New Zealand climb to fifth spot in ICC Test rankings after series win against Bangladesh
Following their 2-0 series victory against Bangladesh, New Zealand have climbed to the fifth position in the International Cricket Council Test rankings.
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Bangladesh tour of New Zealand 2016-17
Bangladesh are scheduled to tour New Zealand in December and January for a three-match ODI series, three-match T20I series and also two Tests
.jpg "Tom Latham scored an unbeaten 41 in the chase")
New Zealand seal 2-0 series whitewash with resounding win in Christchurch
After Tim Southee, Trent Boult and Neil Wagner shared nine wickets between them equally to dismiss Bangladesh for 273 runs in the second innings, New Zealand completed the chase of 109 in 18.4 overs with nine wickets in hand to win the second Test in Christchurch, thereby completing the series 2-0.
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Rain abandons day three of Christchurch Test without a ball being bowled
Heavy rains lashed at Hagley Oval allowing no play possible on day three in the second Test between New Zealand and Bangladesh.
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Shakib's late triple strike keeps Christchurch Test in balance
After fifties from Tom Latham, Ross Taylor and Henry Nicholls kept New Zealand's fight going on day two, Shakib Al Hasan picked three wickets in quick succession at the stroke of stumps to bring the second Test in Christchurch back to balance.
Southee, Boult dismiss Bangladesh for 289 on day one
Pacers Tim Southee and Trent Boult shared nine wickets between them as New Zealand dismissed Bangladesh for 289 runs in their first innings at stumps on day one of the second Test in Christchurch.
.jpg "Mushfiqur Rahim is expected to be fit in time for the Test against India")
Rahim, Kayes ruled out of second Test against New Zealand
Bangladesh chances of levelling the ongoing Test series against New Zealand has suffered a major blow after skipper Mushfiqur Rahim and opening batsman Imrul Kayes have been ruled out of the second Test in Christchurch.
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Dominant second innings performances help New Zealand pull out stunning win
In a dramatic last day collapse, Bangladesh were bowled out for 160 in their final innings, following which New Zealand led by an unbeaten century from Kane Williamson chase down 217 runs in 39.4 overs to secure a seven-wicket win in the first Test in Wellington.
.jpg "Mitchell Santner scored 73 and effected two wickets as well")
Late Bangladesh wickets give New Zealand hope on final day
After New Zealand were dismissed for 539 in their first innings, Bangladesh found themselves in trouble at 66 for three at stumps on day four of the first Test in Wellington.
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Tom Latham century leads New Zealand fightback
Tom Latham scored an unbeaten century as New Zealand replied back strong with 292 for three in response to Bangladesh first innings total of 595 for eight on day three of the first Test in Wellington.
Record 349-run stand between Shakib and Rahim powers Bangladesh to 542 for seven
Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim recorded the highest partnership for Bangladesh for any wicket with a massive 359-run stand as the visitors posted 542 for seven at stumps on day two of the first Test against New Zealand in Wellington.
Mominul keeps Bangladesh's hope high on rain-affected day
Mominul Haque led Bangladesh's fightback with an unbeaten 64 to take the visitors to 154 for three on a rain-affected day one which had only 40.2 overs bowled in the first Test against New Zealand in Wellington.
Anderson, Williamson power New Zealand to 6-0 against Bangladesh
Corey Anderson scored a blistering unbeaten knock of 94 while Kane Williamson contributed with a steady half-century as New Zealand defended 195 against Bangladesh comfortably by 27 runs in the third Twenty20 International in Mount Maunganui to seal the series 3-0.
Mustafizur Rahman rested for first Test against New Zealand
Bangladesh have rested pace bowler Mustafizur Rahman for the first Test against New Zealand which begins on 12th January in Wellington.
Munro smacks Bangladesh out of Bay Oval as Blackcaps clinch series 2-0
Colin Munro scored a blazing maiden Twenty20 international hundred at Bay Oval to help the Blackcaps defeat Bangladesh by 47 runs in the second game to win the three match series 2-0 on Friday.
.jpg "Ross Taylor recently underwent an eye surgery")
Ross Taylor returns to New Zealand squad for Bangladesh Tests
Senior batsman Ross Taylor has made a return to the New Zealand Test squad for the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh which kicks-off on 12th January.
.jpg "Kane Williamson steers New Zealand to six-wicket win")
Kane Williamson steers New Zealand to six-wicket win
Kane Williamson and Colin de Grandhomme shared an unbeaten 81-run stand for the fifth wicket as New Zealand completed the chase of 142 runs with six wickets in hand in the first Twenty20 International in Nelson to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Cricket World Player of the Week - Neil Broom
For recording scores of 109 and 97 in the final two One-Day Internationals against Bangladesh and leading New Zealand to 3-0 series whitewash, Black Caps batsman Neil Broom is the Cricket World Player of the Week.
Broom, Williamson complete 3-0 series whitewash for New Zealand
Neil Broom and Kane Williamson scored 97 and 95 respectively as New Zealand chased down 237 against Bangladesh with eight wickets in hand in the third One-Day International in Nelson to complete a 3-0 series whitewash.
Broom's maiden century helps New Zealand win ODI series against Bangladesh
Neil Broom made his maiden One-Day International century a memorable one as New Zealand managed to defeat Bangladesh by 67 runs in the second game in Nelson to win the series 2-0.
.jpg "Mushfiqur Rahim (left) will also be doubtful for the T20I series against New Zealand")
Hamstring injury ends Mushfiqur Rahim's ODI series in New Zealand
Bangladesh wicket-keeper batsman Mushfiqur Rahim has been ruled out of the remainder of One-Day International series against New Zealand after sustaining a hamstring injury.
Bruce, Wheeler make it to New Zealand T20I squad
New Zealand selectors have included uncapped Central Districts pair Tom Bruce and Ben Wheeler in the Twenty20 International squad that will take on Bangladesh.
Tom Latham powers New Zealand to 77-run win over Bangladesh
After a brilliant 137 from Tom Latham and a quick fire 87 from Colin Munro powered New Zealand to 341 for seven, the Black Caps bowlers did extremely well in restricting Bangladesh to 264, thereby securing a 77-run win in the first One-Day International in Christchurch.
New Zealand to manage workloads of Southee, Boult
New Zealand coach Mike Hesson stated that the team management will rotate their frontline seam bowlers Trent Boult and Tim Southee for the upcoming home series against Bangladesh.
Horne steers New Zealand Cricket XI to three-wicket win over Bangladesh
Ben Horne scored an unbeaten 60 as he helped New Zealand Cricket XI chase down 246 runs in the 42nd over with three wickets in hand in the tour game against Bangladeshis in Whangarei.