are now relying on other results if they are to reach the semi-finals after being heavily beaten by New

Zealand in Dubai.

as India’s batters were subdued, with the innings featuring a run of 71 balls without a boundary.New Zealand

including four fours and three sixes.Black Caps captain Kane Williamson also made an unbeaten 33 as New

Zealand eased to victory, enhancing their net run rate and putting themselves right in the frame for

four overs, in a win that put Afghanistan second in the group with four points from three matches.New Zealand

South Africa scraped past Sri Lanka despite requiring 15 off the last over, while England swept aside Australia as the Men’s T20 World Cup continued in the United Arab Emirates.

Indies both on two points.In tomorrow’s Group Two matches Afghanistan face Namibia before India take on New

Zealand.

An unnamed New Zealand footballer from the squad that beat Curaçao and Bahrain will miss the All Whites

dropped after picking up an injury.The squad is set to be revealed on Monday (October 1).In March, New

Zealand is set to take part in the Oceanian qualifying stages in Qatar, which has similar restrictions

"Beyond Greatness" has been unveiled as the slogan to headline the new brand identity of the FIFA Women's

World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023.

Launched at a live show, broadcast by Optus Sport in Australia and Sky TV in New Zealand, the brand "

includes distinctive cultural elements, bold new slogan and rich sonic identity," it has been claimed

and inspire globally through the Women's World Cup, which will next be joint-hosted by Australia and New

Zealand in 2023.The identity is said to incorporate a "vibrant new visual approach" that reflect the

Beyond Greatness™ – a new tournament slogan to unite & inspire people around the ?

South African wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock withdrew from action prior to his team's narrow victory over the West Indies at the International Cricket Council Men's T20 World Cup due to differences with players taking the knee.

target of 144 runs.In the day's other match, Pakistan followed their historic win over India to topple New

Zealand, winning by five wickets.Led by opener Mohammad Rizwan and with more than 50 runs from Shoaib

Malik and Asif Ali, Pakistan chased down New Zealand's 134 with eight balls to spare.Tomorrow's action

Tokyo 2020 gold medallist Emma Twigg and four-time Olympian Kayla Whitelock have been elected to the New

Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC) Athletes' Commission.

I'm thrilled to be re-elected to the Commission and would like to welcome our two new members who will

We are on a mission to increase the mana of the athlete voice in New Zealand and are putting a real focus

aims to ensure athletes have a voice in the decision-making process of the Olympic Committee.Former New

Zealand hockey captain Kayla Whitelock has also been elected to the Athletes' Commission ©Getty ImagesTwigg

Two-time Commonwealth Games medallist Whitelock, who was also the captain of the New Zealand hockey team

Mujeeb Ur Rahman produced a dominant bowling display as he took five wickets and helped Afghanistan hammer Scotland at the International Cricket Council Men's T20 World Cup.

moved top of group two with their triumph.Tomorrow's action sees South Africa take on West Indies and New

Zealand face Pakistan.

There is "serious talk" in Malaysia over staging a major multi-sport event in the "next 10 or 15 years" with the Commonwealth Games among the options being considered.

Malaysia made history in 1998 when it became the first Asian nation to host the Commonwealth Games.New Zealand

We can still remember very strongly how [New Zealand rugby great] Jonah Lomu dragged one of our players

The first six netball teams to have qualified for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games have been confirmed, and represent four continents.

rankings as of July 28 secured the first half of the Birmingham 2022 berths.Australia, world champions New

Zealand, Jamaica, South Africa and Malawi all occupy top-six spots in the world rankings and therefore

 "The Commonwealth Games provides an amazing platform for our athletes to inspire a whole new generation

Games gold medal at Gold Coast 2018.They beat hosts Australia in the final, while Jamaica overcame New

Zealand to win the bronze medal."

The New York Yacht Club has withdrawn from competing at the 37th America's Cup in 2023 due to COVID-19

The club criticised the reigning champions Team New Zealand over the delays around when the next regatta

There are few private clubs that enjoy a stronger bond with a single competition than the New York Yacht

For more than six months, the New York Yacht Club along with other potential challengers have waited

Team New Zealand had planned to have a host venue confirmed by September 17, but strict coronavirus restrictions

Zealand said in a statement.There have been 37 editions of the America's Cup since 1851 with the New

Abu Dhabi Sports Council general secretary Aref Hamad Al Awani underlined their ambition to make the United Arab Emirates a "central hub for sporting events" after being awarded the rights to stage the delayed 2021 FIFA Club World Cup.

rising COVID-19 cases.The event is now set to take place early next year with the UAE confirmed as the new

Getty ImagesWith Japan withdrawing its hosting rights over COVID-19 concerns, Al Awani insisted the new

to head in the final of the Copa Libertadores on November 27.Oceanic champions Auckland City of New

Zealand and UAE Pro League winners Al Jazira will also compete in the event.FIFA President Gianni Infantino

Paralympics New Zealand (PNZ) has called for applications from eligible candidates to join the newly

Zealand and internationally."

Zealand," said Fiona Allan, PNZ chief executive."

Candidates for the Council must either be a Paralympian, who has represented New Zealand in at least

Zealand at a World Championships, Commonwealth Games or other international competitions within the

past 12 years.Candidates must be at least 18 years of age, reside in New Zealand, and have not received

New Zealand's return to the World Taekwondo family has been boosted as one of its Board members, Jamie

Carpenter's election to the World Taekwondo Council comes just two months after Taekwondo New Zealand

I'm just so stoked and honoured to be elected to represent Taekwondo New Zealand," said Carpenter."

She has represented New Zealand internationally and been involved in the taekwondo community since 2007

proud to support her as she takes the Council member position to represent Taekwondo New Zealand on

the world stage," added TNZ President Jin Keun-oh.Previously, World Taekwondo New Zealand (WTNZ) was

Scotland and Namibia have reached the so-called Super 12 stage of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men's T20 World Cup for the first time.

of their matches including a stunning triumph over Bangladesh in the opener.The Scots routed Papua New

favourites among the eight sides playing in the first group stage, bounced back to beat Oman and Papua New

champions the West Indies, with the Super 12 stage beginning tomorrow.Namibia and Scotland join Pakistan, New

Zealand, India and Afghanistan in Group 2.The top two in each will reach the semi-finals.The teams who

The International Ski Federation (FIS) Freestyle Ski and Snowboard World Cup seasons are set to start with big air competitions in Chur in Switzerland.

Tatalina of Russia.Last season's snowboard big air crystal globes were won by Canada's Max Parrot and New

big air ©Getty Images"Normally, we start our season with the Southern Hemisphere World Cup events in New

Zealand but due to the COVID situation we are not capable of traveling there," said Moresi."

We extend our greetings to the New Zealand guys and we hope that we can return soon."