New Zealand cricket team

McCullum brings appealing simplicity but English cricket has structural problems | Andy Bull

Key is betting on McCullum to work his magic as he did with New Zealand, but it will need more than that to fix Test team

Andy Bull

19, May, 2022 @7:00 AM

Brendon McCullum inexperience could be a risk too far for England Test team | Mark Ramprakash

Brendon McCullum’s appointment as England head coach may prove to be an inspired decision – but it is extraordinary, given that he has not done a lot of coaching

Mark Ramprakash

14, May, 2022 @10:30 AM

Ross Taylor’s magical Test farewell rewarded strength in tough moments | Andy Bull

Contrast with troubled journey of former teammate Jesse Ryder highlights the role fate and resilience can play in cricket

Andy Bull

13, Jan, 2022 @8:00 AM

Bangladesh seal historic upset to end New Zealand’s unbeaten home Test run

Bangladesh have ended New Zealand’s 17-match unbeaten run on home soil with a stunning eight-wicket victory at Mount Maunganui

Reuters and Guardian sport

05, Jan, 2022 @1:25 AM

Australia were deserved T20 World Cup winners, says Aaron Finch

Aaron Finch, Australia’s T20 captain, had faith David Warner would perform and said: ‘This team is pretty special, everyone cares for each other’

Simon Burnton at the Dubai International Stadium

14, Nov, 2021 @8:41 PM

Australia beat New Zealand by eight wickets to win their first T20 World Cup – as it happened

Over-by-over report: A 92-run second-wicket partnership from David Warner and Mitchell Marsh set Australia up to win the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand

Tim de Lisle

14, Nov, 2021 @6:10 PM

Australia win their first T20 World Cup after eight-wicket victory over New Zealand

A 92-run second-wicket partnership from David Warner and Mitchell Marsh set Australia up to win the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand

Simon Burnton at the Dubai International Stadium

14, Nov, 2021 @5:22 PM

New Zealand take on Australia and history in T20 World Cup final | Geoff Lemon

If the Black Caps can end their poor form against Australia, the game they wanted least could also yield the sweetest victory

Geoff Lemon

13, Nov, 2021 @7:00 PM

It’s tub thumpers v wallflowers as New Zealand face Australia in T20 final

Aaron Finch promises to stay ‘really aggressive’ while Kane Williamson will ‘enjoy the occasion’ but toss will be crucial

Simon Burnton in Dubai

13, Nov, 2021 @4:20 PM

Black Caps happy under radar but T20 World Cup final spot no surprise

For the past five years, New Zealand have been the best and most effective all-format team in cricket

Andy Bull

13, Nov, 2021 @9:00 AM

Warner exemplifies Australia’s new approach before T20 World Cup final

Good friends Marcus Stoinis and Matthew Wade have also helped turn Australia into a more ‘fearless’ side to reach the final against New Zealand

Simon Burnton in Dubai

12, Nov, 2021 @2:32 PM

‘We’re devastated’: Eoin Morgan finds England semi-final loss difficult to take

Eoin Morgan has said England fought unbelievably well in their T20 World Cup semi-final loss to New Zealand and he refused to blame the lost toss or injuries

Simon Burnton at Zayed Cricket Stadium

10, Nov, 2021 @8:44 PM