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New Zealand coach Mike Hesson, whose contract was due to expire in April 2017 - has extended his contract until after 2019 World Cup, to be played in England and Wales from May-July 2019. The 41-year-old will now be with the Black Caps after the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup. He was appointed as head coach after replacing John Wright on 20 July, 2012 and has shown an outstanding success, guided New Zealand to finish runners-up in the 2015 World Cup that was held in Australia-New Zealand and as semi-finalists in the World T20. Signed... pic.twitter.com/tCt81Wb6s3 — BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) May 26, 2016 "Mike's the most successful coach in New Zealand cricket history and, in my opinion, the best selector we've ever had," NZC chief executive David White said . "To have him committed to the Black Caps until after the next World Cup is great news for all concerned." Black Caps are currently ranked number one in T20s, ranked number two ...

England have announced their 12-man squad for the first Test against Sri Lanka at Headingley, starting May 19. Hampshire batsman James Vince and Nottinghamshire seamer Jake Ball both earned maiden call-ups to the squad. National selector James Whitaker told the ECB's website: "Both Jake Ball and James Vince thoroughly deserve their opportunity having performed well with the England Lions and starting the season in good form with their respective counties.” Your England squad for the 1st #InvestecTest at Headingley against @OfficialSLC https://t.co/6Si7Rx65qX #EngvSL pic.twitter.com/ZYYudDc0zi — England Cricket (@englandcricket) May 12, 2016 The first of three test against Sri Lanka, gets underway in Leeds on May 19, with the second will be held at Chester-le-Street on 27 May and the third from 3 June at Lord's. England squad: Alastair Cook (captain), Moeen Ali, James Anderson, Jonny Bairstow, Jake Ball, Stuart Broad, Nick Compton, Steven Finn,...

The Kings XI Punjab secured a crucial nine-run win over Delhi Daredevils at their home ground on Saturday night. Marcus Stoinis and Wriddhiman Saha both scored 52 runs for the Punjab as the hosts posted a competitive 181-5. The Kings’ bowlers bowled superbly in the second half and defeat Delhi Daredevils by nine runs in at the PCA stadium in Mohali. With their third win in nine games this season, Punjab kept their hopes alive for the top-four finish in the IPL 2016. Nice to see the @lionsdenkxip batsmen are coming around as every game for us in now do or die. Congrats #marcusstoinois 👍Great team effort👍 — Preity zinta (@realpreityzinta) May 7, 2016 Excellent from Mohit Sharma. @lionsdenkxip Just3 runs from the 19th over bowling to Morris and Rishabh pant. Outstanding bowling #DDvKXIP — Anjum Chopra (@chopraanjum) May 7, 2016 Excellent death bowling by @lionsdenkxip Joey Dawes will be delighted! #KXIPvDD #IPL2016 — Jason Gillespie (@YCCCDizzy) May 7, 2016...

The West Indies Cricket board and Pakistan Cricket Board both have agreed to play one of the two scheduled Tests under the flood lights (Day and Night Test). The two-match test series will be held in the mid of September this year at United Arab Of Emirates, Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Shaharyar Khan confirmed. It would be the first day and night Test for both nations Pakistan and West Indies. Besides the Tests series, The current T20 champions are set to play five One Day Internationals and two T20I in October.

Australian left-hander batsman will join Rising Pune Supergiants for the remainder of the Indian Premier League season following injuries to Kevin Pietersen and Faf du Plessis. The new franchise turn to the 29-year-old batsman, who will be a part of the IPL for the first time. Khawaja has scored 1006 runs in 15 international matches at an average of 62.87. Supergiants coach Stephen Fleming said , "We are glad to have roped in Usman Khawaja in the team. His presence will definitely be an advantage to the team and could be pivotal in bolstering the position of the side in the tournament.” Supergiants are currently find themselves third from bottom in their debut IPL season, winning just two games of their first six matches. Stephen Fleming’s side ready to host league leaders Gujarat Lions in their next encounter on Friday (April 29).

England stormed into the ICC World Twenty20 final after their comprehensive win over New Zealand by seven-wickets, ending Black Caps’ unbeaten run in the competition. We are #WT20 finalists! #WeAreEnglandCricket pic.twitter.com/efMnwVNvQ4 — England Cricket (@englandcricket) March 30, 2016 The opening partnership of Jason Roy and Alex Hales scored 82 runs as the Lions achieved the target score of 154 with 17 balls in hand. The 2010 champions will now face either the West Indies or hosts India in the final on Sunday, who both face off against each other on Thursday in Mumbai. What a great time to put in their most convincing performance of the tournament! A team full of match winners! You beauties!🍻 #WT20 #ENGvNZ — James Taylor (@jamestaylor20) March 30, 2016 Brilliant @englandcricket !! Serious performance. Go on and win it now! #WT20 — James Anderson (@jimmy9) March 30, 2016 What a win. @JasonRoy20 unreal innings. 🏏🏏 well played brother and to the team!...

New Zealand will be eyeing a semifinal berth when they take on a deflated Pakistan in a World Twenty20 group match in Mohali on Tuesday. Smarting under a six-wicket defeat to arch rivals India, Shahid Afridi's men need a victory against the table-topping Kiwis to keep their hopes alive of winning the trophy for a second time. Pakistan won their opener against Bangladesh comfortably but things have since gone downhill as they unravelled against the Indians on Saturday, sparking an angry backlash from fans back home. The Black Caps in contrast have been riding high with their horses for courses policy paying rich dividends against India and Australia. New Zealand are perched on top of Group 2 with four points followed by India and Pakistan on two each from as many games. Skipper Kane Williamson has won plaudits after he packed his side with unheralded spinners and leaving out tested fast bowlers Trent Boult and Tim Southee in the key opening game against fa...

Australian all-rounder Shane Watson will consider on his international cricket future at the end of the ICC World T20 being held in India. The 34-year-old admitted that he was "pleasantly surprised" when he was selected for T20I side to take on India in January after he was overlooked for the five-match ODI series.  "There's no doubt I'll have a bit of time to think about it (international retirement) after the T20 World Cup. I'll reassess from there," he told cricket.com.au on Wednesday.  But for now, the world No. 1 all-rounder in Twenty 20 International has a bright opportunity ahead by winning the World T20 trophy that has eluded Australia.  "There's no doubt to win the T20 World Cup, we came very close in 2010 making the final, so that certainly would be an incredible thing to be a part of," he added.  "At this point in time I'm still just living the dream with the cricket that I'm able to ...

Former Australian fast bowler Ryan Harris has expressed his desire to become the bowling coach with the national side.  The 36-year-old, who retired from all-forms of cricket last year , has expressed his thoughts to work with head coach Darren Lehmann. “I think deep down if they asked me to do it tomorrow, I’d jump at it. But that’s something Darren and Pat Howard and the guys have to decide, Harris told cricket.com.au . “There are obviously other guys who are doing a great job in state cricket as well who could get the opportunity. It’s definitely a goal for me to take over that position at some stage. It’s definitely something I want to do. I see (coaching) as similar to your playing career; you want to coach the best teams at the top level and that’s something I’m definitely aiming to do, absolutely.” “It’d huge to be able to work alongside him. I’ve learnt a lot off him in my playing career and most of (my) coaching off him as well. So it’d be great to ...

Pakistan left arm fast bowler Mohammad Amir rattled the Indian top order batsman in an Asia Cup match at Mirpur's Sher-e-Bangla Stadium on Saturday. The 23-year-old gave India two big blows in the very first over of the innings, when he took wickets of the duo Rohit Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane. The amazing spell by MohammadAmir rattling @ajinkyarahane88 , @ImRo45 and @ImRaina yesterday. #AsiaCup #IndvsPak pic.twitter.com/Ka6b4wRrvD — Hitwicket (@HitwicketGame) February 28, 2016 The left-arm pacer continued in the same fashion and sent back Raina to the pavilion in his next over to reduce India to 3 for 8. However, India eventually chased down the target of 83 runs with five wickets in hand, thanks to 68-run partnership between Virat Kohli and Yuvraj Singh. Amir's received plenty of praise from the cricket professionals for his sensational spell, and here are the best one's. Amir is an asset what a bowling spell by him ..Pakistan batting needs to score r...