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Scott Weenink has announced that he will step down as chief executive of New Zealand Cricket (NZC), citing differences with several member associations and the players’ body regarding the organisation’s long-term priorities and direction. Weenink will leave the role on January 30, 2026, after a two-and-a-half-year tenure. “After careful consideration, it has become clear that […]

The injury woes for fast bowlers continued in the New Zealand vs West Indies Test series, with senior pacer Kemar Roach unable to take part in the second day’s play at Mount Maunganui. Roach, who pulled up clutching his hamstring during the 89th over on day one, walked off the field after completing his spell. […]

Ishan Kishan announced his return to the T20I conversation with a sensational 2025-26 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy campaign, ending as the tournament’s top run-scorer and leading six-hitter. His standout performance came in the final, where he smashed a 49-ball 101 to steer Jharkhand to a 69-run victory over Haryana in Pune, securing the team’s first-ever […]

A vintage display from 41-year-old Peter Siddle propelled the Melbourne Stars to an impressive eight-wicket victory over reigning BBL champions Hobart Hurricanes, giving their season a perfect start. Siddle’s 3 for 30 helped restrict the Hurricanes to a modest 158 for 9 after Stars captain Marcus Stoinis chose to bowl first at the MCG. The […]

Australia wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis, recently acquired by Lucknow Super Giants for INR 8.6 crore at the IPL mini-auction, has confirmed that he will not be fully available for the 2026 season due to personal commitments. Inglis is set to get married in early April, while the IPL 2026 season runs from March 26 to May […]

Devon Conway described his mindset after sharing a colossal 323-run opening partnership with Tom Latham in the third Test against West Indies at Mount Maunganui. “The goal was to bat big, bat well, and give our bowlers a chance to bowl in the fourth innings,” Conway explained, reflecting on a day when New Zealand finished […]

Mitchell Starc called for Snicko to be “sacked” after edge-detection technology came under scrutiny for a second straight day during the third Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval, as Cricket Australia’s chief executive demanded clarity following a previous malfunction. The controversy began when England had a review reinstated by match referee Jeff Crowe on the second […]

Australia may not have officially sealed the Ashes yet, but after England wilted under Adelaide’s scorching sun on day two, it increasingly feels like a matter of “when” rather than “if.” Ben Stokes fought valiantly, facing 151 balls and batting for over four hours for an unbeaten 45, but he found few partners on the […]

South Africa’s memorable tour of India could still end on a high note. After dominating the Test series 2-0 and forcing a decider in the ODIs, they head into the final T20I with a chance to prevent India from claiming the series, something only accomplished once in their last 14 tournaments or series in the […]

Bay of Plenty truly delivered for New Zealand. Devon Conway and Tom Latham each scored a century, and once they got into their rhythm, it seemed nobody else even got a chance at the crease. West Indies arrived in Mount Maunganui chasing a historic first Test win here in 30 years, hoping to claim a […]