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The first international test match of 2022 may be headed towards a historic finish as play ended on Day 4. Bangladesh started the day continuing their impressive first inning batting performance that saw them extend their lead to 130 runs. New Zealand’s second innings batting performance has been shaky with a 17-run lead to end the day, but with only 5 more wickets in hand. Bangladesh hasn’t won an international cricket match in New Zealand in 33 outings prior to this. Day 5 may see them pull off a historic win in their team’s history. The game will be streamed live and exclusive on Amazon Prime Video from 3:30 AM IST.  Picture Credit - Photosport Bangladeshi wicketkeeper, Liton Das had this to say about the teams impressive performance.  "All the players bowled well. They played with concentration and kept to the match strategy that we had outlined at the beginning of play. Ebadat was outstanding today and his breakthrough boosted the team a lot. We are not over-excited,...

New Zealand wicketkeeper-batsman Luke Ronchi has announced his retirement from the international cricket at the age of 36. Born in New Zealand but raised in Australia, Ronchi has played four Tests, 85 ODIs and 32 Twenty20 internationals for Black Caps. The right-handed batsman, who represented Australia between 2008 and 2009, has averaged 23.67 in ODIs at a strike-rate of 114.50, and 18.89 in T20Is at a strike-rate of 141.33. "It was a dream come true," the 36-year-old said . "I can't think of a better time to have been involved with New Zealand cricket. "From the 2015 World Cup campaign through to the overseas tours of that time and some amazing games and series, it's been a genuine highlight for me.” His knock of 16 against against Bangladesh at the Champions Trophy 2017 earlier this month on June 9 was his last for the New Zealand.

Leicestershire have signed New Zealand wicketkeeper-batsman Luke Ronchi as a replacement overseas player for Sharjeel Khan, who was charged with corruption by the PCB. Ronchi, who has previously enjoyed spells with both county Warwickshire and Somerset, will instead join as the Foxes second overseas player for this season's Natwest T20. The 35-year-old explosive batsman, who has a strike rate of 141.89 in 114 T20 matches, is likely to be available in all 14 group games. "I am delighted to have signed with Leicestershire Foxes for the NatWest T20 Blast. I love playing county cricket and can't wait to get started with my new teammates," said the New Zealander. Ronchi has represented his nation in only four Tests and 71 ODI’s and 32 T20 internationals, and is looking forward to getting to work with English county.

New Zealand wicketkeeper Luke Ronchi and offspinner Mark Craig has been included in a 15-man squad for the three-Test series against the West Indies , starting in June. Ronchi, 32, has been a regular player of in Black Caps's limited-overs squads. However, it will be his first chance to secure a place in Test cricket. New Zealand will play three tests and a couple of Twenty20 Internationals in the first week of July. NZ vs. WI Schedule June 8-12: First test, Jamaica June 16-20: Second test, Trinidad June 26: Third test, Guyana July 5: First T20, Dominica July 6: Second T20, Dominica NZ Test squad: Peter Fulton, Hamish Rutherford, Brendon McCullum (capt), Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor, Tom Latham, Corey Anderson, Luke Ronchi, Jimmy Neesham, BJ Watling, Mark Craig, Neil Wagner, Trent Boult, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi.

Former Australia wicketkeeper, Luke Ronchi has bagged his place to a New Zealand squad for the Champions Trophy starting in June. Daniel Vettori also made a cameback after eight months of an ankle injury. NZ Champions Trophy squad : Brendon McCullum (capt), Trent Boult, James Franklin, Martin Guptill, Grant Elliott, Andrew Ellis, Kyle Mills, Colin Munro, Mitchell McClenaghan, Nathan McCullum, Tim Southee, Ross Taylor, Luke Ronchi, Daniel Vettori, Kane Williamson