New Zealand Cricket

Stuart Broad salutes 'leader' James Anderson as England hammer New Zealand

Agence-France-Presse | Sunday May 19, 2013

Man-of-the-match Stuart Broad routed New Zealand on Sunday but insisted "attack leader" James Anderson was the man behind a thumping England first Test win at Lord's.

Seven-up Stuart Broad leads England rout of New Zealand in Lord's Test

Agence France-Presse | Sunday May 19, 2013

Southee carried on Sunday from where he left off to finish with match figures of 10 for 108 and his effort deserved a better reward than a defeat with more than a day to spare that left his side 1-0 down in this two-match series. New Zealand now h...

1st Test: Tim Southee treble rocks England on Day 3

Agence France Presse | Sunday May 19, 2013

Jonathan Trott (56) and Joe Root (71) shared a third-wicket stand of 123 before the latter's exit sparked England's slump. Southee had close figures of three for 34 in 14 overs.

1st Test Day 2: James Anderson brings England back into the game

Agence-France-Presse | Friday May 17, 2013

The 30-year-Anderson, in his 81st match at this level, did not have long to wait for his 299th Test wicket after taking the new ball.

1st Test: Trent Boult helps New Zealand stifle England on Day 1

Agence France-Presse | Thursday May 16, 2013

When rain forced an early close, the inexperienced Yorkshire duo of Joe Root (25 not out) and Jonathan Bairstow (three not out) were at the crease.

Stuart Broad emphasises on need for batsmen to set up matches

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday May 15, 2013

The centrepiece of England's season will be the Ashes series against Australia starting in July but Broad insisted New Zealand were more than a side show.

England vs New Zealand: Teams hope for Lord's swing to work its magic

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday May 15, 2013

Early season Tests in English conditions often pose particular problems for touring sides, although overcast skies are not exactly unknown in New Zealand.

Tim Southee fit for first England Test

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday May 14, 2013

The 24-year-old pacer limped out of action during last week's drawn match with the second-string England Lions in Leicester. Has now been cleared.

Matt Prior wins England player of the year award

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday May 14, 2013

Prior was presented with his award at Lord's where the first of a return two-Test series against New Zealand starts on Thursday.

Graeme Swann, Tim Bresnan return to England squad for 1st Test against New Zealand

Agence France-Presse | Saturday May 11, 2013

Tim Bresnan and Graeme Swann return to England whites after injury layoffs while Jonathan Bairstow too finds a place.

Russell Domingo to replace Gary Kirsten as South Africa coach

NDTVCricket | Saturday May 11, 2013

Russell Domingo also took over as coach of South Africa's Twenty20 team for a series against New Zealand and Pakistan in December 2012, giving Gary Kirsten a chance to focus on Test and One-Day preparations as well as spend more time with his youn...

Guilty plea in Jesse Ryder assault case

Agence France Presse | Tuesday May 7, 2013

The 20-year-old, whose name was suppressed, was convicted after pleading guilty to one charge of assault and will reappear in the Christchurch District Court on June 5, the Christchurch Press reported.

Former Pakistan players not happy with Trent Woodhill's appointment

Press Trust of India | Monday May 6, 2013

Woodhill, who has not played first-class cricket and till last year was the associate coach of the New Zealand team, is set to join the team in England for the upcoming tournament.

New Zealand no Ashes 'entree' says Mike Hesson

Agence France Presse | Wednesday May 1, 2013

Meanwhile Hesson said he did not expect the dramatic climax to the Auckland match to have any bearing on the forthcoming series with England, although his frustration in the Black Caps' failure to force a victory was evident.

Muttiah Muralitharan confirmed for Caribbean Premier League

Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 1, 2013

The 41-year-old, currently playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL, slots in along with other international stars Ricky Ponting and Adam Gilchrist from Australia, New Zealand's Ross Taylor, Pakistan's Mohammad Hafeez and South African Hersc...