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(c)Cricinfo en-gb New Zealand begin a new era after the retirements of Devine, Bates and Tahuhu https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/395200/395277.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1558933.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1558933.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/aus-vs-nz-1st-womens-t20i-australia-bowl-tahlia-mcgrath-replaces-injured-phoebe-litchfield-1558933 Sun, 18 Oct 2026 08:17:16 GMT Since 1985, the trophy had been awarded to the winners of bilateral ODI series between the two teams https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/310100/310156.8.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1558639.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1558639.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/rose-bowl-expanded-to-include-australia-vs-new-zealand-womens-t20is-1558639 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 03:37:19 GMT Finn Allen has not played an ODI in more than three years but Rob Walter backs him to come good in the middle overs 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https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1557672.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/new-zealand-news-mark-chapman-and-zak-foulkes-to-miss-india-t20i-series-with-injuries-1557672 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:51:05 GMT He played 24 Tests for NZ between 2016 and 2020 and scored more than 10,000 runs in first-class cricket https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/409500/409524.5.png https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1557669.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1557669.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/new-zealand-news-jeet-raval-announces-retirement-from-professional-cricket-1557669 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 02:50:05 GMT Former cricketers Martin Guptill and Andre Adams will fill in for assistant coach Craig McMillan, who is recovering after a back surgery https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/351800/351893.6.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1557582.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1557582.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/martin-guptill-and-andre-adams-to-assist-dean-brownlie-on-new-zealands-t20i-tour-of-australia-1557582 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:39:12 GMT Watling will take over from Luke Ronchi following the conclusion of New Zealand's Test series against India in December https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/322500/322564.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1557511.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1557511.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/bj-watling-appointed-new-zealand-mens-batting-coach-1557511 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:37:51 GMT Nick Kelly has replaced Michael Bracewell in central contracts list for New Zealand men https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/398200/398263.6.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1557141.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1557141.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/new-zealand-news-michael-bracewell-shifts-to-casual-contract-with-eye-on-bbl-1557141 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:33:09 GMT Newlands in Cape Town will host the opening game of the main round on October 7 with the tournament running through to November 21 https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/371700/371729.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1556110.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1556110.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/wanderers-to-host-2027-mens-odi-world-cup-final-as-well-as-india-vs-pakistan-1556110 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:23:46 GMT Women's cricket now has a distinctly-specified cricket ball size different from the men's game https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/403800/403885.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1556758.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1556758.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/batters-face-five-run-penalty-for-time-wasting-in-new-icc-playing-conditions-1556758 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:52:12 GMT Adam Milne has been included as part of a large group of fast bowlers with the home side looking to manage workloads at the start of a busy season https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/413500/413513.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1555433.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1555433.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/rachin-ravindra-ruled-out-of-india-t20i-series-after-promo-shoot-injury-1555433 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 01:00:55 GMT ICC's cricket operations workshop in Dubai to finalise the FTP for 2027-31, which has Big 3 commitments all but set https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/420100/420126.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1555369.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1555369.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/icc-ftp-2027-31-more-t20is-and-fewer-odis-wtc-format-and-other-topics-on-iccs-agenda-1555369 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:29:51 GMT Initial assessments cleared major structural damage but Rachin Ravindra's return would be determined by his progress during his rehab https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/414500/414532.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1554947.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1554947.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/new-zealand-news-rachin-ravindra-dislocates-right-shoulder-in-doubt-for-india-t20is-1554947 Sat, 19 Sep 2026 04:29:43 GMT Sawyer's contract was till December 2026, but was not renewed following a review process of the women's high performance structure https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/392600/392697.6.png https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1554787.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1554787.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/ben-sawyer-leaves-job-as-new-zealand-womens-head-coach-after-review-1554787 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 03:46:01 GMT Perth Scorchers were out-bid by Stars for the New Zealand power-hitter who helped them win a title last season https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/411900/411900.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1553559.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1553559.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/finn-allen-poached-by-melbourne-stars-on-the-biggest-bbl-deal-in-history-1553559 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:57:47 GMT The allrounder is eager to play more Test cricket and wants to continue leading the white-ball sides https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/419200/419202.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1553539.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1553539.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/mitchell-santner-resists-bbl-temptation-to-put-new-zealand-first-1553539 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 01:25:52 GMT Chapman set to play in the white-ball series against India in November before heading to the BBL with seamer Matt Fisher elevated to the full-time contract list https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/413500/413516.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1553208.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1553208.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/mark-chapman-shifts-to-casual-new-zealand-contract-to-play-in-the-bbl-1553208 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 01:18:38 GMT Members of women's squad taken aback by decision to sign player who stood trial for alleged rape https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/287200/287216.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1552571.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1552571.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/county-championship-hampshire-u-turn-on-kuggeleijn-signing-after-fan-player-backlash-1552571 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:57:45 GMT The four-day games will clash with India's white-ball tour of New Zealand, which will take place before the Test series https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/419300/419350.6.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1552525.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1552525.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/india-a-to-play-three-red-ball-matches-in-new-zealand-before-test-series-1552525 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:25:43 GMT Allrounder will be available for final five matches of season as champions seek to defend title https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/394100/394143.5.png https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1551485.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1551485.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/new-zealander-fraser-sheat-joins-nottinghamshire-for-championship-run-in-1551485 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:06:58 GMT Surrey bring in Lomror in with Jacks and Lawrence unavailable; Somerset sign Henry Nicholls https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/378600/378699.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1550524.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1550524.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/county-championship-mahipal-lomror-signs-six-match-deal-with-surrey-1550524 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:43:52 GMT The women's season will start with Northern Districts beginning their Hallyburton Johnstone Shield title defence against Central Hinds on November 14 https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/408200/408286.6.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1550240.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1550240.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/new-zealand-domestic-season-to-kick-off-on-october-28-with-ford-trophy-opener-1550240 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 03:44:24 GMT The squad of 16 features 13 internationally capped players https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/403800/403813.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1548846.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1548846.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/nz-a-to-play-in-top-end-t20-series-and-one-day-matches-in-australia-1548846 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 04:51:16 GMT The former NZ allrounder is currently part of Sunrisers Leeds' support staff in the women's Hundred https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/418300/418364.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1548769.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1548769.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/former-new-zealand-captain-suzie-bates-takes-up-domestic-contract-with-otago-after-20-years-1548769 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:44:59 GMT NZ coach hails Nicholls' determination to force his way back into the Test XI after racking up the runs in domestic cricket https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/418600/418601.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1547610.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1547610.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/henry-nicholls-deserves-no-3-spot-in-test-cricket-says-new-zealand-coach-rob-walter-1547610 Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:18:35 GMT Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli remain second and third, behind No. 1 Daryl Mitchell https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/420000/420026.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1547030.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1547030.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/icc-rankings-joe-root-back-in-top-ten-of-odi-batting-rankings-rohit-sharma-closes-in-on-top-three-1547030 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:45:25 GMT Duffy took two wickets in the 45th over to make things tense, but Hetmyer held his nerve to lead the hosts to a two-wicket win https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/420100/420144.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1546987.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1546987.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/wi-vs-nz-5th-odi-shimron-hetmyer-sherfane-rutherford-haul-west-indies-home-in-tense-chase-1546987 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:20:35 GMT Meanwhile, New Zealand picked Kristian Clarke for his first game of the tour in place of Matt Fisher https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/419900/419903.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1546951.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1546951.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/west-indies-vs-new-zealand-5th-odi-bowl-first-and-pick-shimron-hetmyer-in-the-bid-for-consolation-win-1546951 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:12:18 GMT West Indies are currently 10th in the ICC men's ODI team rankings and facing the prospect of having to play World Cup qualifiers again https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/420000/420058.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1546364.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1546364.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/wi-vs-nz-5th-odi-series-gone-but-plenty-at-stake-yet-for-deflated-west-indies-1546364 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 03:04:30 GMT A one-wicket defeat in Barbados was West Indies' third loss in a row and a "difficult pill to swallow", as Amir Jangoo put it https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/420000/420059.6.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1546310.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1546310.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/wi-vs-nz-4th-odi-2026-amir-jangoo-west-indies-dont-deserve-to-be-in-world-cup-qualifiers-1546310 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:18:57 GMT The visitors just about held their nerve in a chase of 189 to take an unassailable 3-1 lead in the ODI series https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/420000/420054.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1546301.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1546301.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/wi-vs-nz-4th-odi-mark-chapman-mitchell-santner-star-in-low-scoring-thriller-as-nz-take-series-1546301 Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:21:12 GMT Greaves, Jangoo, Forde, and Seales replaced Campbell, Hetmyer, Paul and Pierre https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/420000/420025.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1546240.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1546240.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/wi-vs-nz-4th-odi-new-zealand-bowl-with-daryl-mitchell-injured-west-indies-make-four-changes-1546240 Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:26:18 GMT Cricket takes a backseat as emotional occasion awaits both teams at Kensington Oval https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/419900/419905.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1546114.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1546114.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/wi-vs-nz-4th-odi-west-indies-new-zealand-meet-in-sobers-country-to-celebrate-him-1546114 Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:43:11 GMT White switches roles from Renegades to Stars while Ronchi leaves New Zealand to take a second senior franchise role and his first in the BBL https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/419900/419907.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1545962.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1545962.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/luke-ronchi-to-coach-renegades-in-the-bbl-cameron-white-moves-to-stars-1545962 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:32:08 GMT The left-arm spinner picked up another four wickets as the hosts crumbled to 140 all out, losing six wickets for 19 https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/419900/419900.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1545959.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1545959.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/wi-vs-nz-3rd-odi-2026-jayden-lennox-stars-again-as-new-zealand-take-series-lead-after-west-indies-collapse-1545959 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:21:13 GMT Keemo Paul was another familiar face making a return to the XI https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/414200/414284.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1545934.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1545934.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/nz-vs-wi-3rd-odi-new-zealand-bowl-west-indies-bring-in-shimron-hetmyer-after-long-layoff-1545934 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:41:07 GMT At 1-1, Providence hosts its last game of the series before the teams move to Bridgetown https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/390000/390063.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1545849.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1545849.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/wi-vs-nz-3rd-odi-will-west-indies-turn-to-shimron-hetmyer-to-tackle-their-spin-woes-1545849 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:19:19 GMT The new structure, revealed on Wednesday, was introduced to "enhance consequence" https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/371700/371710.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1545709.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1545709.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/icc-adds-super-series-and-super-7-twist-to-2027-odi-world-cup-1545709 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:19:43 GMT The first round will have five groups of four teams instead of four groups of five teams https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/414500/414571.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1545717.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1545717.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2028-to-have-two-eliminators-before-semi-finals-1545717 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:16:58 GMT West Indies lost all ten wickets for 75 on a tricky pitch before the visitors overcame some wobbles in the chase https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/419700/419773.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1545496.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1545496.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/wi-vs-nz-2nd-odi-2026-jayden-lennox-stars-with-five-wickets-as-new-zealand-level-odi-series-1545496 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:56:38 GMT Forde and Foxcroft return to their respective sides, both boasting spin-heavy line-ups https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/401400/401480.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1545480.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1545480.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/new-zealand-bowl-first-both-teams-make-a-change-each-1545480 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:42:47 GMT West Indies enter the contest 1-0 up in five-match series, with threat of rain in the morning in Providence https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/419700/419709.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1545437.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1545437.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/wi-vs-nz-2nd-odi-west-indies-and-new-zealand-embrace-crickets-simple-problems-in-providence-1545437 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:19:01 GMT Left-arm wristspinner Lawes picked up three wickets in his first senior match in any format https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/419700/419707.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1545302.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1545302.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/wi-vs-nz-1st-odi-keacy-carty-shai-hope-secure-victory-for-west-indies-after-vitel-lawes-stars-on-debut-1545302 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:16:30 GMT Fisher earned his ODI cap for NZ, even as both teams headed into the fixture in Guyana with three spinners in the XI https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/419500/419542.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1545266.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1545266.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/west-indies-hand-vitel-lawes-odi-debut-and-bowl-against-new-zealand-1545266 Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:47:16 GMT For New Zealand, meanwhile, this series offers a chance to get back to winning ways after a defeat to Bangladesh in their last ODI assignment https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/404900/404981.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1545177.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1545177.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/west-indies-desperate-for-odi-upswing-against-new-zealand-with-world-cup-qualification-on-the-line-1545177 Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:07:02 GMT New Zealand are missing several first-choice quicks due to injuries and workload management, leaving Duffy as the most experienced seamer https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/313900/313980.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1545169.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1545169.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/mitchell-santner-backs-jacob-duffy-as-new-zealands-front-man-for-west-indies-odis-1545169 Sat, 11 Jul 2026 04:34:14 GMT While none of the quartet have featured recently in ODIs they could push for a spot at the 2027 World Cup https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/414300/414363.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1544812.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1544812.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/new-zealand-confirm-allen-ferguson-milne-and-seifert-to-hold-casual-contracts-1544812 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 04:19:50 GMT Ben Sears, who has complained of pain in his ankle since the Test against Ireland in May, has been sent home for treatment https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/365600/365679.6.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1543929.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1543929.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/new-zealand-news-ben-lister-replaces-injured-ben-sears-for-odi-series-in-the-west-indies-1543929 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 04:06:05 GMT Head selector Gavin Larsen discusses the issue of workload management ahead of a bumper Test summer https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/419100/419190.6.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1543777.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1543777.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/wtc-can-new-zealand-manage-their-pace-riches-with-india-and-australia-looming-1543777 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 02:33:54 GMT Jasprit Bumrah became the No. 1 Test bowler after Matt Henry missed the Trent Bridge Test against England https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/414500/414535.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1543789.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1543789.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/icc-rankings-ishan-kishan-replaces-abhishek-sharma-as-no-1-t20i-batter-joe-root-slips-to-no-3-among-test-batters-1543789 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:28:31 GMT Regular captain Mitchell Santner returns alongside Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell and Jacob Duffy https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/404200/404225.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1543767.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1543767.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/matthew-fisher-in-line-for-odi-debut-in-west-indies-as-new-zealand-start-to-plan-for-2027-world-cup-1543767 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:42:35 GMT The NZ head coach lauds the contributions of Latham, Blundell and his bowling attack that dug deep following injuries https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/419200/419200.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1543704.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1543704.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/rob-walter-hails-nzs-pure-grit-and-determination-to-get-the-job-done-1543704 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:41:08 GMT Brook taking over Test captaincy could lead to him giving up role in one of white-ball formats https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/418800/418877.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1543612.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1543612.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/england-new-zealand-3rd-test-ben-stokes-gives-harry-brook-100-support-as-successor-1543612 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:28:33 GMT Head coach says he's still energised by role, despite overseeing seven defeats in nine Tests https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/419100/419195.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1543613.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1543613.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/brendon-mccullum-on-coaching-future-commitment-to-england-has-never-wavered-1543613 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:46:25 GMT Root run-out showcases brilliance of tourists as they claim 2-1 victory to spoil Stokes' farewell https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/419100/419193.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1543595.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1543595.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/england-vs-new-zealand-3rd-test-new-zealand-seal-famous-come-from-behind-series-with-160-run-rout-1543595 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:57:06 GMT Stokes opened the innings and made 30 in the final on-field act of a 15-year international career https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/419100/419150.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1543413.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1543413.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/england-vs-new-zealand-3rd-test-nz-take-control-as-ben-stokes-bows-out-1543413 Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:31:48 GMT England strike with new ball but Ravindra-Mitchell stand ensures tourists maintain upper hand https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/419000/419078.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1543225.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1543225.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/england-vs-new-zealand-3rd-test-seamers-ravindra-fifty-put-new-zealand-back-in-charge-1543225 Sun, 28 Jun 2026 11:02:34 GMT Seamer expects spin to play a big part in the contest's closing stages, as visitors scent victory https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/419000/419051.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1543298.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1543298.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/england-vs-new-zealand-3rd-test-foulkes-hopes-cracked-pitch-will-crack-england-open-as-nz-target-series-win-1543298 Sat, 27 Jun 2026 19:20:53 GMT Run-a-ball partnership of 179 between Duckett and Bethell transfers pressure back on to New Zealand https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/418900/418985.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1543029.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1543029.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/england-vs-new-zealand-3rd-test-ben-stokes-bags-four-new-zealand-lose-10-for-121-1543029 Sat, 27 Jun 2026 08:03:06 GMT Unused replay suggested ball may have hit armguard, not glove, for key dismissal on second morning https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/418900/418957.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1543035.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1543035.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/sangakkara-queries-drs-call-as-santner-falls-to-contentious-catch-1543035 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:26:57 GMT Quick's absence is latest blow for NZ side already missing Henry, Phillips and Jamieson https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/418900/418987.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1543084.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1543084.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/eng-vs-nz-blair-tickner-out-of-third-test-with-concussion-nz-bring-in-foulkes-1543084 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:21:54 GMT Opener felt ill-at-ease after three balls so ripped up plan to remove his trigger movement https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/418800/418878.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1542922.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1542922.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/england-vs-new-zealand-3rd-test-conway-scraps-technical-tweak--and-makes-it-a-daddy-for-new-zealand-1542922 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:00:47 GMT Four late wickets, including both centurions, allow Stokes' men some breathing space on sweltering day https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/418800/418894.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1542836.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1542836.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/england-dig-deep-after-latham-conway-dominate-with-317-run-stand-1542836 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:59:15 GMT Key players felt niggles during Oval victory and have been rested after further assessment https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/418700/418724.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1542825.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1542825.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/latham-conway-put-nz-on-cruise-control-in-sweltering-conditions-1542825 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:58:51 GMT Ben Stokes is back and England have a series to win. But is it all that straightforward? Alan Gardner is joined by Andrew Miller and Vish Ehantharajah to try and make sense of the last week https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/418800/418811.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1542830.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1542830.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/switch-hit-eng-vs-nz-curfew-kerfuffle-1542830 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:38:14 GMT Shubman Gill has risen to No. 2 among ODI batters following his 84 not out and 154 in the ODI series against Afghanistan https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/418700/418732.6.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1542713.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1542713.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/icc-rankings-matt-henry-and-joe-root-are-the-new-top-ranked-test-bowler-and-batter-respectively-1542713 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:04:08 GMT Weather conditions - hot, especially on the first day - enhances the prospect of spin playing a significant part for the first time in the Test series https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/418600/418690.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1542729.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1542729.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/england-vs-nz-3rd-test-englands-crisis-meets-nzs-opportunity-at-trent-bridge-1542729 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:44:54 GMT England captain returns after missing second Test with sole focus on the coming five days https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/418800/418811.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1542735.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1542735.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/stokes-desperate-to-make-the-difference-for-england-after-apologising-for-nightclub-impact-1542735 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:44:53 GMT Blair played 19 Tests from 1953 to 1964, taking 43 wickets at an average of 35.23 https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/418800/418836.6.png https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1542668.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1542668.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/new-zealand-fast-bowler-bob-blair-who-soldiered-after-tangiwai-disaster-dies-aged-94-1542668 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:28:02 GMT NZ fast bowler produces career-best figures to help his team level the series 1-1 https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/418700/418724.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1542175.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1542175.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/eng-vs-nz-2nd-test-matt-henry-takes-11-as-new-zealand-romp-to-253-run-victory-against-england-1542175 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:35:37 GMT Protracted investigation finds no case to answer as duo return to Test squad, but at what cost? https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/418100/418129.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1542258.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1542258.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/ben-stokes-and-gus-atkinson-return-to-england-xi-but-what-happens-next-after-curfew-breach-1542258 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:23:34 GMT England go into day five needing 281 runs to beat New Zealand with five wickets in hand https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/402400/402457.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1542097.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1542097.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/eng-vs-nz-2nd-test-josh-tongue-says-england-have-missed-ben-stokes-in-the-oval-test-1542097 Sat, 20 Jun 2026 20:17:03 GMT Thrilling stand with Brook enlivens fourth-day crowd, but early and late wickets leave England on brink https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/418600/418694.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1542005.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1542005.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/root-stands-firm-henry-jamieson-put-new-zealand-on-course-for-oval-victory-1542005 Sat, 20 Jun 2026 17:47:24 GMT The visitors lead by 352 with seven wickets still standing in their bid to level the series https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/418600/418601.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1541819.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1541819.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/eng-vs-nz-2nd-test-henry-nicholls-century-matt-henry-five-for-stamp-new-zealand-authority-1541819 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:33:41 GMT Batter credits standards of Plunket Shield for ease of transition back to Test arena https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/418500/418589.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1541899.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1541899.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/nicholls-fills-kane-williamson-shoes-with-composed-comeback-century-1541899 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:26:28 GMT Gay's half-century the only solace for England who fumbled good batting conditions https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/418500/418534.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1541685.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1541685.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/eng-vs-nz-2nd-test-new-zealand-surge-with-glenn-phillips-century-and-matt-henry-wickets-1541685 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:20:56 GMT He became only the third New Zealand batter, after McCullum and Guptill, to score a century in all three formats https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/418500/418530.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1541747.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1541747.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/eng-vs-nz-glenn-phillips-dedicates-maiden-test-hundred-to-late-dad-watching-in-some-station-1541747 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:51:00 GMT From 107 for 4, the visitors have pushed on to a better position at the end of the first day's play at The Oval https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/418400/418495.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1541561.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1541561.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/eng-vs-nz-2nd-test-glenn-phillips-repels-england-to-lead-new-zealand-recovery-1541561 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:06:58 GMT "I just want to keep enjoying my cricket and hopefully putting performances on for the team" https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/408700/408733.6.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1541479.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1541479.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/new-zealand-news-blair-tickner-thrilled-with-new-zealand-central-contract-1541479 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:26:14 GMT Joe Root wins toss on return to captaincy, leading an England side featuring three debutants https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/418300/418383.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1541529.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1541529.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/eng-vs-nz-2nd-test-england-choose-to-bowl-nicholls-comes-in-for-new-zealand-1541529 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:33:09 GMT Adi Ashok and Muhammad Abbas have been dropped from the list, while Kane Williamson has retired after a year on a casual contract https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/411700/411730.6.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1541465.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1541465.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/devon-conway-and-blair-tickner-return-to-new-zealand-central-contracts-list-1541465 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:51:43 GMT England to make five changes amid injuries, paternity leave and nightclub antics https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/418300/418379.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1541376.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1541376.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/eng-vs-nz-2nd-test-teams-regroup-after-mid-series-chaos-ahead-of-must-win-oval-test-1541376 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:31:21 GMT England's senior pro takes the reins for the 65th time in Tests, four years on from his previous stint https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/418300/418393.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1541423.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1541423.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/eng-vs-nz-2nd-test-crumpled-but-still-a-good-fit-root-dons-his-blazer-for-the-england-cause-once-more-1541423 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:25:35 GMT Three debutants and five changes for England, following victory in Lord's Test https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/418300/418391.2.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1541417.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1541417.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/eng-vs-nz-2nd-test-teams-regroup-after-mid-series-chaos-ahead-of-must-win-oval-test-1541417 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:10:51 GMT Strong form for Canterbury earns batter recall in an unfamiliar role at The Oval https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/418300/418376.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1541377.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1541377.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/nicholls-steps-into-williamson-shoes-as-nz-new-no3-1541377 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:33:05 GMT England announce four changes from Lord's Test - and could yet make a fifth https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/418300/418369.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1541292.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1541292.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/eng-nz-jordan-cox-sonny-baker-debut-england-second-new-zealand-test-1541292 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:47:11 GMT Young will arrive in England on Sunday and start training with the side from Monday https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/393000/393037.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1540976.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1540976.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/new-zealand-call-up-young-as-williamsons-replacement-for-remaining-two-tests-1540976 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:19:41 GMT New Zealand's record run-scorer opts out of completing ongoing Test series in England https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/418100/418161.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1540723.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1540723.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/kane-williamson-retires-from-international-cricket-1540723 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:17:10 GMT Williamson announced his retirement from international cricket after the first Test against England at Lord's https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/409900/409954.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1540747.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1540747.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/kane-williamson-on-retiring-mid-series-just-feels-like-the-right-time-1540747 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:15:11 GMT New Zealand expect opener to return in time to play at The Oval next Wednesday https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/417900/417982.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1540480.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1540480.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/eng-vs-nz-devon-conway-flies-home-between-tests-for-birth-of-child-1540480 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:13:09 GMT ICC also hands out demerit point to Gadaffi Stadium for third ODI between Pakistan and Australia https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/417900/417994.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1540288.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1540288.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/eng-vs-nz-1st-test-lords-pitch-rated-as-unsatisfactory-following-englands-first-test-win-1540288 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:36:09 GMT The pitch made batting so treacherous that a wicket fell every 24.9 balls, the quickest rate in a Test in England since 1907 https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/417900/417990.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1539995.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1539995.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/eng-vs-nz-1st-test-gus-atkinson-five-for-seals-england-win-on-up-and-down-lords-pitch-1539995 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:05:21 GMT Ben Stokes says "extreme conditions" seen for first Test "not going to help game in future" https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/417900/417994.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1540041.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1540041.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/eng-vs-nz-1st-test-mcc-admit-lords-pitch-fell-short-of-expectations-1540041 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 15:13:48 GMT New Zealand lose Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell in the 9.4 overs of play possible https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/417900/417952.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1539927.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1539927.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/england-vs-new-zealand-1st-test-robinson-double-strike-moves-england-closer-between-showers-1539927 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:40:16 GMT Nathan Smith six-for keeps NZ in contention as 17 wickets go down on day two at Lord's https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/417900/417907.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1539785.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1539785.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/england-vs-new-zealand-1st-test-england-make-inroads-after-new-zealand-set-254-to-win-1539785 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:36:53 GMT A wicket has fallen every 25 balls across the first two days of a Test dominated by fast bowlers https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/417900/417912.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1539840.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1539840.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/england-vs-new-zealand-1st-test-nasser-hussain-michael-vaughan-criticise-lords-pitch-1539840 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:56:17 GMT New Zealand bowled hosts out for 140, but were struck down ruthlessly in reply https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/417800/417848.5.jpg https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1539599.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1539599.html https://www.cricinfo.com/story/england-vs-new-zealand-1st-test-robinson-routs-new-zealand-top-order-as-england-hit-back-on-16-wicket-day-1539599 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 02:52:14 GMT