New Zealand played their first Test in 1930 and have long been admired for competing well above their size. They have a reputation for disciplined bowling, clever captaincy and excellent fielding.
The Black Caps won the World Test Championship in 2021 and have reached several World Cup finals, including the dramatic 2019 final against England. Their home grounds include the Basin Reserve, Eden Park and Hagley Oval.
Coach: Rob Walter (head coach), Luke Ronchi (batting coach), Jacob Oram (bowling coach), James Foster (fielding coach)
Captain: Tom Latham (Test), Mitchell Santner (ODI, T20I)
Ravi Shastri says Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s experience makes his India T20I recall an obvious choice ahead of the five-match New Zealand series beginning October 22. The 36-year-old pacer returns to the national setup after nearly four years away.
Pakistan, England and Sri Lanka begin a seven-match ODI tri-series on October 18, with matches in Rawalpindi and Lahore serving as preparation for the 2027 Men’s Cricket World Cup.
Delhi Capitals have appointed former Sri Lanka fast bowler Chaminda Vaas as their fast-bowling coach for IPL 2027. The move brings a 355-Test-wicket and 400-ODI-wicket veteran into a revamped support staff led by Sourav Ganguly.
India have named Jasprit Bumrah in their Test squad for the two-match New Zealand series, while Rishabh Pant and Prasidh Krishna are included subject to fitness clearance. Shubman Gill will captain the side, with KL Rahul as vice-captain.
India have added veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar to the squad for the fifth T20I against West Indies in Bengaluru after Arshdeep Singh sustained a bowling-shoulder injury. The one-match addition comes ahead of the series decider on October 17.
Pakistan captain Fatima Sana has signed a one-year deal with Perth Scorchers for WBBL|12, marking her debut in Australia’s Women’s Big Bash League. The 24-year-old pace-bowling all-rounder will be available for the Scorchers’ first eight matches as the club strengthens its squad ahead of the 2026 se
