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Williamson drops retirement bombshell

Kane Williamson. Photo: Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers

Williamson drops retirement bombshell

New Zealand’s most prolific all-format run-scorer and arguably greatest ever batsman, Kane Williamson, has confirmed his retirement from international cricket, effective immediately.

Stokes, Atkinson dropped for second test against NZ

England have dropped Ben Stokes for the second test against New Zealand. Photo: Reuters

Stokes, Atkinson dropped for second test against NZ

England captain Ben Stokes and bowler Gus Atkinson have been left out of the second test against NZ following an incident in a London nightclub.

Duffy still digesting his whirlwind 18 months

Duffy still digesting his whirlwind 18 months

Jacob Duffy is still trying to take in the past 18 months.

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Luck shouldn’t be a factor in White Ferns’ campaign

White Ferns batter Maddy Green hits the ball towards the boundary in front of South African...

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Luck shouldn’t be a factor in White Ferns’ campaign

Here is an overshared secret.

England captain Stokes involved in 'nightclub incident'

England captain Ben Stokes (left) celebrates with Jacob Bethell and fellow night-clubber Gus...

England captain Stokes involved in 'nightclub incident'

Two England cricketers, including captain Ben Stokes, are being investigated following a nightclub incident after the first test against the Black Caps.

Unpredictable pitch benefits England

New Zealand batter Matt Henry is bowled for a duck by England quick Gus Atkinson at Lord’s...

Unpredictable pitch benefits England

England exploited to the full a Lord’s pitch once again offering erratic bounce and lateral movement yesterday to win the rain-interrupted first test against New Zealand by 115 runs with a day and...

Black Caps fall short as England win first test

England players celebrate a wicket during the final day of their win over New Zealand in the...

Black Caps fall short as England win first test

England exploited to the full a Lord’s pitch once again last night to win the rain-interrupted first test against New Zealand by 115 runs with a day and two sessions to spare.

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Smith wins spot on Lord’s honours board

Black Caps bowler Nathan Smith celebrates taking the wicket of England’s Ben Stokes during the...

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Smith wins spot on Lord’s honours board

He is the king of Centennial Park and now he is on the honours board at Lord’s.

Trust goes into bat to help relaunch cricket

Teviot Cricket Club members (back, from left) Scott Muir, Brodie Marsh, Steve Black, Andrew...

Trust goes into bat to help relaunch cricket

Organised cricket is returning to the Teviot Valley for the first time in roughly two decades.

Smith 6-for gives Black Caps outside chance at Lord's

Nathan Smith picked up six wickets to get his name on the Lord's honours board and give the Black...

Smith 6-for gives Black Caps outside chance at Lord's

England took control of the first test against New Zealand on the second day at Lord’s on Friday during a match moving with breakneck speed in the 150th test staged at the home of world cricket.

NZ bowlers on song but England roar back

New Zealand’s Kyle Jamieson celebrates after taking the wicket of England’s Jamie Smith on day...

NZ bowlers on song but England roar back

Moving day came early in the first cricket test between England and New Zealand, but the tourists are not counting themselves out despite a difficult closing stanza on the opening day.

England fightback after Jamieson humbles hosts

Kyle Jamieson was the best of the Kiwi bowlers at Lord's on Thursday. Photo: Action Images via...

England fightback after Jamieson humbles hosts

Ollie Robinson marked his return to England’s test side with a four-wicket haul as NZ slid to 61-6 at stumps, trailing by 79 runs after a see-saw opening day.

Greatest rivals heading for NZ shores

The New Zealand Black Caps earlier this year. Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images

Greatest rivals heading for NZ shores

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Two tests highlight of India's tour of New Zealand

India are coming to New Zealand in what is being billed as one of the biggest cricket tours in a generation.

Duffy adds IPL crown to resume

Jacob Duffy, behind Virat Kohli (with arms raised), and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru team...

Duffy adds IPL crown to resume

Otago fast bowler Jacob Duffy can add an Indian Premier League championship to his Sir Richard Hadlee medal.

Award’s meaning ‘hard to put into words’ for cricketer

White Ferns great Suzie Bates has been made an officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the...

Award’s meaning ‘hard to put into words’ for cricketer

New Zealand cricketing great Suzie Bates has shone at the top of the White Ferns order for decades.

Smith helps NZ turn heat up

Smith helps NZ turn heat up

Nathan Smith has probably booked himself a starting spot for the test series against England later this month.

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Black Caps to play Sri Lanka in Dunedin

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Black Caps to play Sri Lanka in Dunedin

The Black Caps will host Sri Lanka in a one-dayer at their fortress at the University Oval in Dunedin in late January.

Nathan Smith snares NZ's fastest five-wicket test haul

Former Otago seamer Nathan Smith recorded the fastest five-wicket haul by a New Zealander as the Black Caps took control of the one-off test against Ireland in Belfast.

Pair of tons save NZ’s first day

New Zealand’s Tom Blundell bats on day 1 of their test match against Ireland in Belfast. PHOTO:...

Pair of tons save NZ’s first day

Rachin Ravindra and Tom Blundell posted centuries to rescue the Black Caps from a bumpy start on the opening day of the one-off test against Ireland in Belfast yesterday.

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