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The Hindu
18-07-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Glenn Phillips ruled out of Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series due to injury
New Zealand all-rounder Glenn Phillips has been ruled out of the ongoing T20I Tri-Series, which also involves host Zimbabwe and South Africa. 'BLACKCAPS batting all-rounder Glenn Phillips has been withdrawn from the tour of Zimbabwe after injuring his right groin. Phillips suffered the injury during the Major League Cricket (MLC) final and was assessed on arrival in Zimbabwe where it was determined he would require a number of weeks to rehabilitate. Wellington Firebirds batter Tim Robinson, who joined the squad as cover for players involved in the MLC final, will stay with the squad for the remainder of the T20 Tri-Series,' New Zealand Cricket said in a statement issued on Friday. 'It's obviously disappointing to lose someone of Glenn's calibre. Much like Finn, we really feel for Glenn and that he misses out on this series. We know he was eager to get out on the field for the BLACKCAPS and unfortunately, he won't be able to do that for this series. We know he'll work hard to get himself back onto the park, and I look forward to when that happens,' New Zealand head coach Rob Walter said. Phillips' replacement in the Test squad will be named later. He will return to New Zealand with Mitchell Hay and James Neesham, who were also called in as cover.
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Robinson and quicks earn NZ win over South Africa
Tim Robinson and debutant Bevon Jacobs have put together an unbeaten century stand to provide the basis of New Zealand's 21-run victory over South Africa in a T20 tri-series match in Zimbabwe. Robinson smashed 75 not out off 57 balls and Jacobs smacked three sixes in his unbeaten 44 at Harare on Wednesday to propel New Zealand to 5-173 after they had crumbled to 5-70. South Africa, who made three changes from the team that beat Zimbabwe, were bowled out for 152 in 18.2 overs with fast bowlers Jacob Duffy (3-20) and Matt Henry (3-34) sharing six wickets between them. Tim Robinson's 2nd T20I half-century and new career-best (75*) leading the way. #SAvNZ #CricketNation 📷 = Zimbabwe Cricket — BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) July 16, 2025 Lhuan-dre Pretorius had provided South Africa with a brisk start by hitting six boundaries in his knock of 27 before Henry and Duffy hit back with two quick wickets. Pretorius tried to guide Henry's slower ball down to third man but got a thick outside edge to wicketkeeper Tim Seifert, while Rubin Hermann was outdone by Duffy's short ball and was caught at mid-wicket for just one. South Africa promoted debutant left-arm spinner Senuran Muthusamy to No.4, but the left-hander got his middle stumped knocked over by Ish Sodhi soon after the batting powerplay. Captain Rassie van der Dussen (six) was brilliantly run out by his counterpart Mitchell Santner at the non-striker's end as South Africa slumped to 5-62 in the ninth over. Dewald Brevis put the chase back on track with 35 off 18 balls and George Linde made a brisk 30 off 20 but both holed out while looking for big hits against Henry and Duffy, respectively. Duffy was on a hat-trick when he dismissed Linde and Kwena Maphaka off successive balls but No. 11 Lungi Ngidi survived before Henry finished off the game by having Gerald Coetzee caught at mid-wicket. New Zealand's top-order crumbled against the short ball as Devon Conway's return to T20s after three years lasted only seven balls for nine before he top-edged Maphaka (2-38). Daryl Mitchell and Mitchell Hay both fell for single digits while James Neesham got his seventh duck in T20s when he pulled Maphaka to deep square leg and was caught by Corbin Bosch. But Robinson and Jacobs revived the Black Caps with their 103-run partnership and got the perfect finish by scoring 63 off the last five overs. Robinson completed his half-century with a six off Coetzee, who came back to international cricket after a nine-month injury lay-off and conceded 19 runs in the final over to finish with 1-39.


Time of India
13-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Cricket: Devon Conway and Jimmy Neesham return to New Zealand's T20I squad for Zimbabwe Tri-Series
, Mitch Hay, and Tim Robinson have joined the New Zealand T20I squad in Harare for the upcoming Tri-Series against Zimbabwe and South Africa. Wicketkeeper-batter Conway will replace Finn Allen for the full T20I series, after Allen was ruled out earlier this week with a foot injury. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Hay, Neesham and Robinson will join the squad as additional cover for Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, and Rachin Ravindra, who are all involved in the Major League Cricket final on Monday. BLACKCAPS head coach Rob Walter expressed his disappointment for Allen. 'We're really gutted for Finn,' said Walter. 'I was looking forward to working with him and seeing him continue his form from the MLC, but unfortunately, injuries happen. Poll Do you think New Zealand can secure a win against South Africa in their opening match? Yes, definitely! No, South Africa will win. We're lucky to be able to call on someone of Devon's quality to step in.' Walter said the team had anticipated the need to expand the squad. 'We knew there was a possibility a handful of players could be involved in the MLC final on Monday, so we're bringing in Mitch, Jimmy, and Tim as possible replacements.' New Zealand will face South Africa in their opening Tri-Series match on Wednesday.


India Today
27-06-2025
- Sport
- India Today
No Kane Williamson; Milne, Henry return as New Zealand announce tri-series squad
New Zealand have named fast bowler Adam Milne and uncapped batter Bevon Jacobs in their T20I squad for next month's tri-series in Zimbabwe, which also features South Africa. The 15-man group will be led by Mitchell Santner, with new head coach Rob Walter beginning preparations for the 2026 T20 World Williamson is among several senior players unavailable. The veteran batter, currently turning out for Middlesex and set to represent London Spirit in The Hundred, has opted out of the tour. Lockie Ferguson has been rested to manage his workload, while Kyle Jamieson is awaiting the birth of his first child. Ben Sears is sidelined with a side strain, and there is no room for Devon Conway or Mitch Hay, with Tim Seifert preferred behind the yet to make his international debut, retains his place after being part of the squad for the December T20I series against Sri Lanka. The 22-year-old, who impressed during domestic competitions and earned an IPL contract with Mumbai Indians, offers an explosive option with the bat. Welcome back Bevon Jacobs & Adam Milne Full story | #CricketNation = @PhotosportNZ BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) June 26, 2025 Milne returns for the first time since November, having missed the previous World Cup due to ankle surgery. He has recently shown strong form in Major League Cricket, taking nine wickets in four matches for Texas Super Kings. Fellow pacer Matt Henry is also back after recovering from the shoulder injury that ruled him out of the ICC Champions Trophy earlier this players who missed the March T20Is against Pakistan owing to IPL commitments - including Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra and Santner - are back in the fold."I think we've got a really strong squad for this tour, and I'm looking forward to getting the team together and getting into the work," Walter said. "It's great to have some of the experienced players back, and this series offers a valuable opportunity to look at some new faces too."He added: "Bevon has been outstanding in domestic cricket and gained good exposure in franchise leagues. It's a great chance for him to integrate with the group and push for selection. Adam brings pace and experience, and with a few regulars unavailable, it's ideal to have someone of his quality back in the squad."Walter, appointed across all formats earlier this month, will be supported by assistant coaches Luke Ronchi, Jake Oram and James Foster. He sees the tri-series as a vital step in building towards the next World Cup."With the tournament just a year away, every series counts. This tour allows us to test our depth, assess different combinations, and compete against strong opposition in challenging conditions," he Zealand begin their campaign against South Africa in Harare on 16 July, two days after the MLC final. NZC have confirmed that replacements will be named if any selected players are delayed due to ongoing league the tri-series, the Black Caps will stay on in Zimbabwe for two Test matches in Zealand Men's T20I squad: Mitch Santner (capt), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Bevon Jacobs, Adam Milne, Daryl Mitchell, Will O'Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi- EndsMust Watch


News18
26-06-2025
- Sport
- News18
No Williamson, Conway In New Zealand's T20I Squad For Tri-Series In Zimbabwe
Mitchell Santner will captain New Zealand in the T20I tri-series starting July 14 at Harare Sports Club in Zimbabwe. The New Zealand cricket board took to X on Thursday (June 26) to announce the 15-member squad for the upcoming T20I tri-series in Zimbabwe. The Kiwis will face hosts Zimbabwe and South Africa in the tri-series starting July 14 in Harare. Spin bowling all-rounder Mitchell Santner will lead the Black Caps, and the squad also features the likes of his Mumbai Indians teammate Bevon Jacobs, MI New York all-rounder Michael Bracewell, Rachin Ravindra, and Finn Allen, among others. Legendary batter and former captain Kane Williamson, however, continues to remain absent from the squad, whereas Chennai Super Kings opener Devon Conway was ignored by the selectors. Williamson last played a T20I match for New Zealand in Tarouba on June 17, 2024, against Papua New Guinea. According to a release shared by Black Caps, 'Kane Williamson wasn't included after making himself unavailable for selection." Fast bowlers Lockie Ferguson, Ben Sears, and Kyle Jamieson will also miss the tri-series due to various reasons, but Adam Milne is back in the T20I team. 'Pace bowlers unavailable for selection for this tour were Ben Sears (side injury), Lockie Ferguson (load management), and Kyle Jamieson—who is awaiting the birth of his first child," the release stated. Milne will bolster the pace bowling stocks alongside the world No. 1 T20I bowler Jacob Duffy and the Canterbury trio of Matt Henry, Will O'Rourke, and Zak Foulkes. Mark Chapman and Daryl Mitchell are two specialist batters in New Zealand's squad, and they will have the support of all-rounders Rachin, Glenn Phillips, and Bracewell. Ish Sodhi, who is New Zealand's second-highest wicket-taker in T20Is, will join Santner as the other specialist spinner. Welcome back Bevon Jacobs & Adam Milne 🤝 Full story | #CricketNation 📷 = @PhotosportNZ — BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) June 26, 2025 'I think we've got a really strong squad for this tour, and I'm looking forward to getting the team together and getting into the work," New Zealand's new head coach Rob Walter said. 'We've got some good experience in the side, and it's nice to be able to welcome back a few of the players who missed the March series against Pakistan because of the IPL. It should be a great T20 Tri Series with South Africa, who are a very strong side, and Zimbabwe, who play well at home in their own conditions." New Zealand's squad for the T20I tri-series: Mitch Santner (C), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Bevon Jacobs, Adam Milne, Daryl Mitchell, Will O'Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Seifert (WK), Ish Sodhi First Published: June 27, 2025, 00:11 IST