Justin Langer plans same side for third Test in a rowThree-Test series begins at Optus Stadium on ThursdayJustin Langer is eyeing a return to the stability of Australia’s Test side from his playing days as the hosts prepare to face New Zealand with an …
• Batting coach sets sights on South Africa series• Anderson, Wood and Bairstow expected to be named in squadThe final word on England’s series defeat in New Zealand came from Graham Thorpe. The assistant coach was standing in for the absent Chris Silv…
The Kiwis will venture across the Tasman full of confidence for their Test series against Australia. But on past experience, this New Zealand team will suffer stage fright like the ones beforeWe are expanding our coverage of New Zealand. Please help us…
Loss to New Zealand means England have gone without a series win this year for the first time since 1999For the second time in less than two years England’s Test team leave New Zealand with a 1-0 series defeat to show for their efforts; a hammering in …
Joe Root and Chris Woakes impressed for England, while Dom Sibley and Zak Crawley had tough baptismsDom Sibley 3 A tough baptism for the new opener, who clipped his first ball in Test cricket for four but made just 38 runs across three innings and twic…
NZ Cricket probe failed to identify offender in racial abuse case‘What happened to Jofra was reprehensible,’ said David WhiteNew Zealand Cricket has referred the racial abuse directed at England bowler Jofra Archer during the first Test to police, havi…
Rain forces early end as hosts reach 241-2 in second digKiwis Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor register centuriesThe rains began in Hamilton at 1.55pm and by 3.53pm the umpires had seen enough. The second Test between New Zealand and England was called …
Rain forces early end as hosts reach 241-2 in second digKiwis Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor register centuriesThe rains began in Hamilton at 1.55pm and by 3.53pm the umpires had seen enough. The second Test between New Zealand and England was called …
Updates from Hamilton, 10.30am (9.30pm GMT) startRoot praises Pope’s maturity after sixth-wicket standEmail Tanya or tweet @tjaldred with your thoughts 7.49pm GMT So, here we are, two mince pies into December, with just one day left of the first tour o…
Pair put on 193 runs in seventh-wicket partnershipRoot: ‘He showed maturity, read the situation well’Ollie Pope was praised for his maturity after Surrey’s 21-year-old prodigy, playing in the second Test as a wicketkeeper, struck his maiden half-centur…
New Zealand 375 & 96-2 (34 overs); England 476Hosts trail by five runs with eight wickets remainingIn becoming the first visiting captain to score a double century in New Zealand, Joe Root felt his mandate swell in a way that the political leaders …
Over-by-over updates from Seddon Park, HamiltonDay three: Root ends poor run with ton as England rallyEmail Daniel or tweet @DanielHarris 8.41pm GMT Reminder: we’ll be starting half an hour earlier this morning, to help compensate for time we’ve lost. …
Over-by-over updates from Seddon Park, HamiltonDay three: Root ends poor run with ton as England rallyEmail Daniel or tweet @DanielHarris 8.41pm GMT Reminder: we’ll be starting half an hour earlier this morning, to help compensate for time we’ve lost. …
Burns run out for 101 against New Zealand in HamiltonEngland opener: ‘It was nice to take that opportunity’Rory Burns believes you are never settled in Test cricket but his second century for England once again demonstrated an ability to reset after a …
Rory Burns also hits century on day three of second TestEngland move to 269-5 and cut deficit to 106Joe Root’s 17th Test century and sixth as England captain was his slowest and possibly most determined to date. It might prove to be the most significan…
Live updates from the third day’s play at Seddon ParkDay two report: Hosts take control in HamiltonEmail Tanya here or tweet @tjaldred 9.44pm GMT 21st over: New Zealand 49-2 (Burns 28, Root 13) The grass stripes either side of the wicket are very defin…
England 39-2; New Zealand 375Barney Ronay: It’s time to admit that Joe Root should not be England’s Test captainStuart Broad spoke of his respect for New Zealand’s attack after another day on tour that witnessed English toil in the field followed by th…
Updates from day two of the Test at Seddon ParkEngland fear losing Stokes’s bowling for South Africa tourEmail Tim or tweet him with your thoughtsWe are expanding our coverage of New Zealand. Please help us by supporting our independent journalism 9.38…
• All-rounder managed two overs in second Test• Player had recurrence of issues with left kneeBen Stokes has left England concerned about his ability to play as an all-rounder this winter after experiencing pain in his troublesome left knee.The 28-year…
Opener unbeaten on 101 when heavy showers arriveNew Zealand end day one at Seddon Park on 173-3Heavy rain washed out the final session of the first day of the second Test between New Zealand and England at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Friday. Jofra Arche…
