NZ squander sound start as England battle back into third Test
New Zealand failed to capitalise on a rock-steady start to reach 315-9 on day one of the third and final Test against England in Hamilton on Saturday.
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New Zealand build strong platform in Hamilton
:New Zealand made a strong start to their bid for a consolation victory in the third and final test against England in Hamilton on Saturday, posting 172 for three at tea on day one at Seddon Park.
New Zealand vs England Live Score Updates 3rd Test Day 1
NZ vs ENG 3rd Test Day 1 Live Score: New Zealand eye a consolation win as they take on England in the third and final Test at the Seddon Park in Hamilton. A whitewash would be quite a humbling for New Zealand after their 3-0 win on Indian soil last month. The Kiwis, however, haven't lost a Test at Seddon Park since South Africa beat them by nine wickets in 2012. The pitch was largely under covers and the weather could play a big part through the Test, with showers forecast on day three. Both teams are already out of the WTC 2025 final race. (Live Scorecard)
NZ ponder Santner recall for Southee farewell in third England test
New Zealand will wait until Saturday's toss to decide whether spinner Mitch Santner will be recalled to the side but Will Young will definitely be in the team to face England in the third test at Hamilton's Seddon Oval.
NZ keen to give Southee winning farewell and deny England series sweep
New Zealand hope pace veteran Tim Southee will sign off from test cricket with a victory over England in the third and final match of the series but the hosts' bowling unit will have their hands full keeping the explosive Harry Brook quiet in Hamilton.
Delhi Capitals Star Replaces Joe Root As No. 1 Test Batter; Jasprit Bumrah Remains Firm On Top Among Bowlers
Charismatic England batter Joe Root's reign at the top of the ICC Test batting rankings ended on Wednesday with compatriot Harry Brook taking the No.1 spot, while India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and spinner Ravindra Jadeja held on to their top positions in the bowlers' and all-rounders' charts respectively in the longest format. Brook, 25, overtook Root following his eighth Test century against New Zealand in Wellington last week, with the right-handed player now enjoying a slender one-point advantage over his more experienced teammate at the top of the latest ICC rankings.
New Zealand Opener Devon Conway To Miss Third England Test Due To...
Opener Devon Conway will miss the third Test against England, New Zealand cricket said Monday, clearing the way for the return of unwanted batter Will Young. The out-of-touch Conway is awaiting the birth of his first child so won't join the Black Caps squad in Hamilton, where the final Test of the series begins on Saturday. England hold an unassailable 2-0 lead after winning the second Test in Wellington on Sunday by 323 runs. Conway's place in the squad will be taken by middle-order batter Mark Chapman but the more experienced Young is likely to be promoted to the starting XI.
New Zealand opener Conway out of third England test
Out-of-form New Zealand opener Devon Conway will miss the third test against England in Hamilton to remain at home for the birth of his first child this week, the team said on Monday.