Nathan Smith and Melie Kerr are both making headlines in England this month, each carrying major responsibilities for New Zealand on separate fronts. Smith produced the standout bowling performance of the first Test against England, ripping through the hosts with a brilliant six-wicket haul at Lord’s and earning his place on the famous Honours Board. […]

Kane Williamson’s retirement from international cricket has marked the end of an iconic chapter in world cricket. For many fans, it also signals the closing of the celebrated ‘Fab Four’ era, featuring Virat Kohli, Joe Root, Steve Smith, and Williamson — a group that defined modern batting excellence for more than a decade. While tributes have […]

New Zealand have moved quickly to fill the massive void left by Kane Williamson’s retirement, naming experienced batter Will Young as his replacement for the remaining two Tests of the ongoing series against England. The decision comes just days after Williamson shocked the cricketing world by announcing his immediate retirement from international cricket on June […]

Tributes from across the cricketing world continue to pour in following Kane Williamson’s surprise decision to retire from international cricket. The former New Zealand captain officially brought the curtain down on a remarkable 16-year international career on Friday, leaving behind a legacy that places him among the greatest players in Blackcaps history. Williamson’s retirement announcement came […]

Kane Williamson’s surprise decision to retire from international cricket has brought the curtain down on one of the finest careers in New Zealand cricket history. The former Black Caps captain announced his retirement amid the ongoing Test series against England, ending a remarkable 16-year journey at the highest level of the game. Widely regarded as […]

New Zealand cricket legend Kane Williamson has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect, bringing the curtain down on one of the most remarkable careers in the history of the game. Widely regarded as one of the finest batters New Zealand has ever produced, Williamson leaves the international stage after 16 years of […]

New Zealand opener Devon Conway has temporarily returned home ahead of the birth of his second child, taking advantage of the gap between the first and second Tests against England. Despite undertaking a remarkable 37,000-kilometre round trip, Conway is expected to be available for the second Test at The Oval, beginning on June 17. New […]

Former New Zealand all-rounder Doug Bracewell has been handed a two-year suspension after testing positive for cocaine during a County Championship match in September 2025, despite having already stepped away from international cricket. The incident occurred while Bracewell was representing Essex County Cricket Club against Somerset County Cricket Club at Chelmsford. According to reports, the 35-year-old […]

Lockie Ferguson’s evolution as a T20 bowler was on full display during New Zealand’s win over Afghanistan in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, and the Kiwi quick was quick to credit the IPL for sharpening his craft. Speaking at the post-match press conference, Ferguson admitted that the relentless level of competition in the […]

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 […]