Matt Henry of New Zealand (Getty Images) Matt Henry‘s remarkable performance at The Oval not only helped New Zealand level the Test series against England but also placed him alongside one of cricket’s greatest names in the venue’s history books.The New Zealand fast bowler became the first player since Shane Warne during the 2005 Ashes…
New Zealand captain Tom Latham praised batter Tom Blundell and bowler Nathan Smith as the Black Caps warmed up for their first Test against England at Lord’s next week with a one-sided victory over Ireland in Belfast on Friday. The touring side won by an innings and 79 runs after putting aside its early struggles…
Fast bowler Nathan Smith took five wickets in 29 deliveries as New Zealand continued to stifle Ireland in their one-off test at Stormont on Thursday. Thanks to Smith, Ireland was all out for 179 and made to follow on. At stumps, Ireland was 65 for two on day two. New Zealand declared at 490 for…
Rachin Ravindra and Tom Blundell hit centuries as New Zealand recovered from losing two early wickets to reach 361-5 at Stumps on the opening day of its first-ever Test match against Ireland on Wednesday. Ravindra fell to Harry Tector’s spin after scoring 121 runs. Blundell scored 142 not out. The host earlier won the toss…
