Former New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson has announced his retirement from the T20 Internationals (T20Is) after playing 93 games in the shortest format of the game.
White-ball captain Harry Brook declared his side was not "good enough" as England endured their first ODI series whitewash against New Zealand for the first time in 42 years.
Former cricketer Mark Butcher believes England isn't learning anything from its shambolic run in the ODIs and needs to show more humility to recover from their torrid run.
Northern Districts pacer Kristian Clarke has joined the New Zealand ODI squad ahead of the third and final match of the series against England, which will be played on Saturday at Sky Stadium.
England's white-ball captain Harry Brook admitted his team was "hammered" by New Zealand, expressing frustration and confusion over their struggles in the ODI format, particularly highlighting their batting collapse in the second ODI, where they were bowled out for 175.
Wood has been brought up to the national side lead batting coach post for a year-long deal after a "power-hitting programme" earlier this year, with various national squads and players left impressed by his inputs. Also, Ferdinands, a biomechanics expert, had worked with the Board of Control
New Zealand all-rounder Daryl Mitchell guided his side to a thrilling five-wicket win over England in a low-scoring contest at Hamilton on Wednesday. With this victory, the hosts sealed the three-match ODI series 2-0, with one game still remaining in Wellington.
England captain Harry Brook delivered a ballistic hundred to play the rescue act for his side at Mount Maunganui and shattered the world record for the highest percentage of team runs scored by an England batter in a completed men's ODI innings.
Kane Williamson has affirmed his commitment to New Zealand cricket, saying he still has an eye on the 2027 ODI World Cup. The veteran batter is set to return to international action for the first time since the Champions Trophy final in March, as per ESPNcricinfo.
England's jam-packed international winter schedule kicked off on a disappointing note after the first T20I against New Zealand at Hagley Oval was washed out due to incessant rain in Christchurch on Saturday.