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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Cricket-Latham says beaten New Zealand can still defend World Test Championship
(Reuters) - New Zealand stand-in skipper Tom Latham has not written off his team's chances of claiming back-to-back World Test Championships (WTC) despite defeat in the second test to South Africa leaving the Black Caps' defence on shaky ground.
South Africa thrash NZ to level Test series
South Africa turned the tables on New Zealand with an emphatic 198-run victory in the second Test in Christchurch, crushing the hosts' hopes of a maiden series win over the Proteas.
Latham says beaten New Zealand can still defend World Test Championship
New Zealand stand-in skipper Tom Latham has not written off his team's chances of claiming back-to-back World Test Championships (WTC) despite defeat in the second test to South Africa leaving the Black Caps' defence on shaky ground.
New Zealand vs South Africa, 2nd Test: Rain Gods Were On Our Side, Says Keshav Maharaj After Win
South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj said that he is grateful for the opportunity of playing in the Test series against New Zealand. Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen were the standout performers with the ball in the final innings as South Africa defeated New Zealand by 198 runs in the second Test at the Hagley Oval on Tuesday. "It's always nice to end up on the winning note. Luckily the rain gods were on our side and managed to get us back on the field. Thanks to the coaching staff, I'm just working on my game and always waiting for the opportunity. I just want to make an impact in the team's win, I just keep bowling and bowling when I'm not playing and try to follow a routine," said Keshav Maharaj after the final day.
South Africa deny New Zealand again with series-levelling win
South Africa turned the tables on New Zealand with an emphatic 198-run victory in the second test in Christchurch on Tuesday, crushing the hosts' hopes of a maiden series win over the Proteas.
Not The Outcome We Were Looking For: Tom Latham On Loss Against South Africa
New Zealand skipper Tom Latham expressed disappointment after his side got thrashed by South Africa in the second and final Test here at the Hagley Oval on Tuesday. Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen were the standout performers with the ball in the final innings as South Africa defeated New Zealand by 198 runs in the second Test. With this win, South Africa levelled the two-match series at 1-1.
Proteas seal ’big’ win after epic turnaround in Christchurch
Johannesburg - South Africa wrapped up a superb series tying victory over New Zealand at Hagley Oval on Tuesday, that the Proteas captain, Dean Elgar described as being a big achievement.