Pakistan tour of New Zealand 2020/21
Misbah-ul-Haq claims Mohammad Amir 'made up' circumstances of Pakistan retirement
Head coach insists Amir's omission for Zimbabwe, New Zealand series was a unanimous, performance-related decision
May 15, 2024
Misbah-ul-Haq welcomes performance analysis, but not scrutiny
His position as Pakistan's chief coach doesn't seem to be in any kind of threat at the moment
May 09, 2024
PCB's cricket committee to review Misbah-ul-Haq and Waqar Younis' performance
"We will do a transparent review of the whole season, starting from the England series."
May 13, 2024
'They always look to get better' - Gary Stead reflects on New Zealand's 'special achievement'
"That's the most encouraging and pleasing thing that we are managing to do that on a daily basis"
May 09, 2024
'I'm a long way off the cricketer I want to be' - Kyle Jamieson after a dream first year in Tests
The New Zealand quick has shattered several records in his first year, but refuses to be drawn into stats
May 14, 2024
Find of the season Kyle Jamieson has 'a real strong desire to improve' - Kane Williamson
Being No. 1 "means that there's been a lot of hard work over a lot of matches and trainings" New Zealand captain says
May 09, 2024
Kyle Jamieson hits the heights with absurdly brilliant beginning
He's taken four five-fors in six Tests, and he's kryptonite to left-handers. How far can he go?
May 09, 2024
New Zealand's longest winning streak, Kyle Jamieson's incredible start
Stats highlights from the end of New Zealand's prolific summer
May 09, 2024
New Zealand become No. 1 Test team after series sweep against Pakistan
Kane Williamson's side is only behind Australia and India on the World Test Championship table
May 09, 2024
Kyle Jamieson fires New Zealand to massive innings win and No. 1 in the rankings
New Zealand have the upper hand after picking up two wickets to take another stride towards a series win
May 09, 2024
Daryl Mitchell 'very grateful' to Kane Williamson for allowing 'surreal' century
"Kane is a freak, isn't he? He's amazing and will go down easily as New Zealand's greatest."
May 10, 2024
All the chances Pakistan missed in the field in New Zealand's first innings
Pakistan dropped more catches than they took, apart from leaking well over 50 extras
May 10, 2024
The records Kane Williamson and Henry Nicholls broke
Their 369-run partnership is the highest in Tests between New Zealand and Pakistan
May 12, 2024
No. 1 in sight for New Zealand after Kane Williamson 237, Henry Nicholls 157, Daryl Mitchell 102*
Missed opportunities, quick runs dent Pakistan's chances of making a comeback
May 11, 2024
Mohammad Abbas: 'Frustrating to drop chances against world-class players'
Luke Ronchi says period when Pakistan bowled part-timers changed momentum on Day 2
May 12, 2024
Kane Williamson's New Zealand time silent ambush of Pakistan to perfection
Pakistan's bowlers controlled the day for longer, but you would hardly guess that from the scoreboard
May 14, 2024
Kane Williamson and Henry Nicholls help New Zealand dictate terms
New Zealand lose Latham, Blundell after a solid first hour as the Test is back in the balance
May 11, 2024
Azhar Ali: 'We feel we have enough runs on the board'
Kyle Jamieson, meanwhile, reckons Pakistan have a 'par' total on a pitch made for quick runs and quick wickets
May 09, 2024
Azhar Ali and Mohammad Rizwan exemplify Pakistan's transformed outlook
They lost most of their top order cheaply, much like in the first Test, but this time they did not retreat into their cocoons
May 09, 2024
Azhar Ali, Mohammad Rizwan mount Pakistan fightback despite Kyle Jamieson's five-for
Pakistan hand debut to 25-year old allrounder Zafar Gohar in place of Yasir Shah
May 15, 2024
Kane Williamson: 'Simple values' and 'element of consistency' behind New Zealand's Test dominance
Captain urges team to not get carried away by the recent success as they eye No. 1 spot in Tests
May 16, 2024
Pakistan's top order in focus while New Zealand eye No. 1 spot in Test rankings
Mohammad Rizwan will continue to lead Pakistan while New Zealand will be without Neil Wagner
May 17, 2024
Babar Azam ruled out of second New Zealand Test
Pakistan are hopeful he will be available for the home series against South Africa
May 13, 2024
Unsung hero Mitchell Santner stakes red-ball claim
When the seamers were out of ideas, he stepped up to apply the finishing touches with his subtle variations
May 09, 2024
Matt Henry replaces injured Neil Wagner for second Test
Fast bowler Henry picked up a six-for in his most-recent first-class outing for New Zealand A
May 09, 2024
Injured Neil Wagner out of second Test, could be out of action for 'five to six weeks'
Neil Wagner had bowled 49 overs across two innings in the first Test despite two broken toes
May 16, 2024
'A very special effort' - Kane Williamson on Neil Wagner, who bowled with fractured toes
NZ captain says the search for WTC points had made the team push harder for victory
May 17, 2024
Mohammad Rizwan pleased with 'great fight' despite heartbreaking loss in Boxing Day Test
Stand-in captain points to lack of runs at the top as an area of improvement for the second game
May 14, 2024
Red-hot Fawad Alam gets his vindication after a decade of cold shoulders
Despite scoring more runs than anyone else in the first-class circuit, the PCB never gave him a real chance
May 14, 2024
Stats - Fawad Alam ends 11-year wait in style
Stats highlights from a special Boxing Day bonanza between New Zealand and Pakistan
May 13, 2024
New Zealand wrap up dramatic win despite epic Fawad Alam-Mohammad Rizwan stand
New Zealand need six wickets to win the first Test, Pakistan need to survive two sessions to save it
May 16, 2024
Kyle Jamieson handed fine, demerit point after wayward throw at Faheem Ashraf
The incident occurred during Pakistan's first innings at Mount Maunganui
May 17, 2024
'I'd like to continue to play' - Tim Southee turns to James Anderson and Ross Taylor for inspiration
New Zealand quick becomes third from his country, after Hadlee and Vettori, to pick up 300 Test wickets
May 09, 2024
Tim Southee, the support act who is front and centre of New Zealand's best-ever attack
They have six players who could make their all-time Test XI, but you wouldn't know that by looking at them
May 16, 2024
Tim Southee's 300th leaves New Zealand seven wickets from victory
With the pitch flattening out significantly, there will be plenty of interest around when the hosts will declare
May 17, 2024
Wagner: Unless they carry me off on a stretcher, I'll be doing all I can
Quick looks back on 'toughest day of Test cricket' after bowling through the day with a fractured toe
May 09, 2024
'Back where we started' after Mohammad Rizwan-Faheem Ashraf stand - Younis Khan
Faheem Ashraf "the potential to become the allrounder we need," says Pakistan batting coach
May 14, 2024
Pakistan retreat into the comfort zone of self-preservation
Ashraf and Rizwan discarded the dated and conservative batting strategy that prevailed before their partnership
May 10, 2024
Neil Wagner bowls on despite fractured toe
The left-arm quick bowled four overs in the morning session today
May 17, 2024
Kyle Jamieson leads the way as New Zealand pace pack secure 192-run lead
The visitors lost four wickets while scoring just 32 runs in the first session of day three
May 16, 2024
Shaheen Afridi '100% frustrated' by Pakistan's missed chances
"It's disappointing when you drop catches, and we didn't take the review on Williamson"
May 09, 2024
Shadab Khan, Imam-ul-Haq ruled out of New Zealand tour
Shadab Khan will also miss the upcoming home series against South Africa in January-February
May 09, 2024
'Felt a little bit like my 100th Test' - Ross Taylor becomes New Zealand's most-capped international
The veteran batsman walked in at 13 for 2 against Pakistan and scored a crucial 70
May 09, 2024
Afridi and Abbas find little reward for lovely skill
Pakistan's bowlers were splendid in Mount Maunganui, but Williamson and Taylor were just a little bit better
May 10, 2024
Kane Williamson's 94* puts New Zealand ahead on attritional day
Pakistan have gone in with four quicks and the legspinner Yasir Shah
May 14, 2024
Pakistan look to Abbas and company to trouble New Zealand
If the batting can back up the bowling, the visitors can make this a fabulously exciting series
May 10, 2024
Kane Williamson's wishlist - Christmas at home and Boxing day fanfare
Work usually takes the New Zealand captain away from his family during the holidays, but this time it's all different
May 09, 2024
Tim Southee, Tim Seifert achieve career-best T20I rankings after series win over Pakistan
From the losing side, Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Afridi make gains
May 17, 2024
Shadab Khan out of first New Zealand Test with thigh injury
He will have scans in Tauranga on Thursday
May 14, 2024
Misbah-ul-Haq 'hopeful' Babar Azam will be fit for Christchurch Test
"He started gripping the bat today and practicing with a tennis ball"
May 12, 2024
Mohammad Rizwan: From being an outlier to Pakistan's main man
Not too long ago, he wasn't considered to be T20 material. On Tuesday, his blitzed his way to deliver Pakistan's first win on tour
May 13, 2024
Waqar Younis given leave after Boxing Day Test to be with family
Pakistan bowling coach will rejoin the team by Jan 17 to prepare for the South Africa series
May 13, 2024
Rizwan's 89 off 59 the centrepiece of Pakistan victory
New Zealand, meanwhile, were unchanged as they look to wrap up the series 3-0
May 09, 2024
Ajaz Patel left out for Pakistan Tests as Mitchell Santner retains his place
Patel's lack of game-time a "concern for the selectors," says coach Stead
May 09, 2024
Rudderless Pakistan eye revival of lost T20I prowess as New Zealand gun for clean sweep
Can Pakistan mount an ad hoc defence for respectability in the third and final T20I in Napier?
May 10, 2024
Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq ruled out of first Test; Mohammad Rizwan named captain
The duo is yet to recover from their thumb injuries
May 09, 2024
Tim Seifert breaks out of the 360-degree prison
Versatile batsman explains importance of "standing still and reacting, to go for the right option at the right time"
May 14, 2024
Seifert's blistering 84* beats Hafeez's classy 99* as New Zealand take series
The visitors need to win this game to push the series to a decider
May 16, 2024
Kane Williamson shifts focus back to cricket after 'incredibly special' week at home
"It's great to be back in the fold as a player and try to build on the good work that the guys have been doing"
May 13, 2024
New dad Kane Williamson returns as New Zealand look to sew up T20I series
Boult, Southee also back in the T20I side while Santner gets a break
May 17, 2024
Shadab Khan rues Pakistan's poor powerplay batting, lauds 'very good' Jacob Duffy
Pakistan lost their top four in the first six overs, with debutant Duffy taking three of those wickets
May 13, 2024
Glenn Phillips prepared to 'roll with it' and do 'whatever the team needs'
"If I stick to my game-plan, it'll best suit the team in whatever situation we're in"
May 17, 2024
Run fest on the cards as inexperienced New Zealand face Babar-less Pakistan
Both sides will be led by captains who are new to the role in Mitchell Santner and Shadab Khan
May 17, 2024
What will Pakistan do without Babar Azam?
As Babar Azam's prowess has increased, so has his side's tendency to rely heavily on him
May 09, 2024
Haris Rauf focused on pace and not losing his 'natural' aggression
"New Zealand is a good team playing at home, but you will see a competitive series"
May 17, 2024
Colin de Grandhomme out of Pakistan Tests; Kane Williamson expected for second T20I
Ajaz Patel could be in contention for the Pakistan Test series after recovering from a calf injury
May 14, 2024
Babar Azam ruled out of T20Is against New Zealand
Pakistan captain is now a doubtful starter when their tour of New Zealand kicks off with the three T20Is on Dec 18
May 18, 2024
Ross Taylor dropped for Pakistan T20Is; Lockie Ferguson out with injury
Kane Williamson and Trent Boult return to the T20I side; Jacob Duffy earns maiden New Zealand call-up
May 09, 2024
Misbah-ul-Haq: We 'considered pulling out of New Zealand tour'
He also said Pakistan would not use the quarantine period as an excuse if they lost the series
May 09, 2024
'We collectively accepted this challenge' - Shan Masood on isolation in NZ
Batsman says the 14-day period will not affect their performance on the field
May 10, 2024
Pakistan players likely caught virus during flight or just prior - NZ director of public health
Dr Caroline McEnlay says the infected players likely picked the virus up "just prior to or during their travels" to NZ
May 09, 2024
Pakistan set to train in New Zealand after entire squad found Covid negative in final round of testing
The three-match T20I series starts on December 18, followed by two Tests from December 26
May 10, 2024
Misbah-ul-Haq worried about lack of training as Sarfaraz Ahmed and Hussain Talat return for T20Is
Pakistan left out Zafar Gohar and Rohail Nazir who were part of the T20I squad against Zimbabwe
May 12, 2024
Pakistan not granted exemption for group training during isolation
PCB chief disappointed with New Zealand health ministry decision after 44 players tested negative on Thursday
May 11, 2024
How did so many Pakistan players test Covid-positive?
Questions over PCB's procedures before the side's departure to New Zealand
May 09, 2024
One further Covid-19 positive in Pakistan touring squad
There have now been eight positive cases in the touring party with two deemed "historic"
May 18, 2024
Devon Conway, Glenn Phillips and Lockie Ferguson named in New Zealand A squads
Ten internationals have been named across the two squads for matches against West Indies A and Pakistan
May 17, 2024
One more member of Pakistan camp tests positive for Covid-19
All other tests from day three of quarantine have returned negative results
May 09, 2024
'We take a dim view of it' - New Zealand director of public health slams Pakistan Covid protocol breaches
Tourists condemned for mingling in hallways, sharing food, not wearing masks as quarantine is reset
May 16, 2024
Wasim Khan warns Pakistan players: 'One more breach and they'll send us home'
New Zealand government's zero tolerance of Covid protocol breaches leaves tour in jeopardy
May 11, 2024
Six members of Pakistan contingent in New Zealand test positive for Covid-19
Four are new cases, while two of the positive results have been deemed "historical"
May 09, 2024
Fakhar Zaman ruled out of NZ tour after developing Covid symptoms
He had tested negative a day ago, but then developed a fever while isolating in the team hotel in Lahore
May 09, 2024
Can Babar Azam's personal form rub off on his team?
The prospects of losing his batting because of the captaincy is too frightening to consider
May 17, 2024
Asad Shafiq, Mohammad Amir, Shoaib Malik left out of 35-man Pakistan squad for New Zealand
Babar Azam's touring party includes four uncapped players - Amad Butt, Danish Aziz, Imran Butt and Rohail Nazir
May 09, 2024
World Test Championship: ICC plans to split points for Covid-19-affected games to complete cycle
Other option on the table is to consider only those matches completed by end of March 2020
May 17, 2024