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Selection headache for New Zealand as Kane Williamson returns to squad

Williamson is fit again after a groin injury saw him sit out the entirety of a famous 3-0 away win against India.

The Independent UK

Under-pressure Southee stands down as NZ Test captain

New Zealand coach Gary Stead has hailed Tim Southee's humility and leadership after the veteran paceman resigned as Test captain to be replaced by Tom Latham.

AAP

Black Caps pick speedster Sears for second Test

NZ stalwarts Kane Williamson and Tim Southee will each play their 100th Test this week against Australia, as quick Ben Sears prepares to play his first.

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New Zealand loses O'Rourke for 2nd test vs. Australia; Sears called up

New Zealand fast bowler Will O’Rourke has been ruled out of the second cricket test against Australia with a hamstring strain

The Hindu

Conway, O'Rourke out but no Wagner return for NZ

Neil Wagner won't play in the second Test against Australia, with selectors adding uncapped Ben Sears to the NZ squad after Will O'Rourke's hamstring injury.

AAP

Beaten Black Caps not ruling out Wagner for Second Test

Black Caps paceman Will O'Rourke will be assessed after hamstring tightness as New Zealand consider changes for the Second Test against Australia.

AAP

Conway out, Ravindra in for New Zealand ahead of 1st test against Australia

Devon Conway out, Rachin Ravindra cleared to play for New Zealand in first cricket test against Australia.

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Thumbs down as Conway to miss first NZ-Australia Test

Devon Conway has been ruled out of the first Test against Australia, with Black Caps skipper Tim Southee confirming Will O'Rourke will play.

AAP

'Lion-hearted' Wagner retires ahead of Australia Tests

Black Caps great Neil Wagner has called time on his career and won't play in the upcoming two-match Test series against Australia.

AAP

Australia sweep NZ in T20s but Smith fails again

Australia have claimed a 27-run victory in the third T20I against New Zealand at Eden Park, giving them a clean sweep of the Chappell-Hadlee series.

AAP

Conway in doubt for Black Caps Test against Australia

New Zealand opener Devon Conway is in doubt for the first Test against Australia with a thumb injury after wicketkeeping in the T20 series.

AAP

Ellis back and eager to push T20 World Cup claims in NZ

Australia's T20 squad is assembling in Wellington ahead of their three-match series against New Zealand beginning on Wednesday.

AAP

Fresh scans for Black Caps skipper Williamson

Kane Williamson is set to miss the rest of New Zealand's T20 series against Pakistan with a hamstring issue ahead of Tests against South Africa and Australia.

AAP

Adams named New Zealand bowling coach for Pakistan series

Adams will work as bowling coach for the five-match series as part of head coach Gary Stead’s coaching group, which also features regular batting coach Luke Ronchi.

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New Zealand's Matt Henry out of ICC World Cup, replaced by Jamieson

Matt Henry ruled out of World Cup with hamstring tear; Kyle Jamieson replaces him. Coach Stead "gutted" for Henry, Jamieson arrives in Bengaluru, ready for Nov 4th match if needed. Black Caps 4th in standings, two matches left vs Pakistan & Sri Lanka.

The Independent UK

New Zealand’s Matt Henry ruled out of Cricket World Cup, Kyle Jamieson named replacement

Matt Henry joins Lockie Ferguson, Mark Chapman and Kane Williamson in New Zealand’s growing list of injured players

The Hindu

World Cup 2023 | Kane Williamson fractures thumb; to play towards back end of tournament

Kane Williamson injured his left thumb in NZ's win over Bangladesh, scans revealing a fracture. He'll remain with the squad & could return at the back end of pool play. Tom Blundell will travel to India as cover. NZ sit top of the 10-nation table after 3 wins in 3…

The Hindu

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson to miss ICC Cricket World Cup opener against England

Kane Williamson to miss WC opener vs England; Latham to lead NZ in warm-up against Pakistan. Williamson's knee rehab continues, priority is ensuring he has time to progress. Southee to arrive on September 30, expected to be available for WC opener against England

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Tim Southee to undergo thumb surgery, World Cup decision next week

NZC announce Tim Southee to undergo thumb surgery, decision on World Cup participation next week. 34-yr-old fractured thumb while attempting catch in 4th ODI vs England. NZ coach Gary Stead says Southee will be given every chance to play in World Cup. Surgery to insert pins/screws, success depends on pain…

Al Jazeera

Williamson and Boult to lead New Zealand’s Cricket World Cup charge

Opener Finn Allen and fast bowler Adam Milne miss out on the squad for the ODI World Cup in India.

The Hindu

Williamson given two weeks to prove fitness for World Cup

NZ coach Stead giving Williamson every chance to prove fitness for WC; 2 weeks to name squad; Williamson in rehab mode, back batting in nets; Stead won't take chances; Neesham to miss T20 series for birth of child, McConchie to replace.

The Hindu

NZ employ Fleming, Foster, Bell as part of coaching staff ahead of World Cup

New Zealand have roped in the services of former skipper Stephen Fleming and the English duo of Ian Bell and James Foster as part of their coaching staff in the lead up to the ODI World Cup in India.

Dynamite News

Jacob Duffy replaces pacer Blair Tickner in New Zealand squad for T20Is against UAE

New Zealand have made a late change to their squad for this month's three-match series against UAE, with experienced pacer Blair Tickner skipping the series due to family reasons. Read further on Dynamite news:

The Hindu

Gary Stead to remain New Zealand cricket coach until 2025

Gary Stead will continue as coach of New Zealand in all three formats for two more years, and this is his second contract extension

AFP

Problems mount for New Zealand as Jamieson ruled out for months

Mount Maunganui (New Zealand) (AFP) - Injured fast bowler Kyle Jamieson was on Monday ruled out of cricket for a lengthy spell in another blow for New Zealand following their 267-run first Test drubbing by England.

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