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Times of Oman
06-03-2025
- Sport
- Times of Oman
NZ skipper Santner 'confident' going into CT final against India; issues injury update about Henry
Lahore: Ahead of the Champions Trophy final on Sunday, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner is keen on channelling confidence from the 'positive' aspects they procured during their previous group stage defeat against India in Dubai. On Wednesday night, New Zealand punched its ticket to Dubai by sailing to a 50-run victory against South Africa at the picturesque Gaddafi Stadium. "I think today we were challenged by a good side, and I think I guess now we look forward to Dubai, and we've had a go there already against India. So yeah, we're probably expecting something similar on the surface, and I guess we'll get there and recover and then be ready to go," Santner said in the post-match presentation. Santner and his troops dominated the proceedings during their last match against 'Men in Blue' but saw their counterattack crumble against India's spin ploy. They surrendered to a 44-run defeat, but Santner is looking to dwell on the positives rather than the result itself ahead of the final. "Yeah, I think, you know, being there and putting them under pressure at times last game was good for us, you know, confidence going forward, you know, we kind of obviously had a look at them, they had a look at us, but you know, you kind of take out, you know, what things work, what doesn't work so much, I think, you know, our big boys bowled extremely well to chip three out at the top. Yeah, and obviously, winning a toss might be nice as well," he added. Since New Zealand's famous title win against India in the Champions Trophy final in 2000, the Kiwis have been on an expedition for their next ICC ODI title. After 25 years of wait, New Zealand stands on the cusp of adding another accolade to its cabinet. Just like their last encounter against India in the final of the same tournament, the Kiwis would need to hunt down the same opponent to end their ICC ODI trophy drought by eking out a victory against the odds. The Blackcaps understand the opposition and the conditions ahead of them, considering their previous encounter in the group stage. Coming to the semifinal against South Africa, Kane Williamson (102) and Rachin Ravindra (108) held the frontline for New Zealand with their rollicking centuries. While young Rachin stuck to his natural attacking instincts, Willamson took a step away from his natural game and attacked at an eye-catching strike rate to make the most out of the placid conditions. The duo raised a 164-run stand to set the stage for Daryl Mitchell (49) and Glenn Phillips (49*) to flex their muscles and toy with South Africa's pace attack with a relentless onslaught. "He (Williamson) keeps doing it. That partnership was massive for us; he was able to keep going in the middle phase. South Africa challenged us, but we were able to cash in and score 360. We felt 320 might not be enough," Santner said. With the ball, Satner (3/43) took the brunt on his shoulders and singlehandedly pushed for breakthroughs. He returned with crucial scalps for Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen and dangerous Heinrich Klaasen. Rachin Ravindra (1/20) and Glenn Phillips (2/27) played second fiddle and combined to chip in with three scalps. "It was really pleasing for me to take three scalps today. It makes my job easier; we have four all-rounders who can bowl spin, and they can bat as well. Rachin's five overs were great," he added. New Zealand suffered an injury scare during the 29th over when pace spearhead Matt Henry injured himself while attempting a catch of Heinrich Klaasen. He injured his shoulder and went off the field for treatment from a physio. Henry eventually returned to the field and was handed the task of bowling the 44th over. He removed Kagiso Rabada in the 46th over and ended the match with figures of 2/43.
Al Jazeera
28-01-2025
- Sport
- Al Jazeera
Jasprit Bumrah, Amelia Kerr named ICC Cricketers of the Year
India's pace bowling maestro Jasprit Bumrah has been named the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Men's Cricketer of the Year 2024, while New Zealand all-rounder Amelia Kerr has won the Women's Cricketer of the Year award. Bumrah and Kerr won the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy and the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy respectively as the ICC named its top award winners on Tuesday. It was Bumrah's second award in two days as he was also named the Men's Test Cricketer of the Year on Monday, while Kerr won the Women's T20 Cricketer of the Year award on Saturday. Bumrah, who is also India's Test vice-captain, returned to the five-day format in late 2023 following a lengthy absence due to a back injury. The right-arm quick, 31, was the leading wicket-taker in international Test cricket in 2024, topping the charts with 71, well clear of second-placed Gus Atkinson of England (52 in 11 matches). His bowling average across the year was a breathtaking 14.92 and he ended 2024 with a strike rate for the year of just 30.1. 'Test cricket has always been a format I hold close to my heart, and to be recognised on this platform is truly special,' Bumrahsaid, after being named the top player in the sport's oldest format. Bumrah beat England batsmen Harry Brook and Joe Root as well as Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis to the award, given by the game's governing body. Smriti Mandhana made it a double success for India as she was voted women's one-day international cricketer of the year for the second time. The opening batter scored 747 runs at an average of 57.46 in the calendar year as she clinched her second ICC ODI award since 2018. 'It is an immense joy and a matter of pride to represent my country at the highest level and it makes me happy to play a role in helping the team succeed,' India's all-format vice-captain Mandhana said. 'I want to dedicate this award to my teammates, coaches and family who have been my absolute pillars of support.' Afghanistan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai clinched the men's ODI award after scoring 417 runs and taking 17 wickets in the year. Unassuming pace bowler Arshdeep Singh, who played a vital role in India's T20 World Cup-winning campaign in 2024, was named the Men's T20 Cricketer of the Year. Singh was also included in the all-star T20 Team of the Year, alongside compatriots Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya and Bumrah. Sri Lankan batter Kamindu Mendis, who had a breakthrough year with 1,451 runs across all formats, was named the Men's Emerging Cricketer of the Year honour as South African all-rounder Annerie Dercksen won in the women's category. Full list of ICC Awards 2024 winners
