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World Test Championship final: Tim Southee says 'there was a lot of negative energy in dressing room' during NZ's chase
New Zealand defeated world number one India by eight wickets in the final on Wednesday.

World Test Championship Final: Kane Williamson-led New Zealand end ICC title drought with win over India
Here are the best moments from the WTC final between India and New Zealand in Southampton.

World Test Championship final: 'It's been a hell of a journey', BJ Watling, Ross Taylor rejoice Kiwis' triumph
New Zealand thumped India by eight wickets to lift the inaugural World Test Championship mace, a feat which Taylor said will take a while to sink in.

World Test Championship Final: New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson lauds big-hearted teammates after triumph over India
"I've been part of (New Zealand cricket) for a short while, it's a very special feeling, the first time in our history we've come away with a world title."

World Test Championship Final: Smarts, discipline, adjustment — how Mohammed Shami breathed life into the match
How Mohammed Shami added smarts, discipline and adjustment to his skills to breathe life into the World Test Championship final.

World Test Championship Final: Batting holds key as India, New Zealand vie for Test supremacy
If there is one key factor that might decide which way the balance swings, it's how the two teams bat. Both teams possess quality bowling attacks with a lot of variety and are primed to do well. It will all come down to who bats well.

World Test Championship Final: The Pressure man — How BJ Watling became New Zealand's expert in difficult situations
Watling has faced down pressure situations with the bat or the gloves with the same method. Put away the flamboyant stuff, work hard, take the opportunities.

World Test Championship Final: BJ Watling hoping his 'one hell of a journey' ends with WTC high
Watling is set to play his 75th and farewell Test after recovering from a back injury that made him miss the second Test against England last week.

New Zealand players arrive in London for England series and WTC final against India
The players arrived here on Sunday afternoon after flying from Auckland via Singapore and were transferred to the Ageas Bowl in Southampton where they will be based for the first two weeks of the tour.

New Zealand wicket-keeper BJ Watling to retire from all forms of cricket after WTC final against India
The 35-year-old will call time on a career of 73 Tests and 28 one-day internationals following a two-match Test series against England and the inaugural WTC final at Hampshire's Southampton headquarters.

Highlights, New Zealand vs Pakistan, 1st Test Day 3, Full Cricket Score: Visitors bowled out for 239
Follow live scorecard of 1st Test Day 3 action between New Zealand and Pakistan being played at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui.

New Zealand vs Pakistan: Kyle Jamieson strikes early after Kane Williamson century takes Kiwis to 431
The innings was headlined by Williamson's 129, his 23rd Test century, with sizeable contributions from Watling (67) and Henry Nicholls (56) to go with Ross Taylor's 70 on the first day.

New Zealand vs West Indies: BJ Watling set to return for second Test as injuries hit the Windies
Pace bowler Roach is returning home following the death of his father last week while wicketkeeper Dowrich continues to be troubled by the hand injury that sidelined him after day one of the first Test.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Lancashire ceases contracts of BJ Watling, Glenn Maxwell and James Faulkner in wake of COVID-19 crisis
Lancashire Cricket on Friday mutually terminated the contracts of BJ Watling, Glenn Maxwell and James Faulkner as this season's County Championship has been postponed till 28 May due to the rapidly-spreading COVID-19 pandemic.

India vs New Zealand, Highlights, 2nd Test in Christchurch, Day 1, Full Cricket Score: Latham, Blundell steer Kiwis to 63/0 at stumps
Latest Updates, 2nd Test, Day 1 India vs New Zealand: That's stumps on Day 1. And all the three sessions today belonged to the hosts. They bundled out visitors for 242 and then Latham and Blundell made sure Kiwis did not lose any wicket till the close of play. India would be very disappointed. Nothing went there way today starting from toss. Kiwis 63/0 in 23 overs in first innngs so far, trail by 179 runs.

India vs New Zealand: More substance, less flamboyance, BJ Watling's way to play five days of Test cricket
While batting in the lower middle-order, Watling's rearguard actions have bailed the Blackcaps out of a hole on many occasions

India vs New Zealand: Fit-again Trent Boult boosts Black Caps' pace attack; Kyle Jamieson could debut in Wellington Test
Apart from Boult, left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel has been recalled for his first Test since the tour of Sri Lanka last August.

Australia vs New Zealand: Nathan Lyon stars as hosts close out home Test season with series clean sweep over Kiwis
Australia quickly wrapped up victory on the fourth day at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Monday, first dominating with the bat and then simply sweeping away the tourists’ batsmen in a devastating bowling spell in the afternoon

Australia vs New Zealand: Glenn Phillips called in as batting cover for ailing Kane Williamson, Henry Nicholls ahead of SCG Test
Kiwi coach Gary Stead stressed Phillips’ inclusion was precautionary and they were still hopeful both sick players would be fit.

Australia vs New Zealand: BJ Watling expects Black Caps pacers to persist with short-ball stuff at MCG in Boxing Day Test
New Zealand wicketkeeper BJ Watling expects his team to continue their short-pitched barrage at the Melbourne Cricket Ground against Australia if the wicket proves conducive during the Boxing Day Test.