McCullum lauds Southee, Boult`s efforts with ball as `world-class`

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 13:31

New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum has said that he is surprised with the stats when Tim Southee and Trent Boult bowl together in partnership and that their efforts are world class.

Darren Sammy laments failure of bowlers against New Zealand

Last Updated: Saturday, December 14, 2013, 23:29

West Indies captain Darren Sammy has lamented the failure of his seamers to exploit favourable bowling conditions against New Zealand in the first and second test matches of their current three match series.

New Zealand break stubborn West Indies stand

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 10:51

New Zealand snapped a stubborn fifth-wicket on West Indies partnership between Darren Bravo and Narsingh Deonarine just before the tea on Friday as they edged towards wrapping up the first Test in Dunedin.

Watling says Kiwi partnership with Boult `necessity` on flat Bangladesh wicket

Last Updated: Friday, October 11, 2013, 16:15

New Zealand cricketer BJ Watling said that his partnership with Trent Boult was a crucial necessity on the flat Chittagong wicket during the second day of the first Test between the two nations.

Consistency more important than pace, says Shane Bond

Last Updated: Monday, May 6, 2013, 18:11

New Zealand bowling coach Shane Bond has said that players need to be consistent in their performances rather than striving to show their fast bowling talents.

Ex-Kiwi quick Morrison excited by Black Caps’ young pace battery

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 19, 2012, 15:35

Former fast bowler Danny Morrison has said the future of New Zealand new ball attack is in safe hands with Tim Southee, Trent Boult and Doug Bracewell performing brilliantly of late.

Samaraweera leads Sri Lankan fightback against New Zealand on Day 3

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 28, 2012, 10:48

Samaraweera leads Sri Lankan fightback against New Zealand on Day 3.

‘Ageing’ Martin still ‘rallying point’ for young Kiwi pace attack, says captain Taylor

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 4, 2012, 15:42

New Zealand captain Ross Taylor has said veteran fast bowler Chris Martin, who has led the Kiwi pace attack for almost a decade, still has an important part to play in their current set up despite a number of young quicks making their mark.

Boult praises Indian youngsters for good, patient batting

Last Updated: Thursday, August 23, 2012, 20:24

New Zealand pacer Trent Boult was ecstatic at getting the prized wicket of Sachin Tendulkar but rued that they could not rein in the Indian youngsters, who steered the hosts to an assuring score on the opening day of the first Test, on Thursday.