New Zealand suffered a huge blow as recent scans confirmed an undisplaced fracture to Kane Williamson’s left thumb, putting his participation in this World Cup in limbo.

CWC: Blow to New Zealand as Kane Williamson suffers fracture on left thumb, Tom Blundell called in as cover

Tom Blundell century propelled New Zealand back into contention before two late England batting stumbles left the first Test tantalisingly poised at Mount Maunganui on 17th Feb. The tourist held a 98-run lead with eight second-innings wickets in hand and still three days to play in a fast-moving day-night Test at the Bay Oval.

Tom Blundell leads New Zealand fightback in England first Test

England's gung-ho approach was on display on the final day of the three-match Test series versus New Zealand in the Headingley encounter. Resuming their 296-run chase on Day 5, on Monday (June 27), Ben Stokes-led hosts defeated Kiwis by seven wickets to inflict a series whitewash over the World Test champions.

England's all-out approach results in series whitewash over New Zealand, win 3rd Test by 7 wickets

New Zealand wicket-keeper BJ Watling has been ruled out of the second Test against England, at the Edgbaston, starting Thursday, due to a sore back. Tom Blundell has replaced Watling in New Zealand playing XI for the second Test against England and will take up the wicket-keeping duties and bat at number six.

Cricket: BJ Watling ruled out of 2nd Test vs England, Tom Blundell named in playing XI

Rachin Ravindra is in with an opportunity to make his Test debut for New Zealand when the Blackcaps take on England at Lord's on June 2. The young batsman conceded that he fantasies about playing at Lord's and getting overwhelming applause from members while venturing onto the field.

Cricket: 'Always been a dream to play at Lord's': Rachin Ravindra on odds of Test debut at Lord's

Tom Blundell applauded New Zealand wicketkeeper-batsman BJ Watling, considering him a "role model" as he desires to continue on the footprints of the veteran after the ICC World Test Championship final.

Cricket: 'Big shoes to fill' - Tom Blundell on taking over as New Zealand wicket-keeper after WTC final

Nathan Lyon took 5-68 as a dominant Australia dismissed New Zealand for 251 before the home batsmen took over to extend their lead to 243 by the close of play on the third day of the third and final test on Sunday.

Aus vs NZ: Nathan Lyon takes five as Australia dominate in Sydney

New Zealand opted for experience in a 15-man squad named Wednesday for this year's cricket World Cup, with rookie Tom Blundell's inclusion as back-up wicketkeeper the only real surprise.

New Zealand name untested Blundell in World Cup squad

New Zealand declared their first innings at 520 for nine with Tom Blundell 107 not out on debut

West Indies 214-2 at close, trail New Zealand by 172

Faced with a 386-run first innings deficit, at tea on day three the West Indies had reached 107 for one with Brathwaite on 34 and Shimron Hetmyer on 27

West Indies battle after Blundell ton sets up New Zealand

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