New Zealand Cricket
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George Worker announces retirement from professional cricket to join investment firm
Cricket | Aug 13, 2024, 01:46 PM ISTGeorge Worker made his ODI debut for New Zealand against South Africa at Potchefstroom on August 23, 2015. He could only play 10 ODIs and was then left out of the squad by the Kiwi selectors.
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Tours of Pakistan, Australia headline New Zealand's 2024-25 home summer
Cricket | Jul 17, 2024, 07:06 AM ISTNew Zealand's home summer will get underway with a three-match Test series against England, starting November 28 at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch.
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Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears offered maiden New Zealand central contracts, Adam Milne opts out
Cricket | Jul 10, 2024, 08:34 AM ISTRight-arm speedster Adam Milne has joined Kane Williamson and fellow pacer Lockie Ferguson in the list of Kiwi players who have declined a central contract. Left-arm seamer Trent Boult had declined a central contract earlier.
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'I don't know': Kane Williamson unsure if he will play next T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka
Cricket | Jun 18, 2024, 03:46 PM ISTNew Zealand ended their T20 World Cup campaign on a high with a solid win over Papua New Guinea on Monday (June 17). They have been knocked out of the World Cup in the group stage itself. After the match, Williamson was asked about his future in T20Is and this is what he responded.
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New Zealand veteran set to call time on T20 World Cup career after clash against PNG
Cricket | Jun 15, 2024, 04:33 PM ISTNew Zealand were knocked out from the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 race after Afghanistan's big win over Papua New Guinea on Friday. New Zealand will conclude their campaign in the last game against PNG in Tarouba on June 17.
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After playing for two countries, New Zealand cricketer Bernadine Bezuidenhout announces retirement
Cricket | May 31, 2024, 02:02 PM ISTBernadine played for New Zealand and South Africa in her international cricket. She made her debut in 2014 for the Proteas Women before making a move to play for the White Ferns. However, she has now decided to call time on her career to focus on her work.
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New Zealand Cricket announces itinerary of England Test series at home
Cricket | Apr 09, 2024, 12:10 PM ISTNew Zealand and England will be involved in the three-match Test series part of the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle later this year. The Kiwi will also host Pakistan and Sri Lanka later in the summer while Women's team will play against Australia and Sri Lanka.
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New Zealand Cricket Awards 2024: Rachin Ravindra and Amelia Kerr bag major honours
Cricket | Mar 13, 2024, 06:32 PM ISTThe star batter Kane Williamson bagged the Test Cricketer of the Year award while the in-form Daryl Mitchell won the Men's ODI Player of the Year. Young all-rounder Amelia Kerr claimed the Women's Cricketer of the Year 2024 award.
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Pat Cummins claims major milestone as captain, Nathan Lyon goes past Courtney Walsh in Test wickets
Cricket | Mar 01, 2024, 05:16 PM ISTPat Cummins took one wicket in the second innings against New Zealand in the ongoing Test match against New Zealand on Friday and completed 100 Test captain to set a major milestone. Nathan Lyon also bagged four wickets to surpass Courtney Walsh in a huge record.
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Australia concede major unwanted record in thrilling run fest against New Zealand in first T20I
Cricket | Feb 21, 2024, 04:22 PM ISTAustralia became the first team to concede 200-plus runs in four consecutive T20 games as New Zealand batters Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra registered brilliant fifties to help the Kiwis post 215/3 in the first T20I in Wellington.
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New Zealand announce squad for Australia Tests; O’Rourke retained, Daryl Mitchell returns
Cricket | Feb 17, 2024, 10:55 PM ISTVeteran cricketers Kane Williamson and Tim Southee are set to make their 100th Test appearance during the second match against Australia in Christchurch starting on March 8. Daryl Mitchell is also included in the squad after missing the last Test against South Africa due to injury.
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WATCH: Troy Johnson pulls off remarkable 'best ever' catch to send back Will Young in Super Smash
Cricket | Jan 13, 2024, 04:27 PM ISTThe incident happened in the sixth over of the innings when Will Young of Central Districts was looking good in the chase of 148 runs in the ongoing Super Smash, the T20 tournament in New Zealand. Even though they won the match, Troy Johnson's exceptional effort remained the talking point.
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NZ vs PAK Pitch report: How will surface at Eden Park in Auckland play in 1st T20I match?
Cricket | Jan 10, 2024, 04:03 PM ISTAfter suffering a 0-3 defeat against Australia, the Pakistani cricket team takes on New Zealand in the five-match T20I series starting at Eden Park, Auckland on January 11. The Kiwis have won two of the last three T20I encounters against Pakistan and are favourites on Thursday.
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Mirpur pitch for 2nd BAN vs NZ Test rated 'unsatisfactory' by ICC
Cricket | Dec 12, 2023, 06:51 PM ISTThe surface on offer for the second Test between New Zealand and Bangladesh came under the scanner with 30 out of 36 wickets falling to spinners. The venue has received one demerit points as well after ICC rated the pitch 'unsatisfactory'.
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First time in 37 years! Tim Southee creates record with his bowling on Day 1 in BAN vs NZ Test
Cricket | Dec 06, 2023, 05:34 PM ISTThe second Test between Bangladesh and New Zealand commenced today (December 6) and as many as 15 wickets fell. Tim Southee picked up only a wicket out of that but ended up creating a massive record as New Zealand skittled Bangladesh for just 172 runs in first innings.
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BAN vs NZ: Mushfiqur Rahim gets out in bizarre fashion for handling ball in 2nd Test | WATCH
Cricket | Dec 06, 2023, 01:18 PM ISTThe second Test between Bangladesh and New Zealand commenced today (December 6) with the hosts opting to bat first. But soon they found themselves in trouble and Rahim's bizarre dismissal added woes for Bangladesh on the opening day.
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Michael Hussey slams scheduling of Ind-Aus T20i series
Sports | Nov 30, 2023, 08:24 PM ISTMichael Hussey slams scheduling of Ind-Aus T20i series. BCCI wants Rohit Sharma to continue captaining in T20i
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BAN vs NZ: New Zealand skipper Tim Southee achieves unique double in Tests, joins elite list
Cricket | Nov 30, 2023, 07:37 PM ISTThe first Test between Bangladesh and New Zealand is currently in progress with the home team ahead after three days of action. Meanwhile, the Kiwi skipper Southee had a record-breaking day as he achieved a unique feat with his 35-run knock in the first innings.
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Kane Williamson levels Virat Kohli's massive centuries record in Tests
Cricket | Nov 29, 2023, 04:25 PM ISTFormer New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson has continued his merry run in Test cricket despite playing the format for the first time in eight months. He is currently featuring in the ongoing first Test against Bangladesh and has batted superbly in testing conditions in first innings.
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BAN vs NZ: Kane Williamson eyes to go past legendary England cricketer in 1st Test
Cricket | Nov 27, 2023, 06:57 PM ISTBangladesh and New Zealand will lock horns in the first Test of the two-match series starting from November 28 in Sylhet. Kane Williamson will be key for the visitors as the pitch is expected to turn right from Day 1 even as both teams start their World Test Championship (WTC) campaign.