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Middlesex v Essex - Royal London Cup Match Preview

Neil Wagner will resume his Essex career on Thursday, as he takes the field for the first time this summer when the Eagles begin their Royal London One-Day Cup campaign.

Brendon McCullum believes Test cricket won’t survive T20

One of the most successful New Zealand Captains, Brendon McCullum, has come up with a big statement pertaining to the future of Test cricket vis-à-vis T20.

Cricket World Player of the Week - Kane Williamson Sunrisers Hyderabad

Kane Williamson, the Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper, is the Cricket World Player of the Week.

New Zealand quick Adam Milne replaces injured Pat Cummins in the Mumbai Indians squad

As a consequence of the injury to Pat Cummins, Adam Milne has recently joined the Mumbai Indians squad as his replacement.

New Zealand leggie Ish Sodhi to join Rajasthan Royals as replacement for spinner Zahir Khan

Another day, another injury, another replacement- this is what the IPL has been seeing throughout the past month.

Sodhi sees off England on final Day in 2nd Test Draw

England failed to win the second Test mainly due to stubborn resistance from Ish Sodhi for New Zealand who registered a great Test series win over England.

Colin de Grandhomme in action for New Zealand during Christchurch Test

Watling, de Grandhomme inspire New Zealand fightback after Broad's early burst

After Stuart Broad's four-wicket haul troubled New Zealand early, fifties from BJ Watling and Colin de Grandhomme helped them recover and post 192 for six at stumps on day two of the second Test in Christchurch.

Jonny Bairstow scored an unbeaten 97 on day one of Christchurch Test

Jonny Bairstow leads England fightback with an unbeaten 97

Jonny Bairstow rescued England with an unbeaten 97 run-knock as they went on to post 290 for eight at stumps on day one of the second Test against New Zealand in Christchurch.

ICC Announces a Review of Player Behaviour Sanctions

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has commissioned a wide-ranging review into player behaviour, the spirit in which the game is played and the Code of Conduct.

England's Jack Leach during nets ahead of the second Test in Christchurch

New Zealand eye historic series victory in Christchurch - Second Test Preview

A home series victory against England at home has been a rare achievement for New Zealand but they will have an opportunity to accomplish when the two teams lock horns with each other in the second and final Test in Auckland.

Todd Astle picked three wickets in the second innings of Auckland Test

Ish Sodhi to replace injured Todd Astle in New Zealand squad for second Test

New Zealand leg-spinner Todd Astle will miss the second and final Test against England in Christchurch due to an injury.

Morne Morkel (left) and Trent Boult won the man of the match awards in their respective games

Cricket World Players of the Week - Morne Morkel and Trent Boult

South Africa' Morne Morkel and New Zealand's Trent Boult are the joint winners of the Cricket World Player of the Week Awards following their stunning bowling performance against Australia and England respectively.

New Zealand players celebrating their win in Auckland

New Zealand overcome resistance from England to go 1-0 up

Trent Boult, Neil Wagner and Todd Astle all picked three wickets apiece as New Zealand overcame stern resistance from England on the final day to win the day-night Test in Auckland by an innings and 49 runs and claim a 1-0 unassailable lead in the series.

New Zealand White Ferns take T20 International Series 4-0

HAMILTON, New Zealand- The WINDIES Women have concluded their tour of New Zealand with a 7-wicket defeat in the 5th T20 International versus New Zealand White Ferns to lose the series 4-0 at Seddon Park in Hamilton.

Joe Root's (right) finger injury proved costly for England

England show better fight with bat in second innings but still an uphill task awaits them on final day

Joe Root and Mark Stoneman scored half centuries for England in the second innings but despite that the visitors head into the final day with an uphill task of trailing New Zealand by 239 runs with seven wickets in hand in the first Test in Auckland.

Umpire Wayne Knights stands near the covered pitch shortly before announcing play has been abandoned due to rain

Rain plays spoilsport once again in Auckland

Rain and wet outfield continued to play spoilsport in the first Test between New Zealand and England at Eden Park in Auckland as the third day's play ended with only 17 deliveries possible.

Kane Williamson celebrating his century in the first Test

New Zealand stretch first innings lead to 171 on rain dampened day two

Kane Williamson went on to complete a fine century as New Zealand stretched their first innings lead to 171 runs in the 23.1 overs possible on day two of the day-night Test against England in Auckland.

Trent Boult (left) extended his dominance with a six-wicket haul on day one in Auckland

Williamson extends New Zealand lead to 117 after Boult-Southee bundle England out for 58

Trent Boult and Tim Southee shared all 10 wickets to bowl England out for 58 runs following which an unbeaten 91 run knock from skipper Kane Williamson extended New Zealand's lead to 117 runs with seven wickets in hand at stumps on day one of the day-night Test in Auckland.

The Pukekura Park in New Plymouth also hosted the third game of the series

Rain washes out fourth T20I between New Zealand Women and Windies Women

Heavy and incessant rain led to the abandonment of the fourth Twenty20 International between New Zealand Women and Windies Women in New Plymouth.

Ben Stokes' return will be a major boost to England side

England, New Zealand will be wary of pink ball challenges - First Test Preview

The first Test between England and Black Caps at Eden Park in Auckland is set to create history as it will be the first time a pink-ball day-night five-day game will be played in New Zealand.

Anna Peterson bowled a stunning final over

Anna Peterson's terrific final over leads New Zealand Women to 1-run win over Windies Women

Anna Peterson bowled a splendid final over as New Zealand Women completed a one-run thrilling victory over Windies Women in the third Twenty20 International in New Plymouth to complete a 3-0 series victory.

New Zealand add Martin Guptill as cover for injured Ross Taylor

New Zealand have added Martin Guptill as a cover for injured Ross Taylor for the day-night Test against England to be played in Auckland.

Joe Root scored an unbeaten half-century

Livingstone impresses for England in drawn tour game

England lost as many as 14 wickets on the final day of the warm-up game against New Zealand XI in Hamilton and yet could manage only 319 runs in the second and final day in Hamilton.

James Anderson picked four wickets with the pink ball

Blundell, Jamieson tons lead New Zealand XI revival in warm-up game against England

Tom Blundell and Kyle Jamieson shared an impressive 163-run stand for the seventh wicket as New Zealand XI made a remarkable comeback to end the first day of the warm-up game against England with a score of 376 for nine.

Stafanie Taylor's unbeaten half-century went in vain

New Zealand Women resist Stafanie Taylor to edge out Windies

Katey Martin scored a blistering half-century while Leigh Kasperek and Sophie Devine shared five wickets between them as New Zealand Women edged out Windies Women by eight runs in the first Twenty20 International at Bay Oval.

Mitchell Santner has been sidelined for nine months

Knee injury rules Mitchell Santner out of Test series against England

New Zealand will miss the services of all-rounder Mitchell Santner in the upcoming two-game Test series against England following a knee injury.

White Ferns inflicts 3-0 series defeat to Windies Women

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand- WINDIES Women suffered a massive 205-runs defeat to New Zealand White Ferns at Hagley Park and go 3-0 down in the ICC Women’s Championship ODI series.

Jonny Bairstow (left) completed a 58-ball century

Jonny Bairstow powers England to 3-2 series win

Jonny Bairstow scored his second consecutive century as England completed a chase of 224 runs against New Zealand in the fifth One-Day International in Christchurch to complete a 3-2 series victory.

Ross Taylor recorded his highest ODI score in Dunedin

Cricket World Player of the Week - Ross Taylor

For scoring a record 181-run knock in the fourth One-Day International against England in Dunedin, New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor is awarded the Cricket World Player of the Week.

Ross Taylor's blitzkrieg at Dunedin help New Zealand cruise to comfortable win

Ross Taylor's unbeaten 181 helped New Zealand to cruise comfortably to victory at the fourth One-Day International at Dunedin as New Zealand levelled the five-match series 2-2.

Ross Taylor is expected to be fit for the fourth ODI against England

New Zealand receive Ross Taylor boost ahead of fourth ODI

New Zealand have received a much-needed boost ahead of the crucial fourth One-Day International against England with veteran batsman Ross Taylor declared fit.

Windies women suffer narrow defeat 1st ODI

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand- WINDIES Women lost by the narrowest of margins, 1 run to the New Zealand White Ferns in the 1st ODI of the ICC Women’s Championships at the Bert Sutcliffe Oval, Lincoln University.

Kane Williamson was a lone warrior for New Zealand in the third ODI

England overcome Kane Williamson century to go 2-1 up

England managed to overcome a classic unbeaten century from New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson to win the third One-Day International in Wellington by four runs and claim a 2-1 lead in the series.

Ben Stokes (right) scored a half-century and also picked two wickets

Morgan, Stokes help England level series

After a collective bowling effort from England restricted New Zealand to 223 runs, fifties from Eoin Morgan and Ben Stokes helped them complete the chase in 37.5 overs with six wickets in hand in the second One-Day International at Bay Oval to level the series 1-1.

Ross Taylor slammed his 18th ODI century

Cricket World Player of the Week - Ross Taylor

New Zealand veteran batsman Ross Taylor has been named the Cricket World Player of the Week for his splendid match-winning century in the first One-Day International against England in Hamilton.