Luke Ronchi

Islamabad United coach Luke Ronchi lost his temper during a PSL 2026 press conference after his team’s six-wicket defeat to RawalPindiz. Interrupted mid-answer, he snapped, "He can ask me a question, I don't give a s**t." RawalPindiz secured their first win after eight losses, while Islamabad United remain in playoff contention with two matches left.

Islamabad United assistant coach Jacob Oram reacted with laughter to Rilee Rossouw's comment that the IPL feels like a movie compared to the PSL. Oram acknowledged both leagues have similarities and differences. He expressed his enjoyment of his first PSL experience. Rossouw's statement sparked debate about the two cricket leagues.

Luke Ronchi and Jacob Oram have been granted leave by New Zealand Cricket to coach Islamabad United in the 2026 Pakistan Super League. Ronchi will be head coach while Oram serves as assistant. They will miss New Zealand’s series against South Africa national cricket team and the Bangladesh tour, with NZC saying the experience will benefit the national setup.

Australia's Luke Ronchi will travel to the West Indies as a 'shadow' player for the injured Brad Haddin for the One-day series starting on June 24.

Led by Luke Ronchi, the tailenders went after the bowling and had a merry time. Ronchi, who for coach Mike Hesson is someone who could be an opening option, came up with some clean, assertive hitting on a pitch which had the odd ball rearing up.

Luke Ronchi has replaced over-burdened Brad Haddin in the Australian team for the two T20 matches against South Africa.

If the conditions suit their fast bowlers, the Black Caps could prove a nuisance to the top teams in the tournament.

Michael Hussey made it clear that he would represent Chennai Super Kings and not his native Western Australia, in next month's Champions League.

Watling suffered cramps while keeping in the second innings. Watling, who had earlier batted for a long time in the heat, is recovering well and will bat in the second innings if required.

New Zealand wicketkeeper-batsman Luke Ronchi has no qualms in saying that Mumbai, in the warm-up match, showed the visitors how to play in Indian conditions and they will have to play better to beat the hosts in the upcoming Test series.

The Warriors are the runners-up of the Twenty20 tournament of Cricket Australia, while Stallions are the Pakistan Twenty20 champions. The two teams will play the inaugural Champions League on December 4.

Luke Ronchi smashed a ton as NZ A recovered from a precarious position to post a respectable 310 against India A on Day 2 of their three-day match.

Former international wicketkeeper Luke Ronchi has been named the New Zealand team's new batting coach, replacing former test batsman Peter Fulton who stepped down to become head coach of first class side Canterbury.

PCB considers Luke Ronchi for head coach role, focusing on coaching strategies, evaluation framework, and staff dynamics. Ronchi's potential appointment aims to energize Pakistan's cricket team for upcoming tournaments. Amidst a scarcity of high-profile coaches willing to join the PCB ranks, Ronchi's name has risen to the forefront due to his familiarity with Pakistan cricket and his coaching credentials.

New Zealand pair of Luke Ronchi and Mitchell McClenaghan completed the ICC World XI line-up for the fund-raising Twenty20 International against the West Indies at Lord's on May 31.

Luke Ronchi (125 off 110 balls) helped the Kiwis fight back after Jalaj Saxena (6-106) grabbed the limelight on Day 2 of the three-day match between India 'A' and New Zealand 'A'.

Injury-prone South African fast bowler Dale Steyn is set to play in the Euro T20 Slam league as he has been signed up as one of the marquee players for the first edition of the tournament beginning August 30.

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Ronchi admitted the Kiwis were surprised by the Eden track, which unlike the one in Kanpur has aided pacers. However, he made no bones about the fact that New Zealand haven't been able to put runs on the board in the series so far.

Kane Williamson has fought a battle against time to be fit for the World Cup after an injury that he sustained during the IPL in April. And now it seems that New Zealand skipper is close to making a comeback into the playing XI, after missing the first two against England and Netherlands that the Kiwis won quite easily.

New Zealand's assistant coach Luke Ronchi plans to mimic the Indian spinners' tactics on the second day of the Pune Test. Washington Sundar and Ravichandran Ashwin's variation in delivery speeds dismantled New Zealand's innings, restricting them to 259. India is 16/1 in response. Ronchi emphasized maintaining consistent lengths and utilizing the surface's variable bounce.

New Zealand's aggressive intent on a tough surface against a settled and successful Indian bowling attack misfired more than it hit the bullseye, and they will have to bowl out of their skins to defend a total of 126/7 at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur.

Senior opener Shikhar Dhawan may be back as captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad after David Warner was barred by the BCCI from this edition of Indian Premier League in the wake of ball tampering scandal.

Back-up opener Luke Ronchi made his case for selection in the first Test with a cracking century as New Zealand's only warm-up match of the India tour ended in a draw against Mumbai at the Feroz Shah Kotla on Sunday.

When Ireland rocked the cricket world in 2007 World Cup by upsetting Pakistan and Bangladesh and qualifying for the Super Eights, most of their players had to extend their leaves from their jobs back home.

India faces New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final, aiming to defend their title and become three-time champions. Despite a previous loss to South Africa, India reached the final after a strong semi-final win. New Zealand, however, holds a perfect 3-0 record against India in T20 World Cups, seeking their maiden title.

Tim Seifert's impressive half-century against Afghanistan, utilising an open stance, secured New Zealand's victory. Batting coach Luke Ronchi highlighted Seifert's "calm and clear" approach and aggressive style as crucial to the team's plans. His resurgence, fueled by franchise cricket experience, has made him a steady hand at the top for the Kiwis.

New Zealand might have been bruised and battered by India in the Test series, but batsman Luke Ronchi asserted that the visitors would be a completely different side when it comes to limited-overs cricket.

Twin spin terrors Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja - who between them picked up 41 wickets to torment the New Zealanders in the Tests - have been rested from the ODIs.

Most of the New Zealand batsmen have performed better in the limited-overs format. Martin Guptill is a giant of the One-day game, averaging 55.61in ODIs in the last three years. His Test average in the same period has been a paltry 28.29.