Ahead of New Zealand's first Test match against England in Christchurch, skipper Tom Latham said that since the conditions at Hagley Oval are different, a new Kiwi side will take on the field.
A pair of former cricket legends Martin Crowe and Graham Thorpe will be honoured as New Zealand and England announced that future Test matches between the two sides will be played for the Crowe-Thorpe Trophy, according to ICC.
England's interim head coach Marcus Trescothick is clearing the way for Brendon McCullum, who is set to take over as the new white-ball head coach, marking the beginning of a new era for the Three Lions.
Australia skipper Alyssa Healy will be doubtful for the upcoming ODI series against India after sustaining a knee injury during the ongoing Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) match.
New Zealand right-arm seamer Tim Southee opened up on the reason behind announcing his retirement from the longest format of the game ahead of the Test series against England at home.
Former skipper Kane Williamson returned back to the squad after recovering from his injury as New Zealand announced their squad on Friday for the three-match Test series against England at home.
Tearaway quick Ben Sears is set to miss the three-match Test series against England, although New Zealand coach Gary Stead remains hopeful of having him fit for the latter part of the home summer.
Sears was also sidelined for the entire Test series in India due to a knee injury. The 26-yea
New Zealand coach Gary Stead is "very confident" that Kane Williamson will return to action for the first Test of their home summer against England, scheduled to be held at Hagley Oval in Christchurch from November 28 to December 2.
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Friday announced the schedule for next month's Test series against New Zealand, with the opening Test in Galle to feature a rest day due to a "political election".