New Zealand cricket

New Zealand coach Stead's future in doubt after World Cup exit

Stead, who took over as New Zealand coach in 2018 and led them to the 2021 final, has a year left on his contract.

New Zealand blaster Munro retires from internationals

The 37-year-old lefthander's last international was a T20 match against India in 2020 -- but he had long hoped to claw his way back into the squad.

Henry takes bowling spot in New Zealand's T20 WC squad

Kane Williamson will captain the T20 World Cup squad for a fourth time as New Zealand hunt for a maiden title after reaching the semi-finals of the last three tournaments and the final in 2021.

Ravindra youngest to win Hadlee medal

New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra became the youngest player to win the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal, the highest award for men's cricket in New Zealand, on Wednesday.

NZ withdraw Williamson, Jamieson for T20 series with Bangladesh

Despite being named in the original squad, Williamson will undergo further rehabilitation after knee surgery last April, while Jamieson is nursing a hamstring injury, the Black Caps said.

New Zealand Cricket appoint first woman chair

Puketapu-Lyndon, who is also chair of the New Zealand Olympic Committee and was chief financial officer on two America's Cup campaigns, will step up from her role as deputy chair.

New Zealand in good head-space after Dalai Lama visit

"The cricket, as well, is just a bonus," said batter Will Young.

Netherlands field first against New Zealand at Hyderabad

The Dutch brought in Sybrand Engelbrecht for Saqib Zulfiqar and Ryan Klein replaces Logan van Beek who suffered a hamstring injury in their opening 81-run defeat against Pakistan, also in Hyderabad on Friday.

Mashrafe lauds NZ’s unique WC squad announcement

Former Bangladesh skipper Mashrafe Bin Mortaza praised the way New Zealand Cricket (NZC) announced their squad for the upcoming ODI World Cup, to be held in India in October-November.

July 16, 2022
July 16, 2022

Black Caps break Ireland hearts again

New Zealand have done it again, sneaking home against Ireland and winning the third one-day international by one run in Dublin on Friday.

July 16, 2022
July 16, 2022

Liton feels for Ireland

Bangladesh batsman and Test vice-captain Liton Das was ‘feeling’ for Ireland after the Irish side lost the third ODI against New Zealand by just one run in a scintillating match.

May 24, 2022
May 24, 2022

New Zealand's Vettori named assistant Australia cricket coach

Daniel Vettori was Tuesday named as an assistant to Australian cricket coach Andrew McDonald, who said the former New Zealand captain's knowledge and experience would be invaluable.

June 22, 2017
June 22, 2017

Ronchi retires from internationals

New Zealand wicket-keeper and batsman Luke Ronchi announce his retirement from all forms of International cricket.

May 25, 2017
May 25, 2017

Dead parrot leads to Black Cap Bracewell's conviction

New Zealand fast bowler Doug Bracewell is sentenced to 100 hours of community service after pleading guilty to drink-driving after dogs ate his pet parrot.

May 16, 2017
May 16, 2017

Latham banks on young guns

New Zealand captain Tom Latham believes his emerging players can help the Blackcaps take the Tri-Series in Dublin after they made a winning start against Ireland.

April 24, 2017
April 24, 2017

New Zealand recall injured trio in Champions Trophy squad

Fast bowlers Mitchell McClenaghan, Adam Milne and all-rounder Corey Anderson returned to the New Zealand squad for June's Champions Trophy after proving their fitness during the Indian Premier League, the country's cricket board said on Monday.

April 6, 2017
April 6, 2017

Latham to lead NZ in Champions Trophy warm-ups

Tom Latham has been appointed New Zealand captain for one-day matches against Ireland and Bangladesh ahead of the Champions Trophy, New Zealand Cricket said on Thursday.

April 5, 2017
April 5, 2017

Fulton calls time

Former New Zealand batsman Peter Fulton retired on Tuesday after a 16-year first-class career that was highlighted by two stints in the international arena.

April 4, 2017
April 4, 2017

NZ's 'Two-Metre Peter' retires after 16-year career

Former New Zealand batsman Peter Fulton retired on Tuesday after a 16-year first-class career that was highlighted by two stints in the international arena.

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