Aug 25, 2019
Watling, De Grandhomme put New Zealand ahead in second Test
Also, overnight centurion Tom Latham made 154 during a key 143-run partnership with Watling after the first session was washed out due to rain.
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Aug 24, 2019
Latham ton drives New Zealand’s reply against Sri Lanka
Latham, on 111, put together an unbeaten 70-run stand with B.J. Watling to thwart the Sri Lankan bowling attack.
Aug 24, 2019
Sri Lanka drops Mathews, Perera for New Zealand T20 series
Mathews and Perera, both aged 30, have been left out of the team that has Niroshan Dickwella as vice-captain.
Aug 23, 2019
Boult, Southee rattle Sri Lanka in rain-hit Test
The pacemen claimed two wickets each as Sri Lanka reached 144 for six at lunch when rain came down and no further play was possible.
Aug 21, 2019
New Zealand look to exploit Sri Lanka’s Oval weakness
Ahead of the second test match at the SSC Oval, New Zealand will look to take advantage of the pacer friendly pitch.
Aug 18, 2019
Captain Karunaratne’s ton leads Sri Lanka to New Zealand Test win
Karunaratne posted his ninth Test hundred along with enjoying a record-equalling opening partnership of 161 with Lahiru Thirimanne.
Aug 17, 2019
Sri Lanka set up final day thriller against New Zealand
Openers Dimuth Karunaratne and Lahiru Thirimanne were involved in a record opening stand of 133 runs.
Aug 17, 2019
Is BJ Watling among the elite class of Test match wicket-keepers?
BJ Watling is now within touching distance of going past Brendon McCullum as New Zealand’s highest run-scoring wicket-keeper in Tests.
Aug 17, 2019
New Zealand set Sri Lanka tough 267 to win first Test
New Zealand’s tail cost the Sri Lankans dearly as the last five wickets added 187 runs after the first five fell for just 98.
Aug 16, 2019
Stumps: Watling puts New Zealand in strong position in Galle
New Zealand are 177 runs ahead of hosts Sri Lanka on the third day of the first test at Galle.
Aug 15, 2019
World championship adds spice to Test clash, says Williamson
New Zealand are currently ranked number two in Tests and a 2-0 series win over Sri Lanka will help them claim the top spot from India.
Aug 15, 2019
Brendon McCullum to coach Kolkata in the Indian T20 League
Brendon McCullum announced his retirement from all forms of cricket after the GT20 tournament in Canada earlier this month.
Aug 15, 2019
Stumps: Five wickets for New Zealand’s Ajaz Patel as Sri Lanka reach 227
Resuming from the overnight score of 203 for five, New Zealand were knocked out for 249 earlier in the day.
Aug 14, 2019
Taylor rescues New Zealand after Dananjaya five-wicket haul
Dananjaya claimed his fourth five-wicket haul, bowling with a remodelled action after being reported for a suspect action last year.
Aug 14, 2019
Did you know that South Africa have a ‘Gold Medal’ in cricket?
Cricket is back in the Commonwealth games and here is a look back at the only time cricket was a part of the Games, way back in 1998.
Aug 13, 2019
New Zealand eye top Test ranking in Sri Lanka series
New Zealand, with 109 points in Test cricket, are ranked behind India, and a 2-0 series win in Sri Lanka will see the Kiwis leapfrog the Asian heavywe...
Aug 9, 2019
Kane Williamson cuts birthday cake on boundary with Sri Lankan fans
Williamson was seen scoring some high-fives as he posed for pictures before returning back to the field to join his teammates.
Aug 9, 2019
Sri Lanka recall Chandimal for New Zealand Test squad
Chandimal, who has been out for six months from test cricket, will return as a wicketkeeper batsmen.
Aug 7, 2019
Sri Lanka suspend head coach ahead of the New Zealand series
Ahead of Sri Lanka’s ICC Test Championship opener against New Zealand, Chandika Hathurusingha has been removed from services.
Aug 6, 2019
New Zealand’s Brendon McCullum calls time on glittering career
One of the most hard-hitting batsmen of his generation, the 37-year-old skippered New Zealand to the 2015 World Cup final.
Jul 29, 2019
New Zealand turn to spin for Sri Lanka Tests
New Zealand have announced a 15-man squad for the two-Test series in Sri Lanka, which starts from August 14.
Jul 23, 2019
Ben Stokes responds to ‘New Zealander of the Year’ nomination
Following his heroics in the World Cup final, Stokes was nominated for the distinguished award alongside Kane Williamson.
Jul 22, 2019
A detailed guide to the World Test Championship
A new format, a new championship, a new challenge. Get ready for the inaugural edition of the World Test Championship.
Jul 19, 2019
Ben Stokes nominated for ‘New Zealander of the year’ award
Stokes scored an unbeaten 84 in the World Cup final against New Zealand to guide England to their first World Cup title.