New Zealand hand Lennox maiden call-up for India tour, Santner and Jamieson return

December 24, 2025 10:35 AM

New Zealand hand Lennox maiden call-up for India tour, Santner and Jamieson return

New Zealand have handed left-arm spinner Jayden Lennox his first senior call-up as they named mixed squads for their one-day and T20 series in India next month, New Zealand Cricket said on Tuesday. Lennox, who has represented New Zealand A, was included in the ODI squad alongside uncapped all-rounder Kristian Clarke, with the selectors opting to rotate players as part of preparations for the men’s T20 World Cup early next year. Experienced players Devon Conway, Mitchell Santner and Michael B...

Daryl Mitchell replaces Rohit as top-ranked men’s ODI batter, Bumrah retains No. 1 spot in Tests

November 19, 2025 4:41 PM

Daryl Mitchell replaces Rohit as top-ranked men’s ODI batter, Bumrah retains No. 1 spot in Tests

New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell has replaced Rohit Sharma as the top-ranked batter in the latest ICC Men’s ODI rankings, while India pacer Jasprit Bumrah continues to hold the No. 1 position in the Test bowlers’ rankings. Mitchell has become the first New Zealand player since Glenn Turner in 1979 to reach the top of the men’s ODI batting rankings, following his match-winning century against the West Indies in the series opener. Before being ruled out of the series due to a groin injury, Mi...