New Zealand

Born May 3, 1990: James Pattinson, Australian fast bowler

In the 2019 Ashes series, Pattinson made a comeback to the national Test team after a three and a half year of absence.

May 03, 2020, 12:39 PM IST

On this day in 2002, Inzamam-ul-Haq's triple ton helped Pakistan seal fifth-biggest win in Test history

Inzamam smashed a blistering 436-ball 329 runs,including 38 boundaries and nine sixes, during the opening Test against New Zealand in 2002. 

May 03, 2020, 12:11 PM IST

ICC Test rankings: India displaced from No.1 spot for first time since 2016

However, India still lead the ICC World Test Championship, a league comprising six series played by each of the top nine Test sides.

May 01, 2020, 13:09 PM IST

Ross Taylor clinches Sir Richard Hadlee Medal, Tim Southee named Test Player of the Year

On Thursday, skipper Kane Williamson and White Ferns' Suzie Bates named men's and women's ODI Players of the Year, respectively.

May 01, 2020, 10:00 AM IST

Scotland willing to host Australia, New Zealand series behind closed doors

New Zealand were to visit the Netherlands for an ODI series but that series was postponed this week following advice from the Dutch government.
 

Apr 30, 2020, 11:04 AM IST

Born April 27, 1989: Hamish Rutherford, New Zealand cricketer

Rutherford received his maiden cap for the New Zealand cricket team during a Twenty20I match against England in Auckland in February 2013.

Apr 27, 2020, 13:29 PM IST

On this day in 2003, New Zealand's Stephen Fleming scored maiden double ton

Fleming scored an unbeaten 274 runs, which also comprised of 28 boundaries and a six, in New Zealand's first innings against Sri Lanka in the opening Test in 2003.

Apr 26, 2020, 14:29 PM IST

ECB receives offers from New Zealand, Australia to host England domestic games

The ECB had previously announced that no cricket would be played until May 28 but that date has now been an extended till July 1 in view of the prevailing situation getting worse in the UK.

Apr 25, 2020, 17:55 PM IST

On this day in 1994, Aamer Sohail, Inzamam-ul-Haq recorded the then highest partnership in ODIs

The duo achieved the feat during the second semi-final clash of the Austral-Asia Cup against New Zealand in Sharjah.

Apr 20, 2020, 11:23 AM IST

Ireland's home series against New Zealand, Pakistan at 'high risk' due to coronavirus

Earlier, the three-match ODI series and subsequent four Twenty20Is between Ireland and Bangladesh were postponed due to COVID-19, thus pushing the Irish season back to the end of May.

Apr 16, 2020, 17:25 PM IST

On this day in 1985, former New Zealand batsman Daniel Flynn was born

Flynn had made his international debut during a Test series against England at Lord's in 2008.

Apr 16, 2020, 14:07 PM IST

Spending time with daughter, practising karate: Ajinkya Rahane's lockdown diaries

India's Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane has revealed his daily routine during lockdown in place amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Apr 11, 2020, 18:11 PM IST

Ex-New Zealand cricketer John Wright named Derbyshire cricket club president

Former New Zealand Test batsman John Wright has been appointed as the president of Derbyshire Cricket County Club.

Apr 09, 2020, 14:57 PM IST

Ben Stokes dethrones Virat Kohli as Wisden's leading cricketer in world

Meanwhile, Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry has been named as the leading woman player in the world besides being named as one of Wisden's Five Cricketers of the Year.

Apr 09, 2020, 09:48 AM IST

Former New Zealand wicketkeeper-batsman Jock Edwards dies aged 64

 Edwards has appeared in eight Tests and six One-Day Internationals (ODIs) for New Zealand and amassed 515 runs in it across the two formats.

Apr 06, 2020, 16:38 PM IST

New Zealand batsman Daniel Flynn bids adieu to cricket

Flynn amassed a total of 1,325 runs across all three formats of the game.

Apr 03, 2020, 16:06 PM IST

On this day in 1994, Sachin Tendulkar opened batting for India for first time

On March 27 in 1994, legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar opened the batting for the national side for the very first time during an ODI series against New Zealand in Auckland.

Mar 27, 2020, 16:04 PM IST

Super Rugby tournament suspended amid coronavirus scare

SANZAAR on Saturday confirmed the suspension of the 2020 Super Rugby tournament at the conclusion of this weekend`s matches for the `foreseeable future` amid coronavirus outbreak.

Mar 15, 2020, 13:23 PM IST

Marnus Labuschagne's ton in vain as South Africa complete ODI series sweep against Australia

South Africa continued their recent dominance of Australia in this format, having won 11 of their last 12 ODI meetings dating back to 2016.

Mar 08, 2020, 11:00 AM IST

Women’s T20 World Cup: Bowlers help New Zealand launch mighty comeback against Bangladesh

The win for New Zealand means Group A is perfectly set-up for a final showdown, with a Trans-Tasman match on Monday seeing them face Australia.

Feb 29, 2020, 17:39 PM IST