New Zealand tour of England 2022

Brendon McCullum: 'I don't really like that silly term Bazball'

England head coach says there's more nuance to new style than meets the eye
March 14, 2024

Mitchell, Blundell and Leach achieve career-best Test rankings

Bairstow jumps 20 places to end at No. 21 among batters following knocks of 136, 162 and 71* against New Zealand
March 19, 2024

Stuart Broad reprimanded for throwing ball at Daryl Mitchell

Fast bowler handed demerit point after admitting to Level One offence
March 22, 2024

Brendon McCullum: England must 'explore the line' for new positive approach

Head coach calls on team to go 'too far', as other opponents wake up to new approach
March 25, 2024

England play the beautiful game as Ben Stokes embodies new-found positivity

Gamble on brand-new approach pays out big at first spin, says Vithushan Ehantharajah
March 21, 2024

Ben Stokes wowed by Jonny Bairstow's 'phenomenal' run of form

Results clear to see after Bairstow encouraged to channel white-ball mojo
March 21, 2024

New Zealand's Test superstars have started to fade

Failure to seize on big moments in England suggests Kane Williamson and company have lost their spark
March 25, 2024

Ben Stokes hails 'unbelievable' mindset switch as England power to 3-0 series win

Overton's role in first-innings fightback epitomises the attitude captain expects from team
March 22, 2024

Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root rampage to England's seven-wicket win, and series clean-sweep

Astonishing final-morning acceleration seals contest in barely an hour's play
March 22, 2024

Jack Leach sheds one-hit wonder status with another five-star showing

Spinner outdoes previous Headingley cameo with maiden Test ten-wicket haul
March 26, 2024

Tom Blundell calls for final-day fight at end of 'disappointing' series for New Zealand

Wicketkeeper proud of record stands with Mitchell, but admits team 'haven't been quite there'
March 25, 2024

Ajaz Patel peers through sliding door to see Michael Bracewell

Bracewell has five wickets from two Tests but has conceded an eye-watering 5.67 runs per over
March 21, 2024

Ollie Pope, Joe Root break England's chase after Jack Leach stars with maiden ten-for

Wicketless morning session extends lead to 223 as England turn to new ball
March 25, 2024

Ben Foakes withdrawn from Headingley Test after positive Covid-19 test

Sam Billings drafted into XI as like-for-like Covid replacement
March 23, 2024

'The ball was there to hit and I just hit it to the wrong place' - Jamie Overton rues the ton that got away

But fast bowler believes England fightback leaves team in 'box seat'
March 28, 2024

Kane Williamson at a crossroads as form slump mirrors New Zealand's decline

Captain hasn't made fifty since WTC final, and his runs are proving irreplaceable
March 25, 2024

Matt Potts on fast track to banker status after raising England's decibel levels

Extraction of Williamson for third time in series epitomises soft skills of hard competitor
March 25, 2024

Stats: Bairstow emulates McCullum, and England make record comeback

Jamie Overton, meanwhile, made the highest score by an England Test debutant batting in the bottom four
March 28, 2024

Ben Foakes misses third day of Headingley Test with stiff back

Foakes had returned to the team hotel midway through the afternoon session and will be assessed overnight ahead of the fourth day
March 22, 2024

Matt Potts leads spirited England attack as New Zealand falter in costly evening session

Bairstow falls for 162 on third morning, after 241-run stand for seventh wicket rescues innings
March 26, 2024

Jonny Bairstow's latest epic proves there is beauty in England's imperfections

This may have been the innings to win over the remaining doubters, says Vithushan Ehantharajah
March 27, 2024

England trying to break the Test mould - Jonny Bairstow

Back-to-back centurion describes change in attitude under McCullum and Stokes as "massive"
March 24, 2024

Daryl Mitchell proud to have stood tall for New Zealand in 'heavyweight boxing fight'

Third century of series takes batter to record-breaking territory despite series scoreline
March 27, 2024

Stats - Daryl Mitchell's successive hundreds, and a record pairing with Tom Blundell

New Zealand duo keep doing a job for their side
March 25, 2024

Zak Crawley saw the signs, but Trent Boult opened up his eyes

Batters always know what's coming, the problem is doing something about it
March 27, 2024

Jonny Bairstow, Jamie Overton bend reality after Trent Boult's thrilling onslaught

Dismissal on stroke of lunch redresses balance as dropped catches undermine England
March 25, 2024

Jack Leach grateful for change of luck on day of hard toil

Spinner enjoys bizarre moment of success as part of 30-over workload at Headingley
March 28, 2024

Jamie Overton earns the right to take Test speedster role on

In this age of positivity, more will be expected of new faces than ever before
March 22, 2024

'It's a stupid game that we play' - Jack Leach reflects on moment of Black Cap comedy

Latest moment of misfortune epitomised tour in which NZ have struggled to get a break
March 23, 2024

Lord Patel: Yorkshire would have gone bust if Headingley Test had been removed

Club chair says racism scandal has been 'once-in-a-lifetime' opportunity to bring about change
March 25, 2024

Captaincy came at the right time for Ben Stokes - Brendon McCullum

England head coach reveals his fears about working together - that they're too similar
March 22, 2024

Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell thwart England in familiar fashion after bizarre breakthrough

England target 3-0 clean sweep as Stokes doubles down on new aggressive approach
March 25, 2024

New and improved Jamie Overton tipped to be 'one of the best allrounders in the world'

"He is a diamond. All we've done is to cut and polish him a little," says Surrey's interim assistant coach Azhar Mahmood
March 25, 2024

England aim to continue 'in the entertainment business' as Ben Stokes targets 3-0

"I wouldn't be surprised if you saw something similar to what Jonny did last week," says captain
March 27, 2024

Go harder or go home: England aim to take Bazball to the next level

Is England's new approach genius or confidence trick? It may be both, but buckle up anyway
March 28, 2024

Kane Williamson relieved to be back in fold after 'frustrating' Covid diagnosis

NZ captain watched most of Trent Bridge Test because he 'didn't have too much else to do'
March 28, 2024

Jamie Overton to make Test debut as James Anderson misses out at Headingley

Solitary change to XI as Stokes returns to training after illness
March 23, 2024

Trent Boult backs New Zealand to regroup after Jonny Bairstow's Trent Bridge blitz

Fast bowler proud of squad's resilience as they look to finish tough series on a high
March 24, 2024

England play down Covid concerns after illness affects build-up to Headingley Test

Captain returns negative Covid test but doubts remain with 48 hours until start of match
March 23, 2024

Jamie Overton added to England squad for Headingley Test vs New Zealand

Fast bowler likely to make international debut at Headingley as England manage workloads
March 27, 2024

Devon Conway begins five-day isolation after testing positive for Covid-19

The left-hand batter undertook a PCR test in London in preparation of a team activity
March 27, 2024

'The most outrageous hour I've seen in Test cricket' - Stuart Broad

Veteran seamer says new coach McCullum has made an impact already
March 26, 2024

Michael Bracewell tests positive for Covid, faces five-day isolation period

No replacement players at this stage, with third Test getting underway on June 23
March 26, 2024

Jonny Bairstow points to advantages of playing the IPL after Trent Bridge blitz

"Fortunate to play in some of the best competitions against the best players. The more you put yourself under pressure situations, the better"
March 27, 2024

Root rises to No. 1 in Test batting rankings; Imam moves past Kohli to No. 2 in ODI charts

England batter replaces Marnus Labuschagne at the top following his 176 in the Trent Bridge Test
March 23, 2024

England docked two WTC points for maintaining slow over rate at Trent Bridge

In all they have lost 10 points to over-rate offences in the current WTC cycle
March 25, 2024

Go, Jonny go. And just keep going

A display of the like rarely seen in Test cricket reinforced the new era of the England team
March 27, 2024

Kyle Jamieson to miss last Test in England with 'stress-reaction' in lower back

Pace bowler will return to NZ immediately, targeting return to action in September or October
March 23, 2024

Stats - Jonny Bairstow's quick century and England's record chase

Boundaries and dropped catches galore
March 24, 2024

Tom Latham rues the moments that got away as depleted New Zealand are put to the sword

Endgame proved out of their hands, but NZ skipper proud of team's fight in tough contest
March 13, 2024

Ben Stokes 'blown away' by rousing win at packed Trent Bridge

"With this group of players, the sky's the limit but we could probably go further than that"
March 25, 2024

Jonny Bairstow on stunning England run-chase: 'It was do or die, so you've got to do'

Staggering acceleration after tea was fuelled by a 'cheese and ham toastie and a cup of coffee'
March 13, 2024

Jonny Bairstow blitz leads England to memorable win and 2-0 series lead

Broad and Anderson combine to bowl NZ out for 284 on final morning
March 24, 2024

Fever-pitch cricket keeps contest bubbling in spite of placid deck

Breakneck speed of two 500-plus innings gives time for contest to reach tipping point
March 26, 2024

Cult status alone can't sustain Jack Leach as New Zealand prove tough nut to crack

Key wicket opens door for England, but figures take a dent in tricky return to action
March 28, 2024

Michael Bracewell signals positive intent as New Zealand target final-day win

Allrounder expects key role with the ball after hard-hitting cameo
March 23, 2024

England benefit from New Zealand's self-destructive tendencies

Joe Root and Ben Foakes help England close first-innings gap to just 14 runs
March 27, 2024

Kyle Jamieson sent for back scan, ruled out of remainder of innings

Fast bowler experiences 'sharp pain' in lower back during wicketless outing at Trent Bridge
March 23, 2024

Ollie Pope learns on the job from England's 'greatest ever' Joe Root

Root's replacement at No. 3 hails "relentless nature" of ex-captain's form
March 28, 2024

Anderson, Broad, Southee, Boult: The last hurrah of seam-bowling's Fab Four

The senior quartet at Trent Bridge boast 1842 Test wickets between them, but how many more?
March 21, 2024

Yes he can, yes he did: Ollie Pope vindicates England's show of faith

First home hundred in new role at No. 3 marks overdue arrival of England's perennial coming man
March 26, 2024

Joe Root, Ollie Pope fulfil captain's decree of positivity

Lees makes maiden Test fifty before falling to Henry as Pope nears ton
March 25, 2024

Daryl Mitchell unfazed by dip in fortune after posting career-best 190

Two dropped catches can't dent pride as Trent Boult record competes for top billing
March 25, 2024

Ben Stokes charges up his learning curve as England Test captain

No fancy tactics, big runs are what's needed as England face hefty first-innings pursuit
March 17, 2024

Daryl Mitchell drives New Zealand to commanding position

Pair put on 236 runs for fifth wicket as tourists pass 400-mark with ease
March 22, 2024

Underplayed to the point of parody, is Daryl Mitchell the uber-Kiwi?

He does what's right for his team, and does it with an extraordinary lack of fanfare
March 23, 2024

England's fortunes take a dip ... after cricket ball takes untimely dip

Daryl Mitchell's bout of beer pong leaves spectator drink-less and England swing-less
March 26, 2024

Thrills lead to spills as England fail to make their attacking gusto stick

Intent aplenty from England's bowlers, but four catches go astray to derail their efforts
March 26, 2024

Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell lead New Zealand recovery

Tourists bring in Nicholls, Henry and debutant Bracewell, England unchanged
March 22, 2024

Kane Williamson to miss second Test after testing positive for Covid

New Zealand captain will undergo five days of isolation, as Rutherford joins squad as cover
March 22, 2024

Ben Stokes expects feelgood factor to continue after uplifting Lord's win

Captain praises McCullum's influence as England seek repeat performance at Trent Bridge
March 25, 2024

No let-up in prospect as England, New Zealand lock horns again at Trent Bridge

After a gripping first Test at Lord's, England brace for backlash as NZ regroup
March 22, 2024

Jack Leach returns to Test team after concussion substitution

Unchanged XI announced as Parkinson returns to sidelines after standing in at Lord's
March 28, 2024

Alex Lees feels the need for big runs

But new England opener is looking beyond pressure to convert after a series of starts
March 21, 2024

Jamieson: 'We're not going to panic after just one game'

On Joe Root's threat, the fast bowler says New Zealand have "had some conversations about how we want to attack him"
March 25, 2024

Jacob Duffy signs short-term Kent contract to ease club's injury crisis

New Zealander will play two Championship games with three frontline seamers sidelined
March 28, 2024

Adil Rashid confirms he has 'not closed the door' on Test cricket

Brendon McCullum has been in contact with legspinner whose last red-ball game was in 2019
March 28, 2024

Colin de Grandhomme ruled out of England Test series through injury

Allrounder sidelined for up to three months after suffering heel injury at Lord's
March 28, 2024

Stuart Broad takes his own advice to live in the moment

"I've changed my mindset over the winter and since Hobart," says senior seamer headed for hometown Test
March 28, 2024

Kane Williamson philosophical after 'knife-edge' Test slips away from New Zealand

Breakthrough never came on fourth morning as old ball refused to move in overcast conditions
March 25, 2024

Matt Parkinson retained in England squad for Trent Bridge with Jack Leach doubtful

Legspinner took 1 for 47 on debut at Lord's as Leach's concussion replacement
March 28, 2024

Stats - England complete third-highest chase at Lord's

All the important numbers from the first Test between England and New Zealand
March 22, 2024

Prolific Joe Root races to 10,000 Test runs in record time

Still only 31, he has a realistic shot at Sachin Tendulkar's all-time record for most runs in Tests
March 25, 2024

Ben Stokes: 'This is what me and Brendon are trying to work towards'

New captain acknowledges success won't come overnight but pleased with winning start
March 23, 2024

Joe Root: I had an 'unhealthy relationship' with England captaincy

England's match-winner opens up on strains of leadership after return to the ranks
March 25, 2024

Joe Root takes chance 'to pay a bit back' to new England captain Ben Stokes

Lord's match-winner reflects on how Test captaincy had started to have "unhealthy effect on the rest of my life"
March 27, 2024

'England's most complete all-round batter of all time'

Former cricketers showered praise on Joe Root after he scored his 26th Test century and went past 10,000 runs
March 27, 2024

Joe Root's 115* seals England march to victory

Former captain passes 10,000 runs as he and Ben Foakes complete fourth-inning chase
March 28, 2024

Stuart Broad has 'good feeling' about victory as England promise positive final push

England quick proud of role in fightback, and primed for possible role with the bat
March 28, 2024

Character becomes destiny as Ben Stokes fires up England's new era

New captain doubles down on gung-ho approach but needs ice-cold Joe Root to finish job
March 26, 2024

Kyle Jamieson stands tall but Colin de Grandhomme epitomises New Zealand pain

Four-wicket salvo keeps tourists in contest but allrounder's no-ball could prove pivotal
March 21, 2024

Stuart Broad delivers on promise to give his all in Test comeback

England seam veteran sparks NZ collapse in thrilling spell with second new ball
March 27, 2024

Ben Stokes, Joe Root carry fight as England wrest back advantage

England set up a chase of 277 to go 1-0 up after the visitors collapse from 251 for 4 to 285 all out
March 21, 2024

England left longing for X-Factor as new Test management face up to home truths

Ben Stokes left searching for answers as New Zealand pair grind England down
March 23, 2024

To leave or not to leave: Mitchell and Blundell answer the question

Batters have not had it easy at Lord's but New Zealand pair strike perfect balance
March 23, 2024

Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell produce hefty stand to put New Zealand on top

England's last three wickets last just 35 minutes as hosts edge into slim lead
March 22, 2024

England's entertainers get carried away with new-found Test zest

Full-blooded approach reaps early rewards before familiar descent into chaos
March 21, 2024

'Still felt like we were in the game' - Kyle Jamieson on New Zealand fightback

Seamer helps provide spark as late flurry of wickets keeps New Zealand in contention
March 26, 2024

'We're going to throw our punches,' says Matthew Potts after action-packed England debut

Seamer revels in the moment after "rollercoaster" first day in Test cricket
March 21, 2024

Jack Leach withdrawn from Test after suffering concussion symptoms during fielding incident

Matt Parkinson has been called up as replacement
March 22, 2024

Matthew Potts impresses for England but New Zealand fight back on 17-wicket day

England will wear black armbands in tribute to Graeme Thorpe
March 21, 2024

Kane Williamson relishing return as he insists elbow will stand up to the Test

Captain back after missing home summer, but form still a concern after fallow IPL
March 28, 2024

Ben Stokes wants 'blank canvas' not 'reset' as England begin new Test era

New captain hopes team will feel 'ten feet tall' as he and McCullum take on leadership roles
March 22, 2024

England's chance to walk the walk against a New Zealand team in transition

Lord's will play host to the start of the Stokes-McCullum era, not to mention a bizarrely out-of-form Williamson
March 21, 2024

Matthew Potts to make England debut at Lord's in first New Zealand Test

Durham seamer included alongside recalled James Anderson and Stuart Broad
March 18, 2024

Stuart Broad relishing latest reinvention after brush with Test mortality

Veteran seamer leaning on psychology and data in bid for self-improvement as Lord's recall awaits
March 27, 2024

Ben Stokes urges pricing rethink as Lord's prepares for empty seats in first Test

Empty seats expected for England's first Test under new leadership against New Zealand
March 20, 2024

Matthew Potts planning to 'run in and bowl hard' as England debut beckons

Durham seamer is in prime form and likely to play at some point during New Zealand series
March 26, 2024

Henry Nicholls, Trent Boult doubtful for first Test against England

New Zealand name 15-man squad with Michael Bracewell also retained as cover
March 27, 2024

Ollie Robinson suffers further fitness setback after testing positive for Covid

Seamer told to isolate after positive test, which came the day back stiffness ruled him out of playing for County Select XI
March 21, 2024

New Zealand slip to warm-up defeat after Ben Compton's fifth hundred of summer

Compton brings up 1,000 red-ball (but not first-class) runs in English season before the end of May
March 28, 2024

Kane Williamson duck, New Zealand skittled to open door for County Select XI

Tourists suffer top-order implosion, losing eight wickets in a session in final bat before first Test
March 22, 2024

New Zealand bowlers share the spoils to take control against County Select XI

Ajaz Patel claims three to secure 115-run lead on first innings at Chelmsford
March 22, 2024

Brendon McCullum's mission to reinvigorate England's Test team has a global remit at its heart

The underachievers of world cricket need to be strong for the greater good. Just ask a Kiwi
March 20, 2024

Brendon McCullum: Test appointment a 'big risk' but England's new head coach confident of success

"You don't get anywhere unless you're prepared to take a couple of risks in life"
March 28, 2024

Cam Fletcher: 'It took me a long time to figure out the kind of player I wanted to be'

The Canterbury wicketkeeper-batter has ground it out for close to a decade in domestic cricket and believes he's finally ready for his Test cap
March 25, 2024

Daryl Mitchell, Matt Henry fifties keep New Zealand's Test preparation on course

Will Young makes 46 as County Select XI keep plugging away in spirited display
March 24, 2024

Ollie Robinson withdraws from County Select XI after more stiffness in back

Further setback for England seamer as time runs out to press his Test case
March 28, 2024

Ollie Robinson, Dom Sibley named in County Select XI to face New Zealanders

Ben Compton also handed call-up after impressive displays for Kent
March 25, 2024

New Zealand bowlers warm up on their day in the sun

Black Caps carry 135-run lead into final day against Sussex as rain looms large again
March 25, 2024

New Zealand batters make most of valuable workout, as does Ollie Robinson

Four half-centuries ensure comfortable day for tourists as Robinson sends down 18 overs
March 27, 2024

'Cricket does shoot itself in the foot' - Sussex disappointed with early abandonment

First day of tour match lost due to wet outfield and concerns about player safety
March 27, 2024

New Zealand's Nicholls, Tickner, Jurgensen test positive for Covid-19

Warm-up game against Sussex to go ahead as scheduled
March 23, 2024

Matthew Potts, quick who 'makes things happen', latest off northeast production line

Rob Key and Mark Wood excited by prospect of Durham bowler making England debut
March 23, 2024

Brendon McCullum seeks unified England culture as he turns to Eoin Morgan and Matthew Mott for support

England Test coach hopes existing relationships with white-ball set-up can help both squads
March 26, 2024

Gary Stead: Red-ball cricket will suit Kane Williamson

Players will start to arrive from the IPL but Trent Boult and Daryl Mitchell remain involved in the play-offs
March 27, 2024

England reinvention can wait as Rob Key presents Test squad filled with raw materials

Familiar names and a handful of bolters will line up at Lord's for McCullum's appraisal
March 25, 2024

Harry Brook, Matthew Potts called up but familiar names dominate England's Test squad

Anderson, Broad recalled but more continuity than change in first squad of Key-McCullum-Stokes era
March 28, 2024

James Anderson has 'more to give to the game' as he targets England Test recall

No animosity with former captain Root after memorable dismissal in Roses match
March 24, 2024

Matthew Fisher set for extended lay-off after further scans on back injury

Yorkshire seamer made England debut in Barbados but is a major doubt for the 2022 season
March 23, 2024

Saqib Mahmood ruled out of season with back stress fracture

England seamer experienced lower back pain while with Lancashire
March 23, 2024

Brendon McCullum named England's new Test coach

KKR coach will stand down from IPL role at end of season after signing a four-year deal
March 27, 2024

Educated punt on Brendon McCullum offers England's Test team an overdue sense of identity

Potential alliance with Stokes is a gamble - but playing it safe would be a much greater sin
March 25, 2024

Brendon McCullum expected to be named as England Test coach

The former New Zealand batter has come under consideration for the Test job following the first tranche of interviews
March 25, 2024

Sam Curran on track for bowling return, says Surrey head coach Gareth Batty

Allrounder will miss New Zealand Tests, while Chris Woakes also in doubt for first Test
March 27, 2024

Henry Nicholls faces race to be fit for opening England Test

The left hander has undergone a scan on his calf with an update expected within the next 48 hours
March 25, 2024

ECB back to square one in hunt for new chair as Ron Kalifa withdraws

Interviews underway for Test coach role as power vacuum continues to hamper board
March 22, 2024

Joe Root to bat at No. 4 in Ben Stokes' England Test team

New captain looking for candidates to "put their hands up" for spots at No. 3 and No. 5
March 28, 2024

Gary Stead: Kane Williamson 'going really well' ahead of return to Test cricket

New Zealand coach pleased with Kyle Jamieson priorotising Tests by not putting his name in IPL auction this year
March 15, 2024

Bracewell earns NZ Test call-up for England tour, Williamson nears return

The squad will be trimmed ahead of the first Test on June 2 once players arrive from the IPL
March 28, 2024

Rob Key: Chance to have 'skin in the game' made England director role irresistible

Former Sky Sports commentator tempted by chance to make a difference to England
March 28, 2024

James Anderson, Stuart Broad 'available for selection', says new England director Rob Key

Senior bowlers backed for recall after new captain Ben Stokes calls for "best team"
March 28, 2024

Yorkshire face race for Test reinstatement after latest delay to reforms

EGM called for March 14 is postponed due to administrative error
March 26, 2024