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David Miller said his team’s hop to Dubai and back ahead of t h e i r Champions Trophy semifinal defeat to New Zealand in Lahore was “not ideal”. The tangled scheduling of the event came into question as Australia and South Africa both had to fly to Dubai from Pakistan ahead of the semi-finals. South Africa were there for less than 24 hours before jetting back again without playing a game. Australia stayed and lost in the last four to India. The haphazard scheduling was a result of India playing all their games in Dubai after refusing to travel to Pakistan. “It’s only an hour and 40 minute flight, but the fact that we had to do that was not ideal,” Miller said after South Africa lost to New Zealand on Wednesday by 50 runs. South Africa made what was ultimately a wasted trip soon after defeating England in Karachi on Saturday. “It’s early morning, it’s after a game and we had to fly. Then we got to Dubai at 4:00 pm. And at 7.30 am we had to come back. It doesn’t make it nice.

Mitchell Santner on Thursday acknowledged India's familiarity with the slow pitch here at the DICS, but said his side is ready for a «scrap» in the Champions Trophy final. The Kiwis arrived here on Thursday evening ahead of the ICC showpiece's title clash against India on March 9. «They've played all their games here in Dubai and know that surface. Obviously, the surface will dictate a little bit of how we want to operate. It might be a little bit slower than what we got in Lahore. It might be more of a scrap, but we're down to scrap,» Santner said after touching base in the city. However, Santner said New Zealand can take some solace from their experience of playing against India during the group stage.

Greg Foran will step down in October 2025 after five years leading the airline through a turbulent period marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, global supply chain disruptions, and ongoing engine maintenance challenges. The airline has started the search for his replacement. Foran, a former Walmart executive, joined Air New Zealand just before the COVID-19 pandemic began. He steered the company through border closures, component shortages, and the grounding of aircraft. He also oversaw a retrofit programme for the airline’s Dreamliner fleet, which is expected to be completed by end 2025. Foran’s departure comes as the airline grapples with a complex operating environment, including intense competition from Australian rivals Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia, and the impact of New Zealand's relatively small domestic market. The airline's recent financial performance reflects these challenges, with an 18% drop in first-half profit reported in February 2025.

UK intelligence agencies and military units have been instructed to stop sharing US-generated intelligence, previously labeled as 'Rel UKR' (Releasable to Ukraine). This intelligence has been crucial for Ukraine since the conflict with Russia began three years ago, with the UK and other Western allies like Australia and New Zealand regularly sharing it to support Kyiv's defense efforts, according to a Daily Mail report.

«It's totally unfair,» said Moeed Ali Khan, a private car driver outside Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium to watch the second semi-final between South Africa and New Zealand. «I am disgusted, neither our team is in the final nor is the final in Pakistan.»

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. In the last two weeks, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China conducted live-fire naval drills in the international waters off Australia, New Zealand and Vietnam, and shooting drills in the Taiwan Strait. This show of military might is a sign of China’s growing confidence as a maritime power.

Hole in the Rock, a coastal landmark off North Island’s northern coast. The fishermen, including boat owner Dean Harrison, were unhurt except for one minor injury. A Sudden and Unpredictable Encounter Harrison and his companions were fishing in their nearly 16-foot vessel while dolphins played in the waters ahead. Suddenly, a shadow crossed their boat, followed by a loud crash. «This one decided to jump on board and say hello,» Harrison said. «One minute everything was fine and then just like lightning striking, there's a big dolphin in our boat thrashing around and breaking everything.»

With a history of underperformance in major ICC events, both nations are eager to shed that label and make a significant impact in the tournament. The South African team, captained by Temba Bavuma, boasts a lineup filled with explosive talent. Key players to watch include the in-form Ryan Rickelton, who recently scored a century, and the experienced batters Rassie van der Dussen and David Miller. Their bowling attack features the pace of Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi, complemented by the spin of Keshav Maharaj, giving them a slight edge in terms of variety.

Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) Governor Adrian Orr has resigned and will finish in the role on March 31, New Zealand's central bank said on Wednesday. «I leave the role with consumer price inflation at target, and an economy in a cyclical recovery following the long period of COVID-related disruption. The financial system remains sound,» Orr said in a statement. Deputy Governor Christian Hawkesby will be the acting governor until March 31, the statement said.

Mohammad Rizwan as their T20 captain Tuesday but he will still lead the one-day side on the tour of New Zealand despite their failed Champions Trophy campaign. All-rounder Salman Agha will skipper the tourists in the five-match T20 series which starts in Christchurch on March 16. Three ODIs will follow. Hosts Pakistan are reeling after the defence of their Champions Trophy crown ended after two straight defeats. Their last match against Bangladesh was washed out.

India vs Australia Semifinal LIVE SCORE, Champions Trophy 2025: India are taking on Australia in the first semifinal of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai on Tuesday. Unbeaten in the tournament so far, Rohit Sharma's men finished on top of Group A to set up a clash with injury-hit Australia, led by Steve Smith. In fact, it will be first IND vs AUS clash in ODIs for the first time since the final of World Cup in 2023.India started off the campaign with a win over Bangladesh before beating Pakistan and New Zealand.

Venue : McLean Park, Napier New Zealand Women squad - Emma McLeod, Georgia Plimmer, Lauren Down, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Hannah Rowe, Jess Kerr, Suzie Bates, Izzy Gaze, Polly Inglis, Bree Illing, Eden Carson, Fran Jonas Sri Lanka Women squad - Harshitha Samarawickrama, Imesha Dulani, Manudi Nanayakkara, Nilakshika Silva, Vishmi Gunarathne, Chamari Athapaththu, Chethana Vimukthi, Kavisha Dilhari, Rashmika Sewwandi, Anushka Sanjeewani, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Achini Kulasuriya, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Sachini Nisansala, Sugandika Kumari, Udeshika Prabodhani New Zealand Women vs Sri Lanka Women Match Details 1st ODI of Sri Lanka Women tour of New Zealand, 2025 between New Zealand Women and Sri Lanka Women to be held at McLean Park, Napier at 06:30 AM.

Severance Season 2 continues with its latest episode. Fans can expect Episode 8 to premiere on March 6, 2025. Apple TV+ follows a fixed release schedule.

Invincible Season 3 continues its weekly episode release, with Episode 7 set to premiere on March 6, 2025. The season features significant events. Fans can expect major developments as the storyline progresses.

Australia captain Steve Smith addressed the media in a pre-match press conference ahead of their high-stakes ICC Champions Trophy semifinal clash against India on Tuesday. With India entering the match on the back of an unbeaten run, Smith acknowledged their dominance and shared his thoughts on the challenges ahead. When asked if Australia had a plan to silence the Indian crowd, Smith responded, «Yeah, I don't really have a message to be honest. Just going out and playing, and hopefully, we can put on a good show.» Discussing whether India had an advantage playing in Dubai, Smith admitted that familiarity with the conditions could play a role.

Varun Chakravarthy on Sunday became a «good headache» for India ahead of their Champions Trophy semi-final against Australia after his match-winning five-wicket haul against New Zealand, said captain Rohit Sharma. Mystery spinner Chakravarthy returned figures of 5-42 in Dubai to help India beat New Zealand in their last group match of the 50-over tournament. His recent 14 wickets in a 4-1 T20 series win over England at home got Chakravarthy back into the India reckoning in the white-ball formats and he was a last-minute addition to the Champions Trophy squad.

But, the hero of India’s day, Varun Chakravarty, with 5 for 42, ensured that India defended a middling score with some ease. Varun was not part of India’s 50-over set up till recently and the fact that he got so few chances left him wondering if he was even in the scheme of things, from a big-picture point of view.

West Indies cricket legend Vivian Richards has urged his national team to take inspiration from Afghanistan's rise in world cricket, highlighting their passion, energy, and determination. His comments come as West Indies cricket continues to struggle, having missed out on both the 2023 ODI World Cup and now the Champions Trophy. Once a dominant force in the sport, the team has faced setbacks due to inconsistency. On the other hand, Afghanistan has been on the rise, putting up one surprising performance after the other, having beaten Pakistan, New Zealand, and Australia within the last 2 years. Continuing its recent trend, it again shocked England in the ongoing Champions Trophy defeating them by 8 runs, ending the team's campaign in the tournament.

Viv Richards hailed Indian batting icon Virat Kohli, who plays his 300th ODI against New Zealand in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy, saying that the 36-year-old reminds him of himself and his energy and fitness are standout features of his game. Virat became the seventh player from India to play 300 ODIs during India's final league stage match against the Kiwis in the ICC Champions Trophy. His 300th ODI ended with an unremarkable outing with the bat, as he could score just 11 runs off 14 deliveries, In 300 ODIs, Virat has scored 14,096 runs at an average of 58.00, with 51 centuries and 73 fifties. His best score is 183. He is the third-highest run-getter in ODIs, next to Kumar Sangakkara (14,234 runs in 404 matches with 25 centuries) and Sachin Tendulkar (18,426 runs in 463 matches with 49 centuries). He also has the most centuries in ODIs.

ICC Academy on Sunday afternoon with the focus firmly on their play against spin. While senior pros like Steve Smith and Travis Head had a light hit, the youngsters went full throttle. The Australian team opted for seven ICC academy based net bowlers — all spinners including slow left-arm orthodox Harshit Seth, a 20 year old UAE player, besides two left arm Chinaman bowlers, as many off-spinners and a leg-spinner. Australia finished second in Group B behind South Africa and both teams are camping in the UAE, waiting to know who their opponents will be in the semifinals.