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Richard Hadlee says New Zealand did something special in 1985 by winning their first test series in Australia. (Photo:AFP)

Long time between Boxing Day tests for New Zealand vs Australia

New Zealand's last appearance on Dec. 26 in Melbourne was in 1987.

25 Dec 2019 5:32 AM GMT

New Zealand made two changes Wednesday for the Boxing Day Test against Australia with fast bowler Trent Boult back from injury and Tom Blundell replacing Jeet Ravel at the top of the order. (Photo:AFP)

New Zealand make two changes for Boxing Day Test

The dangerous Boult missed the first Test in Perth with a rib injury that also kept him out of their final clash against...

25 Dec 2019 5:24 AM GMT

Ben Stokes played one of the finest knocks in Test cricket as he guided England to an improbable one-wicket win against Australia on the fourth day of the third Test of the ongoing Ashes at Headingley. (Photo: AFP)

Ben Stokes doubtful for first test after his father critical illness

The England and Wales Cricket Board said Ged Stokes, a former New Zealand rugby league player, had suffered a 'serious...

25 Dec 2019 5:11 AM GMT

Queensland quick Michael Neser looks set to make his test debut against New Zealand on Thursday with Australia considering an unconventional five-man attack for the Boxing Day test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). (Photo:Twitter)

Australia to include Michael Neser in five pacer line-up

The hosts are wary of the surface at MCG where bowlers had to really toil for any success in recent times.

25 Dec 2019 5:02 AM GMT

It seems like Pakistan spinner Yasir Shahs celebration style has not gone down well with Australia batsman Steve Smith as he on Tuesday said that it has only given him more motivation to not get out to the bowler. (Photo:AP)

Steve Smith preparing for short balls ahead of second Test against New...

Smith failed to shine in the first Test as Neil Wagner got hold of him in both innings with short balls.

24 Dec 2019 3:00 PM GMT

Harbhajan Singh

Harbhajan Singh questions selection rules, backs Suryakumar Yadav

The right-handed batsman has been picked in the India 'A' squad for two tour matches and three one-day games against New...

24 Dec 2019 1:15 PM GMT

has been instrumental in the development of The Hundred and is understood to be keen to preside over the competitions first season, which is due to be launched in July 2020, ESPNcricinfo reported. (Photo: ECB/twitter)

Open to discussions with ICC members over BCCI proposal of 4-nation...

The annual tournament, proposed by the BCCI, will involve the 'big three' - India, England and Australia - besides a...

24 Dec 2019 12:06 PM GMT

Batsman Suryakumar Yadav will lead the 15-member Mumbai squad in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, the national T20 tournament. (Photo: File)

Suryakumar Yadav says thought of national senior team call-up keeps...

Suryakumar Yadav, who has been named in the India A squad after 7 years for the upcoming tour of NZ, is also leading the...

24 Dec 2019 10:45 AM GMT

Virat Kohli achieved the feat against Bangladesh on day two of the ongoing day-night Test at the Eden Gardens. (Photo: AP)

ICC Test rankings: Virat Kohli ends year on top, Ajinkya Rahane slips...

Kohli (928) remained 17 points ahead of Australia's Steve Smith who occupied the second spot.

24 Dec 2019 10:33 AM GMT

Fractured finger, swollen neck, bruised eye and gashed knee, Shikhar Dhawan endured a painful 2019 but the India opener is ready to make a fresh start reminding one and all that his class is permanent and he hasnt forgotten how to bat. (Photo:AFP)

A fresh start for me but I haven't forgotten how to bat: Shikhar...

Dhawan is back after recovering from a knee injury sustained during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, which required 25...

24 Dec 2019 10:27 AM GMT

Star India pacer Jasprit Bumrahs fitness will be tested ahead of his national comeback when he turns out for Gujarat in their Ranji Trophy match against Kerala, beginning here on Wednesday. (Photo: Twitter/ Jasprit Bumrah)

Jasprit Bumrah to prove fitness in Ranji Trophy game against Kerala

All eyes will be on the 26-year-old in the Ranji Trophy game and among those in attendance will be chief selector MSK...

24 Dec 2019 10:03 AM GMT

Ahead of the Boxing Day Test against New Zealand, Australias Steve Smith expressed confidence in Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) curator Matt Page and his groundstaff saying that they will produce something good for them. (Photo:AFP)

20,000 plus New Zealand fans to fill vacant MCG seats for Boxing day...

Cricket Australia said last week more than 16,000 tickets had been sold to New Zealanders based in Australia.

24 Dec 2019 9:51 AM GMT