New Zealand’s first-ever Test against Afghanistan resulted in a washout, with head coach Gary Stead labelling it as a ‘lost opportunity’ in preparing for the upcoming Sri Lanka and India Test series.

‘We are frustrated’ – NZ's Gary Stead laments ‘lost opportunity’ with abandoned one-off Test vs Afghanistan

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson and ace seamer Tim Southee are likely to get fit in time for the World Cup 2023 opener against England on October 5, head coach Gary Stead hinted.

Kane Williamson, Southee likely to get fit for World Cup opener against England, hints coach Gary Stead

New Zealand’s regular ODI skipper Kane Williamson could be on the flight to India for the 50-over World Cup later this year even if he remains unfit to take the field, claims Kiwi head coach Gary Stead.

Kane Williamson can still travel to India for 50-over World Cup even if he's unfit, says Gary Stead

Ace Kiwi seamer Trent Boult is committed to remaining available for selection for the 2023 Men's 50-over World Cup in India later this year despite not signing the central contract with New Zealand Cricket.

Trent Boult commits to playing 2023 World Cup despite not renewing central contract, Milne inks his first

Bowler Ajaz Patel's record performance of taking ten wickets in a Test innings did not guarantee him a spot in New Zealand's squad for a home series against Bangladesh.

NZ drop Ajaz Patel for Bangladesh home Tests after historic 10-fer vs India, Tom Latham to lead

New Zealand coach Gary Stead says his team is bracing up for a "tough and challenging" schedule as it heads to India for a three-match T20 series, starting just three days after the T20 World Cup final which the Black Caps lost to Australia here.

'Definitely tough and challenging schedule', says NZ coach Gary Stead ahead of India tour

There are chances that the New Zealand cricket team might face India in a crunch T20 clash on Sunday (October 31) without experienced Martin Guptill. The star opener injured his toe during their clash against Pakistan that The Blackcaps lost by five wickets in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup, which is underway in UAE and Oman.

T20 World Cup: Martin Guptill doubtful starter for India clash? New Zealand's coach gives update

The beginning of the much anticipated World Test Championship final among India and New Zealand ended up being against climatic, with the whole day at the Rose Bowl being cleaned out without even the throw occurring.

WTC Final: Tom Latham is thankful for a reserve day as Day 1 was washed out

BJ Watling will retire after the World Test Championship final against India at Southampton. Making his debut as an expert opening batsman in the 2009-10 season, BJ Watling developed into one of the best wicketkeeper-players in Test cricket.

Cricket: BJ Watling is a fantastic player, a great team man: NZ head coach Gary Stead

Trent Boult is likely to feature in the second England versus New Zealand Test that starts at Edgbaston on Thursday. Gary Stead (New Zealand coach) yielded that the adjustment of quarantine guidelines has incited the administration to think about Trent Boult's inclusion.

Cricket: Trent Boult in contention to play Edgbaston Test, says coach Gary Stead

New Zealand has called up off-spinner Will Somerville to replace injured fast bowler Trent Boult for the third and final test match against Australia in Sydney that begins on Thursday, the country's cricket board (NZC) said on Monday.

New Zealand spinner Somerville replaces injured Boult in Sydney Test

New Zealand cricket coach Gary Stead has a conundrum ahead of him as he mulls over the selection of a spinner for the first test against Sri Lanka, with only one likely to be picked.

Spin conundrum for New Zealand ahead of Sri Lanka challenge

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