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NZ grind down stubborn Sri Lanka for 122-run win

REUTERS – Trent Boult took two quick wickets after lunch to help New Zealand complete a 122-run victory over Sri Lanka on the fifth day of the first test at University Oval in Dunedin on Monday. The visitors were bowled out for 282 having been set 405 runs to win and while they were always […]

New Zealand sniff victory in Dunedin test

New Zealand are confident of a victory against Sri Lanka in the Dunedin test, with a brilliant performance.

Williamson reaches 1,000 runs for calendar year

REUTERS – Kane Williamson became the second New Zealand batsman to score 1,000 test runs in a calendar year on Saturday when he collected the eight he needed on the third day of the first test against Sri Lanka at University Oval in Dunedin. Williamson, who has scored three centuries and a double century in […]

Williamson milestone helps NZ build 308-run lead

(Reuters) – Kane Williamson became the second New Zealand batsman to score 1000 test runs in a calendar year as the hosts built an imposing 308-run lead over Sri Lanka at the close of the third day’s play of the first test in Dunedin. Williamson, who achieved the milestone when he surpassed eight runs, was […]

Sri Lanka’s hopes rest with Chandimal after defiance

REUTERS – Sri Lanka’s hopes of getting close to New Zealand’s first innings total on Saturday rest on the shoulders of Dinesh Chandimal after he and Dimuth Karunaratne obstinately defied the Kiwi bowlers for much of the second day of the first test at University Oval in Dunedin. Dismissed for 431 early in the first […]

Doping, Cairns questions shroud test buildup

A positive doping test and questions over a contentious criminal trial in London have threatened to overshadow the first test between New Zealand and Sri Lanka.

McCullum ‘comfortable’ with Cairns trial evidence

Brendon McCullum speaks out on Chris Cairns trial evidence.
Former New Zealand cricket captain Chris Cairns leaves Southwark Crown Court in London

Third umpire made wrong call in Adelaide test – ICC

Third umpire Nigel Llong made an incorrect call after using video technology to review an appeal during the day-night test between Australia and New Zealand.
Umpire Nigel Llong inspects the ball during the fourth day of the second cricket test match between Australia and New Zealand at the WACA ground in Perth, Western Australia

Santner retains spot in New Zealand squad for Sri Lanka

Mitchell Santner has been retained in New Zealand's 12-man squad for the series against Sri Lanka.
England v New Zealand – Fifth Royal London One Day International

New Zealand Cricket back McCullum after Cairns verdict

New Zealand Cricket have promised to support Brendon McCullum after former test all-rounder Chris Cairns was acquitted of perjury.
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Cairns cleared by UK court after perjury trial “Hell”

Chris Cairns cleared of all charges by a London court from a case he had been since three years.
Former New Zealand cricket captain Chris Cairns leaves Southwark crown court in London

Clattering wickets renew scepticism of day-night test

The optimism sparked by bumper crowds for the inaugural day-night test between Australia and New Zealand was tempered by another bout of tumbling wickets.
Australia’s Mitchell Marsh celebrates after he dismissed New Zealand’s captain Brendon McCullum LBW for 20 runs during the second day of the third cricket test match at the Adelaide Oval, in South Australia