New Zealand Cricket Team: News

26 Nov 2024

Graham Thorpe

England and New Zealand to compete for Crowe-Thorpe Trophy

England and New Zealand will battle for the newly introduced Crowe-Thorpe Trophy, a one-of-a-kind tribute to cricketing legends Martin Crowe and Graham Thorpe.

26 Nov 2024

England Cricket Team

England's Jacob Bethell to make Test debut against New Zealand

Jacob Bethell is all set to make his Test debut for England in the upcoming series opener against New Zealand at Christchurch's Hagley Oval.

19 Nov 2024

Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson could be vital for New Zealand against England

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 Williamson

Kane 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 Bracewell

NZ'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 Mendis

Kusal 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.

Sri 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 Williamson

Kane 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 Southee

Tim 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 Sharma

Sanjay 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 Fernando

Avishka 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 Mendis

Kusal 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 Hasaranga

Why 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 Ferguson

Injured 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.

Lowest 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 Dhoni

New 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 Ferguson

These 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 Ferguson

Lockie 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.

New 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 Hasaranga

Wanindu 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.

Sri 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 Latham

NZ 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 Clarke

Michael 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 Perera

Perera, 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 Kaif

India 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.

Will 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 Patel

Presenting 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 Sharma

Rohit 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 Tendulkar

Here'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."

World 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 Sharma

Rohit 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 Latham

Tom 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 Patel

Instances 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.

WTC 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 Patel

Ajaz 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.

3rd 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 Jadeja

Jadeja 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 Ashwin

Ashwin 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 Ashwin

Ravichandran 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 Kumble

Anil 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.