England tour of New Zealand 2022/23

Brendon McCullum puts faith in CSK to keep Ben Stokes' Ashes ambitions on track

'The Ashes is the script that the skipper is waiting to write, so he'll be sweet'
May 06, 2024

Neil Wagner strikes gold to uphold New Zealand and England's unspoken promise

A deep bond forged by this ludicrous sport culminated in one of the best days it has produced
May 04, 2024

Stats - New Zealand pull off rare follow-on comeback

New Zealand became just the second team to win a Test by one run, and the fourth to win after following on
May 04, 2024

Brendon McCullum: Neil Wagner is 'one of the toughest I've come across'

Fast bowler proud of resilience after bouncing back from brutal treatment by England batters
May 04, 2024

'No better game in the world than Test cricket'

Styris, Moody, Labuschagne, Chopra and others react to the thrilling finish in Wellington
May 04, 2024

Ben Stokes: 'That last half-hour is everything that you wish for'

England captain not fussed about follow-on tactic gone wrong, says knee will be fine for Ashes in June
May 04, 2024

New Zealand beat England in one-run thriller, make history by overcoming follow-on

Root and Ben Stokes repair damage after tourists collapse to 80 for 5
May 06, 2024

Williamson marks history with 'I'm him' performance

History made, class evident, underpinned by a defiance cloaked by a Boy Next Door visage. This is Kane Williamson
May 04, 2024

'It's an honour' - Williamson on becoming New Zealand's highest run-scorer in Tests

He hopes to cap off the milestone with a series-squaring victory in the second Test
May 04, 2024

Stats - Williamson at the top of the Test charts for New Zealand

Williamson has gone past Ross Taylor to become the all-time highest run-getter for New Zealand in Test cricket
May 04, 2024

New Zealand collapse after Kane Williamson hundred to open door for England

Daryl Mitchell adds aggressive fifty with England limited to just two breakthroughs in morning session
May 04, 2024

With backs against the wall, batters provide New Zealand with an outside shot

Despite being blitzed for the most part of the Test, hosts ended day three in a position to make England worry
May 04, 2024

Tom Latham, Devon Conway lead fight after New Zealand made to follow on

Stuart Broad takes final three wickets before England ask hosts to bat again
May 04, 2024

From saviour to self-sacrificing leader, Stokes paves England's way to evolve as a collective

With a focus on improving the lives and experiences of the set-up, Stokes pushes past tanking numbers that never really quantified his worth
May 04, 2024

Joe Root says he 'owed' England a hundred after lean run of scores

Unbeaten 153 drives home first-day advantage before bowlers cement dominance
May 04, 2024

James Anderson, Jack Leach share six as England capitalise on attacking declaration

Harry Brook adds just two runs to overnight 184 before becoming one of Matt Henry's four victims
May 04, 2024

England's past, present and future combine in Harry 'n' Joe's Shawshank-and-sledgehammer stand

The contrasting styles led to a switch between looking at the past enduring into the present and the future happening right in front of it
May 05, 2024

Harry Brook rates latest Test carnage his best so far

Having ended the day unbeaten on a career-best 184, he now looks forward to drawing level with his father's first-class highest of 210
May 04, 2024

Harry Brook's latest exploits hand England control after stuttering start

England unchanged, looking to seal first series win in New Zealand since 2007-08
May 06, 2024

Believe the hype: Harry Brook is heading where few have gone before

By almost any measure, England's new star batter is in the process of breaking the mould
May 04, 2024

'I just can't see him stopping' - Stokes on Anderson becoming No. 1 again

At 40 years and 207 days, Anderson is the oldest player to assume top spot since Australian legspinner Clarrie Grimmett in 1937
May 04, 2024

Henry set to play with New Zealand seeking answers against buoyant England

After a pink-ball bruising last week, the hosts will hope their Basin Reserve familiarity will help them level the series
May 04, 2024

Ben Stokes vows to leave IPL early in order to prepare for Ireland Test and Ashes

Captain hopeful of playing unchanged XI but Robinson reports soreness in knee
May 05, 2024

'I'm not, as you'd say, Bazball' admits Foakes as Bairstow's return looms large

England wicketkeeper says there is "no point stressing" over the possibility of losing his place
May 04, 2024

Daryl Mitchell disappointed after New Zealand miss out on 'couple of small moments'

Matt Henry will be back for the second Test against England, as hosts seek to level the series after defeat in Mount Maunganui
May 06, 2024

Root's mantra: To be 'consistently useful' within evolving England set-up

He was slow off the blocks when the McCullum-Stokes partnership started, but has now rediscovered his niche with runs flowing again
May 04, 2024

Jamieson to undergo back surgery, set to be out for 'three to four months'

Matt Henry is available for the second Test against England; Ish Sodhi and Jacob Duffy have been released from the squad
May 04, 2024

Here's why England are like Mean Girls the movie

Their superstars make it a point to deflect individual praise onto the entire team and that mindset is paying off big time
May 04, 2024

Ben Stokes 'blessed' by England's bowlers after floodlight strategy pays rich dividends

Fast-paced batting key to victory as New Zealand are left looking for answers
May 04, 2024

James Anderson puts seal on England's crushing 267-run victory over New Zealand

England complete first win in New Zealand since 2008 after claiming five wickets in session
May 04, 2024

England coax the chaos out of Broad

He has always been able to bowl these unreal spells, but this one was doubly special
May 04, 2024

Stuart Broad runs riot through the night to leave New Zealand in tatters

Ollie Pope, Joe Root and Harry Brook lead the charge as tourists thrash 158 runs in afternoon session
May 04, 2024

Ollie Robinson aiming to be 'worthy' successor to Broad and Anderson

Four-wicket haul on second day keeps Robinson's Test average below 20 and clinches first-innings lead
May 04, 2024

Transitional New Zealand cherish Tom Blundell's latest vital contribution

BJ Watling's successor plays fire-fighter then fire-starter to reduce first-innings deficit
May 04, 2024

Tom Blundell bludgeons brilliant hundred to keep New Zealand in first Test hunt

Broad and Robinson pick off two more wickets before hosts find a partnership in second hour
May 04, 2024

Late England wickets vindicate Stokes' funky declaration

Ben Duckett says England "could have easily had five or six [wickets] tonight"
May 04, 2024

Harry Brook's one-two punch encapsulates his real-time evolution - and England's

Charge for four then straight six off Southee underline Brook's skill, poise and self-confidence
May 04, 2024

England strike under the lights after Harry Brook, Ben Duckett cut loose

Weather set fair at Bay Oval after Cyclone Gabrielle wreaks havoc across North Island
May 04, 2024

Friendly rivalry promises lots of fire, but weather could well spoil the fun

Blair Tickner looks set to make his Test debut in Mount Maunganui, while Stuart Broad should line up alongside James Anderson
May 05, 2024

Ben Stokes' homecoming gives England chance to 'show the world how good they are'

New Zealand series presents the latest challenge of Stokes' tenure as captain
May 04, 2024

Stuart Broad set for Test return as England resist Olly Stone temptation

Ben Stokes' focus on "picking his moment" to make his own impact with the ball
May 04, 2024

Boult overlooked as Jamieson's replacement; Stead defends Kuggeleijn inclusion

Matt Henry will also miss the first Test as he awaits the birth of his first child
May 04, 2024

How an innings defeat with Auckland kick-started James Anderson's Test career

Fifteen years on from breakthrough tour, fast bowler recalls guest appearance in NZ domestic cricket
May 04, 2024

Cyclone Gabrielle prevents NZ squad members from reaching Mount Maunganui

Mount Maunganui hasn't been affected too badly, but both sets of players have been forced to train indoors
May 04, 2024

Despite his pink-ball successes, Ollie Robinson not a fan of the 'gimmick'

The England pacer, who should continue to take on new-ball duties in New Zealand, has particular issues with the ball used in day-night Tests
May 05, 2024

Stuart Broad living in the present on return to scene of past glories

Missing Caribbean tour may have prolonged career, fast bowler admits
May 06, 2024

'Future England Captain' tag not on Ollie Pope's mind as he prioritises No. 3 role

England batter focused on learning as much as he can as they gear up for the Test series in New Zealand
May 04, 2024

England quicks find rhythm but cyclone threatens further Test build-up

Weather warning on North Island as two-day tour game peters out to draw
May 06, 2024

Brendon McCullum backs calculated revelry as England ease into Test preparations

Head coach keen to keep the good times rolling to keep format attractive
May 04, 2024

Harry Brook sets the tempo as England make pink-ball hay in Hamilton

Belligerent batting display ensures visitors make good use of only practice ahead of Tests
May 04, 2024

Jack Leach growth under Ben Stokes means 'bad memories' of Hamilton are a world away

England spinner feared for his life after contracting sepsis on tour three years ago but returns in much happier place
May 04, 2024

Kyle Jamieson, Will Young included in NZ XI squad to face England

Allrounder Jamieson looking to build up workloads ahead of return from back injury
May 04, 2024

Kyle Jamieson 'feeling mentally and physically fresh' after time out injured

New Zealand fast bowler set for international return after suffering back injury in June
May 04, 2024

Kyle Jamieson returns for Test series against England

Fast bowler has been out of action since injuring his back at Trent Bridge in June last year
May 04, 2024

Stuart Broad, Matt Potts, Dan Lawrence back in England Test squad for New Zealand tour

England name 15-man squad for two-Test series in February
May 04, 2024