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New Zealand Pacer Nathan Smith To Make Debut In First England Test

New Zealand put their historic 3-0 series win in India behind them Wednesday as they selected pace bowler Nathan Smith to make his debut against England in the first Test. The 26-year-old Smith will start his Test career on the seam-friendly Hagley Oval pitch in Christchurch, far removed from the Indian playing surfaces where spin dominated. New Zealand captain Tom Latham confirmed that a fit-again Kane Williamson would return for the Test beginning Thursday, meaning there was no room in the batting line-up for Will Young, who was the player-of-the-series in India.

New Zealand And England To Play For Crowe-Thorpe Trophy

Batters Martin Crowe and Graham Thorpe will be honoured by New Zealand and England playing for a trophy named after them during all future Test series between the sides, starting this week. The Crowe-Thorpe Trophy, a collaboration with the men's families, is made from wood sourced from their bats. Crowe, who scored five centuries against England, died in 2016, while Thorpe, a constant thorn in the side of New Zealand teams, took his own life earlier this year.

"Can't Take For Granted": Sri Lanka Coach Sanath Jayasuriya After Big ODI Series Win vs New Zealand

Following the completion of the three-match ODI series against New Zealand, Sri Lanka head coach, Sanath Jayasuriya, praised the Kiwis' approach towards the game during the recently concluded white-ball series. With a 2-0 series win in the ODIs against New Zealand, Sri Lanka continued their unbeaten march at home where the side has secured wins over India, New Zealand, and West Indies across formats in recent months. There is especially encouraging news in the Test arena.

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 3rd ODI LIVE Score Updates: Sri Lanka Eye Historic 3-0 Whitewash

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 3rd ODI LIVE Score Updates: Sri Lanka are aiming for their first-ever ODI series whitewash victory against New Zealand, as they enter the third and final ODI of the series. Sri Lanka claimed the series victory in the second ODI itself, having taken an unassailable 2-0 lead. The island nation have been rejuvenated under the coaching of Sanath Jayasuriya, with positive results in all forms of cricket. Sri Lanka have followed up their 2-0 Test series victory over New Zealand with an ODI series victory, and will be aiming for another whitewash ahead of the T20I series in December. (LIVE SCORECARD)

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand LIVE Streaming 3rd ODI Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 3rd ODI Live Streaming: Having wrapped up the ODI series in just the first two games, Sri Lanka's third ODI aiming for a whitewash. Under the coaching of Sanath Jayasuriya, Sri Lanka have enjoyed a renaissance in all forms of cricket, and their results in this series have been a brilliant proof. A 3-0 series win would also be the first-time ever that Sri Lanka will whitewash New Zealand in an ODI series. On the other hand, New Zealand will be hoping for a confidence-boosting consolation victory ahead of the T20I series.

New Zealand Pacer Doug Bracewell, Ex Delhi Daredevils Star, Found Guilty Of Cocaine Use, Faces Ban

New Zealand cricketer Doug Bracewell has been handed a one-month ban by the Sports Tribunal of New Zealand after testing positive for cocaine and its metabolite Benzoylecgonine (BZE) following a T20 match in January 2024. Bracewell was provisionally suspended without opposition on April 11, following an Adverse Analytical Finding from an in-competition test at the New Zealand Cricket Super Smash T20 match between the Wellington Firebirds and the Central Stags in Wellington on 13 January 2024.

Kusal Mendis Defies Injury As Sri Lanka Beat New Zealand To Clinch ODI Series

Kusal Mendis hit a gritty 74 not out as Sri Lanka posted a thrilling three-wicket win against New Zealand to clinch the three-match ODI series on Sunday. Sri Lanka were reeling at 93-5 but Mendis played the anchor role to perfection despite battling a groin injury to hand the hosts their fifth ODI series triumph this year. It was also Sri Lanka's first win in an ODI series over the Black Caps in 12 years. Mendis was ably supported by Maheesh Theekshana who hit an unbeaten 27 off 44 balls as Sri Lanka reached the target of 210 runs with six balls to spare.

'Kick Up The ....": Australia Great's Brutal Verdict On India's Humiliation vs New Zealand

Former Australia batter Matthew Hayden has weighed in on India's shock 0-3 loss at home to New Zealand earlier this month. The loss was a huge blow to India's hopes of reaching the World Test Championship (WTC) final. The Rohit Sharma-led will be under significant pressure with a five-match Test series against Australia just around the corner. However, Hayden labelled the defeat against New Zealand, which was their first home Test series defeat in 12 years, as the reality check India needed.

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New Zealand Pacer Nathan Smith To Make Debut In First England Test

New Zealand And England To Play For Crowe-Thorpe Trophy

"Can't Take For Granted": Sri Lanka Coach Sanath Jayasuriya After Big ODI Series Win vs New Zealand

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 3rd ODI LIVE Score Updates: Sri Lanka Eye Historic 3-0 Whitewash

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand LIVE Streaming 3rd ODI Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

New Zealand Pacer Doug Bracewell, Ex Delhi Daredevils Star, Found Guilty Of Cocaine Use, Faces Ban

Kusal Mendis Defies Injury As Sri Lanka Beat New Zealand To Clinch ODI Series

'Kick Up The ....": Australia Great's Brutal Verdict On India's Humiliation vs New Zealand