Led by new white-ball skipper Mitchell Santner, the Black Caps are undoubtedly one of the tournament’s genuine title ...

After easing to a third straight win and earning the tri-series trophy, skipper Mitchell Santner curtailed any celebrations: “All it means is it’s crunch time in a few days.” The Black Caps certainly ...

Black Caps fast bowler Ben Sears has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy with a hamstring injury. Sears felt some pain in ...

Injured Black Caps opener Rachin Ravindra has been ruled out of the tri-series tournament final against hosts Pakistan, while ...

Ben Sears' Champions Trophy is over before it starts, with the Black Caps fast bowler ruled out with a hamstring injury.

The 27-year-old felt pain in his left hamstring during training and a scan revealed a minor tear that would require at least two weeks' rehabilitation. Sears will be replaced in the side by fellow ...

New Zealand have brought in a like-for-like replacement in the pace department: Jacob Duffy, who will replace Ben Sears, ...

Coach Gary Stead said Ravindra has "had a headache for a few days" since suffering a nasty blow last week.

His unbeaten 106 off 74 balls steered New Zealand to a 78-run win over Pakistan in their ODI tri-series opener in Lahore. Phillips says he's been chasing the mark for a while. Meanwhile, the Black ...

Mitchell Santner's New Zealand have rounded off their ideal preparation for the Champions Trophy by hammering Pakistan to win ...