The Latest Breaking News from the Black Caps

New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to a foot injury, dealing a blow to the Black Caps ahead of their opening match against Pakistan.

NEW DELHI: Star batter Kane Williamson struck a magnificent century to power New Zealand into the tri-series final with a commanding six-wicket victory over South Africa in Lahore on Monday. His unbeaten 133 overshadowed debutant Matthew Breetzke’s record-breaking 150, guiding the Black Caps to a comfortable chase at Gaddafi Stadium.

Atkinson turned the heat on the Black Caps in his fifth over of the day, racking up three different modes of dismissal to end their innings on 125.

The punishment was issued after England beat the Black Caps a day and half ahead of the scheduled finish.

The best first day performance by a slow bowler at this venue since Nathan Lyon in 2016

The 21-year-old off spinner helped the tourists fight back as New Zealand reached 319 for eight on the opening day of the Test series.

Former captain selected in XI at expense of in-form Will Young with Nathan Smith to debut for Black Caps at Hagley Oval

Ben Stokes’s side bid to end an inconsistent 2024 on a high against the Black Caps, who remain in the hunt for the World Test Championship final at Lord’s next year

New Zealand's bowling great Tim Southee has announced his retirement plans and will bow out from the red-ball format after his team's ongoing World Test Championship (2023-25) campaign.