Australia’s Alex Carey was denied the chance to snare a rare fourth-innings century when captain Pat Cummins struck the winning runs against New Zealand – and Cummins admitted he had ‘no idea’ his teammate was on 98 runs at the time.
Redemption for out-of-form duo but top order woes exposed: Aussie Player Ratings
Australias has secured a 2-0 series whitewash over New Zealand after wicketkeeper Alex Carey steered the tourists towards a dramatic three-wicket victory in Christchurch on Monday.
Australia pulls off record run chase after career-defining performance from wicketkeeper Alex Carey
Alex Carey has steered Australia towards its highest successful run chase against New Zealand in Tests in a career-defining performance at Hagley Oval on Monday.
‘Smashed it’: Mitch Marsh survives massive scare as DRS drama ignites
Mitchell Marsh had an extremely narrow escape as a razor-thin DRS decision ignited controversy on the final day of Australia’s Test against New Zealand.
Crushing series win helps ‘proud’ India leapfrog vulnerable Aussies to become world No.1
India have climbed to the number one spot in Test cricket rankings following an emphatic 4-1 series victory against England.
New Zealand close in on drought-breaking Test victory against Australia
- New Zealand 162 and 372; Australia 256 and 77-4 at Hagley Oval
- Black Caps eye first Test win over rivals on home soil since 1993
New Zealand are in the box seat to claim a drought-busting Test win over their arch-rivals after Australia wilted on day three of the second Test.
Chasing 279 for victory, Matt Henry and debutant Ben Sears ripped through the Australian top order at Hagley Oval on Sunday, leaving Australia dazed at 34-4.
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New Zealand is on the cusp of ending a 31-year drought against Australia after completely dominating proceedings on the third day of the Test being held in Christchurch.
‘Speaking a language not all of them truly believe’: UK reaction to ‘horror show in the Himalayas’
After England suffered its first Test series defeat under the leadership of Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum, its skipper questioned critics who claimed his team lacked the “ruthlessness” to beat India.
New Zealand on verge of ending 31-year drought after Australian top order crumbles in Christchurch
The Black Caps are on the verge of securing its first home Test victory over their trans-Tasman rivals in a generation after Australia’s top order crumbled on day three of the Christchurch Test.
‘They should move on’: Sri Lankans revive World Cup timed out drama with T20 series celebration
Sri Lanka hasn’t forgotten Angelo Matthews’ infamous dismissal from the recent World Cup in India, celebrating Saturday’s T20 triumph over Bangladesh by pointing to their wrists.
Josh Hazlewood wins over NZ fans by signing piece of sandpaper on boundary line
Josh Hazlewood has won over New Zealand fans on day two of the second Test, signing a piece of yellow sandpaper to cheers from the local fans at Hagley Oval.
‘Write me off at your own peril’: Defiant Stokes’ ‘Bazball’ message after India drubbing
England captain Ben Stokes has warned critics against any premature eulogies for his team, saying he will use the team’s 4-1 Test drubbing in India as inspiration for improvement.
‘We are big enough to say it’: Stokes’ admission as India crush England to seal Test series 4-1
Ravichandran Ashwin took five wickets in his landmark 100th Test as India hammered England by an innings and 64 runs in the fifth match to seal the series 4-1 on Saturday.
Alex Carey’s ‘freebie’ raises awkward question as tail rescues Australia yet again: Christchurch Test, Day 2 Talking Points
New Zealand has the lead but Australia marginally holds the upper-hand after an enthralling second day of the Trans-Tasman Trophy Test underway in Christchurch.
Tasmania’s Matthew Wade to miss start of Indian Premier League to play Sheffield Shield final
Tasmanian cricketer Matthew Wade will miss the start of the Indian Premier League to play the Sheffield Shield final, prioritising domestic duties over the lucrative T20 tournament.