News for 'New Zealand Black Caps'

Why New Zealand players are turing down central contracts

Why New Zealand players are turing down central contracts

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

New Zealand opener Devon Conway has opted for a casual rather than central contract for the upcoming 2024-2025 season.

How Kohli's exit changed Williamson's Test outlook

How Kohli's exit changed Williamson's Test outlook

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

New Black Caps coach Rob Walter confirmed that Williamson is still committed to representing New Zealand, even though he opted out of the upcoming Test tour of Zimbabwe.

Neesham vows NZ won't repeat T20 World Cup mistakes

Neesham vows NZ won't repeat T20 World Cup mistakes

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

'We've rectified that and we've got a good series against a strong team getting into the World Cup.'

Aus clicking at right time, says Black Caps star Boult

Aus clicking at right time, says Black Caps star Boult

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

New Zealand quick Trent Boult believes Australia are now the team to beat at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. Australia showed their trademark fighting spirit with a 86-run victory over Boult's team at Lord's, their second consecutive defeat after a previous loss to Pakistan.

Samson eyes stability as India aim for win in Raipur

Samson eyes stability as India aim for win in Raipur

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan face a key test as India take on New Zealand in the second T20I at Raipur, eyeing World Cup momentum.

Can New Zealand pull off the impossible in Mumbai?

Can New Zealand pull off the impossible in Mumbai?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

New Zealand's chances of delivering a famous series whitewash in India will depend on how well they adapt to the Mumbai pitch

New Zealand's Historic Weekend: 5 Titles in 5 Days!

New Zealand's Historic Weekend: 5 Titles in 5 Days!

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Bleary-eyed New Zealanders celebrated a weekend of sporting triumphs around the world on Monday and for once there was not a rugby ball in sight.

ICC T20 World Cup: No Giants, no favourites: Group D promises fireworks

ICC T20 World Cup: No Giants, no favourites: Group D promises fireworks

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

A preview of Group D in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, featuring South Africa, New Zealand, Afghanistan, Canada, and the United Arab Emirates.

New Zealand head coach Stead quits white-ball roles

New Zealand head coach Stead quits white-ball roles

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

New Zealand head coach Gary Stead will no longer coach the One-Day International and T20 teams but may re-apply for the Test role, he said on Tuesday.

Can New Zealand's spin-taming skills triumph in Pune?

Can New Zealand's spin-taming skills triumph in Pune?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

New Zealand must adapt quickly, says Daryl Mitchell as spin-friendly surface beckons at Pune

India likely to have identical squad for NZ series & T20 World Cup

India likely to have identical squad for NZ series & T20 World Cup

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

The national selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar, in all likelihood, will select identical squads for the five-match T20I series against New Zealand and the marquee ICC T20 World Cup, a BCCI source said on Friday.

Will Boult return to Black Caps for ODI World Cup?

Will Boult return to Black Caps for ODI World Cup?

Rediff.com11 May 2023

'Cricket bankrolled primarily by India and that is a positive'

From Bench to World Cup: Jacob Duffy's Patience Pays Off

From Bench to World Cup: Jacob Duffy's Patience Pays Off

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

New Zealand pacer Jacob Duffy reflects on years of waiting, breaking a Sir Richard Hadlee record and finally making his World Cup debut at 31.

Williamson to skip India ODIs; Bracewell named captain

Williamson to skip India ODIs; Bracewell named captain

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Kane Williamson is unavailable for ODI selection due to his commitments in the SA20 league.

New Zealand trounce Pakistan; sweep ODI series 3-0

New Zealand trounce Pakistan; sweep ODI series 3-0

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

Ben Sears picked up five wickets as New Zealand outclassed Pakistan by 43 runs in the third and final ODI, to register a 3-0 series whitewash.

Kishan, Suryakumar fifties fire India to dominant win over NZ

Kishan, Suryakumar fifties fire India to dominant win over NZ

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Kishan's statement knock, Surya's welcome fifty give India 2-0 lead

When Will RoKo Return To Action?

When Will RoKo Return To Action?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are expected to return to international duties in June when India host Afghanistan for a three-match ODI series.

India's T20 World Cup Win: From Samson to Bumrah: The men who made India invincible

India's T20 World Cup Win: From Samson to Bumrah: The men who made India invincible

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

A review of the key contributions from each player in India's victorious T20 World Cup campaign, highlighting individual brilliance and teamwork.

Shepherd, Springer heroics in vain, NZ edge Windies to seal series

Shepherd, Springer heroics in vain, NZ edge Windies to seal series

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

Kyle Jamieson, who had defended 16 in the previous game, once again rose to the occasion, keeping his composure in the final over to seal victory for the hosts.

Why T20 World Cup not a priority for Kiwis right now!

Why T20 World Cup not a priority for Kiwis right now!

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

New Zealand are not dwelling on the T20 World Cup, which is still a month away, and are instead focused on the immediate challenge of facing the Indian bowlers in the upcoming white-ball series, batter Daryl Mitchell said on Wednesday.

Duffy waiting to cheer 'King' Kohli from RCB dug-out

Duffy waiting to cheer 'King' Kohli from RCB dug-out

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Duffy cautions against data obsession in T20s, waiting to cheer 'King' Kohli from RCB dug-out

Freak injury rules Ravindra out of Australia T20s

Freak injury rules Ravindra out of Australia T20s

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra has been ruled out of the three-match T20I series against Australia after suffering a freak injury during fielding practice.

Nissanka Is The Latest T20 World Cup Centurion. Meet The Others...

Nissanka Is The Latest T20 World Cup Centurion. Meet The Others...

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

T20 World Cups have seen some explosive batting, with a few players etching their names in history by scoring centuries. Here's a look at T20 World Cup centurions over the years.

Will the Black Caps Win the Final?

Will the Black Caps Win the Final?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

Rajneesh Gupta lists the New Zealand players's T20 Internationals records updated after the game against England in the T20 World Cup.

Five seamers in New Zealand's Champions Trophy squad

Five seamers in New Zealand's Champions Trophy squad

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Seamers Ben Sears, Nathan Smith and Will O'Rourke will play their first global tournament at the Champions Trophy in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates next month after being named in the New Zealand squad on Sunday.

Kane Williamson announces retirement from T20Is

Kane Williamson announces retirement from T20Is

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson announced his retirement from Twenty20 internationals on Sunday but he will play for the Black Caps in the test series against West Indies.

New Zealand's Test captain steps down

New Zealand's Test captain steps down

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Tim Southee has stepped down as Test captain of New Zealand after struggling for form and has been replaced by opening batsman Tom Latham ahead of the India series.

Brook, pacers put England on course for big win over New Zealand

Brook, pacers put England on course for big win over New Zealand

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

England took charge of the first Test against New Zealand on Saturday, riding Harry Brook's 171 to a first-innings lead of 151 before reducing the Black Caps to 155/6 on Day 3.

Oram named New Zealand bowling coach ahead of India series

Oram named New Zealand bowling coach ahead of India series

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Oram, 46, represented New Zealand as a player for 11 years

New Zealand T20 star Munro retires from internationals

New Zealand T20 star Munro retires from internationals

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Along with two T20 World Cups, Munro was in the New Zealand squad that suffered a heart-breaking defeat in the 50-over 2019 World Cup final against hosts England.

Look Who Announced New Zealand's World Cup Squad!

Look Who Announced New Zealand's World Cup Squad!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

Matilda and Agnus announced New Zealand's squad for the T20 World Cup.

'Right now, only New Zealand is on our mind and nothing else'

'Right now, only New Zealand is on our mind and nothing else'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

The tourists will be without batsman Kane Williamson in Bengaluru after the former skipper opted out of the opener due to a groin injury, while paceman Ben Sears was ruled out of the series with a knee injury and replaced by Jacob Duffy.

PIX: New Zealand script historic win in Bengaluru

PIX: New Zealand script historic win in Bengaluru

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

IMAGES from Day 5 of the first Test played between India and New Zealand, in Bengaluru, on Sunday.

PIX: New Zealand humble India for historic sweep!

PIX: New Zealand humble India for historic sweep!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

New Zealand beat India by 25 runs in Mumbai to complete an unprecedented 3-0 series sweep in India.

Guptill disappointed with how his career ended

Guptill disappointed with how his career ended

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Just-retired Martin Guptill reckons he had a lot more to offer to New Zealand cricket and was "disappointed" with how his career ended.

England's woes continue as NZ complete ODI sweep

England's woes continue as NZ complete ODI sweep

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

Daryl Mitchell's runs had steered the hosts to their victories in Tauranga and Hamilton and when he departed for 44 to leave his team still 27 runs from their target on 196-8, the English scented an unlikely victory.

Hat-trick hero Lockie Ferguson lifts NZ to 'insane' T20 win in Sri Lanka!

Hat-trick hero Lockie Ferguson lifts NZ to 'insane' T20 win in Sri Lanka!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

Lockie Ferguson became the sixth New Zealander to take a T20 hat-trick as the visitors edged Sri Lanka by four wickets in a low scoring match in Dambulla.

Big changes to New Zealand's World Cup coaching staff

Big changes to New Zealand's World Cup coaching staff

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Former England wicketkeeper James Foster has been appointed as an assistant coach on New Zealand's World Cup staff, while former England batsman Ian Bell will also feature.

Pak's Noman Ali closes in on Bumrah in Test Rankings

Pak's Noman Ali closes in on Bumrah in Test Rankings

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Noman collected a 10-wicket haul during Pakistan's 93-run triumph over South Africa in Lahore recently and moved up four places.

Santner's heartfelt reaction after another final loss

Santner's heartfelt reaction after another final loss

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

New Zealand went down to India by four wickets in the title-decider in Dubai on Sunday, suffering a fourth loss in four short-format global finals over the last decade.