Specials – Moments from India v New Zealand Test history

The much-awaited final of the inaugural World Test Championship between India and New Zealand is set to commence at the Rose Bowl in Southampton from 18th June. The two teams have contested 59 Test matches so far, with India winning 21 to New Zealand’s 12. As we look forward to the battle royale, here is […]

Record Book – Highest Test scores by New Zealand wicketkeepers

Bradley-John Watling has made history by becoming the first New Zealand wicketkeeper to hit a double century in a Test, what with his match-winning 205 against England in the first Test to be played at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. This was the tenth instance of a Test double ton by a designated […]

Specials – Best of England v New Zealand T20Is

England and New Zealand will clash for the first time since their epic World Cup final in July, when they take the field for the first of a five-match T20 international series at Christchurch’s Hagley Oval on November 1. Since their first meeting in the shortest format at the inaugural edition of the World T20 […]

In Focus – A fitting finale awaits at the MCG

So it all comes down to this. It will be the Trans-Tasman rivals and tournament co-hosts Australia and New Zealand who will lock horns in the final of the 2015 World Cup at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday. It is a clash that promises to be a real cracker, as games between […]

REVIEW – 2014 Test cricket recap

Another year featuring some quality Test cricket has drawn to a close, and there were enough memorable moments to keep lovers of this great game enthralled and engaged. 2014 saw a total of 42 Tests, of which 33 ended in a result. Of the 33 results, 22 were home wins. Teams Overview Undisputed […]

IN FOCUS – Black Caps on the way up

The New Zealand Test team is in an unfamiliar situation at the moment. They have climbed to the sixth position in the ICC Test rankings and the squad is having a settled look after a long time. Their 186-run win in the first Test against the West Indies at Kingston is solid proof of […]

VIEWPOINT – A rearguard to remember

Over the years, the glorious game of Test cricket has churned out moments that are forever destined to be part of a nation’s psyche. To name a few, for England, the Ashes victories of 1953, 1981 and 2005 stand out. For Australia, the three Ashes whitewashes and a golden run in the 2000’s are […]