Black Caps
Midday Sports News for 17 December 2019
The Black Caps call in a replacement bowler in the test against Australia. Audio
Cricket: Black Caps thumped by Australia in Perth test
The Black Caps cricketers have been left with plenty to ponder after a big defeat to Australia in the first Test in Perth.
The Australians wrapped up a thumping 296-run win in the day-night match… Audio
Match abandoned at MCG
Concerns about the Boxing Day Test involving the Black Caps are growing after Cricket Australia (CA) confirmed the abandonement of a domestic four-day match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Sports commentator Brendan Telfer
Brendan talks to Lynn about why the Black Caps win series over England isn't included in the World Test Championship which started earlier this year. Also speculation about how much Israel Folau… Audio
Boult, CDG 'progressing well'
Black Caps coach Gary Stead is "quietly optimistic" injured duo Trent Boult and Colin de Grandhomme will be available for the upcoming series against Australia.
Root finds form with Test century against NZ
Joe Root ended a poor run of form when he scored his 17th Test century and led England to 269-5 before rain ended play early on the third day of the second Test against New Zealand in Hamilton.
NZ take control of second Test
Tim Southee and Matt Henry removed both England openers as New Zealand reduced the tourists to 39-2 and took control of the second Test.
Rain forces early end to day one of second Test
Heavy rain has washed out the final session of the first day of the second Test between New Zealand and England at Seddon Park in Hamilton.
Sports commentator Brendan Telfer
Brendan talks to Kathryn about the Black Caps team playing England in the second test in Hamilton today. Also a look at whether Russia will be banned from next year's Tokyo Olympics. Audio
Stokes defends his skipper ahead of second test
England cricketer Ben Stokes described the test side's captaincy as one of the most criticised roles and said the team had shared the responsibility for their heavy first Test loss.
NZ Cricket apologises to Archer
New Zealand Cricket chief David White visited England's Jofra Archer to apologise for the racial abuse the fast bowler said he was subjected to in the first test at Mount Maunganui.
It was close to Santner's favourite Test match
Mitchell Santner isn't sure if that was the favourite match of his Test career, but the Black Cap has to admit the win over England by an innings is "not far off".
Nights Sport
Dana Johannsen joins us once again. Tonight she's taking a look at The Black Caps win in the opening test against England today and bringing us up to date with the All Blacks' coaching race. Audio
Santner strikes as NZ take control of first Test
Mitchell Santner scored his maiden Test century and then grabbed three quick wickets to reduce England to 55-3 at the close of play on the fourth day of the first Test at Bay Oval on Sunday.
Watling century guides NZ to lead
BJ Watling scored the first test century on Bay Oval as New Zealand established a 41-run lead against England on Saturday, reaching 394-6 at the close of the third day of the first test in Mt…
Black Caps to fight fire with fire
The Black Caps coach Gary Stead is looking forward to the prospect of being able to fight fire with fire as New Zealand head into the first test against England.
England dangerman still adjusting to new balls
England fast bowler Jofra Archer says it has been a challenge adjusting to the Kookaburra ball ahead of Thursday's first test against New Zealand.
Williamson back as Ferguson debuts for Black Caps
Kane Williamson has been passed fit and is joined by fast bowler Lockie Ferguson in the 15-player Test squad announced for series against England and Australia.
Midday Sports News for 11 November 2019
Aaron Cruden's return frees up Damian McKenzie to play fullback. Audio
Kane Williamson to miss T20 series
Black Caps captain Kane Williamson will miss the T20 series against England because of an injury.
