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New Zealand struck crucial blows late on day three of the second Test to have England in trouble despite centuries from Joe Root and Rory Burns in Hamilton on Sunday. (Photo:AFP)

Joe Root survives with his ton as New Zealand make inroads

England captain Root ended his run drought with an unbeaten 114.

01 Dec 2019 1:40 PM

Rory Burns thrived on fielding errors to post his second Test century and was then run out as England continued to advance in the second Test against New Zealand on Sunday. (Photo:Twitter)

New Zealand breakthrough as Rory Burns gets run out for 101

At tea on day three in Hamilton, England were 218 for three after Burns and Root had added 177 for the third wicket.

01 Dec 2019 1:31 PM

England lost its opening wicket with just 11 runs on the board as Tim Southee had Dom Sibley (4) adjudged leg-before wicket in the seventh over of the innings. (Photo: AFP)

England trail New Zealand by 336 runs at stumps on Day 2

After bundling out New Zealand for 375, England day two score was 39/2.

30 Nov 2019 1:00 PM

England all-rounder Ben Stokes may not bowl further in the ongoing second Test against New Zealand after experiencing recurrence of a knee problem on the first day of the match on Friday here at the Seddon Park. (Photo:AFP)

Ben Stokes experiences recurrence of knee problem, may not bowl against NZ

Stokes reported pain in his left knee as he completed his second over, ESPN Cricinfo reported.

29 Nov 2019 12:14 PM

Tom Latham's unbeaten hundred and his century stand with Ross Taylor laid a solid foundation for New Zealand before rain brought an early end to day one of the second Test against England in Hamilton on Friday. (Photo:AFP)

Tom Latham's ton puts Kiwis in solid position against England before rain halts play

Latham was on 101 when the rain swept in just three deliveries after the resumption of play from the tea break.

29 Nov 2019 11:31 AM

An unbeaten century to Tom Latham and support from Ross Taylor steered New Zealand to a solid position after a rocky start to the second Test in Hamilton on Friday. (Photo:AFP)

Tom Latham, Ross Taylor lead New Zealand fightback in England Test

From being 39 for two, New Zealand reached the end of the second session on day one at 173 for three.

29 Nov 2019 11:22 AM

Pacer Jofra Archer had heard the abuse after he was sent back to the pavilion at the Bay Oval. He then went on to report the comments to the team's security at the ground. (Photo: AFP)Pacer Jofra Archer had heard the abuse after he was sent back to the pavilion at the Bay Oval. He then went on to report the comments to the team's security at the ground. (Photo: AP)

Twist in Archer's racial abuse saga, spectators claim an English man was behind incident

The new twist consists of spectators claiming that an English man was behind incident.

28 Nov 2019 1:10 PM

Despite suffering a massive defeat at the hands of New Zealand, England's Ben Stokes said that the skipper Joe Root has everyone's backing. (Photo:AFP)

Joe Root has everyone's backing: Ben Stokes

New Zealand thrashed Root-led team by an innings and 65 runs in the first Test match.

28 Nov 2019 11:07 AM

England said Jofra Archer was ready to fire in the second Test against New Zealand despite suffering racist abuse, but a new injury concern has emerged over wicketkeeper Jos Buttler. (Photo:AP/AFP)

England more worried about Jos Buttler than racially abused Jofra Archer

Root told journalists England were not in a position to name their side on the eve of the second Test with a question mark over Buttler.

28 Nov 2019 10:59 AM

England captain Joe Root is under no illusions about his batting slump and recognises if his side are going to win the second match in Hamilton and level the two-test series against New Zealand then he needs to make a substantial contribution. (Photo:AP)

England win in second Test chances rely on Joe Root's form

Root’s side were hammered by an innings and 65 runs in the first test in Mt. Maunganui.

28 Nov 2019 9:59 AM

England coach Chris Silverwood will return home after day two of the second test match against New Zealand on Saturday due to a family bereavement. (Photo:AFP)

England coach to fly home from New Zealand tour after bereavement

Assistant coaches Graham Thorpe and Paul Collingwood will manage the team in his absence alongside captain Joe Root.

27 Nov 2019 11:03 AM

Joe Root says it would be easy to use the England captaincy as an excuse for his batting woes but the 28-year-old is confident he can get things back on track by continuing to work hard. (Photo:AP)

Joe Root says captaincy didn't lead to England's defeat in 1st Test vs New Zealand

Root underwhelmed with the bat in England’s defeat by New Zealand in the first test, scoring two runs in the 1st innings and 11 in the 2nd.

26 Nov 2019 3:14 PM

BJ Watling did on Saturday what he has done on numerous occasions before, thwarted an opposition attack from taking control of a test match and ensured his side stayed in the game. (Photo:AP)

BJ Watling, the unassuming anchor of New Zealand cricket

The 34-year-old, who came to the crease on Friday, scored his eighth test century.

24 Nov 2019 9:32 PM

England were battling for survival after Mitchell Santner took three cheap wickets following a match-turning double century by BJ Watling in the first Test against New Zealand in Mount Maunganui on Sunday. (Photo:AFP)

England crumble after BJ Watling's 205, Mitchell Santner's 126

After New Zealand declared at 615 for nine on day four in Mount Maunganui, England were 55 for three at stumps.

24 Nov 2019 12:00 PM

BJ Watling became the first New Zealand wicket-keeper to score a Test double hundred in the ongoing first Test against England at the Bay Oval here on Sunday. (Photo:AFP)

BJ Watling first New Zealand wicket-keeper to score double ton

Watling was batting on 200 unbeaten with Tim Southee 2* before the tea is called, taking Kiwis to a dominating position in the match.

24 Nov 2019 10:19 AM

New Zealand declared their first innings at 615-9 on Sunday to give them a colossal 262-run lead over England following record-breaking performances by BJ Watling and Mitchell Santner. (Photo:AFP)

BJ Watling's double ton powers New Zealand to 615-9, Kiwis declare

Watling was out for 205 soon after tea on day four at Mount Maunganui having stayed a marathon 668 minutes in the middle.

24 Nov 2019 9:47 AM

The 34-year-old BJ Watling, with a reputation for producing his best when the going is tough, has toiled under a blazing sun for almost seven hours to rescue New Zealand from a precarious situation and notch his eighth Test century. (Photo: AFP)

BJ Watling's century helps put New Zealand ahead of England

At stumps on day three in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand were 394 for six to lead England by 41.

23 Nov 2019 12:41 PM

The manner of Kane Williamson's dismissal and a blow to the head of Henry Nicholls put the maiden Test wicket at Mount Maunganui under scrutiny with three days to play in the first Test between New Zealand and England on Friday. (Photo:AFP)

New Test venue under scrutiny as Kane Williamson, Henry Nicholls fall foul

Although honours appeared even after the first two days, England believe if the wicket continues to deteriorate then they are in control.

22 Nov 2019 4:55 PM

New Zealand were ruing their failure to contest a leg before wicket decision against Tom Latham as the opener went cheaply in the first Test against England at Mount Maunganui on Friday. (Photo:AFP)

New Zealand's silence costly in reply to England's 353

Latham, on eight, was given his marching orders at the Bay Oval ground when rapped on the pads by Sam Curran's third delivery.

22 Nov 2019 4:49 PM

New Zealand's troubles with cricket's Decision Review System proved costly yet again Friday after opener Tom Latham went cheaply at the start of their reply to England's 353 in the first Test at Mount Maunganui. (Photo:AFP)

Review blunders haunt New Zealand against England

Latham walked without question when rapped on the pads by Sam Curran. But had the kiwis reviewed, the ball had shaved the bat's inside edge.

22 Nov 2019 4:26 PM

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