Specials – The best of Bevan Congdon

Former New Zealand captain Bevan Congdon, who passed away on 10th February 2018, would have been 84 today. Congdon famously led New Zealand to their first ever Test win against Australia, at Christchurch in 1973-74. He played 61 Tests and 11 ODIs in all and is remembered as one of the best all-round cricketers to […]

Review – Top moments from Test cricket in 2021

The year gone by featured plenty of memorable action to keep Test match lovers hooked – from historic performances to sensational victories to impressive debuts, the past twelve months had it all. On that note, here is a look back at the eleven best moments from men’s Test cricket in 2021. Incredible India breach Brisbane […]

Specials – When Namibia ran the Black Caps close

Namibia continue their impressive T20 World Cup campaign on 5th November with their first ever international outing against New Zealand. While the Eagles have not faced the Black Caps at the highest level so far, the two sides did encounter in a couple of 50-over tour matches at the Wanderers Cricket Ground in Windhoek ahead […]

Specials – West Indians who also played for another country

The West Indies have signalled their intentions in the lead-up to the T20 World Cup to be held later this year, with a comprehensive 4-1 victory at home against Australia. The player of the series was leg-spinner Hayden Walsh Jr., who took 12 wickets at just 11.66 apiece. Having earlier played for the United States, […]

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 – New Zealand’s Test wins in England

England’s international summer kicks off with a two-Test series against New Zealand commencing at Lord’s on 2nd June. This will be New Zealand’s 18th Test series in England and will be followed by their much-awaited clash with India in the World Test Championship final. Having played 54 Test matches in England till date, the Black […]

Record Book – Double tons in New Zealand v West Indies Tests

Black Caps captain Kane Williamson’s career-best 251 against the West Indies at Hamilton earlier this month provided the 12th instance of an individual score of 200 or more in Tests between the two teams. On that note, here is a look at the full list of double hundreds achieved in New Zealand v West Indies […]

Specials – Revisiting the 2000 ICC Knockout

It has been two decades since the second edition of the ICC Champions Trophy (christened as the ICC Knockout) was contested in Kenya. The 11-team competition ran from 3rd to 15th October, with all ten matches played at Nairobi’s Gymkhana Ground. The defending champions were South Africa, who had won the first edition of the […]

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 […]

Record Book – Zimbabwe’s first away ODI series win

The late 1990s and early 2000s were arguably the best years for Zimbabwe’s ODI fortunes. In September 2000, they beat New Zealand in a series for the first time, by 2-1 at home. Three months later, they toured New Zealand for a return three-match series. In the interim, the Kiwis had won the Champions Trophy […]