New Zealand captain Tom Latham (right) and team-mates celebrate the final wicket of the game to win the series on day five of the Third Cricket Test at Trent Bridge Cricket Ground.

'Calmly resilient': Injury-hit Black Caps clinch test series win

New Zealand defied heavy odds at Trent Bridge, even suffering more injuries during the match, to win by 160 runs just after lunch on day five.

Tue, Jun 30

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England's Ben Stokes, left looks on with teammates on day four of the Third Test cricket match between England and New Zealand, in Nottingham, England.

Ben Stokes drops retirement bombshell during NZ Test

News of the end of Stokes' 15-year England career came in a statement 15 minutes before tea on Day 4 of the deciding Trent Bridge Test against the Black Caps.

Monday 6:13am

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Rachin Ravindra scored his seventh test half-century.

Black Caps grab upper hand in third test after England collapse

Rachin Ravindra's latest half-century lifted New Zealand into a commanding 204-run lead against England after three days of the series-deciding Trent Bridge test.

Sun, Jun 28

White Ferns captain Melie Kerr batting against England.

White Ferns' World Cup hopes squashed after heavy England defeat

The defending champions struggled under pressure in what was a must-win match against hosts England, ending their World Cup campaign at the end of the group stage.

Sun, Jun 28

Ben Duckett of England hits a four during the 3rd Rothesay Test Match Day 2 between England and New Zealand at Trent Bridge in Nottingham, United Kingdom, on June 26, 2026.

Quick century sparks England's charge after Black Caps' 438

Ben Duckett's 113 from 98 balls beside Jacob Bethell's unbeaten 74 platformed England to 223-2 at stumps, trailing by 215 runs.

Sat, Jun 27

New Zealand's Tom Latham, right, celebrates reaching a century, during day one of the Third Test cricket match between England and New Zealand, in Nottingham, England.

Latham and Conway share 317-run opening stand for Black Caps

The Latham-Conway run fest made for a nightmarish return to the England team after disciplinary issues for captain Ben Stokes, who was part of an attack that was flayed to all parts of the ground on a flat, docile pitch at Trent Bridge.

Fri, Jun 26

Ben Stokes trains with England in Nottingham after being stood down for the second test against New Zealand.

Stokes back but stays quiet on future as England captain

Ben Stokes missed England's second test thrashing by New Zealand at The Oval after being stood down due to a nightclub incident.

Thu, Jun 25

England head coach Brendon McCullum.

McCullum insists no rift with Stokes after English cricket turmoil

England cricket coach Brendon McCullum insists his relationship with “good friend” and captain Ben Stokes hasn't been strained by the chaotic events of the past two weeks

Wed, Jun 24

Brooke Halliday and Izzy Sharp of New Zealand run between the wickets as they bat together during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Group B match.

White Ferns beat Scotland to stay alive in Women's T20 World Cup

A 101 run stand between Izzy Sharp and Brooke Halliday lifted the Kiwis to victory in their chase of 132.

Wed, Jun 24

England's Gus Atkinson, right, celebrates with captain Ben Stokes after bowling out New Zealand's Matt Henry.

Ben Stokes cleared after investigation into nightclub incident

The independent Cricket Regulator said overnight "no further action will be taken against either player".

Tue, Jun 23

New Zealand's Matt Henry celebrates taking the wicket of England's Joe Root on day five of the Second Rothesay Test cricket match between England and New Zealand.

Matt Henry claims 11 wickets as NZ crush England at The Oval

New Zealand won the series-levelling Test by 253 runs after routing England for 209 just 48 minutes into the fifth and final day.

Mon, Jun 22

New Zealand's Izzy Sharp bats during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup match between Ireland and New Zealand in Southampton, England.

White Ferns beat Ireland by 4 runs to keep T20 World Cup hopes alive

Ten dropped catches cost New Zealand its first two games against the West Indies and Sri Lanka.

Sat, Jun 20

New Zealand's Henry Nicholls celebrates reaching his century on day three of the second cricket test between England and New Zealand, in London, Friday June 19, 2026.

Nicholls' unbeaten 119 puts New Zealand ahead as England wilts

Henry Nicholls, recalled by New Zealand to replace retired great Kane Williamson, smacked an unbeaten century to help boost their lead to a formidable 352.

Sat, Jun 20

New Zealand's Glenn Phillips celebrates his century, on day two of the second cricket test between England and New Zealand, in London.

Glenn Phillips ton puts Black Caps on top after Day 2 against England

New Zealand was all out just before lunch after Glenn Phillips scored an even 100, his maiden test century.

Fri, Jun 19

New Zealand's Tom Blundell batting on day one of the second cricket test between England and New Zealand in London.

Glenn Phillips fights back for Black Caps at The Oval

The Black Caps were an encouraging 291-7 at stumps but six of those wickets were gifted to England's most inexperienced bowling attack in decades.

Thu, Jun 18

Henry Nicholls

Black Caps recall Nicholls to replace retired Williamson for 2nd Test

New Zealand captain Tom Latham confirmed the move overnight, a day before the second test against England at The Oval.

Wed, Jun 17

Sri Lanka reaching their target of 151 with two balls to spare in their maiden T20 world cup win over New Zealand.

Sri Lanka stuns New Zealand to dent Women's T20 World Cup defence

The White Ferns were tainted again by dropped catches; six in the opening loss to the West Indies and three more against Sri Lanka, two of them key.

Wed, Jun 17

England head coach Brendon McCullum.

McCullum on Stokes after nightclub incident: 'I worry for him'

England coach Brendon McCullum said his initial reaction of bewilderment and anger at Ben Stokes breaching team protocols has given way to "worry and concern".

Tue, Jun 16

New Zealand's Jess Kerr bowls during the Women's T20 World Cup match between New Zealand and West Indies in Southampton, England

Costly dropped catches see White Ferns slump to opening defeat

A horror effort in the field has cost the White Ferns badly in their opening match of cricket's T20 World Cup in England.

Sun, Jun 14

The captains line up before the start of the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup in England

White Ferns to kick off T20 World Cup defence, England smash records

The White Ferns will begin their World Cup campaign tomorrow, following England's record-breaking domination over Sri Lanka in the opening T20 match.

Sat, Jun 13

Kane Williamson celebrates scoring his century against South Africa in Hamilton.

Kane Williamson retires from international cricket

“I’ve thought about it for a while, but over the last few days it’s become clear now is the right time," Williamson said.

Sat, Jun 13

England's Gus Atkinson, right, celebrates with captain Ben Stokes after bowling out New Zealand's Matt Henry to win the Test match between England and New Zealand at Lord's cricket ground in London, Sunday, June 7, 2026.

England drops Stokes, Atkinson for second NZ Test after nightclub incident

The England and Wales Cricket Board are looking into what it described as “a breach of team protocols” when Stokes and Atkinson were on a night out.

Thu, Jun 11

England's Gus Atkinson, right, celebrates with captain Ben Stokes after bowling out New Zealand's Matt Henry.

England's Stokes faces Test axe after 'nightclub incident' probe

The England and Wales Cricket Board says it is investigating a breach of team protocols following the first test against New Zealand.

Tue, Jun 9

England's captain Ben Stokes, right, celebrates with teammates after the dismissal of New Zealand's Devon Conway during the fourth day.

England defeat Black Caps by 115 runs on Day 4 at Lord's

Resuming on 55-5 and requiring 254 for an unlikely win, New Zealand lost its remaining five wickets inside the first two hours of play.

Mon, Jun 8

New Zealand's Devon Conway plays a shot during the third day of the Test match between England and New Zealand at Lord's cricket ground in London

Rain chaos stalls England at Lords as NZ slumps to 55-5 chasing 254

Rain frustrated England's charge to victory against the Black Caps in their test series opener at a damp Lord's overnight.

Sun, Jun 7