Nathan Astle quits international scene

New Zealand opening batsman Nathan Astle has retired from international cricket with immediate effect. Astle announced his retirement on Friday in Perth, Australia, where the New Zealand side is......

Daryl Mitchell overtakes Rohit as World No 1 batter in ODIs

IMAGE: Daryl Mitchell becomes only the second player from New Zealand to hold the top the ICC ranking for ODI batters. Photograph: ANI Photo New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell has overtaken India opener......

New Zealand axe veterans Astle, McMillan

New Zealandaxed veterans Nathan Astle and Craig McMillan from the team for the first two one-day internationals against Sri Lanka over the New Year. The pair have struggled for form in recent......

More knee surgery for Astle

New Zealand batsman Nathan Astle could be out for eight weeks because of keyhole surgery on his right knee."Clearly this is disappointing for Nathan and New Zealand cricket," team manager Lindsay......

Astle primed for return

New Zealand batsman Nathan Astle makes his next step towards a full recovery from a knee injury on Tuesday when he turns out for Canterbury in a one-day match against Central Districts.Astle, who......