New Zealand

Manufacturer defends pink cricket ball against criticism

The manufacturer of the pink ball to be used in next month's first day-night Test match said on Monday its revolutionary innovation is up to scratch amid growing criticism.
26 October 2015, 04:39 AM

Ponting tells court about Cairns' 'business proposition'

Ricky Ponting described to a court how he was present in a hotel room in India during the 2008 IPL when Brendon McCullum received a call from Chris Cairns that McCullum described as "a business proposition".
21 October 2015, 04:46 AM

'ICL powerless', Cairns told Adams

Chris Cairns allegedly told the New Zealand players that he attempted to recruit to his match-fixing operation that the Indian Cricket League (ICL) was powerless to stop their actions.
17 October 2015, 04:24 AM

McCullum tells of Cairns 'spot-fix approaches'

Brendon McCullum, the New Zealand captain, has alleged that he was asked three times by Chris Cairns to get involved in spot-fixing.
16 October 2015, 04:42 AM

'It felt very similar to a white ball' – Watling

With the inaugural day-night Test match less than two months away, New Zealand have started to build up their preparation using the pink ball in Hamilton.
8 October 2015, 04:57 AM

Australia focus on Kiwis with Bangladesh tour down

Australia captain Steve Smith switched focus to New Zealand's upcoming tour as he voiced regret that a two-Test series in Bangladesh had to be called off.
2 October 2015, 04:39 AM

New Zealand to create massive marine sanctuary

New Zealand unveiled plans to create a South Pacific marine sanctuary the size of France, saying it would protect one of the world's most pristine ocean environments.
29 September 2015, 05:27 AM

Evian Championship: Lydia Ko becomes youngest major winner

New Zealand's Lydia Ko has become the youngest winner of a major with a six-stroke victory at the Evian Championship in France.
14 September 2015, 04:58 AM

David Warner of Australia ruled out of Bangladesh tour

Australia opener David Warner has been ruled out of the tour of Bangladesh in October because of the broken thumb.
11 September 2015, 10:52 AM

Honourary police post for Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza

Captain Courageous of Bangladesh Mashrafe Mortaza will receive a ‘honourary post’ in Bangladesh police.
31 August 2015, 11:22 AM

Pakistan announce Twenty20 league in Qatar in 2016

Najam Sethi, former chairman of the PCB, announced the Pakistan Super League (PSL) will be held from 4-24 February, 2016.
26 August 2015, 15:34 PM

BCB shifts focus away from Tests again

The BCB's plan to cut one Test match from the Zimbabwe series goes against Bangladesh’s cricket historic mandate, which was to give Test cricket utmost priority.
26 August 2015, 10:57 AM

Former New Zealand batsman Trevor Barber dies at 90

Trevor Barber, the New Zealand batsman who played one Test match at the Basin Reserve in 1956, has died in Christchurch at the age of 90.
10 August 2015, 11:52 AM

Former New Zealand batsman Trevor Barber dies at 90

Trevor Barber, the New Zealand batsman who played one Test match at the Basin Reserve in 1956, has died in Christchurch at the age of 90.
10 August 2015, 11:52 AM

Dambusters pilot Les Munro dies in New Zealand aged 96

The last surviving Dambusters pilot, Les Munro, die at the age of 96, the New Zealand Bomber Command Association says.
4 August 2015, 14:24 PM

New Zealand thrown out of Olympic qualifying

New Zealand's footballers are thrown out of their Olympic qualifying tournament Sunday for fielding an ineligible player just hours before they are due to contest the final.
12 July 2015, 11:09 AM

Situation will dictate field placement: Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza

When Bangladesh lock horns with South Africa on Friday, July 10 for the first ODI of the 3-match series, new rules for 50-over international matches made by ICC will come into effect.
9 July 2015, 12:33 PM

Legendary AC/DC drummer sentenced to house detention

Phil Rudd, a drummer with rock group AC/DC, is sentenced in New Zealand to eight months in house detention for drug possession and making threats to kill.
9 July 2015, 05:28 AM

Aurora Australis southern lights stun New Zealand

New Zealand's South Island, and some parts of Australia, has been treated to the Aurora Australis, a natural light display in the sky.
25 June 2015, 14:17 PM

Shakib regains No. 1 all-rounder position

Shakib Al Hasan regains the number one spot in the Reliance ICC Player Rankings for ODI All-rounders after inspiring Bangladesh to its first bi-lateral series victory over India.
25 June 2015, 10:24 AM