New Zealand Cricket Team: News

AFG-NZ Test set for complete washout; Day 4 called off

The one-off Test Afghanistan and New Zealand scheduled at the the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Stadium in Greater Noida is on the brink of being washed out.

ICC World Test Championship 2023-25: Contenders to reach the final

The ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 cycle is witnessing an intense competition for the top two positions.

AFG-NZ Test: Day 2 called off; ground faces backlash

The second day's play of the one-off Test between hosts Afghanistan and New Zealand at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida has been called off despite no rain during playing hours.

"Never coming back...': Poor ground facilities disrupt historic Afghanistan-NZ Test

The one-off Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand, scheduled to take place at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida, was postponed due to substandard conditions.

AFG-NZ, One-off Test: Outfield dug up to fix wet patch 

The historic one-off Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand at the Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground has been postponed due to a damp outfield. This venue is hosting its first-ever Test match.

AFG-NZ, One-off Test: Wet outfield entirely washes out Day 1

The inaugural day of the one-off Test match between New Zealand and Afghanistan at Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground, was postponed due to a wet outfield.

09 Sep 2024

Lockie Ferguson

What lies ahead for New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson?

New Zealand cricket star Lockie Ferguson recently signed a $360,000 platinum contract with the Sydney Thunder for the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) season.

AFG vs NZ, 1st Test: Wet outfield delays toss 

The one-off Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand, scheduled to start at the Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground on September 9, has been delayed.

09 Sep 2024

Hashmatullah Shahidi

Hashmatullah Shahidi confident despite Rashid Khan's absence in NZ Test

The Afghanistan cricket team is gearing up to face New Zealand in a one-off Test match, without their star leg-spinner Rashid Khan.

Afghanistan's Ibrahim Zadran doubtful for NZ one-off Test: Here's why

In a major blow to the Afghanistan cricket team, star opener Ibrahim Zadran has suffered an ankle injury ahead of their one-off Test match against New Zealand, starting September 9.

08 Sep 2024

Kane Williamson

Decoding Kane Williamson's impressive Test numbers in Asia 

Eyes will be on veteran batter Kane Williamson as New Zealand take on Afghanistan in the one-off Test.

08 Sep 2024

Hashmatullah Shahidi

Hashmatullah Shahidi excited to play against NZ in Greater Noida

The Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground is set to host a historic one-off Test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand from September 9 onward.

08 Sep 2024

Kane Williamson

WTC has enhanced value of Test matches: Kane Williamson 

Former New Zealand captain, Kane Williamson, has expressed his belief that the World Test Championship (WTC) adds significant value to each Test match.

08 Sep 2024

Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson set to become NZ's leading run-scorer (international cricket)

Kane Williamson, the former captain of the New Zealand cricket team, is on the verge of accomplishing a significant milestone.

07 Sep 2024

Kane Williamson

New Zealand set for unprecedented Test cricket series in Asia

The New Zealand cricket team is preparing for an unusual schedule of six Test matches in two months, all to be played in Asia.

07 Sep 2024

Ajaz Patel

Ajaz Patel opens up on his journey with Team NZ

Ajaz Patel, the 35-year-old New Zealand spinner, has expressed his determination to seize opportunities and enhance his skills.

07 Sep 2024

Rahmat Shah

Rahmat Shah confident ahead of Afghanistan's maiden Test against NZ

Afghanistan's star batter, Rahmat Shah, has expressed confidence in his team's ability to challenge New Zealand in the upcoming one-off Test match.

06 Sep 2024

Hashmatullah Shahidi

Afghanistan drop Gulbadin Naib from Test squad against New Zealand

Afghanistan have announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming one-off Test against New Zealand, set to commence on September 9.

06 Sep 2024

Gary Stead

Vikram Rathour joins New Zealand team for Afghanistan Test

Vikram Rathour, the former batting coach of the Indian cricket team, has joined the New Zealand Test squad's support staff.

Highest targets achieved inside 10 overs in men's T20Is

Australia hammered Scotland in the 1st T20I at the Grange Cricket Club in Edinburgh.

05 Sep 2024

Kane Williamson

NZ cricket team reaches India for one-off Test against Afghanistan

The New Zealand cricket team has landed in India, marking the beginning of their tour.

04 Sep 2024

Test Cricket

NZ all-rounder Rachin Ravindra gears up for India Test series

All-rounder Rachin Ravindra is intensively preparing for New Zealand's forthcoming Test series in India.

03 Sep 2024

Cricket News

NZC awards central contracts to Nathan Smith, Josh Clarkson

Nathan Smith and Josh Clarkson have been awarded central contracts by New Zealand Cricket (NZC).

30 Aug 2024

Rashid Khan

Rashid Khan to miss Test cricket until November: Here's why

Rashid Khan, Afghanistan's star leg-spinner, will be unavailable for Test cricket until November 2024.

Afghanistan players unable to practice in Noida stadium: Here's why

The Afghanistan cricket team is facing significant challenges in their preparation for the upcoming Test match against New Zealand.

29 Aug 2024

Cricket News

Lou Vincent honored with 100th ODI cap after 17 years 

Lou Vincent, a former New Zealand batter, has been honored with a special cap marking his 100th One Day International (ODI) match.

29 Aug 2024

Cricket News

Jacob Oram appointed as New Zealand Men's bowling coach

Former New Zealand all-rounder Jacob Oram has been named the new bowling coach for the NZ Men's cricket team.

27 Aug 2024

Rashid Khan

Rashid Khan excluded from Afghanistan's preliminary squad for NZ Test

Rashid Khan, Afghanistan's star spinner, is not a part of the preliminary 20-member squad for the upcoming one-off Test against New Zealand.

25 Aug 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Rohit Sharma prepares for upcoming Test season: Details here

In a video that has gone viral, Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma was seen particiapting in an intense training session with assistant coach Abhishek Nayar.

Sri Lanka to host New Zealand in six-day Test match

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has revealed the schedule for the upcoming two-match Test series against New Zealand.

21 Aug 2024

Mohammed Shami

Mohammed Shami's return to cricket: Here's the latest update

Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami is en route to a potential comeback during the impending Test series against New Zealand at home.

16 Aug 2024

Devon Conway

SA20 2025: Joburg Super Kings sign CSK opener Devon Conway

Joburg Super Kings have signed New Zealand opener Devon Conway for the 2025 SA20 season.

15 Aug 2024

Devon Conway

Devon Conway, Finn Allen alter their New Zealand central contracts

New Zealand cricketers Devon Conway and Finn Allen have made significant changes to their contracts with the national team.

13 Aug 2024

Tim Southee

Tim Southee becomes seventh man with fifer in The Hundred

New Zealand's Tim Southee powered Birmingham Phoenix to a six-wicket win over Trent Rockets at Edgbaston in the 2024 Hundred men's competition.

08 Aug 2024

India vs Sri Lanka

Which team lost most wickets to spin (ODI series)?

Sri Lanka claimed a 2-0 ODI series win over India after beating them in the third match.

31 Jul 2024

Joe Root

Joe Root owns 1,500-plus runs against these nations in Tests

Joe Root has become the number one batter in Test cricket, leapfrogging New Zealand's Kane Williamson at the top of the ICC Test Rankings.

07 Jul 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Decoding lowest targets successfully defended against Team India in T20Is

A low-scoring affair saw Zimbabwe stun the Indian cricket team in the opening T20I at the Harare Sports Club.

A look at SA's biggest T20I wins by balls remaining

South Africa reached their maiden final in ICC World Cups after thrashing Afghanistan in Tarouba.

20 Jun 2024

ICC T20 World Cup

Longest winning streaks for West Indies in T20I cricket

Defending champions England beat West Indies in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 Group 2 clash at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet.

19 Jun 2024

Kane Williamson

Here's how Kane Williamson fared as New Zealand's captain

Kane Williamson has declined New Zealand cricket team's central contract for the 2024-25 season.