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Otago Daily Times
03-06-2025
- Business
- Otago Daily Times
Newcomers signed to Black Caps
Four exciting newcomers have earned first-time Black Caps central contracts for the 2025-26 season. Mitch Hay, Muhammad Abbas, Zak Foulkes and Adi Ashok are set to bolster New Zealand's ranks. Hay, a 24-year-old wicketkeeper-batter from Canterbury, struck an unbeaten 99 off 78 balls to anchor New Zealand's ODI innings against Pakistan earlier this year, and also set a world record with six dismissals in a T20 during his debut tour in Sri Lanka in November. Wellington all-rounder Abbas, 21, smashed a record-breaking 52 off 26 balls on his ODI debut against Pakistan in March, setting the fastest 50 on debut in men's ODIs. He also showed off his left-arm pace bowling in the same game, claiming Mohammad Rizwan as his maiden ODI wicket. Foulkes, 22, made his T20 debut for the Black Caps against Pakistan last year, stepping in for the injured Adam Milne and impressing with his all-round skills. He made his ODI debut in November. Auckland legspinner Ashok, 22, rounds out the newcomers, returning to the Black Caps ODI squad earlier this year after making his debut in 2023, and most recently starring with a five-wicket haul in New Zealand A's win over Bangladesh A at Sylhet. Otago players Jacob Duffy and Glenn Phillips retain their central contracts. The selection process, managed by chief high performance officer Bryan Stronach and overseen by New Zealand Cricket, involved Black Caps head coach Gary Stead, selector Sam Wells, assistant coaches Jacob Oram and Luke Ronchi, and performance manager Mike Sandle. A statistical review of domestic and international performances across test, ODI and T20 formats informed the rankings with the final 20 players selected based on past performances, the 2025-26 schedule and their likelihood of representing New Zealand. NZC chief executive Scott Weenink hailed the new additions as a sign of New Zealand cricket's bright future. "The contracts with Mitch, Muhammad, Adi and Zak reflect the incredible talent coming through our system," Weenink said. "These players have shown they can compete at the highest level, and their hunger to represent the Black Caps is exciting. "We're thrilled to see this group drive our team forward." Weenink said the list of contracted players reflected the "depth and versatility" of the talent pool in the country. "With a packed season ahead, including the ICC T20 World Cup in February, these players are ready to make their mark and inspire fans across New Zealand." Fast-bowling great Tim Southee (retired), Ish Sodhi, Ajaz Patel and Josh Clarkson, all of whom were centrally contracted in 2024-25, were not offered contracts this year. Discussions on casual playing contracts for players such as Kane Williamson, Devon Conway, Finn Allen, Tim Seifert and Lockie Ferguson were ongoing, NZC said. Black Caps Central contracts Muhammad Abbas, Adi Ashok, Tom Blundell, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Mitch Hay, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, William O'Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Will Young. — APL
News18
03-06-2025
- Sport
- News18
New Zealand Hand Contracts To Young Talent As Big Guns Opt For Casual Deals
Last Updated: Mitch Hay, Muhammad Abbas, Zak Foulkes and Adi Ashok earned New Zealand central contracts for 2025-26. Wicketkeeper-batter Mitch Hay, all-rounder Muhammad Abbas, pacer Zak Foulkes, and leg-spinner Adi Ashok are the new faces who have earned New Zealand central contracts for the 2025-26 season. Ish Sodhi, Ajaz Patel, Tim Southee, and Josh Clarkson, all of whom held central contracts in 2024-25, were not offered contracts this year. Kane Williamson, Devon Conway, Finn Allen, Tim Seifert, and Lockie Ferguson have not accepted central contracts with New Zealand Cricket, with 'discussions on their casual playing contracts" ongoing. Hay, a 24-year-old wicketkeeper-batter, scored an unbeaten 99 off 78 balls to anchor New Zealand's ODI innings against Pakistan earlier this year and set a world record with six dismissals in a T20I during his debut tour of Sri Lanka in November. Twenty-one-year-old Wellington all-rounder Abbas hit a record-breaking 52 off 26 balls on his ODI debut against Pakistan in March, achieving the fastest fifty on debut in men's ODIs. He also showcased his left-arm pace bowling in the same match, claiming Mohammad Rizwan as his maiden ODI wicket. Foulkes, 22, made his T20I debut for New Zealand against Pakistan last year, replacing the injured Adam Milne and impressing with his all-round skills. He made his ODI debut in November. Auckland leg-spinner Ashok, 22, completes the list of newcomers, returning to the BlackCaps ODI squad earlier this year after making his debut in 2023, and most recently starring with a five-wicket haul in New Zealand A's win over Bangladesh A in Sylhet. NZC Chief Executive Scott Weenink praised the new additions, highlighting the promising future of New Zealand cricket. He said, 'The contracts with Mitch, Muhammad, Adi, and Zak reflect the incredible talent coming through our system. These players have shown they can compete at the highest level, and their hunger to represent the BlackCaps is exciting. We're thrilled to see this group drive our team forward." A statistical review of domestic and international performances across Test, ODI, and T20I formats informed the rankings, with the final 20 players selected based on past performances, the 2025-26 schedule, and their likelihood of representing New Zealand. First Published: June 03, 2025, 13:46 IST
India Today
12-05-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Watch: Nurul Hasan Sohan's bizarre tactic costs Bangladesh A five penalty runs
Wicketkeeper Nurul Hasan Sohan attempted a cheeky move that backfired, costing Bangladesh A five penalty runs in their final one-dayer against New Zealand A on Saturday, May 10, at Sylhet International Cricket the fifth over of New Zealand's chase, Sohan positioned himself at first slip in an effort to distract batter Rhys Mariu. Fast bowler Ebadot Hossain delivered a ball outside off stump that nipped back in, prompting Mariu to leave it the ball struck a helmet placed behind the batter—belonging to Sohan—resulting in five penalty runs awarded to New Zealand A. With Bangladesh A defending a modest total, the penalty proved costly as the visitors won by four the video hereNoone saw that comingThe ball missed everyone and hit the helmet as NZ-A were awarded 5 penalty runs!#BANAvNZA FanCode (@FanCode) May 11, 2025 Bangladesh had already won the series after winning the first two games. On Saturday, Nick Kelly's men secured a consolation win. After being asked to bat first, Bangladesh scored 226 in 47.4 overs. Left-hander Nasum Ahmed was their standout batter after he scored 67 off 97, laced with nine fours and a Ali Rabbi also batted beautifully, making 63 off 65 with the help of seven fours and three sixes. Adithya Ashok picked up three wickets while Jayden Lennox, Ben Lister and Dean Foxcroft accounted for two scalps Zealand chased down the target with 10 balls to spare. Mariu and Dale Phillips laid the platform with a 77-run partnership for the opening wicket off 11.2 overs. But New Zealand A got themselves into trouble after being reduced to 166 for six in 34.3 61 runs off 93 balls, Foxcroft and Zakary Foulkes stepped up and took their team past the finish line. While Foxcroft stayed not out on 36 off 43, Foulkes scored an unbeaten 28 off 42 balls. Nasum, Mosaddek Hossain Saikat and Nayeem Hasan took two wickets each.
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Watch: Brain fade moment for Bangladesh A wicketkeeper results in five runs penalty
Bangladesh A wicketkeeper employed an unconventional fielding position in the match against New Zealand A. (Image: Screenshot) During the third unofficial One Day International between Bangladesh A and New Zealand A , Bangladesh wicket-keeper and captain Nurul Hasan faced an embarrassing moment when his unconventional positioning behind the stumps led to the ball hitting the protective helmet, resulting in a five-run penalty on Saturday. The incident occurred in the fifth over of New Zealand A's innings while chasing 228 runs. Operation Sindoor 'Our job is to hit target, not to count body bags': Air Marshal Bharti on Op Sindoor Precautionary blackout imposed across parts of Rajasthan, Punjab 'Indian Navy was in position to strike Karachi': Vice Admiral on Operation Sindoor With the score at 35-0, Ebadot Hossain bowled a straight delivery to Rhys Mairu, which the batter left alone. Nurul, positioned closer to first slip rather than in the traditional wicket-keeper's spot, failed to collect the ball as it struck the helmet and rolled towards short third man. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Both Nurul and the batters appeared confused by the situation. Phillips and Mairu eventually took a single, with the umpire awarding an additional five runs as penalty. According to rule 28.3.2 of Marylebone Cricket Club's cricket laws: "If the ball while in play strikes the protective helmet the ball shall immediately become dead and he umpire shall signal No ball or Wide to the scorers, if applicable or umpire shall award 5 Penalty runs to the batting side." New Zealand A successfully chased down the target of 228 runs in the 48th over, with Dean Foxcroft guiding the team to victory. Nurul Hasan, 31, brings significant experience to the game with 157 List-A matches, 214 T20s, and 109 First-Class appearances. His last international appearance for Bangladesh was in Mirpur in 2023. imes Bombay Sport Exchange Ep5: How IPL Changed Cricketing Rivalries? Ft. Shane Watson Throughout his international career spanning 64 matches across formats, Nurul has accumulated over 1000 runs and more than 50 fielding dismissals. In the current series being played in Sylhet, Nurul has shown good form with the bat, scoring 144 runs in three matches, including a century in the second one-day game.
Hindustan Times
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Bizarre wicketkeeper brain-fade leads to five penalty in Bangladesh A vs New Zealand A match
While many cricket fans might be aware of the rule regarding five penalty runs if the ball strikes the fielding team's gear behind the wicketkeeper, it is rare to see that event take place in practice at the highest level. Nonetheless, cricket is a sport full of surprises, and that is exactly what happened during a one-day match between Bangladesh A and New Zealand A in Sylhet. In a truly bizarre clip from the unofficial ODI match, Bangladesh wicketkeeper Nurual Hasan can be seen setting up wide of off stump while receiving from bowler Ebadot Hossain, closer to first slip than to a standard wicketkeeper's position. In a strange brain-fade of a moment, after batter Dale Phillips leave the ball outside his off-stump, Nurul didn't react, with the ball passing to his left and going on to hit the helmet kept behind him. As per rule 28.3.2 in the MCC's cricket rulebook: 'If the ball while in play strikes the protective helmet the ball shall immediately become dead and he umpire shall signal No ball or Wide to the scorers, if applicable or umpire shall award 5 Penalty runs to the batting side.' The umpire was keenly aware of the situation, indicating with an open-handed tap of his shoulder that the visiting Kiwis would receive five penalty runs. It was a strange scene to watch unfold given the international experience possessed by Nurul, who was also acting as skipper for the Bangladesh A team in this series. Although he was potentially setting up for any edges, it was an atypical starting position, and strangely one he didn't react from once Phillips had shouldered arms and let the ball pass through. The five penalty runs played a bigger role than they otherwise might have, with Bangladesh looking to defend a total of 227 in the 50 overs. It took until the penultimate over of the chase for the Kiwis to overhaul the target, with a seventh-wicket partnership between Zakary Foulkes and Dean Foxcroft taking them home, the five bonus runs no doubt a nice bonus. Nonetheless, the tie was a dead rubber thanks to Bangladesh A having already sealed a 2-0 lead in the series, thanks to Nurul's century in the second ODI. All's well that ends well for the Bangladesh keeper.
