Kiwi skipper Williamson to make test return against England
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson is set to return to test cricket for the first time since November after being included in their initial 20-man squad for next month's tour of England.
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New Zealand Cricket Awards: Trent Boult, Sophie Devine named 'T20 International Player of the Year'
Black Caps pace spearhead Trent Boult and White Ferns skipper Sophie Devine won the 'T20 International Player of the Year' for their sensational run in the shortest format of the game at the New Zealand Cricket Awards. The awards are being delivered virtually over three days. Boult was awarded for his splendid run at the T20 World Cup in UAE lst here where New Zealand reached the final. The 32-year old had taken 13 wickets in the tournament and played a crucial role in taking his side to the finals. Boult defeated Tim Southee, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell and Ish Sodhi -- who also played vital roles in the Black Caps' run to the final before they lost to Australia -- to take home the award.
New Zealand vs Netherlands, 3rd ODI, Live Score Updates: New Zealand Get Off To A Strong Start
New Zealand vs Netherlands, 3rd ODI, Live Score Updates: New Zealand got off to a strong start as opener Martin Guptill scored a brilliant half-century in the final ODI vs Netherlands at the Seddon Park in Hamilton. This match also marks Ross Taylor's final international game. Taylor had also played his last Test match against Bangladesh at home recently as the home side will be eager to give a grand send-off to him. Netherlands, on the other hand, will aim to win at least one ODI in the series and salvage some pride. (LIVE SCORECARD)
New Zealand vs Netherlands, 2nd ODI, Report: Tom Latham Stars As New Zealand Thrash Netherlands By 118 Runs
New Zealand on Saturday defeated Netherlands by 118 runs as the hosts took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series here in Hamilton. Tom Latham was the architect of the victory. New Zealand were in dire straits against the sprightly opponents, reduced to 89/6 within 23 overs. However, Latham played the ultimate captain's knock, his 123-ball 140* reviving the hosts and eventually taking them to a mammoth 264/9. His knock - it was his career-best score in ODI cricket - was laced with 10 fours and five sixes. It was his birthday, and he couldn't have rung in his thirties any better.
New Zealand vs Netherlands, 2nd ODI, Live Score Updates: Tom Latham's 140* Helps New Zealand Post 264/9
New Zealand vs Netherlands, 2nd ODI, Live Score Updates: Skipper Tom Latham remained unbeaten on 140 as he helped New Zealand post 264/9 in 50 overs in the second ODI vs Netherlands at the Seddon Park in Hamilton on Saturday. Leading 1-0 in the three-match series, Latham will be hoping to clinch the series with a win in this match before the final ODI on April 4 at the same venue. Netherlands, on the other side, will aim for an upset win to stay in the series. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Cricket-Bracewell, Cleaver earn New Zealand call-ups
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Uncapped players Michael Bracewell and Dane Cleaver have been included in New Zealand's squad for white ball matches against the Netherlands, the team said on Wednesday.
Bracewell, Cleaver earn New Zealand call-ups
MELBOURNE : Uncapped players Michael Bracewell and Dane Cleaver have been included in New Zealand's squad for white ball matches against the Netherlands, the team said on Wednesday.
Ross Taylor To Play For New Zealand XI Against Netherlands Ahead Of His Final ODI Series
Retiring Blackcaps great Ross Taylor will feature for the New Zealand XI against the Netherlands in Napier next week as he looks to get some game-time ahead of his final One Day International series later this month. Having been ruled out of today's Plunket Shield match for the Central Stags as a Covid-19 'household contact', Taylor will turn out against the touring Dutch at McLean Park in the second one-day warm-up match on March 19 as well as the one-off T20 on the evening of the 21st. Taylor said he was excited to join the NZ XI and grateful to get some game time ahead of his final series for the Kiwis.