New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips has long been known as one of the most versatile cricketers in the modern game. A powerful middle-order batter, handy off-spin option, reliable wicketkeeper and arguably one of the finest boundary riders in world cricket, Phillips now appears to have added yet another intriguing dimension to his skill set — batting […]

New Zealand captain Michael Bracewell has thrown his weight behind Indian stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, insisting it would be “silly to underestimate” the duo and backing them to feature in next year’s ODI World Cup. Speaking ahead of New Zealand’s limited-overs tour of India, Bracewell made it clear that experience still holds immense […]

New Zealand suffered a significant setback on Wednesday during the second Test against the West Indies at the Basin Reserve in Wellington, as pacer Blair Tickner was stretchered off the field with what is suspected to be a dislocated shoulder. For a side already battling multiple injuries this series, this moment felt like another heavy […]

New Zealand’s in-form batter Daryl Mitchell achieved a major career milestone on Wednesday (November 19), displacing India captain Rohit Sharma to become the new World No. 1 ODI batter. Mitchell, who struck a superb century in the first ODI against the West Indies last week, climbed two spots to take the top position, ending Rohit’s […]

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner admitted that missing pacer Matt Henry was a significant setback in their four-wicket loss to India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, March 9. Henry, who had been the tournament’s highest wicket-taker with 10 wickets in four matches at an impressive […]

New Zealand’s pace spearhead Matt Henry is facing uncertainty ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final against Rohit Sharma’s India due to a shoulder injury. Henry suffered the niggle after landing awkwardly on his shoulder during New Zealand’s semi-final victory over South Africa at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on March 5. The 33-year-old […]

With the Champions Trophy imminent, cricket fans are looking forward to the return of some of the sport’s biggest stars. This year’s edition of the high-profile tournament promises intense confrontations, as eight of the world’s best teams fight for supremacy. The tournament begins on February 19 with an electrifying encounter between Pakistan and New Zealand. […]

New Zealand head coach Gary Stead has given an update on star batsman Rachin Ravindra’s fitness, where the young opener is still recuperating from a head injury sustained while trying to take a catch in the 38th over of the first match against Pakistan in the current Tri-Nation Series. Ravindra received a nasty forehead blow […]

New Zealand’s most experienced cricketer, Kane Williamson, recently engaged in a funny conversation with an ardent Pakistani fan on the eve of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The excitement of local supporters was palpable as BlackCaps came to Pakistan for the tri-series involving the hosts and South Africa. Amid all the talk, there was also a […]

New Zealand’s veteran pacer Tim Southee bid an emotional farewell to Test cricket, bringing the curtains down on a remarkable 17-year career. The 36-year-old officially retired following New Zealand’s emphatic 423-run win over England in the third Test at Hamilton’s Seddon Park on December 17. While the victory was bittersweet due to New Zealand’s 2-1 […]