New Zealand lead swells after Nicholls hundred
WELLINGTON : Henry Nicholls struck 105 as New Zealand amassed 356-7 by tea on the second day to tighten their control over the opening test against South Africa at Christchurch's Hagley Oval on Friday.
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Kiwis send Proteas to bat in first Test
New Zealand have won the toss and sent touring South Africa in to bat in the first cricket Test between the teams since 2017.
Some 'spice' possible between Proteas and ex-Saffas, but Elgar preaches perspective
Things might become spicy in the heat of the moment, but skipper Dean Elgar foresees the banter between the Proteas and New Zealand's group of former Africans remaining measured.
Massive blow for Black Caps ahead of SA Tests as they lose skipper Williamson
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson will miss the upcoming Test series against South Africa after failing to recover from an elbow injury, Black Caps coach Gary Stead said on Tuesday.
New Zealand's Kane Williamson to miss Test series against South Africa
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson will miss the upcoming Test series against South Africa after failing to recover from an elbow injury, Black Caps coach Gary Stead said on Tuesday. Stead named Tom Latham as stand-in skipper in a 15-man squad that features two debutants in wicketkeeper Cam Fletcher and paceman Blair Tickner.
Williamson ruled out of South Africa Tests
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson will miss the two-match Test series against South Africa later this month after failing to recover in time from a long-standing elbow injury.
Kane Williamson ruled out of New Zealand Test series against South Africa
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson will miss the two-match Test series against South Africa as he recovers from an elbow injury.
New Zealand vs South Africa: Kiwi Captain Kane Williamson Ruled Out Of Series, Trent Boult To Miss First Test
Cam Fletcher and Blair Tickner have earned their maiden Test call-ups while Colin de Grandhomme and Hamish Rutherford have been recalled as part of an extended New Zealand squad for the first Test against South Africa starting February 17 at Christchurch's Hagley Oval. The larger than normal 15-strong squad will allow the selectors to better cover their options while mitigating the health risk associated with bringing players into the team environment at short notice, should there be any injuries. That presented opportunities for in-form Canterbury wicket-keeper Fletcher, who will be the back-up gloveman to incumbent Tom Blundell, while Central Stags paceman Tickner will provide cover for the quick bowlers.