New Zealand tour of Bangladesh 2021

Latham: 'The more we play in these conditions, the more we are able to learn'

"A lot of these guys haven't played in the subcontinent before, so being exposed to a different brand of cricket is good for them."
April 27, 2024

Allen and Latham secure consolation New Zealand victory

Hosts also ring in the changes - Sarkar, Shamim, Shoriful and Taskin come in, Shakib, Saifuddin, Mustafizur and Mahedi go out
April 24, 2024

Chance for Bangladesh to test T20 World Cup players as Shakib, Mustafizur unlikely for NZ dead rubber

New Zealand, for their part, will look to win the fifth T20I and end the series on a positive note before heading to Pakistan
April 24, 2024

After impressing at home, Nasum Ahmed wants to shine on flat, tough surfaces as well

Nasum's new-ball efforts have kept New Zealand quiet all series
April 24, 2024

Nasum, Mustafizur hand Bangladesh series win

Scott Kuggeleijn and Jacob Duffy miss out, Bangladesh remain unchanged
April 26, 2024

Bangladesh batting coach says they were 'too aggressive early on' in their chase of 129

Bangladesh had been skittled for just 76 in the third T20I
April 25, 2024

Glenn Pocknall: New Zealand 'are going to fight fire with fire'

Stand-in coach prepared to bombard Bangladesh with spin
April 23, 2024

Batting in focus as Bangladesh eye another T20I series victory

New Zealand have improved as the tour has gone on, but they still face a massive challenge
April 24, 2024

Inexperienced players 'learning on the job effectively' the biggest plus, says Henry Nicholls

"If you're able to stick in there, then it is actually tough for them as well," Nicholls says about the tough Dhaka tracks
April 26, 2024

Mushfiqur Rahim no longer wants to be Bangladesh wicketkeeper in T20Is

Coach Domingo backs Nurul Hasan as Bangladesh's No. 1 wicketkeeper leading up to the T20 World Cup
April 26, 2024

For Ajaz Patel, the plan is to 'bowl into the wicket and spin the ball hard'

"You have to take a bit of responsibility in these conditions and make sure you do something for your team"
April 24, 2024

Can't always have intensity levels up in international cricket - Domingo

Bangladesh coach says loss in third T20I against New Zealand just a blip in a successful recent period
April 26, 2024

Ajaz Patel, Cole McConchie bowl Bangladesh out for 76 to keep New Zealand alive in series

Bangladesh remain unchanged for the third T20I, Nurual Hasan once again carded as keeper
April 26, 2024

Rachin Ravindra learning on the job in Bangladesh

Though his batting is yet to come good, the left-arm fingerspinning allounder has picked up four wickets in two T20Is
April 28, 2024

Young NZ look to keep series alive as Bangladesh grow from strength to strength

With Finn Allen and Matt Henry both available, New Zealand are likely to tinker with their XI
April 28, 2024

Tom Latham proud of New Zealand's revival despite loss

Stand-in captain took the game to the last ball before New Zealand went 2-0 down
April 24, 2024

Mahmudullah: 'Mustafizur finished the innings brilliantly'

With 19 runs to defend in the last over, the left-arm quick sealed victory for Bangladesh
April 24, 2024

Latham's 65* not enough for spirited New Zealand

New Zealand have also brought in Hamish Bennett and left out Blair Tickner and Jacob Duffy
April 24, 2024

Finn Allen backs his 'intent' to come good on slow Bangladesh tracks

Having followed New Zealand's defeat in the first T20I from his room, the big-hitting batter says he has considered his shot-making options
April 26, 2024

Ajaz Patel keen to pick Daniel Vettori's brain after a 'good night' with the ball

NZ left-arm spinner eager to learn how to adapt to different conditions
April 26, 2024

Bangladesh look for continued dominance in spin-friendly Dhaka

New Zealand will need to learn the lessons from their first T20I drubbing quickly to be competitive in the second
April 26, 2024

Finn Allen back in NZ bubble after returning two negative tests

"He will add a lot of firepower to our batting line-up is a big part of our squad," says head coach Pocknall
April 26, 2024

No panic button: New Zealand aim to reassess batting targets after lapse in assessing conditions

Coach Glenn Pocknall and captain Tom Latham taking "plenty of learnings" from rocky start to Bangladesh tour
April 24, 2024

Shakib: 'The wicket was more difficult than the Australia series'

Bangladesh batter sympathises with team-mates' plight on spin-friendly surfaces
April 24, 2024

Stats - New Zealand fall to their joint-lowest T20I total

Also: four openers, four runs, and other eye-popping stats from New Zealand's capitulation in Dhaka
April 24, 2024

Spinners, Mustafizur script Bangladesh's first-ever T20I victory over New Zealand

Bangladesh brought in Mushfiqur Rahim and Liton Das for Soumya Sarkar and Mosaddek Hossain
April 29, 2024

Mahmudullah happy with 'positive competition' within Bangladesh T20I squad

'Rankings don't necessarily show the real picture,' captain says as he hopes the team would continue to keep the momentum going against New Zealand
April 24, 2024

Inexperienced NZ brace for big challenge against Bangladesh

Opportunity for NZ's young, inexperienced players to make a mark in tough conditions
April 24, 2024

Tom Latham on Bangladesh T20Is: 'Things won't be easy over here'

"We have to stick to a brand of cricket that we believe can be successful in these conditions," says the NZ stand-in captain
April 26, 2024

Russell Domingo: Nurul Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim will split keeping duties during New Zealand T20Is

"The plan is to split wicketkeeping duties in this series, make it two games each and make a decision in the fifth game."
April 26, 2024

Bangladesh batting coach Ashwell Prince reckons Liton Das could be used as opener for NZ T20Is

Liton missed the Australia T20Is where Sarkar and Naim opened for the team
April 24, 2024

Glenn Pocknall on New Zealand's short coaching gig: 'Shocked and overwhelmed'

Stand-in coach looking forward to preparing the team for twin tours of Bangladesh and Pakistan
April 26, 2024

New Zealand call up Matt Henry as cover for Finn Allen in Bangladesh

The pace bowler has had both doses of vaccine and already had an MIQ room booked for his return
April 24, 2024

Bennett: Lack of success in Bangladesh a 'huge motivating factor'

Fast bowler says they are "thankful" for the recent Australia series to plan for the T20Is against Bangladesh
April 24, 2024

Finn Allen tests positive for Covid-19 in Dhaka

He is experiencing moderate symptoms and is serving quarantine at the team hotel
April 26, 2024

Back in T20I contention, Henry Nicholls ready for 'different challenges' during Bangladesh tour

Says a big bonus for New Zealand was seeing how Australia played there
April 24, 2024

Mushfiqur, Liton, Aminul back in Bangladesh T20I squad for New Zealand series

Mohammad Mithun dropped after the Australia series earlier this month
April 24, 2024

Biosecurity measures for New Zealand series to largely mirror those used for Australia - BCB CEO

The NZ contingent will undergo a three-day in-room quarantine before starting to train, but they are not inclined to play a practice match
April 27, 2024

Glenn Pocknall on uncapped fast bowler Ben Sears: 'The world's his oyster'

The stand-in coach for the tours of Bangladesh and Pakistan will be joined in the backroom by former Sri Lanka batter Thilan Samaraweera
April 24, 2024