Injury-prone New Zealand bowler Shane Bond misses the final two Tests against Pakistan due to an abdominal tear.
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Bond leads Kiwis to thrilling win
Returning fast bowler Shane Bond inspires New Zealand to a thrilling 32-run victory in the first Test against Pakistan in Dunedin.
Asif haul keeps Pakistan in hunt
Pakistan paceman Mohammad Asif takes four New Zealand second innings wickets to leave the first Test finely balanced going into the final day in Dunedin.
Umar ton halts New Zealand charge
Umar Akmal hits a century on debut as Shane Bond rips through Pakistan’s top order on day three of the first Test against New Zealand in Dunedin.
Vettori anguish as Kiwis push on
Daniel Vettori falls for 99 but New Zealand hold the advantage over Pakistan after a rain-interrupted second day in Dunedin.
New Zealand v Pakistan latest score
New Zealand take on Pakistan in Dunedin in the first Test of a three-match series
Paceman Asif holds Kiwis in check
Mohammad Asif takes three wickets as Pakistan restrict New Zealand to 276-6 on day one of the first Test in Dunedin.
Bond looks to shake up Pakistan
Shane Bond returns to Test cricket after an absence of over two years as New Zealand start a home series against Pakistan.
TV referrals set for debut in NZ
The controversial new umpire referral system will be used for the first time in the upcoming Test series between New Zealand and Pakistan.
Pakistan earn Twenty20 series win
Pakistan edge past injury-hit New Zealand by seven runs to win their Twenty20 series 2-0.
Pakistan crush limp New Zealand
Pakistan ease past injury-hit New Zealand by 49 runs in the first of two Twenty20 games in Dubai.
Yousuf to lead Pakistan on tour
Mohammad Yousuf will replace Younus Khan as Pakistan captain for their tour of New Zealand.
Yousuf to captain Pakistan tour
Mohammad Yousuf will replace Younus Khan as Pakistan captain for their tour of New Zealand.
NZ withstand Aamer heroics to win
New Zealand weather a remarkable innings from Pakistan tail-ender Mohammad Aamer before clinching the one-day series decider in Abu Dhabi.
Kiwis begin World Cup in Chennai
England will take on the Netherlands in Nagpur in their first match of the 2011 World Cup.
McCullum helps Kiwis draw level
Brendon McCullum smashes 131 as New Zealand beat Pakistan in Abu Dhabi to level their one-day series at 1-1 with one to play.
Pakistan make short work of Kiwis
Explosive batting from Shahid Afridi and Kamran Akmal helps Pakistan establish a 1-0 lead in the ODI series against New Zealand.
Pakistan v New Zealand latest score
Pakistan take on New Zealand in Abu Dhabi in the first of three one-day internationals.
Moles quits as New Zealand coach
Andy Moles resigns as New Zealand cricket coach in an amicable agreement following a performance review.
Pakistan eager to overcome Kiwis
Pakistan aim to avenge their recent Champions Trophy semi-final defeat by New Zealand in a one-day series in Abu Dhabi, which starts on Tuesday.
New Zealand chiefs support Moles
New Zealand Cricket officials back under-pressure coach Andy Moles after media reports claim his position is in jeopardy.
Oram ends New Zealand Test career
Injury-plagued New Zealand all-rounder Jacob Oram confirms his retirement from Test cricket.
Otago beaten by Cape Cobras
Alfonso Thomas hits the final ball of the match for four as Somerset beat Deccan Chargers by one wicket in their Champions League opener.
Kiwi Oram set to end Test career
Injured-plagued New Zealand all-rounder Jacob Oram is set to announce his retirement from Test cricket.
Last-ball Somerset defeat Deccan
Alfonso Thomas hits the final ball of the match for four as Somerset beat Deccan Chargers by one wicket in their Champions League opener.
Kiwis set up final with Australia
New Zealand make heavy weather of their run chase but reach the Champions Trophy final with a five-wicket win over Pakistan.
New Zealand v Pakistan photos
Pictures from the second Champions Trophy semi-final
Pakistan wary of injury-hit Kiwis
Pakistan skipper Younus Khan warns his side to beware an injury-hit New Zealand in Saturday’s ICC Champions Trophy semi-final in Johannesburg.
Kiwis call on Styris for Pakistan
Injury-hit New Zealand summon all-rounder Scott Styris ahead of Saturday’s ICC Champions Trophy semi-final against Pakistan in Johannesburg.
Kiwis prepare for Pakistan semi
New Zealand have injury replacement Iain O’Brien available for Saturday’s ICC Champions Trophy semi-final against Pakistan.
New Zealand add O’Brien to squad
New Zealand call up Iain O’Brien into their injury-hit squad ahead of their ICC Champions Trophy semi-final.
England look to maintain momentum
England will look to maintain their momentum against New Zealand on Wednesday, despite already qualifying for the Champions Trophy semi-finals.
Injured Ryder inspires NZ to win
Jesse Ryder smashes 74 with the aid of a runner to help New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 38 runs and keep alive their Champions Trophy hopes.
New Zealand v Sri Lanka
New Zealand take on Sri Lanka in a Champions Trophy group match in Johannesburg.
South Africa too strong for Kiwis
South Africa beat New Zealand by five wickets in the Champions Trophy in Centurion.
South Africa v New Zealand photos
Pictures from the Champions Trophy match in Centurion
South Africa v New Zealand latest score
South Africa take on New Zealand in a Champions Trophy group match in Centurion.
Vettori wary of S Africa backlash
New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori says his team have a formidable task against South Africa in the Champions Trophy on Thursday.
Pakistan to host NZ series in UAE
Pakistan opt to host their one-day international and Twenty20 series against New Zealand at venues in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
Sri Lanka ease to one-day victory
Thilan Samaraweera’s maiden century and four wickets from Lasith Malinga help Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by 97 runs in the triangular one-day series.
NZ beat Sri Lanka to win series
New Zealand seal the Twenty20 series against Sri Lanka with a comfortable 22-run win in Colombo.
Kiwis hit back to deny Sri Lanka
New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by three runs in the first Twenty20 international in Colombo.
Sri Lanka complete Kiwi whitewash
Sri Lanka complete a 96-run victory over New Zealand to secure the two-match series 2-0.
Sri Lanka poised to defeat Kiwis
Kumar Sangakkara hits his 20th Test century as Sri Lanka close on victory over New Zealand in the second Test in Colombo.
Sri Lanka pile pressure on Kiwis
Kumar Sangakkara hits an unbeaten half-century as Sri Lanka stretch their lead over New Zealand to 339 on day three of the second Test.
Sri Lanka take charge in Colombo
New Zealand trail by 257 runs at 159-5 after the second day of the first Test with Sri Lanka in Colombo.
Vettori reaches Test double mark
New Zealand’s Daniel Vettori becomes only the eighth player to achieve the 300 wickets-3000 runs double on day one of the second Test against Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka wrap up win over Kiwis
Muttiah Muralitharan takes three wickets as Sri Lanka beat New Zealnd by 202 runs in the first Test in Galle.
Weakened Kiwis struggle in Galle
An illness-depleted New Zealand are struggling to avoid defeat against Sri Lanka at the close of play on day four in Galle.
Resilient Kiwis hold up Sri Lanka
New Zealand rely on a resolute eighth-wicket stand between Jesse Ryder and Daniel Vettori to avoid the follow-on as Sri Lanka dominate on day three.