New Zealand all-rounder Colin De Grandhomme announces retirement from International Cricket New Zealand all-rounder Colin de Grandhomme has announced his retirement from international cricket. De Grandhomme (36) made the decision to bring down the curtain on an impressive international career after discussions this week with New Zealand Cricket – which has agreed to release him […]
Trent Boult retains Test hopes after declining New Zealand contract Despite declining a central contract with New Zealand Cricket (NZC), left-arm seamer Trent Boult indicated on Thursday that he has not given up on the idea of playing Test cricket once more. Boult has agreed to a “slightly reduced role” with the Black Caps in […]
AUS vs NZ: Caribbean conquered, New Zealand turn focus to Australia AUS vs NZ: New Zealand has little time to recuperate after making history in the Caribbean before travelling to Australia for an international one-day series that was constantly postponed due to COVID-19. On Wednesday, the Black Caps were halfway through a three-day trip back […]
India A vs New Zealand A: Strong New Zealand A squad named for India tour India A vs New Zealand A: A New Zealand A squad featuring seven players with international experience has been selected to tour India for red and white ball fixtures in September. The matches, all against India A, will be the […]
Ross Taylor recalls racial ‘insensitivity’ in New Zealand cricket During his playing career, retired batsman Ross Taylor said he was disturbed by racial comments made by teammates and staff in New Zealand dressing rooms. Taylor also said the nation’s cricket authority must do more to attract Polynesian talent to the sport. In his book “Ross […]
New Zealand pacer Trent Boult released from New Zealand contract to spend more time at home New Zealand Cricket has agreed to release Trent Boult from his central contract so that he can spend more time with his family, while also making himself available for domestic leagues. The 33 year-old fast bowler requested the release […]
NED vs NZ: Taking wickets in powerplay was key, says Mitchell Santner after win over Netherlands in first T20I NED vs NZ: New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner emphasised the importance of getting wickets during the powerplay after his team’s razor-thin 16-run victory over Netherlands in the first T20I. In the first T20I of a two-match […]
NED vs NZ: Blair Tickner, Ben Sears lead New Zealand to victory against Netherlands NED vs NZ: Bas de Leede scored a resolute fifty at home ground, but it wasn’t enough to prevent New Zealand from winning the first T20I at Voorburg. By comfortably holding off the Dutch in the last over with a rather […]
Former New Zealand pacer Heath Davis comes out as gay Former Test pace bowler Heath Davis has come out as gay, making him the first male New Zealand international cricketer to do so. Davis, now 50 and residing in Australia, played 11 one-day internationals and five tests between 1994 and 1997 in addition to having […]