NEW DELHI: India captain Suryakumar Yadav regained form as he and Ishan Kishan powered India to a commanding seven-wicket win over New Zealand in the second Twenty20 International at Raipur on Friday. Read More: Shreyas Iyer ruled out of ODI series against New Zealand Chasing a challenging 209, Yadav scored an unbeaten 82 while Kishan blitzed […]
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Doug Bracewell retires from professional cricket
New Zealand all-rounder Doug Bracewell has announced his retirement from all forms of professional cricket, bringing the curtain down on a career that spanned more than a decade at both international and domestic levels. Read More: Santner, Latham back in New Zealand ODI squad The 35-year-old cited a long-standing rib injury as the main reason […]
Santner returns to lead New Zealand in T20 World Cup warm-up
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner has returned from injury and will lead the Black Caps in their upcoming Twenty20 series against India, marking the team’s final warm-up ahead of the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup. The spinner had missed the recent Test series against West Indies due to a groin strain but has now been […]
New Zealand Cricket CEO to resign over strategy differences
WELLINGTON — New Zealand Cricket (NZC) chief executive Scott Weenink announced on Friday that he will step down next month due to differences with stakeholders over the long-term direction of cricket in the country. Weenink, who assumed the role in August 2023, said his views diverged from those of several NZC members and the players’ […]
Conway scores 227 as New Zealand declare at 575-8 vs West Indies
Devon Conway produced a masterful 227 as New Zealand declared their first innings at 575-8 during the second day of the third Test against the West Indies at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui. Conway’s innings was the backbone of a dominant display, supported by late flurries from Rachin Ravindra, who scored 75, and recalled spinner Ajaz […]
Duffy stars as New Zealand clinches T20 series against West Indies
DUNEDIN: Jacob Duffy starred with the ball as New Zealand secured a dominant eight-wicket victory over the West Indies in the fifth T20 international on Thursday, sealing a 3-1 series win. Duffy claimed 4-35, including three early wickets, reducing the visitors to 21-4 at Dunedin’s University Oval before they recovered slightly to post 140 all […]
Kane Williamson retires from T20Is
WELLINGTON – Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson on Sunday announced his retirement from Twenty20 internationals, bringing an end to a stellar 14-year career in the format. However, the veteran batter confirmed he will continue representing the Black Caps in Test cricket, including the upcoming series against West Indies in December. The 35-year-old made his […]
South Africa’s Rob Walter to lead New Zealand cricket through 2028 world cup
New Zealand Cricket has named South African Rob Walter as the new head coach for the national team across all formats, following Gary Stead’s decision to step down after a seven-year tenure. Walter, 49, will take the reins ahead of New Zealand’s July tour to Zimbabwe, where they face two Tests and a T20 tri-series […]
Cricket loses a gentleman: NZ’s Robert Anderson dies at 76
Former New Zealand cricketer Robert Anderson has passed away at the age of 76, New Zealand Cricket confirmed on Monday. The veteran batter had represented his country in both Test and One Day International formats during the 1970s. Anderson made his Test debut against Pakistan in Lahore in 1976, where he impressed with a score […]