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Matt Henry will join the Black Caps squad for the second cricket test against Pakistan at Christchurch's Hagley Oval starting Sunday

Mad Wagner finally succumbs to painful injury New Zealand fast bowler ruled out for up to six weeks after bowling through the pain of two broken toes in the first Test AAP 31 December 2020, 02:06 PM AEST Neil Wagner battled through the pain of two broken toes in the first Test against Pakistan, but New Zealand coach Gary Stead says the paceman will miss the second match at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, starting on Sunday. Wagner needed pain-killing injections during the Test, which the hosts won...

Matt Henry replaces injured Wagner for second test Newshub 31/12/2020 © Image - Photosport; Video - Newshub Canterbury seamer Matt Henry has been brought into the Blackcaps squad for the second test against Pakistan at Hagley Oval starting on Sunday. Blackcaps hero Wagner ruled out of second test Replay Video NZ coach Gary Stead says Henry brings test experience and local knowledge to the squad. "Matt has been in good form with the ball having recently taken 6-53 for New Zealand A against t...

Boxing Day test at home perfect present for Williamson Newshub 24/12/2020 © Image - Photosport; Video - Newshub Kane Williamson celebrates his double century. A boxing day test on his home ground is the perfect Christmas present for Kane Williamson. With the usual routine of spending Christmas on the road and in hotels its a nice change to be spending it at home with friends and family for the Blackcaps captain. Boxing Day test at home perfect present for Williamson Replay Video UP NEXT "...

Stuff’s cricket scribes looked at that and some of the other burning questions. 1. Mitchell Santner got the nod over Ajaz Patel. Is there any chance he plays in this series? Mark Geenty: There is a chance, and is more likely at Bay Oval where he had his best test against England at a ground that can suit spin later. The fact Santner was picked ahead of Patel marked him down as a genuine option in the selectors’ eyes at No 7. But, with this pitch sure to be prepared to suit the New Zealand ...

BYC Podcast - Ep 15: The Purists & The Slogger… (Feat: Gary Stead) Publish Date Wednesday, 23 December 2020, 2:14PM In this episode, the guys react to Australia’s pantsing of the Indians in their 1st Test, they break down the T20 series against Pakistan and look forward to what we might expect in the Tests. Dylan Cleaver also gives us his Bat of the Month and the guys go over what they would like to get for Christmas from the cricketing universe. Black Caps coach Gar...

The Boxing Day cricket test will write a new chapter in New Zealand this summer. After previously being staged at Wellington’s Basin Reserve, then Christchurch’s Hagley Oval, the on-off fixture this year moves to Mt Maunganui’s Bay Oval, with the Black Caps taking on Pakistan in the first test of a two-match series. Ahead of its return to the calendar, Stuff looks back on the seven previous editions, which have thrown up no shortage of action. 1998 – New Zealand v India, Basin Reserv...

Pakistan sneak home in final T20 against Blackcaps Newshub 22/12/2020 Pakistan 177/6 (Rizwan 89, Southee 2/25) New Zealand 173/7 (Conway 63, Ashraf 3/20) Pakistan have managed to avoid a Twenty20 series whitewash with a well-paced win over the Blackcaps in the final match of the series in Napier. Responding to New Zealands total of 173/7, the tourists were able to put together partnerships and compile their chase clinically against a Blackcaps attack that lacked its typical sting, particular...

Pakistan 177/6 (Rizwan 89, Southee 2/25) New Zealand 173/7 (Conway 63, Ashraf 3/20) Pakistan have managed to avoid a Twenty20 series whitewash with a well-paced win over the Blackcaps in the final match of the series in Napier. Responding to New Zealands total of 173/7, the tourists were able to put together partnerships and compile their chase clinically against a Blackcaps attack that lacked its typical sting, particularly after spinner Ish Soshi was forced from the field with a hamstring in...

Live cricket updates: Black Caps v Pakistan, third Twenty20 22 Dec, 2020 05:33 AM 4 minutes to read Devon Conway top scored for the Black Caps in the third T20 v Pakistan. Photo / Paul Taylor NZ Herald ‌ Black Caps spinner Mitchell Santner has retained his place in the test squad to face Pakistan despite Ajaz Patel being fit enough to play. In a clear indication the selectors are not comfortable with Kyle Jamieson being given all-rounder status, Santner has got the nod over Patel on the back ...