcoming T20I Series Against Sri Lanka

Pacer Tim Southee will be leading New Zealand in the upcoming T20I series against Sri Lanka, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) confirmed on Tuesday.

Serena to Return to Auckland for Aussie Open Warm-up

Serena Williams announced Tuesday she will warm-up for January's Australian Open at the Auckland Classic, a tournament that has mixed memories for the American superstar.

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st Test: Openers Dimuth Karunaratne and Lahiru Thirimanne Put SL in Strong Position

Karunaratne and Thirimanne were batting on 71 and 57 runs respectively when bad light forced an early end to Saturday's play with the Kiwi bowlers struggling the entire day to get a wicket.

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st Test: SL Restrict NZ Lead to 106 on Day 3

Williamson charged down the pitch and attempted to hit one over the head of the bowler but didn't get the timing right and Kusal Perera at mid-on ran backwards for a terrific tumbling catch.

Ancient Giant Fossil of Penguin Found in New Zealand

Scientists have previously speculated that the mega-penguins eventually died out due to the emergence of other large marine predators such as seals and toothed whales. New Zealand is well known for its extinct giant birds, including the flightless moa, which was up to 3.6-metres tall, and Haast's eagle, which had a wingspan of three metres.

Giant Penguin Fossil Found in New Zealand

The fossilised remains of a huge penguin almost the size of an adult human have been found in New Zealand's South Island, scientists announced Wednesday.

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st Test Match 2019 Preview: NZ Aim to Become No 1 Team in Tests

Sri Lanka face New Zealand in the opening game of a two-match Test series at Galle International Stadium. The opening Test is scheduled to begin on August 14, 2019 (Wednesday). Both teams will be involved in their first cricketing assignment following the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019. New Zealand lost to England in CWC 2019 final under dramatic circumstances.

We Continue to Miss Key Points in Matches, Says Carlos Brathwaite

As West Indies and India get ready to face each other in the final ODI of the three-match series, Windies all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite said that the side is continuing to miss the key points in matches, and the team needs to improve on that front to get positive results.

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st Test Match 2019 Preview: Kane Williamson & Co. Eye Top Spot in Test Rankings

New Zealand have a chance of securing the top spot in Test cricket when they take on Sri Lanka in a two-match series from Wednesday, exactly a month after their cruel World Cup defeat to England. New Zealand, with 109 points in Test cricket, are ranked behind India on 113 points, but a 2-0 series win in Sri Lanka will see the Kiwis leapfrog the Asian heavyweights.

New Zealand Eye Top Test Ranking in Sri Lanka Series

New Zealand have a chance of securing the top spot in Test cricket when they take on Sri Lanka in a two-match series from Wednesday, exactly a month after their cruel World Cup defeat to England.

Shreyas Iyer Denies Sticking to Bat Only at Number Four

India batsman Shreyas Iyer on Saturday said he does not want to stick to a particular number in the batting line up and wants to be as flexible as possible.

Largest Parrot Ever! 3-Foot Prehistoric Bird Fossils Found in New Zealand

From the teeth and bones of the animal, which lived 16 to 19 million years ago, it is estimated to be three times the size of an average modern bat and weighed 40 grammes (1.4 ounces).

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 2019: Lanka Announces 22-Men Squad for NZ Test Series

Sri Lanka Sports Minister Harin Fernando on Wednesday announced 22-member squad for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand.

Days After Shooting, Trump to Visit El Paso on Wednesday

US President Donald Trump will visit El Paso on Wednesday, the place where 22 people were killed in a mass shooting at a mall, the city's mayor Mayor Dee Margo said on Tuesday.

Proposed New Zealand Abortion Law to Give Women Right to Choose

The New Zealand government released long-awaited plans Monday to overhaul its abortion laws, so that a termination is treated as a health issue and a woman's choice rather than a crime.

6 Mexicans Killed in El Paso Shooting, Says Obrador

Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Sunday said that at least six Mexican citizens have lost their lives in the gruesome El Paso shootings which took place this weekend in the United States.

Pacific Leaders Want Summit Focus on Climate, Not China

Pacific island leaders insist climate change, not China, will top the agenda when they meet in Tuvalu this month as western-aligned nations push to curb Beijing's growing influence in the region.

Murray Moves Nearer Return While Tsitsipas Moves into Top Five

Three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray moved closer to a singles return six months after right hip surgery while Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas rolled into the world's top five Friday at the ATP Washington Open.