Stead calls for separate coaches for New Zealand test, white ball teams
New Zealand head coach Gary Stead says it is time for the Black Caps to have separate coaches guiding the test and white ball teams to help ease the demands on staff.
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Gone With The Wind! Hilarious Scene During New Zealand-Sri Lanka 2nd Test. Watch
Heavy winds impacted the second Test between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at the Basin Reserve, Wellington. It became difficult for the bowlers to bowl their lines on the opening day, and the fourth day of the match was no exception. On Monday, Sri Lanka had resumed their second innings at 113 for 2, after the hosts had enforced follow-on. In the 121st over, Michael Bracewell bowled a delivery towards the off-stump but the heavy wind caused the ball to outrageously drift away from batter Prabath Jayasuriya and go well out of his reach.
New Zealand triumph in windy Wellington, sweep series 2-0
:New Zealand completed an innings and 58-run victory over Sri Lanka in the second test in blustery Wellington on Monday to sweep the series 2-0 as the South Asian side's resistance finally broke late on day four.
New Zealand demolish Sri Lanka to sweep Test series
New Zealand claimed victory against Sri Lanka by an innings and 58 runs on Monday, securing a 2-0 Test series whitewash despite a late fightback from the visitors.
New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by innings and 58 runs, sweep series 2-0
New Zealand completed an innings and 58-run victory over Sri Lanka in the second test in blustery Wellington on Monday to sweep the series 2-0 as the South Asian side's resistance finally broke late on day four.
Kane WIlliamson Equals Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting And Virender Sehwag In Elite List
Star New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson slammed a brilliant double century to put the Kiwis on top in the second Test match against Sri Lanka at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. After playing a match-winning knock of 121 in the first Test, Williamson continued his brilliant run of form by scoring 215 off 296 deliveries and in the process, he took his tally of double centuries in Test cricket to six. As a result, he is currently tied in fifth spot in all-time double centurions list along with legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag and Ricky Ponting. Sir Donald Bradman tops the list with 12 double centuries in Tests while former Sri Lanka skipper Kumar Sangakkara is second with 11.
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Day 2 Live Updates: Kane Williamson Double Ton, Henry Nicholls Century Boost Hosts
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Live Updates: Kane Williamson scored a double ton to put New Zealand in command against Sri Lanka on day two of the second Test in Wellington on Saturday. Courtesy, Williamson's 215 and Henry Nicholls' ton the hosts are cruising towards a huge total. The duo put up a mammoth 363-run stand. Sri Lanka bowled with more control than the first day, which was shortened by rain and bad light, and blighted by strong winds. But they rarely looked threatening. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Waratahs 'still in it' despite three losses, says Coleman
SYDNEY : Coach Darren Coleman is confident the New South Wales Waratahs can turn around a Super Rugby Pacific season that started with high expectations but has so far brought only one win from four games.