New Zealand

Richard Hadlee says New Zealand did something special in 1985 by winning their first test series in Australia. (Photo:AFP)

New Zealand aiming repeat of 1985 Richard Hadlee success in upcoming Australia Test

Australia has been a difficult place to come for New Zealand, who have lost six and drawn three of their nine test series there.

06 Dec 2019 1:23 PM

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) on Friday confirmed that both Trent Boult and Colin de Grandhomme will be travelling to Perth for the upcoming first Test against Australia. (Photo:AFP)

Trent Boult, Colin de Grandhomme cleared to travel to Perth for 1st Test vs Australia

The duo who were suffering from injuries trained at Mount Maunganui.

06 Dec 2019 11:07 AM

Chris Woakes, Jofra Archer and their co-members have learned a lot from their series defeat to New Zealand, particularly in terms of how to battle through adversity on flat wickets, which will stand them in good stead for the tour of South Africa, England's Test captain Joe Root has said. (Photo:AP)

England's bowlers took huge lessons from New Zealand tour, says Joe Root

England were heavily criticized in media back home for their lack of penetration and inability to adapt to two relatively benign pitches.

04 Dec 2019 1:21 PM

Jeet Raval’s run of poor form is the only major concern for New Zealand as they head across the Tasman Sea looking to win a first test series in Australia since 1985 but coach Gary Stead still has confidence the opening batsman will come good. (Photo:AFP)

Gary Stead confident Jeet Raval will find form when New Zealand go to Australia

Raval scored 19, 5 and 0 in his three innings of New Zealand’s 1-0 series victory over England, which the hosts clinched on Tuesday.

04 Dec 2019 1:07 PM

Centuries from Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor ensured New Zealand drew the rain-hit second Test against England in Hamilton on Tuesday, sealing a 1-0 series win. (Photo:AFP)

Kiwi captain Kane Williamson hails 'hard work' to save Test, seal England series win

New Zealand batted the final day needing a substantial innings to avoid defeat and were helped by sloppy England fielding.

03 Dec 2019 12:00 PM

Injured New Zealand cricketers Trent Boult and Colin de Grandhomme, who sat out the drawn second Test against England, remained in doubt Tuesday for the upcoming series in Australia. (Photo:AFP)

Injured Trent Boult, Colin De Grandhomme doubtful for Australia tour

Coach Gary Stead said they were recovering but were yet to prove they were back to full fitness.

03 Dec 2019 11:53 AM

Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor's ton help New Zealand tie Test, win Test series vs England

The weather turned sour soon after lunch on the fifth day when New Zealand, having taken advantage of some sloppy fielding, were 241/2.

03 Dec 2019 10:56 AM

New Zealand police were on Tuesday asked to investigate racial abuse directed at England cricketer Jofra Archer during last week's first Test, following information supplied by New Zealand Cricket officials. (Photo:AFP)

New Zealand police investigate racist abuse of England's Archer

NZC chief executive David White said they lodged a complaint with police after studying CCTV footage, listening to audio

03 Dec 2019 9:57 AM

New Zealand cricketer Ross Taylor on Tuesday became the second and also the fastest Kiwi batsman to register 7000 runs in the longest format of the game. (Photo:AFP)

Ross Taylor second New Zealand cricketer to smash 7000 Test runs

Taylor reached 7000 runs in just 169th innings, surpassed New Zealand's Stephen Fleming who had scored these runs in 189 innings.

03 Dec 2019 9:17 AM

Joe Root could not hide his delight after a masterful 226 ended his run drought and gave England a much-needed boost in the second Test against New Zealand on Monday as they ended day four believing they can square the series. (Photo:AFP)

Joe Root delighted as his 226 sets up England final day push

It took a five-wicket haul for the tireless Neil Wagner to bring England's first innings to an end at 476, a lead of 101.

02 Dec 2019 4:06 PM

Sam Curran trapped Jeet Raval in front for a two-ball duck. Raval did not review the decision, despite being asked by fellow opener Tom Latham if it was worth it, but technology suggested he had got an inside edge on the ball before it cannoned into his pad. Latham followed shortly after for 18 when he nicked a Chris Woakes delivery to Root at first slip to leave New Zealand struggling at 28-2. (Photo:AP)

England in strong position as New Zealand reach 96-2 in second test

Kane Williamson was on 37, while Ross Taylor was 31 as New Zealand head into the final day still facing a five-run deficit.

02 Dec 2019 12:12 PM

England cricketer Joe Root on Monday became the first visiting skipper to smash a double century in New Zealand. (Photo:AP)

Joe Root first away captain to smash double ton in New Zealand

Root got out after smashing 226 runs on day four of the second Test at Seddon Park. This was his 1st away 200 and overall his 3rd.

02 Dec 2019 11:41 AM

England captain, Joe Root, who had been mired in a batting slump, was caught in the deep for 226 as he tried to increase the scoring rate before tea, falling four balls after Ollie Pope (75) had been caught attempting to do the same thing. (Photo:AFP)

Joe Root, Ollie Pope take England to 476, claim 101-runs first-innings lead over NZ

England were dismissed for 476 just before the break, with Sam Curran 11* after Neil Wagner ran through the tail to finish with 5-124.

02 Dec 2019 9:01 AM

Despite centuries to Joe Root and Rory Burns England expressed disappointment at stumps on day three of the second Test against New Zealand after losing late wickets in Hamilton on Sunday. (Photo:AFP)

Despite Joe Root, Rory Burns' ton England 'disappointed' as New Zealand hit back

England captain Root ended his run drought with an unbeaten 114 while Burns rode his luck to post 101.

01 Dec 2019 1:58 PM

New Zealand struck crucial blows late on day three of the second Test to have England in trouble despite centuries from Joe Root and Rory Burns in Hamilton on Sunday. (Photo:AFP)

Joe Root survives with his ton as New Zealand make inroads

England captain Root ended his run drought with an unbeaten 114.

01 Dec 2019 1:40 PM

Rory Burns thrived on fielding errors to post his second Test century and was then run out as England continued to advance in the second Test against New Zealand on Sunday. (Photo:Twitter)

New Zealand breakthrough as Rory Burns gets run out for 101

At tea on day three in Hamilton, England were 218 for three after Burns and Root had added 177 for the third wicket.

01 Dec 2019 1:31 PM

England lost its opening wicket with just 11 runs on the board as Tim Southee had Dom Sibley (4) adjudged leg-before wicket in the seventh over of the innings. (Photo: AFP)

England trail New Zealand by 336 runs at stumps on Day 2

After bundling out New Zealand for 375, England day two score was 39/2.

30 Nov 2019 1:00 PM

England all-rounder Ben Stokes may not bowl further in the ongoing second Test against New Zealand after experiencing recurrence of a knee problem on the first day of the match on Friday here at the Seddon Park. (Photo:AFP)

Ben Stokes experiences recurrence of knee problem, may not bowl against NZ

Stokes reported pain in his left knee as he completed his second over, ESPN Cricinfo reported.

29 Nov 2019 12:14 PM

Tom Latham's unbeaten hundred and his century stand with Ross Taylor laid a solid foundation for New Zealand before rain brought an early end to day one of the second Test against England in Hamilton on Friday. (Photo:AFP)

Tom Latham's ton puts Kiwis in solid position against England before rain halts play

Latham was on 101 when the rain swept in just three deliveries after the resumption of play from the tea break.

29 Nov 2019 11:31 AM

An unbeaten century to Tom Latham and support from Ross Taylor steered New Zealand to a solid position after a rocky start to the second Test in Hamilton on Friday. (Photo:AFP)

Tom Latham, Ross Taylor lead New Zealand fightback in England Test

From being 39 for two, New Zealand reached the end of the second session on day one at 173 for three.

29 Nov 2019 11:22 AM