Christchurch

Joe Root looks forward after England leave Down Under winless

England failed to secure even a single victory in seven Tests against Australia and New Zealand.

Apr 03, 2018, 14:48 PM IST

2nd Test: Bad light halts England charge on Day 4 with New Zealand chasing 382 to win

Latham was not out 25 with Raval on 17 when bad light stopped play on day four, with NZ requiring a further 340 runs to reach their 382-run target. 

Apr 02, 2018, 11:31 AM IST

2nd Test: James Vince, Mark Stoneman fifties put England ahead of New Zealand

The pair put on 123 for the second wicket before both being dismissed in the final session as England reached 202/3 at the close of play, taking their lead to healthy 231 runs.

Apr 01, 2018, 12:04 PM IST

2nd Test: New Zealand fight back after England rip off top order

BJ Watling continued to defy England as he combined with Colin de Grandhomme to resurrect New Zealand`s innings and lead them to 192/6 as the second day of the second Test at Hagley Oval ended about 30 minutes early due to bad light.

Mar 31, 2018, 11:11 AM IST

England skipper Joe Root hails New Zealand cricket culture

New Zealand's cricket ethos drew praise from England captain Joe Root as he weighed up the difference between playing the Blacks Caps and Australia over the past four months.

Mar 29, 2018, 09:55 AM IST

Shubman Gill: India's new cricket hero from Firozpur wants to play all formats

Gill was awarded Man-of-the-Match award for his 94-ball 102 not out in India's win over Pakistan in the U-19 World Cup semifinal on January 30, 2018, in Christchurch.

Jan 30, 2018, 14:51 PM IST

It calls for a toast: Twitter euphoric as India crush Pakistan in U-19 World Cup

India hammered archrivals Pakistan by 203 runs in the ICC U19 World Cup semifinal on Tuesday, with batsman Shubman Gill and medium pacer Ishan Porel setting up a mammoth 203-run win and India's record sixth entry into the final of the tournament, where this time they will face Australia. 

Jan 30, 2018, 14:09 PM IST

India vs Pakistan Under-19 World Cup semi-final: Rahul Dravid excited but knows Pakistan are going to take some beating

"For the last couple of years, we haven’t played Pakistan at this level, so it’s really nice for our boys to have that experience of actually playing against Pakistan,” the India Under-19 coach said ahead of the semis. 

Jan 29, 2018, 18:51 PM IST

India vs Pakistan: ICC U19 World Cup set to witness a red-hot semifinal

After bagging lucrative deals at the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction, members of the unbeaten Indian team will be eager to deliver when they face archrivals Pakistan in the second semifinal of the ICC U19 World Cup here on Tuesday.

Jan 29, 2018, 14:58 PM IST

Afghanistan stun New Zealand to enter U-19 World Cup semifinals

A 23-ball 66 from Azmatullah Omarzai was backed up by some precise bowling by spinners Mujeeb Zadran and Qais Ahmad as Afghanistan recorded a thumping 202-run victory over New Zealand.

Jan 25, 2018, 16:23 PM IST

ICC U-19 World Cup: Ali Zaryab guides Pakistan into the semifinals

Pakistan registered a three-wicket victory over South Africa to secure their spot in the ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup semifinals, here in Christchurch on Wednesday.

Jan 24, 2018, 20:38 PM IST

West Indies batsmen blamed for another series loss to New Zealand

The West Indies were again left searching for ways to handle New Zealand`s bowlers after crumbling to a 66-run defeat in the third one-day international in Christchurch on Tuesday. 

Dec 26, 2017, 14:50 PM IST

3rd ODI: New Zealand beat West Indies by 66 runs, sweep series

New Zealand beat the West Indies by 66 runs (D/L method) in their third one-day international here on Tuesday to sweep the series 3-0. 

Dec 26, 2017, 12:36 PM IST

New Zealand vs West Indies, 2nd ODI: Seven-star Boult crushes Windies, NZ win by 204 runs

Chasing an imposing 326, the Windies struggled through to 121 as Boult registered career-best 7/34 to give NZ a series-winning 2-0 lead.

Dec 23, 2017, 13:34 PM IST

New Zealand vs South Africa: Ross Taylor achieves milestone century in second ODI against Proteas

The 32-year-old had joined Nathan Astle on 16 ODI centuries earlier this month against Australia in Hamilton and moved ahead with his 17th when he hit Wayne Parnell for his eighth boundary.

Feb 22, 2017, 09:53 AM IST

NZ VS BAN: Shakib Al Hasan,Tom Latham achieve career-best spots in ICC Test rankings

Shakib has moved up one position to 22nd spot, while Latham moved up one place to 14th spot in the ICC Player Rankings for Test Bowlers.

Jan 24, 2017, 13:12 PM IST

NZ vs BAN, 2nd Test, Day 1: Tim Southee fifer helps New Zealand fold Bangladesh on 289 at stumps

The injury-hit tourists, with seven players having three or fewer Tests to their name, were bowled out in the last over of the day.

Jan 20, 2017, 12:14 PM IST

New Zealand vs Bangladesh: Thumb injury casts doubt on Mushfiqur Rahim's participation for Christchurch Test

In case Mushfiqur misses the Test to be held from Friday, wicket-keeper Nurul Hasan will step up and make his Test debut.

Jan 18, 2017, 13:17 PM IST

Bangladesh announce squad for New Zealand Test; Mustafizur Rahman rested following hamstring injury

Paceman Taskin Ahmed, a regular member of ODI team and who was yet to play a Test, was also included in the squad.

Jan 06, 2017, 15:16 PM IST

New Zealand vs Bangladesh: Mushfiqur Rahim ruled out of ODI series due to hamstring injury

Nurul Hasan will take the gloves for his ODI debut on Thursday at Saxton Field in Nelson where Bangladesh hold the record for the highest score of 322-4 against Scotland. 

Dec 28, 2016, 10:51 AM IST