Nathaniel Nikolaus (@nikolausnathaniel)

Nathaniel Nikolaus

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Cricket Corner

Jan 04, 2025 1 subscriber 35 posts

Dedicated to bringing the best of cricket, from match highlights to player profiles.

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Sports Insider: A poignant plea to keep the Saudis out of Kiwi sport

OPINION: New Zealand Rugby would do well to be passed over by Saudi interests.

Nathaniel Nikolaus · Created 4 months ago · 1 minute read

Opinion: Pak's Absence At India's CT Win Shows How Different Their Stories Are

This was just another reminder of the stark contrast in the overall fates of India and Pakistan, two countries that were born together but which travelled very different paths, including, ultimately, on the cricket field

Nathaniel Nikolaus · Created 5 months ago · 4 minutes read

India vs New Zealand – Champions Trophy final: Match-ups, stream, weather

When and where is the final? Who are the key players and match-ups? What's the team news and prize? Al Jazeera answers.

Nathaniel Nikolaus · Created 5 months ago · 1 minute read

Why the Black Caps will continue to play Afghanistan despite its ‘terrorist’ Taliban regime

NZ cricket bosses say Afghanistan's leaders would want them to ban play.

Nathaniel Nikolaus · Created 5 months ago · 1 minute read

Cricket takes the fight to football with near £1bn auction

This might seem like history repeating itself at the Home of Cricket.

Nathaniel Nikolaus · Created 5 months ago · 3 minutes read

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan’s ‘punishment’ ends as cricket is back

Inzamam-ul-Haq, Misbah-ul-Haq and Aamer Sohail say Pakistan is abuzz with the return of an international cricket event.

Nathaniel Nikolaus · Created 5 months ago · 3 minutes read

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Bangladesh vs India: Start, teams, preview

Al Jazeera takes a close look at favourites India against Bangladesh in their Champions Trophy opener on Thursday.

Nathaniel Nikolaus · Created 5 months ago · 3 minutes read

Banning heading in youth football – what is the evidence?

Exploring the rationale behind the heading ban in children and adolescent football in the UK In July 2022, the English FA announced a trial for banning the act of heading in matches for the age groups under-12 and below for the 2022-23 season (1). This has s…

Nathaniel Nikolaus · Created 5 months ago · 3 minutes read

Afghanistan's fight for FIFA recognition comes with 'black mark' for Australia

More than three years on from the fall of Kabul to the Taliban, the Afghanistan national women's team is still in exile both on and off the pitch as the Women's Asian Cup approaches in Australia.

Nathaniel Nikolaus · Created 5 months ago · 5 minutes read

'Uncoachable' coaches changing the face of weekend cricket

Akanksha Swarup took 18 wickets in an afternoon. She's a member of a unique cricket club built for players with an intellectual impairment.

Nathaniel Nikolaus · Created 5 months ago · 3 minutes read

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan vs New Zealand

Al Jazeera takes a close look at hosts Pakistan against New Zealand before their Champions Trophy opener on Wednesday.

Nathaniel Nikolaus · Created 5 months ago · 1 minute read

Opinion: Champion's Trophy: How This Mini-World Cup May Decide India's ODI Future

A chance to reassure the fans that the number-one-ranked ODI team in the world is actually capable of beating the best teams is what makes the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy such an important tournament for the men in blue.

Nathaniel Nikolaus · Created 5 months ago · 1 minute read

Afghanistan ignoring debate caused by boycott calls

Hashmatullah Shahidi says Afghanistan will ignore debate around their place at the Champions Trophy when they enter the tournament on Friday.

Nathaniel Nikolaus · Created 5 months ago · 1 minute read

For these players, cricket gives voice 'to millions of women's fight in Afghanistan'

After being evacuated from Afghanistan to Australia in 2021, these women have just played their first cricket match as a team — ever.

Nathaniel Nikolaus · Created 5 months ago · 1 minute read

Sports Insider: All Blacks and NZ Rugby need a Wallabies revival as much as Australia does

OPINION: The All Blacks need strong rivals across the Tasman.

Nathaniel Nikolaus · Created 5 months ago · 1 minute read

Opinion: Gautam Gambhir: Can The Coach Silence His Critics?

While the T20i series win was another reminder of the ruthless win machine that the Indian team, which had a win percentage of almost 93 in 2024, has transformed into, it's the ODI success that will be particularly sweet for Gambhir and Co.

Nathaniel Nikolaus · Created 5 months ago · 1 minute read

Cricket news 2025 women's Ashes Australia v England third T20 results, highlights, Jon Lewis fitn...

England coach Jon Lewis has bizarrely blamed his side's lack of fitness compared to the Aussies on Australia's outdoorsy lifestyle. The comments came after another miserable performances from the tourists in the women's Ashes, belted in the third and final T…

Nathaniel Nikolaus · Created 6 months ago · 3 minutes read

Opinion: Champions Trophy: Can India Redeem Itself?

To date, 2013 remains the last instance of India having won an ICC ODI tournament.

Nathaniel Nikolaus · Created 6 months ago · 3 minutes read

FanDuel vs. BetMGM: Which Sportsbook is Better in 2025?

FanDuel and BetMGM are two of the nation's most prominent online sportsbooks. Check out our review to find out which platform is the better option for sports bettors in 2025.

Nathaniel Nikolaus · Created 6 months ago · 4 minutes read

Papers: Rashford suitors hope for cut-price deal

Nathaniel Nikolaus · Created 6 months ago · 3 minutes read

How the WBBL and WPL franchises are shaping women's cricket

As Australia celebrates another epic summer of cricket, we're turning our attention to the Women's Premier League. Indian players who've been part of the WPL and WBBL, talk about how both franchises have changed the game.

Nathaniel Nikolaus · Created 6 months ago · 3 minutes read

Women's rights activists call for England to forfeit championship cricket match to Afghanistan

Women's rights activists have called for England's cricket team to forfeit its championship match against Afghanistan in February.

Nathaniel Nikolaus · Created 6 months ago · 2 minutes read

Notes: Gary Player has a new girlfriend; Nelly Korda is going dog sledding

Both discussed a little bit about their lives and their plans at the recent PNC Championship.

Nathaniel Nikolaus · Created 6 months ago · 2 minutes read

Huge year of sport ahead! 12 storylines to follow in 2025

2025 promises to be another exciting year in the world of sport, with plenty of drama expected and big tournaments to be won. From new signings to title challenges, here are just some of the stories to look forward to over the year ahead...

Nathaniel Nikolaus · Created 6 months ago · 3 minutes read

Opinion: World Cup Win To NZ Loss, The Rollercoaster Indian Cricket Was In 2024

The T20 World Cup win gave Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli the perfect opportunity to bring the curtain down on their T20I careers. On the other hand, New Zealands Test series win was a gut punch.

Nathaniel Nikolaus · Created 6 months ago · 2 minutes read