New Zealand Cricket Team: News
19 Nov 2024
Kane WilliamsonKane Williamson announces return with half-century in Plunket Shield
Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has made a glorious return to the sport after nearly two months of absence due to a groin injury.
19 Nov 2024
Kane WilliamsonKane Williamson scores 60 in Plunket Shield return after injury
New Zealand's Kane Williamson made a glorious return to competitive cricket, scoring 60 runs for Northern Districts. This is his first game in the Plunket Shield since October 2019.
18 Nov 2024
Doug BracewellNZ's Doug Bracewell suspended for a month over cocaine use
New Zealand pacer Doug Bracewell has been handed a one-month suspension by the Sport Integrity Commission of New Zealand.
17 Nov 2024
Kusal MendisKusal Mendis slams his 32nd half-century in ODIs: Key stats
Sri Lankan batter Kusal Mendis shone for his side in the 2nd ODI against New Zealand held at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele.
17 Nov 2024
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamSri Lanka beat New Zealand in 2nd ODI: Key stats
Sri Lanka beat New Zealand in the 2nd ODI held at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele.
15 Nov 2024
Kane WilliamsonKane Williamson returns as NZ name squad for England Tests
New Zealand cricket team has announced the return of star batter Kane Williamson for the upcoming three-match home Test series against England.
15 Nov 2024
Tim SoutheeTim Southee to retire from Test cricket post England series
New Zealand's legendary fast bowler, Tim Southee, has announced his retirement from Test cricket.
14 Nov 2024
Rohit SharmaSanjay Manjrekar backs Kohli, Rohit to shine in Australia
Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar is confident that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will do well in Australia.
13 Nov 2024
Avishka FernandoAvishka Fernando completes 1,500 runs with 4th ODI century: Stats
Sri Lankan opening batter, Avishka Fernando, hit a 100-run knock in the first ODI versus New Zealand at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla, on Wednesday.
13 Nov 2024
Kusal MendisKusal Mendis slams his 4th ODI century: Key stats
Sri Lankan ace batter, Kusal Mendis, slammed a solid 143-run knock in the first ODI against New Zealand at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla on Wednesday.
12 Nov 2024
Wanindu HasarangaWhy Wanindu Hasaranga will miss New Zealand ODI series
Sri Lanka's cricket team has been dealt a huge blow as leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled out of the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand.
12 Nov 2024
Lockie FergusonInjured Lockie Ferguson to miss Sri Lanka ODI series
New Zealand's pace spearhead Lockie Ferguson has been ruled out of the upcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka due to a calf injury.
11 Nov 2024
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamLowest targets defended by New Zealand in men's T20Is
In a nail-biting encounter in Dambulla, New Zealand defeated Sri Lanka to level the two-match T20I series 1-1.
11 Nov 2024
Mahendra Singh DhoniNew Zealand's Mitchell Hay breaks this record of MS Dhoni
New Zealand's wicketkeeper-batter Mitch Hay has set a new world record in T20Is.
11 Nov 2024
Lockie FergusonThese New Zealand bowlers own hat-tricks in T20I cricket
Lockie Ferguson etched his name in history by becoming the fifth New Zealand bowler to take a hat-trick in T20 Internationals.
10 Nov 2024
Lockie FergusonLockie Ferguson joins elite Kiwi club with T20I hat-trick
New Zealand's fast bowler Lockie Ferguson etched his name in cricket history by taking a sensational hat-trick against Sri Lanka in the second T20I at Dambulla.
10 Nov 2024
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamNew Zealand stun Sri Lanka in low-scoring 2nd T20I: Stats
New Zealand beat hosts Sri Lanka in a low-scoring 2nd T20I held at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla.
10 Nov 2024
Wanindu HasarangaWanindu Hasaranga rattles New Zealand with 4/17 in 2nd T20I
Wanindu Hasaranga produced a bowling masterclass as he floored New Zealand with four wickets in the 2nd T20I being held at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla.
09 Nov 2024
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamSri Lanka down New Zealand in first T20I: Key stats
Sri Lanka downed New Zealand in the first T20I held at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla.
07 Nov 2024
Tom LathamNZ vs ENG: Latham expects England to continue aggressive approach
New Zealand cricket team captain Tom Latham expects England to continue their aggressive approach, 'Bazball,' in the upcoming Test series.
06 Nov 2024
Michael ClarkeMichael Clarke attributes India's Test series loss to fatigue
Former Australian cricket team captain, Michael Clarke, has attributed the Indian team's recent home Test series defeat against New Zealand to fatigue.
06 Nov 2024
Kusal PereraPerera, Shiraz return to SL's squad for NZ ODI series
Sri Lanka announced their squad for the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand on November 6.
05 Nov 2024
Mohammad KaifIndia have bowlers like Ajaz Patel in every club: Kaif
Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has written off the skills of New Zealand's Ajaz Patel, despite the latter's phenomenal performance in the recently concluded Test series against India.
05 Nov 2024
India vs New Zealand CricketWill Young reflects on New Zealand's historic Test series victory
Will Young, the star performer in the recently concluded India vs New Zealand Test series, has said he is surprised by his team's 3-0 triumph.
04 Nov 2024
Ajaz PatelPresenting Ajaz Patel's feats and milestones in Test cricket
Mumbai-born cricketer Ajaz Patel, who now plays for New Zealand, has come a long way in his career.
03 Nov 2024
Rohit SharmaRohit Sharma labels Test series defeat as career's 'low point'
Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma has taken complete ownership of the team's historic 0-3 loss at home against New Zealand.
03 Nov 2024
Sachin TendulkarHere's how Sachin Tendulkar reacted to India's Test series loss
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has expressed his disappointment over India's recent home Test series defeat to New Zealand, calling it "a tough pill to swallow."
03 Nov 2024
ICC World Test ChampionshipWorld Test Championship: Decoding teams in the race for final
The race for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final is heating up with five teams still in contention and no team guaranteed a top two spot.
03 Nov 2024
Rohit SharmaRohit becomes 1st Indian Test captain to script this record
Rohit Sharma has set an unfortunate record as the first Indian Test captain to lose a series 0-3 at home.
03 Nov 2024
Tom LathamTom Latham praises NZ's adaptability after historic Test series win
New Zealand captain Tom Latham has expressed his elation after the team's historic 3-0 clean sweep over India in the three-match Test series.
03 Nov 2024
Ajaz PatelInstances of New Zealand defending targets under 200 in Tests
In a historic turn of events, New Zealand whitewashed India in the Test series, winning it 3-0.
03 Nov 2024
ICC World Test ChampionshipWTC standings: India drop to second spot after NZ upset
New Zealand created history by beating India 3-0 in a home Test series.
03 Nov 2024
Ajaz PatelAjaz Patel scripts history with 11 wickets in Wankhede Test
Ajaz Patel claimed twin fifers as New Zealand clean-swept India 3-0 in the Test series, marking their first-ever series win on Indian soil.
03 Nov 2024
India vs New Zealand Cricket3rd Test: NZ thrash India to record historic 3-0 whitewash
New Zealand have scripted history by registering a 3-0 clean sweep against hosts India.
03 Nov 2024
Ravindra JadejaJadeja surpasses Bedi's record with twin 5-wicket hauls against NZ
India's star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja broke Bishan Singh Bedi's record by claiming two five-wicket hauls in the ongoing third Test against New Zealand.
03 Nov 2024
Ravichandran AshwinAshwin shines as India need 147 to win Mumbai Test
India's premier off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has reached a new Test career milestone.
02 Nov 2024
Ravichandran AshwinRavichandran Ashwin vs Will Young in Tests: Decoding key stats
Ravichandran Ashwin dismissed Will Young on Day 2 of the third and final Test versus New Zealand in Mumbai.
02 Nov 2024
Anil KumbleAnil Kumble backs Yashasvi Jaiswal to deliver in run-chase
Former Indian cricket team captain, Anil Kumble, has backed Yashasvi Jaiswal to turn the tide for India in the ongoing Mumbai Test match against New Zealand.
02 Nov 2024
India vs New Zealand CricketWill Young slams twin fifties in 3rd Test versus India
Will Young has slammed twin fifties in the 3rd and final Test versus India at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
02 Nov 2024
Indian Cricket TeamTeam India on top of New Zealand in Mumbai Test
India performed well on Day 2 of the third and final Test versus New Zealand in Mumbai.
02 Nov 2024
Ajaz PatelAjaz Patel claims his sixth five-wicket haul in Tests: Stats
New Zealand's left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel has once again proved his class at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.
02 Nov 2024
India vs New Zealand CricketWankhede Test: India finish at 263/10 to gain narrow lead
Team India has taken a narrow first-innings lead in the ongoing third and final Test against New Zealand at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.
02 Nov 2024
Rishabh PantShubman Gill misses out on his sixth Test hundred: Stats
Young Indian batter Shubman Gill missed out on his sixth hundred in Test cricket.
02 Nov 2024
Dinesh KarthikDinesh Karthik concerned about Rohit Sharma's shot selection, not form
Former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik has defended Rohit Sharma's performance in the ongoing Test series against New Zealand.
02 Nov 2024
Rishabh PantRishabh Pant sets new record with breathtaking half-century versus NZ
Rishabh Pant has broken the Indian record for the fastest Test fifty against New Zealand.
02 Nov 2024
Washington SundarOff-spinners have dismissed Rachin Ravindra 10 times in Tests: Stats
Indian off-spinner Washington Sundar outsmarted New Zealand's top batter Rachin Ravindra in the third Test at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.
02 Nov 2024
Dinesh Karthik3rd Test: Dinesh Karthik highlights Rishabh Pant's wicket-keeping error
During the third Test match between India and New Zealand at Wankhede Stadium, Rishabh Pant missed a crucial run-out opportunity.
01 Nov 2024
Ravi ShastriRavi Shastri criticizes Virat Kohli's dismissal in Mumbai Test
Former head coach of the Indian cricket team, Ravi Shastri, has expressed his disappointment over Virat Kohli's dismissal in the Mumbai Test against New Zealand.
01 Nov 2024
Aakash ChopraGautam Gambhir's tenure as India coach marred by infamous records
Gautam Gambhir's tenure as the head coach of the Indian cricket team has been marred by a string of unfortunate records.
01 Nov 2024
India vs New Zealand Cricket3rd Test, India falter versus NZ: Day 1 report
India have lost momentum versus New Zealand on Day 1 of the 3rd and final Test versus New Zealand in Mumbai.
01 Nov 2024
Washington Sundar3rd Test: Washington Sundar excels with four-fer against New Zealand
After taking 11 scalps in the Pune Test, Indian all-rounder Washington Sundar, was once again amongst the wickets in the third and final match versus New Zealand in Mumbai.
01 Nov 2024
Ravindra JadejaRavindra Jadeja claims his 14th five-wicket haul in Tests
Ravindra Jadeja claimed his 14th five-wicket haul in Tests. The Indian all-rounder achieved the feat on Day 1 of the 3rd and final encounter versus New Zealand at the Wankhede in Mumbai.
01 Nov 2024
Daryl MitchellDaryl Mitchell slams 82-run knock versus India in 3rd Test
New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell slammed an 82-run knock versus India on Day 1 of the 3rd Test in Mumbai.
01 Nov 2024
Indian Cricket TeamWill Young smokes timely 71 in Wankhede Test: Key stats
New Zealand batter Will Young smoked a fine 71 on Day 1 of the ongoing third and final Test against hosts India at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.
01 Nov 2024
Washington SundarWashington Sundar dismisses Rachin Ravindra for 3rd successive time
Indian off-spinner Washington Sundar once again troubled New Zealand's top batter Rachin Ravindra in the first innings of the ongoing third Test at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.
31 Oct 2024
Jasprit BumrahJasprit Bumrah set to be rested for Mumbai Test
India's ace fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is likely to miss the third and final Test against New Zealand in Mumbai.
31 Oct 2024
Mitchell SantnerNew Zealand eye historic clean sweep against India: Details here
New Zealand are on the brink of scripting history in their ongoing Test series against India.
29 Oct 2024
England Cricket TeamEngland's Jacob Bethell earns maiden Test call-up for NZ tour
Warwickshire's 21-year-old all-rounder Jacob Bethell has been included in England's squad for the upcoming three-Test series against New Zealand.
29 Oct 2024
Ajaz PatelVisiting bowlers with Test fifers at Wankhede (21st century)
New Zealand will take on India in the third and final Test match at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on November 1.
29 Oct 2024
India vs New Zealand CricketThese New Zealand bowlers own Test fifers at Wankhede Stadium
New Zealand will fight for a 3-0 clean sweep after sealing the ongoing series against hosts India.
29 Oct 2024
Gary SteadKane Williamson to miss 3rd Test against India
Former New Zealand captain and veteran batter, Kane Williamson will miss the final Test against India owing to an ongoing groin injury.
27 Oct 2024
Harbhajan SinghHarbhajan Singh criticizes spin-friendly pitches in Indian cricket
Former Indian cricket team off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has expressed his concerns over the effect of spin-friendly tracks on the confidence of Indian batters.
27 Oct 2024
Gautam GambhirRavi Shastri backs Gautam Gambhir after India's Test series loss
Former Indian cricket team head coach Ravi Shastri has come out in support of current coach Gautam Gambhir, after India's unprecedented home Test series defeat against New Zealand.
27 Oct 2024
India vs New Zealand CricketWho owns best Test match figures against India?
New Zealand sealed a historic series win after beating India in the 2nd Test in Pune.
26 Oct 2024
ICC World Test ChampionshipWTC 2023-25: India maintain top spot despite series loss
Despite suffering a series defeat against New Zealand, the Indian cricket team has managed to hold on to its top spot in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 standings.
26 Oct 2024
Rohit SharmaWe just didn't bat well enough, says Rohit Sharma
Indian cricket team captain, Rohit Sharma, said his side didn't bat well in the just concluded Pune Test.
26 Oct 2024
Ajaz PatelMitchell Santner records second-best match-haul by visiting spinner in India
New Zealand's left-arm spinner, Mitchell Santner, recorded the second-best match figures by a visiting spinner in India.
26 Oct 2024
India vs New Zealand CricketIndia suffer first Test series defeat at home since 2012
New Zealand have scripted history by defeating India in the second Test, which took place in Pune.
26 Oct 2024
Mitchell SantnerShubman Gill falls to Mitchell Santner twice on Test comeback
India's rising cricket star Shubman Gill had a disappointing return to the XI during the second Test against New Zealand at MCA Stadium in Pune.
26 Oct 2024
Virat KohliPune Test: Virat Kohli suffers twin failures versus New Zealand
The Pune Test between India and New Zealand saw talisman Virat Kohli suffer twin failures.
26 Oct 2024
Brendon McCullumYashasvi Jaiswal joins Brendon McCullum in elite six-hitting list: Details
India's star opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has become the first Indian and second overall to hit more than 30 sixes in a calendar year in Tests.
26 Oct 2024
Rohit SharmaDissecting Rohit Sharma's worrisome numbers in 4th innings (Tests)
Rohit Sharma's woes in the fourth innings continued as he was dismissed early in India's second innings of the second Test against New Zealand in Pune.
26 Oct 2024
India vs New Zealand CricketIndian bowlers with best match figures against New Zealand (Tests)
Indian off-spinner Washington Sundar registered his maiden 10-wicket match haul in Test cricket.
26 Oct 2024
Ravindra JadejaIND vs NZ: Ravindra Jadeja claims three-fer in Pune Test
On the third day of the ongoing second Test match against New Zealand, Team India was able to restrict the visitors to 255 runs.
26 Oct 2024
Test CricketWashington Sundar scripts records with 11 wickets in Pune Test
Washington Sundar has registered a major milestone in his Test cricket career, taking his maiden 10-wicket match haul.
26 Oct 2024
India vs New Zealand CricketIND vs NZ: Hosts need 359 to win Pune Test
Team India needs 359 runs to beat New Zealand in the ongoing second Test match in Pune.
25 Oct 2024
Mitchell SantnerSantner 'shocked' after dismissing Kohli on full-toss in 2nd Test
New Zealand's left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner, was left surprised after he claimed Indian cricket star Virat Kohli's wicket during the second Test match at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune.
25 Oct 2024
Morne MorkelMorne Morkel backs India to bounce back in Pune Test
India's fast bowling coach, Morne Morkel, has backed the team to make a comeback in the ongoing second Test against New Zealand.
