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 […]

New Zealand fast bowler Tim Southee experienced a heartfelt moment in his illustrious cricketing career as he received a guard of honour from the England team during his final Test innings at Seddon Park, Hamilton. The applause echoed around the stadium, celebrating the remarkable contributions of the legendary Kiwi cricketer. It was a fitting tribute […]

Veteran New Zealand batter Kane Williamson etched his name in history as the first Black Caps player to cross the 9,000-run mark in Test cricket. He achieved this milestone on Day 3 of the first Test against England at Hagley Oval, Christchurch. With this feat, Williamson joined an elite group, becoming the third joint-fastest player […]

India began their home season with high expectations, especially after their dominant performances against Bangladesh. The hosts swept the Test series 2-0 and followed it up with a commanding 3-0 victory in the T20I series. With such success, it was only natural for India, led by Rohit Sharma, to be considered the overwhelming favourites heading […]

New Zealand’s fast bowler Lockie Ferguson has etched his name in T20I cricket history with a stunning hat-trick against Sri Lanka in the ongoing second T20I of the three-match series. Playing at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium, Ferguson showcased his skill and speed on a pitch that was expected to favour spin. However, his […]

New Zealand’s left-arm spinner, Ajaz Patel, reflected on India’s challenges and New Zealand’s achievements as they head into the third and final Test with an unprecedented 2-0 lead over the hosts. Despite the recent series outcome, Patel noted that India remains highly skilled on turning tracks, a type of pitch that has historically favoured them. […]

The decision to include Washington Sundar in the Indian playing XI for the second Test against New Zealand in Pune raised eyebrows among many cricket experts. With Kuldeep Yadav performing well in the first Test, some questioned the need to make a change. However, Sundar’s performance in the second Test has justified the team’s selection. […]

New Zealand cricket has suffered a major setback as pace bowler Ben Sears has been ruled out of the upcoming Test series against India due to a knee injury. Already grappling with the delayed arrival of star batter Kane Williamson, the Black Caps now face another challenge ahead of their tough tour. Sears, who impressed […]

New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra is banking on his recent experiences in India to help him navigate the challenging subcontinent conditions as he gears up for the much-anticipated three-match Test series. At just 24 years old, Ravindra has already made an impact during last year’s ODI World Cup in India and also secured an IPL […]

Tom Latham has officially taken the reins as New Zealand’s full-time Test captain, replacing Tim Southee after the team’s 2-0 loss in Sri Lanka. The 32-year-old left-hander is set to lead the Black Caps in their upcoming three-match Test series against India, which starts on October 16. While Latham has stepped in as captain before, […]