New Zealand tour of England 2021

Neil Wagner: Winning the WTC is 'the pinnacle of the game for me'

The left-arm quick, who recently turned 35, says he still has 'plenty left in the tank' as a Test cricketer
March 26, 2024

Not luck, not fluke - New Zealand deserve to be the World Test Champions

Cricket's second favourite team has fought hard and come a long way to become world No.1
March 21, 2024

Height, pace, movement, nous: why Kyle Jamieson is close to fast-bowling perfection

New Zealand quick has had extraordinary start to his career ... because he is extraordinary
March 28, 2024

WTC final: Ajaz Patel primed to add new chapter to 'a hell of a story'

After a stop-start career, the spinner is on the verge of featuring in the WTC final, against the country of his birth
March 25, 2024

Does Ashwin hold the key to the World Test Championship final?

If it stays dry in Southampton and spins a bit, as pitches there are inclined to do, might it be India's game?
March 21, 2024

New Zealand pick Ajaz Patel ahead of Mitchell Santner in final 15 for WTC final

Daryl Mitchell, Doug Bracewell, Jacob Duffy and Rachin Ravindra also left out
March 26, 2024

'Players have got to show desperation and earn the right to stay in the side' - Thorpe

"Whatever technique you have, the basics are still the same," says assistant coach
March 21, 2024

Ajaz Patel: Culture and positivity breed our success

"Everyone backs everyone, it doesn't matter which XI is playing"
March 22, 2024

Proud home record ends as years of neglect cause England's dam to break

Joe Root fronts up, but ECB is to blame for end to seven-year home record
March 27, 2024

Stats - New Zealand's first series win in England since 1999

Conway's record start, and all the stats highlights from England's first home series defeat since 2014
March 27, 2024

Joe Root: England were 'outplayed in all three departments' by New Zealand

But England skipper says now is not the time to 'rip up all the hard work we've done'
March 26, 2024

New Zealand demonstrate bench strength ahead of World Test Championship final

Will Young, Matt Henry ponder return to drinks duty despite starring roles in Edgbaston win
March 23, 2024

As it happened - England vs New Zealand, 2nd Test, Edgbaston, 4th day

All the updates, news and stats from day four of the second Test at Edgbaston
March 27, 2024

Fortress Edgbaston falls as England's not-so-fancy batters crash the party

One of the weakest batting line-ups fielded for years left England facing embarrassment
March 21, 2024

England were 'not good enough' against New Zealand - Chris Silverwood

Head coach keeping open mind on selection changes: 'If people are getting runs, I'll be taking notice'
March 25, 2024

As it happened - England vs New Zealand, 2nd Test, Edgbaston, 3rd day

All the updates, news and stats from day three of the second Test at Edgbaston
March 28, 2024

Fancy dress and football chants as the Birmingham buzz returns

Matt Roller intrepidly returns to the stands to sample the unlocked atmosphere
March 21, 2024

Stuart Broad on soft signal: 'Let's just do away with it now'

England seamer says current system puts on-field umpires in "really difficult situation"
March 22, 2024

Henry, Wagner bring New Zealand within sight of series win

All the updates, news and stats from day three of the second Test at Edgbaston
March 24, 2024

Boult hopes playing at Edgbaston will put him in 'good stead' for WTC final

Fast bowler says simulating game fitness by playing a Test is much better compared to preparing in the nets
March 25, 2024

England endure home discomfort as New Zealand raise the required standard

Onus on learning new tricks for foreign climes leaves unbeaten record in jeopardy
March 25, 2024

Devon Conway, anatomy of another successful innings

Young's success presents a selection dilemma ahead of the WTC final
March 27, 2024

As it happened - England vs New Zealand, 2nd Test, Edgbaston, 2nd day

All the updates, news and stats from day two of the second Test at Edgbaston
March 24, 2024

New Zealand's wholesale changes show immense strength in depth

Unprecedented six changes also highlight WTC's impact on international cricket
March 21, 2024

Zak Crawley shows England's batting woes in young line-up

Learning their trade at the highest level is tough for inexperienced batsmen
March 22, 2024

As it happened: England vs New Zealand, 2nd Test, Edgbaston, 1st day

All the updates, news and stats from day one of the second Test at Edgbaston
March 27, 2024

England to reaffirm commitment to 'improve society through sport' before Edgbaston Test

Players will participate in another 'moment of unity' as ECB investigate unsavoury social media histories
March 28, 2024

Joe Root calls on England to find inner 'showman' as near-capacity crowds return

Captain hopes that fans can inspire team after criticism for negativity at Lord's
March 28, 2024

Let's talk cricket for a bit as England-New Zealand series rests on Edgbaston Test

Changes afoot for both teams after drawn encounter at Lord's
March 28, 2024

Kane Williamson out of second Test; Tom Latham to captain New Zealand

Will Young to bat at No. 3 after showing strong County Championship form for Durham
March 28, 2024

James Anderson thought he 'wasn't good enough' on debut, as he closes in on England caps record

Fast bowler will overtake Alastair Cook's mark of 161 caps if he plays in second Test
March 28, 2024

Trent Boult available for second Test, Williamson's elbow to be monitored

Mitchell Santner, meanwhile, has been ruled out of the next game with a finger injury
March 28, 2024
England vs New Zealand, 2nd Test

James Anderson: England players committed to 'improving ourselves' in wake of Ollie Robinson row

England fast bowler admits that players must learn to be better on social media
March 28, 2024

Another England men's player found to have posted discriminatory content

Unnamed player was under 16 at the time of offensive social media posts
March 28, 2024

Dom Bess added to England squad for Edgbaston Test against New Zealand

Yorkshire spinner called in as cover with Jack Leach in line for recall
March 28, 2024

Trent Boult in line to play second Test after relaxed quarantine in UK

Boult is out of isolation "three or four days earlier than expected," coach Gary Stead says
March 28, 2024

Plenty to satisfy Kane Williamson despite New Zealand's victory push being thwarted

The visitors made a very positive declaration on the final day but the pitch did not deteriorate as expected
March 28, 2024

Ollie Robinson has what it takes on-field, England's young batters have much to prove

Six things we learned from the first Test between England and New Zealand
March 28, 2024

Joe Root defends England's final-day approach, says chasing wasn't 'realistic'

"It was about using it as an opportunity to be a bit more disciplined as a batting group"
March 28, 2024

Ollie Robinson suspended from all international cricket

Seamer unavailable for second Test pending disciplinary investigation into historic tweets
March 28, 2024

Tim Southee: New Zealand haven't given up on chance of forcing victory against England

Southee picked up five of the eight England wickets to fall on the fourth day
March 28, 2024

Rory Burns earned this recall, and needed this innings

England grateful for opener's resistance, for without it they were in real trouble
March 28, 2024

At the double: Tip Foster to Kyle Mayers - the men who got there before Devon Conway

A look at the six men who had scored double-centuries on Test debut before the New Zealander got there on Thursday
March 28, 2024

Graham Thorpe says Ollie Robinson showed 'character' in aftermath of Twitter storm

Seamer ends NZ innings as leading wicket-taker after apologising for historic offensive tweets
March 28, 2024

Mark Wood is England's point-of-difference bowler

Why England quick could be key in an away Ashes series
March 28, 2024

Devon Conway, the oldest man to score a double ton on debut

His contribution of 52.91% of runs to New Zealand's total is the second-highest in maiden innings in men's Tests
March 28, 2024

'Now you know what it's like, bro' - Kane Williamson to Devon Conway on Lord's honours

Having waited so long for Test debut, opener etches his name on away room board at first attempt
March 28, 2024

Ollie Robinson apologises for posting 'racist and sexist' comments on Twitter as a teenager

As teams stand for 'moment of unity' in seamer's debut Test, ECB commits to 'full investigation'
March 29, 2024

When England became fun again: why Lord's 2015 was a watershed Test

After two years of barely-acknowledged crisis, New Zealand's last visit to Lord's was a seminal moment for English cricket
March 28, 2024

England vs New Zealand Tests are pretty much all about money, but that's not unusual

'There is a hunger for the simple pleasures of our great game: never again will we take them for granted'
March 28, 2024

Devon Conway to make Test debut at Lord's vs England

Skipper reveals in-form batter has beaten Blundell, Young for opening spot alongside Latham
March 28, 2024

Joe Root: England, New Zealand will take 'moment of unity' ahead of first Test

Captain adamant move will mark start of a year "all about action" to improve diversity, inclusion
March 28, 2024

Stuart Broad named England's vice-captain in Ben Stokes' absence

Broad has captained England in 30 limited-overs internationals but never in a Test
March 28, 2024

New Zealand take aim at depleted England on Lord's return

Williamson's men look to improve patchy away record in the lead-up to WTC final
March 28, 2024

Kyle Jamieson awarded Players' Cap for New Zealand

Voted by team-mates and support staff as the side's 'cricketer of the year'
March 28, 2024

Ross Taylor banks on county experience to counter England bowlers

Batter expects Kane Williamson to find a way past the plans England's bowlers have worked out for him
March 28, 2024

Trent Boult hopes to 'create a bit of history' in World Test Championship final

The left-armer is excited at the prospect of using the Duke ball against India
March 28, 2024

Gary Stead excited by New Zealand's depth ahead of Lord's opener

Head coach believes they're in a "luxurious position" going into the two-Test series
March 28, 2024

'It happens when you don't expect it' - James Bracey on the verge of Test debut at Lord's

Wicketkeeper's spot is yet to be confirmed but he is suddenly the frontline option after Foakes' injury
March 28, 2024

Explainer: Why are England and New Zealand playing a Test series now?

It's not on the FTP, it's not part of the WTC, and it won't feature any of England's IPL players (bar one)
March 28, 2024

'Forensic' Ollie Robinson already planning for New Zealand ahead of expected Test debut

Sussex coach James Kirtley praises seamer's "ability to dissect batsmen"
March 28, 2024

Conway: Williamson watching you bat from gully is pretty intimidating

Conway strengthened his chances of a Test debut with a half-century in the intra-squad warm-up game
March 28, 2024

Ben Foakes out of New Zealand Tests after tearing hamstring in dressing-room accident

James Bracey set to debut behind stumps, as England call up Billings, Hameed
March 28, 2024

Edgbaston Test: Spectators to be allowed at up to 70% capacity

It is understood that spectators only need to wear masks when moving around inside the ground
March 28, 2024

Kyle Jamieson banking on the experience of his fellow pacers for England tour

Fast bowler also "mindful" of not wanting "to go searching too much" with the Dukes ball
March 29, 2024

Tim Southee not worried about England Test workload ahead of WTC final

Acknowledges that the three Tests are in quick succession but says, "we have had a chance to prepare physically leading into this"
March 29, 2024

Dom Sibley builds confidence in injured finger as Lord's Test looms

Hard-fought 43 on return to Warwickshire team, but fielding may be key test
March 29, 2024

Kyle Jamieson wary of expecting too much from Dukes ball in England

"We are mindful of the fact that if you start searching too much, you can get hurt a little bit"
March 29, 2024

Kane Williamson excited for England Tests, WTC final after 'whirlwind' IPL departure

New Zealand captain joins team-mates serving UK quarantine at Ageas Bowl
March 29, 2024

Ben Stokes to make comeback from injury for Durham in Vitality Blast

Jofra Archer to see specialist about long-standing elbow problem
March 29, 2024

Chris Silverwood happy that buck stops with him as long road to Ashes begins

First squad of new selection era will test depth of England's reserves
March 29, 2024

James Bracey, Ollie Robinson in line for Test debuts as England name 15-man squad

No surprises as IPL contingent are rested, and Craig Overton is recalled
March 29, 2024

More is made of injuries as you get older, says Ross Taylor after recovering in time for England tour

Thirteen years since his first Test tour of England, he relishes another opportunity to dominate in the country
March 29, 2024

James Bracey, Ollie Robinson, Craig Overton - who's in the frame for England squad to face New Zealand?

Strong competition among seamers for first Test but balancing XI could be an issue
March 29, 2024

Neil Wagner: England Tests are not warm-ups for WTC final

Says the opportunity to train with the Dukes ball even before leaving for England has been "quite beneficial"
March 29, 2024

Majority of New Zealand Test contingent arrives in UK

All contingent members will spend the first three days in hotel room isolation in Southampton
March 29, 2024

Joe Root: England's challenge in 2021 is to peak for Australia 'pinnacle'

Test captain hopes to strike balance between blooding new faces and ensuring continuity
March 29, 2024

Jofra Archer 'happy to go back in the bubble' after confirming Test fitness bid is on track

Fiery outing for Sussex shows progress in recovery from elbow and finger injuries
March 29, 2024

BJ Watling: 'I would like to finish on a massive high with a big tour'

Watling looks back at some of the memorable moments of his career, what he will miss the most, and more
March 29, 2024

BJ Watling to retire after England tour

The 35-year-old will end his career as New Zealand's most prolific Test keeper behind and in front of the stumps
March 29, 2024

England considering 'new faces' for New Zealand Tests - Ashley Giles

Players in quarantine after IPL postponement unlikely to be rushed back
March 29, 2024

Trent Boult returns to New Zealand and could miss both England Tests

NZC are fully supportive of his trip home after the aborted IPL and the left-armer will be available for the WTC final
March 29, 2024

Ross Taylor confident of fitness for England tour despite calf strain

The batter pulled up with a calf problem while batting as the squad returned to training
March 29, 2024

de Grandhomme 'should be ready' for England tour as NZ players get Covid vaccine

New Zealand allrounder hopes to recover in time after missing home season due to ankle injury
March 29, 2024
Warwickshire vs Derbyshire, County Championship, Group One, Edgbaston

Warwickshire petition UK government for 50% crowd capacity at New Zealand Test

Request for Test to be viewed as "validation event" backed by mayor and council leader
March 25, 2024

Devon Conway's New Zealand residency confirmed to remove tour doubts

The batsman is expected to make his Test debut against England after prolific limited-overs performances
March 22, 2024

Uncapped Rachin Ravindra and Jacob Duffy included in New Zealand Test squad for England tour

Doug Bracewell, who played his last Test in 2016, has also been selected
March 25, 2024

Gary Stead hopeful of Devon Conway travelling for England tour

The batsman's residency status is causing issues but the coach is in no doubt he is a Test player
March 21, 2024

Lockie Ferguson keeps his sights on Test cricket during comeback trail

The fast bowler is hoping to face Bangladesh in T20s later this month after another frustrating injury-hit season
March 29, 2024

Kane Williamson admits missing England Tests for IPL 'not the preferred thing'

"We're waiting for the final dates, but the ideal scenario is to be available and around for all that cricket"
March 25, 2024

England players could miss New Zealand Tests to play IPL knockouts

South African players likely to miss start of season for white-ball series vs Pakistan
March 24, 2024