New Zealand vs Pakistan: Kyle Jamieson’s 11-for humbles visitors in second Test as Kiwis claim No 1 Test ranking
Paceman Kyle Jamieson continued an extraordinary start to his Test career, taking 6-48 as New Zealand beat Pakistan by an innings and 176 runs in the second Test Wednesday to claim their fourth win in four Tests at home this summer.
Highlights, New Zealand vs Pakistan, 2nd Test Day 4, Full Cricket Score: Hosts win by an innings and 176 runs, complete series sweep
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Highlights, New Zealand vs Pakistan, 2nd Test Day 3, Full Cricket Score: Visitors trail by 354 runs
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Highlights, New Zealand vs Pakistan 2nd Test Day 2 at Christchurch, Full Cricket Score: Williamson, Nicholls guide Kiwis to 286/3 at stumps
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Highlights, New Zealand vs Pakistan, 2nd Test Day 1, Full Cricket Score: Visitors bowled out for 297
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New Zealand vs Pakistan: Kiwis name pacer Matt Henry as replacement for injured Neil Wagner ahead of second Test
Wagner was struck by Pakistan speedster Shaheen Afridi yorker while batting on the second day of the first Test, sustaining undisplaced fractures in both the fourth and fifth toes of his right foot.
Kane Williamson says leapfrogging Virat Kohli, Steve Smith on ICC Test rankings 'surprising and humbling'
He dethroned Smith, who slipped to the third spot after managing scores of 0 and 8 in the two innings against India at the MCG. Kohli (879) is at second, 11 points behind Williamson and two more than Smith.
New Zealand vs Pakistan, 1st Test Day 1, Full Cricket Score: Kane Williamson digs deep to put Kiwis ahead
New Zealand recovered from losing two early wickets to close play at 222/3 on Day 1 of the opening Test against Pakistan.
New Zealand vs Pakistan: Visiting bowling coach Waqar Younis to return home after Boxing Day Test
The 49-year-old will rejoin the national side in time for the home series against South Africa, which starts with the first Test in Karachi on 26 January.
New Zealand vs Pakistan: Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq ruled out of first Test; visitors include Imran Butt in squad
While Babar has fractured his right thumb, Imam has injured his left thumb during training sessions in Queenstown last week.
New Zealand vs Pakistan: Debutant Jacob Duffy, Tim Seifert shine as hosts draw first blood in T20I series
Pakistan never recovered from a slow start, despite a fighting 42 from stand-in captain Shadab Khan.
New Zealand vs Pakistan: Injured Lockie Ferguson's absence 'won't make a big difference,' says Haider Ali
Ferguson was the player of the series in the recent T20Is against the West Indies, after taking seven wickets at a low average of eight runs.
New Zealand vs Pakistan: Visiting players to leave quarantine in Christchurch after testing negative for COVID-19
The touring party of more than 50 players and officials have been holed up in their hotel for two weeks as they undergo mandatory isolation under New Zealand's strict coronavirus protocols.
Pakistan head coach Misbah-ul-Haq says denial of practice during isolation affecting preparation for T20 series
The 53-strong Pakistan team had been denied the right to train after eight members had tested positive for COVID-19.
New Zealand vs Pakistan: Sarfaraz Ahmed, Hussain Talat recalled to visitors' 18-member T20I squad
Talat played his last T20I against South Africa at Centurion in February last year, while former skipper Sarfaraz has reclaimed his spot from Rohail Nazir after missing the Zimbabwe series.
New Zealand vs Pakistan: PCB begins probe into players' COVID-19 cases on arrival in Kiwiland
The investigation has been launched after it emerged that some players from one or two teams in the ongoing domestic Quaid-e-Azam Trophy had complained of coughing, fever and sneezing— symptoms of a possible COVID-19 infection— just few days before they left for the tour of New Zealand.
New Zealand vs Pakistan: Babar Azam, Misbah-ul-Haq convince PCB to avoid pullout amidst COVID-19 chaos
PCB CEO Wasim Khan discussed various options with Babar and Misbah after the New Zealand Health Ministry denied the right to train while in managed isolation
New Zealand vs Pakistan: Visitors denied training rights after positive COVID-19 tests
The decision is a major setback for the Pakistan team which will begin a three-match Twenty20 series against New Zealand on 18 December and a two-match Test series on 26 December.
New Zealand vs Pakistan: No communication from selectors, says Shoaib Malik on being dropped
The former skipper, who currently is currently in Sri Lanka playing for Jaffna Stallions in the LPL, said he is focussing on making most of the opportunities he has in hand.
New Zealand vs Pakistan: Another member of visiting team tests positive for COVID-19, takes tally to eight
The first six cases involving members of the Pakistan squad were detected on the team's first day in New Zealand last week and the seventh shortly afterward.