New Zealand all-rounder Colin de Grandhomme announced his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday. De Grandhomme, 36, made the decision to bring down the curtains on an impressive international career after discussions this week with New Zealand Cricket — which has agreed to release him from his central contract.

Colin de Grandhomme bows out of international cricket for good

Experienced spin trio Ajaz Patel, Will Somerville and Mitchell Santner will be supported by rising stars Rachin Ravindra and Glenn Phillips when New Zealand begin their ICC World Test Championship (WTC) defence on Tour of India in November.

IND vs NZ: Trent Boult, Colin de Grandhomme to miss Test series due to bio-bubble fatigue

With the postponement of the Indian Premier League, all focus shifts to the World Test Championship finals that will take place between India and New Zealand at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton from June 18 to 22.

WTC finals: Kiwi all-rounder Colin de Grandhomme reveals 'toughest thing' for Team India

Marnus Labuschagne hit a double century as Australia amassed a huge 454 first innings against a weary New Zealand in the third Sydney Test on Saturday. Labuschagne reached his highest Test score of 215 as the Australians were dismissed just before tea on the second day.

Aus vs NZ: Marnus Labuschagne hits double ton in Australia's 454

New Zealand's Trent Boult remains a doubt for the first Test against Australia due to a side injury but captain Kane Williamson says he will give the pace spearhead every chance to prove his fitness before the match begins in Perth on Thursday.

Cricket: New Zealand spearhead Boult a doubt for first Test

England pacer Jofra Archer said that it was disturbing to hear racial comments by a man in the crowd during batting on day five of the first Test against New Zealand at Bay Oval here on Monday.

A bit disturbing hearing racial insults: England pacer Jofra Archer

New Zealand held their nerve to clinch a hard-fought and comprehensive victory against Sri Lanka in fading light in the second Test Monday and level the two-match series 1-1.

NZvSL: New Zealand thrash Sri Lanka to level series 1-1

Contrasting half-centuries from BJ Watling and Colin de Grandhomme helped New Zealand lead by 138 runs in their first innings against Sri Lanka on day four of the rain-hit second Test on Sunday.

SLvNZ: Watling, Colin De Grandhomme put New Zealand ahead in second Test

New Zealand batsmen routed Indian bowlers to put up a target of 220 in the first T20I on Wednesday. The hosts slammed 219 runs for the loss of six wickets in their 20 overs.

IND vs NZ, 1st T20I: Seifert's 84 sets India record 220 target

The black caps fought back to put a total of 192 for six at stumps

Black Caps fight back after England rip off top order