Tim Robinson

Bangladesh secured a six-wicket win against New Zealand in the opening T20I. Towhid Hridoy played a match-winning unbeaten innings of 51. Bangladesh chased down New Zealand's total of 182 with two overs to spare. Rishad Hossain took two crucial wickets for Bangladesh. The three-match series now sees Bangladesh leading 1-0.

South Africa's spinners were instrumental in their 19-run victory over New Zealand in the fourth T20I, leveling the series at 2-2. Despite a strong start from the hosts, quick wickets in the middle overs, fueled by Keshav Maharaj and Prenelan Subrayen's bowling, led to their collapse. Connor Esterhuizen's 57 anchored South Africa's innings.

New Zealand leg-spinner Ish Sodhi has been ruled out of the T20I series against South Africa due to a fractured thumb sustained in training. The injury will sideline him for at least four weeks, impacting the team's spin attack. Lockie Ferguson is set to return for the upcoming matches.

Glenn Phillips is sidelined from the T20I tri-series in Zimbabwe due to a groin injury sustained during the MLC 2025 final; Tim Robinson will stay with the team. Phillips, also part of the Test squad, requires weeks of rehabilitation, with his replacement to be named later. New Zealand won their opening match against South Africa by 21 runs.

Despite missing key players like Kane Williamson due to IPL commitments, New Zealand's Finn Allen remains hopeful for their upcoming T20 series against Pakistan. Expressing confidence in younger talents like Tim Robinson, Allen sees it as a rewarding opportunity to face tough opposition. With Michael Bracewell leading the side, he acknowledges the challenge of playing in Pakistan.

Tim Robinson's explosive batting and William O'Rourke's outstanding bowling helped New Zealand secure a series lead with a four-run victory over Pakistan in the fourth T20I at the Gaddafi Stadium on Thursday. The thrilling match kept spectators captivated as New Zealand took an unassailable lead in the series at the picturesque Gaddafi Stadium.

Michael Bracewell will captain New Zealand in the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy T20I series against Australia, as Mitchell Santner recovers from surgery. Kyle Jamieson and Ben Sears return to bolster the seam attack, while young batter Bevon Jacobs retains his spot. Several senior players are unavailable due to injuries, and Kane Williamson has opted out of the series.

HBO has released the first look of Tim Robinson's new comedy series 'The Chair Company' on Monday.

C Shamshuddin was the lone Indian among the five new third umpires appointed to the ICC's international panel announced on Thursday.

The Indian women's cricket team was on Monday fined 20 percent of its match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against England in the second Twenty20 International.

'Don't Look Up' and 'Coda' added momentum to their hopes for Oscar gold by nabbing the top film honours at the 74th annual Writers Guild Awards.

New Zealand have named ODI and T20I squads for their India tour, using the series to prepare for the 2026 T20 World Cup. Mitchell Santner will captain the T20Is, with Michael Bracewell leading the ODIs. Several senior players return, young talents earn call-ups, and some stars are rested to manage workloads.

India's Shavir Tarapore, named in the panel of umpires to officiate in the 2011 World Cup by ICC, will officiate in two county matches in England.

Devon Conway will join the New Zealand T20I team for the Tri-Series. He will replace Finn Allen due to injury. Mitch Hay, Jimmy Neesham, and Tim Robinson will also join the squad. They will cover for players in the Major League Cricket final. Coach Rob Walter expressed disappointment for Allen. New Zealand will play South Africa in their first match.

Babar Azam will lead Pakistan in a five-match Twenty20 series against New Zealand, just weeks before the World Cup. New Zealand is missing key players, and Azam's reinstatement raised concerns about potential discord. Head coach Azhar Mahmood expressed confidence in the squad and their high morale for the World Cup.

England pacer James Anderson has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee for showing dissent at an umpire's decision during the second day of the ongoing fifth Test against India.

New Zealand secured a 21-run victory over South Africa in a T20 tri-series match, fueled by an unbeaten century partnership between Tim Robinson, who scored 75 not out, and debutant Bevon Jacobs, who added 44. Fast bowlers Jacob Duffy and Matt Henry each claimed three wickets, dismantling South Africa's batting lineup, which ultimately fell short at 152 runs.

Pakistan's Babar Azam remains hopeful despite a narrow loss to New Zealand in the fourth T20I. The defeat gave the Kiwis a 2-1 lead. Babar expressed confidence in their ability to settle before the T20 World Cup. Fakhar Zaman's 61 and Imad Wasim's 22 provided resistance, but Pakistan fell short. They aim to level the series in the final match.

"Ishant Sharma has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee and has also received one demerit point after being found guilty of a Level 1 breach," the ICC said in a statement.

The third ODI between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in Pallekele was abandoned due to persistent rain, resulting in a 2-0 series win for Sri Lanka. New Zealand, put in to bat, were 112-1 in 21 overs when the rain intervened. Will Young (56*) and Henry Nicholls (46*) were leading New Zealand's charge towards a respectable total.

India's loss to England in the 1987 World Cup semifinal at the Wankhede Stadium marked the beginning of a jinx for India in the semifinal stage of big tournaments, especially at the Wankhede. Dilip Vengsarkar, the vice-captain and world's No. 1-ranked batter, suffered food poisoning before the match, which ruled him out. Despite a strong performance by England's batsmen, India's spinners struggled, and they collapsed in their chase, losing their last five wickets for 15 runs. The loss was also Sunil Gavaskar's last match. The defeat left the dressing room in a disappointed mood.

Pakistan cricket fans faced a challenging situation as rain forced them to seek shelter under plastic sheets at Pindi Cricket Stadium. The incident raised concerns about the lack of proper facilities for spectators at the venue.

Gary Stead lauded NZ squad's resilience in T20 series vs Pakistan, despite sharing results. Acknowledged potential World Cup selections from IPL players. Emphasized importance of player readiness amidst possible squad changes during the tournament.

Statistical highlights on the final day of the fifth cricket Test between India and England on Tuesday.

New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra has been ruled out of the upcoming T20I series against Australia after sustaining a facial injury during a training session, requiring stitches. Experienced all-rounder Jimmy Neesham has been called up as his replacement. The team hopes Ravindra will recover in time for the England series in two weeks.

New Zealand triumphed over Pakistan in the first T20 match at Christchurch with a nine-wicket win. Pakistan, struggling against Kyle Jamieson's early spell, managed only 91 runs. New Zealand reached the target easily with Tim Seifert leading the chase. The teams will clash again in the second match of the series in Dunedin on Tuesday.

Heavy rain caused the first Twenty20 international between Pakistan and New Zealand to be abandoned after just two deliveries in Rawalpindi on Thursday. New Zealand skipper Michael Bracewell won the toss, which had also been delayed by 30 minutes, and opted to bat but no action was possible for two-and-a-half hours.

Indian umpires Anil Chaudhary and CK Nandan will be a part of the 14-strong panel of officials for the Under-19 World Cup starting January 13 in New Zealand, the International Cricket Council announced on Wednesday.

Pakistan cricketer Khushdil Shah has been fined 50% of his match fee for a Level 2 ICC Code of Conduct breach during the first T20I against New Zealand. Khushdil collided with bowler Zakary Foulkes, deemed a careless contact. He accepted the charge, receiving three demerit points. Pakistan struggled, scoring just 91 runs, leading to a nine-wicket loss.