Cricket

The New Zealand cricketers are sweating on the fitness of captain Kane Williamson ahead of the second Test against India starting in Kolkata this evening

The New Zealand all-rounder Jimmy Neesham will miss the second cricket test against India in Kolkata due to the rib injury that kept him out of the first match in Kanpur.

The former Australian Test cricketer Max Walker has died aged 68, after well-regarded careers as an international fast-bowler and colourful commentator.

Opening batsman Gautam Gambhir has been called into the India cricket squad for the remaining two Tests against New Zealand.

The New Zealand cricket captain Kane Williamson has risen one place to now be number two in the ICC Test Cricket batting rankings.

India have beaten New Zealand by 197 runs in the first cricket test in Kanpur to go 1-0 up in the three-match series.

Off-spinner Jeetan Patel has been recalled to the Black Caps after a three-year absence from Test cricket.

The New Zealand cricketers have been left struggling on 93 for 4 with one day left to play in the first Test against India in Kanpur.

The Indian cricketers are on their way to setting New Zealand a big target in the opening Test in Kanpur.

The Indian spinners did succeed in bringing Kane Williamson and Tom Latham to their knees but only literally.

Kane Williamson and Tom Latham hit unbeaten half-centuries before rain washed out the final session of the second day of the first cricket Test against India.

New Zealand are 71-1 at lunch on day two of the first cricket test against India in Kanpur.

The Indian cricketers have made a good start to the first Test against New Zealand in Kanpur.

It's nearly 30 years since the New Zealand cricketers last won a test in India and recent form suggests they'll struggle to turn that around when the Black Caps begin a three test series in Kanpur…

New Zealand cricket captain Kane Williamson believes his slow-bowling trio can prove a handful for India in their own spin-friendly backyard in the three-test series starting this afternoon.

Opinion - The roll call of New Zealand cricket test openers over the last 20 years tells a tale of woe, Matt Richens writes.

The New Zealand cricket coach Mike Hesson says he wouldn't be surprised if spinners open with the new ball in the first test against India starting in Kanpur tomorrow.

All rounder Corey Anderson credits his former Black Caps bowling coach Shane Bond with his speedy return to international cricket.

The New Zealand wicket keeper Luke Ronchi could be a contender for an opening batting spot after scoring a century for the Black Caps during their warmup cricket match against Mumbai.