New Zealand cricket

Williamson steps down as New Zealand captain after T20 WC debacle

Williamson's decision marks the end of an era for a New Zealand team which made the semi-finals of the previous three T20 World Cups and the 2021 final but ultimately missed out on a maiden white-ball title.

End of era for New Zealand after white-ball title again proves elusive

Having made at least the semi-finals of the last three editions, New Zealand crashed out in the opening round this time.

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.

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.

March 31, 2017
March 31, 2017

New Zealand's World Cup hero Elliott quits internationals

Grant Elliott, who smashed a six off South Africa paceman Dale Steyn to put New Zealand into their maiden World Cup final in 2015, has confirmed his retirement from international cricket after signing a deal to play in England's Twenty20 competition.

January 7, 2017
January 7, 2017

Soumya Sarkar happy with runs, rues dismissal in 2nd T20I

It was pleasing to see Soumya Sarkar hitting some sort of form in the second T20 International against New Zealand at the Bay Oval on Friday.

March 18, 2016
March 18, 2016

Rain threat looms as hardened NZ face Australia

Australia and New Zealand reconnect in the shortest format in the Super Ten match of ICC World T20 at Dharamsala and the stakes are almost as high as the altitude.

March 15, 2016
March 15, 2016

Heartthrobs brace up to battle heavyweights

New Zealand lock horns with India in the first match of Super 10 round of ICC World T20 at Nagpur.

February 6, 2016
February 6, 2016

Warner, Marsh ace Australia's 282 chase

Australia wrestles back into the Chappell-Hadlee series with a four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the 2nd ODI in Wellington.

January 17, 2016
January 17, 2016

Guptill, Williamson smash Pakistan with record stand

Kane Williamson and Martin Guptill combine in a clinical display of poise and timing on their 171-run opening stand, the highest ever for T20Is, to chase Pakistan's 168.

April 26, 2015
April 26, 2015

Best 7 ODI matches at 'Home of Cricket'

Let’s revisit the best seven ODI matches at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium when Bangladesh cricket and the country itself saluted the sweet taste of success.

March 31, 2015
March 31, 2015

Vettori announces his retirement

Daniel Vettori has confirmed his retirement from international cricket, declaring that the World Cup final against Australia was his last game for New Zealand.

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