If there is one rule emerging for batters facing Jacob Duffy in T20 cricket, it is simple: hit him anywhere, but never back at him. The New Zealand seamer underlined that point yet again with a moment of sharp athleticism during the fourth T20I against India in Visakhapatnam, producing a stunning return catch to dismiss […]

New Zealand have been dealt a significant setback ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup, with star fast bowler Adam Milne ruled out due to a hamstring injury. The New Zealand Cricket Board confirmed on Friday that 31-year-old Kyle Jamieson has been named as Milne’s replacement in the squad. The injury comes at an unfortunate […]

With the T20 World Cup in India fast approaching, New Zealand speedster Lockie Ferguson has made it clear that retirement is not on his mind. The 34-year-old pacer has confirmed he is keen to continue his international career beyond the showpiece event and has his sights firmly set on representing New Zealand at next year’s […]

Daryl Mitchell’s growing reputation as one of the most reliable overseas batters in subcontinent conditions continues to strengthen, and the New Zealand star believes the foundation of his success lies far away from the spotlight — at New Zealand Cricket’s specially designed pitch marquee facility in Lincoln. The 34-year-old, who is currently just one rating […]

New Zealand batter Henry Nicholls believes the value of One-Day International cricket has actually grown in an era dominated by T20 leagues and global tournaments, insisting that bilateral series like the ongoing tour of India are now “more important than ever.” Speaking to the media ahead of New Zealand’s training session at the Niranjan Shah […]

Ravichandran Ashwin has once again underlined why he is regarded as one of the sharpest cricketing minds in the modern game, this time by showering praise on New Zealand’s meticulous planning and execution. Ahead of the second ODI between India and New Zealand, the former India all-rounder admitted he is so intrigued by the Black […]

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 […]