New Zealand Cricket Team: News

28 May 2020

ESPN Cricinfo

New Zealand Cricket braces for job losses amid coronavirus pandemic

The New Zealand cricket board is set to cut down its workforce approximately by 10-15 percent and save $1.5 million as they prepare for an expected fall in revenue due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

#NewsBytesExplainer: What lies ahead for Jasprit Bumrah?

India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah recently made his comeback in international cricket from a prolonged back injury.

#NewsBytesExplainer: The rise of New Zealand under Kane Williamson

New Zealand recently cleaned up the mighty Indians 3-0 and 2-0 in the ODI and Test series respectively.

Kyle Jamieson handed central contract by New Zealand Cricket

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has announced central contracts list for the season 2020-21.

#NewsBytesExplainer: The invention of Ross Taylor 2.0

New Zealand middle order batsman Ross Taylor has taken huge strides in international cricket of late.

Five instances when Ajinkya Rahane rose to occasion for India

Ajinkya Rahane has been the linchpin of Indian middle order in Test cricket, ever since he announced his arrival.

Big Bash League: McCullum voices idea of introducing Kiwi team

Former New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum believes introduction of one or more Kiwi teams may boost the competition of Australia's Big Bash League.

04 May 2020

Pakistan Cricket Team

Senior players deliberately underperformed against Kiwis in 2009: Rana Naved

Former Pakistan pacer Rana Naved-ul-Hasan has revealed that a number of senior players deliberately underperformed during the 2009 ODI series against New Zealand in UAE.

New Zealand Cricket awards: Ross Taylor bags Richard Hadlee medal

New Zealand Cricket announced the last set of awards on Friday.

Tim Southee, Tom Latham clinch First-class honors at NZC awards

Tim Southee and Tom Latham won the First-class awards on day two of the 2020 New Zealand Cricket annual awards (virtual).

28 Apr 2020

Test Cricket

NZC present Ian Smith presented with Bert Sutcliffe Medal

Former New Zealand wicketkeeper Ian Smith has been honored by New Zealand Cricket for his outstanding services to cricket.

26 Apr 2020

England Cricket Team

Jofra Archer loses his World Cup winners' medal

England pace spearhead Jofra Archer revealed his World Cup winners' medal has gone missing after he shifted to a new house.

#NewsBytesExplainer: Why is Kane Williamson the player of all seasons?

An architect in Test cricket, a floater in the ODIs and a terrific T20I finisher, New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson has been ruling the roost ever since he burst on to the international stage.

#NewsBytesExplainer: Decoding the dynamics of Day-Night Tests

Day-Night Tests, often known as pink-ball Tests, have catapulted the longest format of the sport to an altogether different space.

05 Apr 2020

Virat Kohli

#NewsBytesExplainer: Analysis of Virat Kohli's first SENA cycle as captain

India did not end the gruelling overseas campaign on a positive note.

Kohli wasn't the only batsman to struggle in NZ: Hesson

Former New Zealand coach Mike Hesson believes it is unfair to target only Virat Kohli for the batting failure of India in New Zealand.

Forced break will help the players recoup, feels Shastri

Indian cricket head coach Ravi Shastri believes the forced break, owing to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, would have rekindle the energy levels of players.

Feud with Taylor a stain for NZ cricket: Brendon McCullum

Former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum believes the race for captaincy affected his friendship with compatriot Ross Taylor to an extent.

22 Mar 2020

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli is the best batsman presently, feels Shivnarine Chanderpaul

Former West Indian batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul heaped praise on Virat Kohli.

#CoronavirusOutbreak: Kiwi cricketers in self-isolation after returning from Australia

New Zealand cricketers and support staff members are into a 14-day self-isolation period after returning from their aborted Australia tour, due to the worldwide coronavirus pandemic.

We are waiting for a call on IPL: Kane Richardson

Australian fast bowler Kane Richardson stated that the players are waiting to hear from the IPL officials regarding the fate of the tournament.

Sheffield Shield: New South Wales declared champions amid coronavirus outbreak

The remaining matches of Sheffield Shield were called-off on Tuesday, owing to coronavirus pandemic.

Lockie Ferguson complains of sore throat, put under isolation

New Zealand's fast bowler Lockie Ferguson has been placed under isolation after he complained of a sore throat at the end of the first ODI against Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday.

ICC Women's World Cup 2021 to kick-off at Eden Park

The ICC Women's World Cup 2021 will commence with hosts New Zealand taking on a Qualifier on February 6 at the Eden Park in Auckland.

02 Mar 2020

Virat Kohli

New Zealand vs India: Kohli backs Pant after series defeat

Indian captain Virat Kohli came to the rescue of Rishabh Pant after the visitors were handed a series defeat by hosts New Zealand.

New Zealand seal Test series 2-0: List of records broken

New Zealand thrashed India by 7 wickets in the second Test in Christchurch to clinch the Test series 2-0.

New Zealand vs India, Day 1: List of key takeaways

The Indian cricket team failed to capitalise upon the start provided by the openers on Day 1 of the second Test against New Zealand at Christchurch.

T20 can't survive without Test cricket: Sir Richard Hadlee

Former New Zealand pacer Richard Hadlee commented that limited-overs cricket will not survive if the foundation of the sport, Test cricket, is not preserved.

28 Feb 2020

Virat Kohli

New Zealand vs India, second Test: Preview, Dream11 and more

The Indian cricket team were handed a massive 10-wicket defeat by New Zealand in the first Test at the Basin Reserve.

26 Feb 2020

Virat Kohli

New Zealand vs India: Batsmen should attack more, feels Kohli

Indian captain Virat Kohli targeted the over defensive approach of batsmen after India's defeat in the Wellington Test.

New Zealand vs India: Craig McMillan blasts Kohli & Co.

Former New Zealand all-rounder Craig McMillan hit out at the Indian cricket team after its shabby performance against the Kiwis in the recently-concluded first Test.

NZ vs India: Wagner set to feature in 2nd Test

Left-arm seamer Neil Wagner is all set to make his comeback for New Zealand in the second Test against India in Christchurch.

Five players who had an impactful Test debut against India

Fast bowler Kyle Jamieson had a dream debut in Test cricket as New Zealand beat India by 10 wickets in the Wellington Test.

24 Feb 2020

Virat Kohli

New Zealand vs India, first Test: Kohli slams 'outside chatter'

Indian skipper Virat Kohli minced no words as the visitors were handed a massive 10-wicket defeat by New Zealand in the first Test at Wellington.

New Zealand vs India, first Test: List of key takeaways

The Kiwi bowlers rattled the Indian batting attack as New Zealand registered a ten-wicket victory over India in the first Test.

24 Feb 2020

Virat Kohli

NZ vs IND: Boult reveals how he choked Virat Kohli

New Zealand seamer Trent Boult dismissed Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Day 3 of the first Test, which India lost by 10 wickets.

New Zealand beat India, 1st Test: List of records broken

New Zealand overcame India on Day 4 of the first Test match at the Basin Reserve in Wellington.

NZ vs IND: Boult batted like ABD, says Finn

New Zealand fast bowler Trent Boult grabbed eyeballs after scoring a quickfire 38 off 24 deliveries on day 3 of the first Test against India in Wellington.

Jamieson reckons getting Kohli and Pujara was really special

New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson was top notch on Day 1 of the first Test in Wellington.

Points aren't of equal measure in Test Championship: Williamson

New Zealand cricket team skipper Kane Williamson isn't happy regarding the points system in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship.