New Zealand pacer Nathan Smith has been named the ICC Men's Player of the Month for June 2026 following a sensational run of performances in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship.&nbsp;Smith played

Kiwi's Nathan Smith win ICC Men's Player of the Month award

New Zealand pacer Nathan Smith has been named the ICC Men's Player of the Month for June 2026 following a sensational run of performances in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship.

Shimron Hetmyer has been drafted into the West Indies squad for the second and third ODIs against New Zealand, replacing the injured Justin Greaves.&nbsp;Greaves sustained a back injury that ruled him

West Indies recall Shimron Hetmyer for New Zealand ODIs

Shimron Hetmyer has been drafted into the West Indies squad for the second and third ODIs against New Zealand, replacing the injured Justin Greaves.

West Indies recall Shimron Hetmyer for New Zealand ODIs after Greaves injury

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar hailed Ben Stokes as he announced his retirement from international cricket for his energy, positivity and fearless approach to the game, saying he consistently in

Tendulkar hails Stokes after England's great retirement

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar hailed Ben Stokes as he announced his retirement from international cricket for his energy, positivity and fearless approach to the game.

England have been penalised 12 points in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings and fined 50 per cent of their match fees for maintaining a slow over rate during the second Test against New Zeala

England docked 12 WTC points for slow over-rate

England have been penalised 12 points in the WTC standings and fined 50 per cent of their match fees for maintaining a slow over rate during the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval.

England docked 12 WTC points for slow over-rate during second Test against New Zealand

New Zealand thrashed England by 253 runs at The Oval on Sunday to level the three-match Test series 1-1. It was a complete team performance from the visitors across all five days.&nbsp;A superb centur

New Zealand crush England by 253 runs to level Test series

New Zealand thrashed England by 253 runs at The Oval on Sunday to level the three-match Test series 1-1. It was a complete team performance from the visitors across all five days.

New Zealand crush England by 253 runs to level Test series 1-1 as Matt Henry stars with 11 wickets

England's star batter and interim captain Joe Root, sharing his thoughts on taking up the Test captaincy once again, stated that he is approaching the role on a match-by-match basis. He also jokingly

Joe Root reveals a shocking truth on Ben Stokes

England interim test captain Joe Root jokingly remarked that he feels a bit envious of Ben Stokes for having the opportunity to work with head coach Brendon McCullum.

ENG vs NZ: Joe Root reveals a shocking truth on Ben Stokes after nightclub incident

The England team is currently mired in controversy. Following their victory in the first Test against New Zealand, 'Three Lions' captain Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson were involved in an altercation wit

McCullum breaks his silence on the nightclub incident

England head coach Brendon McCullum broke his silence on the matter, stating that he supports his players celebrating success—provided they do not go overboard.

ENG vs NZ: Brendon McCullum breaks his silence on the nightclub incident after Ben Stokes dropped out

Sonny Baker. (Photo/ICC official website)

England have named their playing XI for the second Test match against New Zealand at The Oval, with Jordan Cox and Sonny Baker set to make their Test debuts. The hosts have made four changes to the si

England hands two debut caps for second NZ Test

England have named their playing XI for the second Test match against New Zealand at The Oval, with Jordan Cox and Sonny Baker set to make their Test debuts.

New Zealand's legendary batsman Kane Williamson has announced his 16-year international career retirement. With this announcement, his illustrious 16-year international career also came to an end. Thi

Kane Williamson announces international retirement

New Zealand's legendary batsman Kane Williamson has announced his 16-year international career retirement. With this announcement, his illustrious 16-year international career also came to an end.

Kane Williamson announces retirement from international cricket with immediate effect

Following the nightclub incident, the ECB has dropped Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson from the Test squad and handed the team's leadership to experienced batter Joe Root. However, several former England c

Check out the reason behind Ben Stokes’ nightclub behaviour

Nasser Hussain remarked that Stokes must surely feel he has let many people down, but he emphasised the need to understand the toll that the England captaincy has taken on him.

The England Cricket Board (ECB) have announced England’s second test squad against New Zealand, which is scheduled at the Kia Oval on June 17. The squad removed pacer Gus Atkinson and regular skipper

England squad announced for the second Test

The England Cricket Board (ECB) have announced England’s second test squad against New Zealand, which is scheduled at the Kia Oval on June 17.

ENG vs NZ: England squad announced for the second Test. Who is the England captain?

England's Test vice-captain Harry Brook has climbed to the top of the ICC Men's Test batting rankings, replacing teammate Joe Root in the latest update on Wednesday.&nbsp;Brook regained the No. 1 posi

Harry Brook becomes No.1 Test batter in ICC rankings

England's Test vice-captain Harry Brook has climbed to the top of the ICC Men's Test batting rankings, replacing teammate Joe Root in the latest update on Wednesday.

Ben Stokes, England's current Test captain, might soon bid farewell to his international career. Following a nightclub incident early Monday morning, persistent reports suggest that the England and Wa

Ben Stokes set to retire from International Cricket?

Following a nightclub incident early Monday morning, persistent reports suggest that the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) could strip Stokes of the captaincy and even drop him from the team.

Ben Stokes set to retire from International Cricket? Here’s the update

England's celebrations following their victory in the first Test match against New Zealand at Lord's had barely concluded when some players once again found themselves embroiled in a nightclub controv

All you need to know about Ben Stokes’ nightclub controversy

England's celebrations following their victory in the Lord's Test against New Zealand had barely concluded when some players once again found themselves embroiled in a nightclub controversy.

ENG vs NZ: All you need to know about Ben Stokes’ nightclub controversy

New Zealand slipped from second to fourth place in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 standings after suffering a 115-run defeat against England in the opening Test at Lord's on Sunday.&nbs

ENG's Lord's win pushes NZ down in WTC standings

New Zealand slipped from second to fourth place in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 standings after suffering a 115-run defeat against England in the opening Test at Lord's.

England's Lord's win pushes New Zealand down in WTC standings

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has announced the schedule for an all-format series against India at home starting in October. India will tour Australia in October for 5 T20Is, 5 ODIs, and 2 tests. India's

Check out the complete New Zealand vs India 2026 schedule

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has announced the schedule for an all-format series against India at home starting in October. India will tour Australia in October for 5 T20Is, 5 ODIs, and 2 tests.

NZ vs IND: Check out the complete New Zealand vs India 2026 schedule

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