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New Zealand Cricket anticipates high attendance numbers for its upcoming Test matches against England in christchurch, Wellington, and Hamilton in November and December. CEO Scott Weenink cited early signs of high interest, similar to the large crowds seen during the home Tests against Australia earlier this year.

Considering the injury to fast bowler Will O'Rourke, New Zealand could be enticed to bring back retired pacer Neil Wagner for the second and ultimate Test against Australia.

Australia have climbed to second place in the World Test Championship standings after a series victory over New Zealand in christchurch. The 2-0 win has improved Australia's percentage points from 59.09 to 62.50 after 12 matches. New Zealand now hold third place, while India lead with 68.51 percentage points.

Australia won the second Test match against New Zealand, clinching the series 2-0 with a three-wicket win. Despite facing early setbacks, Alex Carey's unbeaten knock of 98 and Mitchell Marsh's 80 turned the tide in Australia's favor. Carey and Marsh forged a crucial partnership of 140 runs for the sixth wicket, silencing the home crowd.

Australia had six wickets in hand at the end of day three of the second Test in christchurch, 202 runs away from victory. Australia's skipper, Pat Cummins, led with four wickets for 62 runs, but New Zealand's seamers, Matt Henry and Ben Sears, staged a dramatic fightback.

The families of the victims of the christchurch mosque shootings in 2019 are seeking answers through a coronial inquiry to determine if any lives could have been saved. The inquiry will examine the response times of the police and emergency services, as well as other factors such as whether anyone helped the shooter and if a failed emergency exit door played a role. The families hope that the inquiry will provide closure and help prevent future attacks.

Netherlands cricketer Logan van Beek believes that the Netherlands team can achieve success on the world stage by following the example set by New Zealand. He argues that the team needs more investment, international sponsors, better facilities, and coaching. Van Beek also highlights the importance of T20 cricket and the opportunity it provides for players to participate in various leagues. He suggests that focusing on T20 and One Day cricket will allow more players to be involved and develop their skills.

World champions Australia will play their first Tests in New Zealand in eight years following a T20 series in February, the countries' cricket boards confirmed on Tuesday.

A classy century from Angelo Mathews and the early wicket of Devon Conway kept Sri Lanka's hopes of reaching the World Test Championship final alive in the first Test against New Zealand on Sunday.

A stubborn century from Daryl Mitchell, a blazing 72 from Matt Henry and three wickets to Blair Tickner swung the momentum New Zealand's way in the first Test against Sri Lanka on Saturday.

Sri Lanka's pacemen crashed through New Zealand's batting lineup to leave the Black Caps in trouble at 165/5 on day two of the first Test in christchurch, still trailing by 193 runs in reply to the tourists' first innings total of 355.

New Zealand will take momentum from their dramatic one-run win over England into this week's first Test against Sri Lanka, who could reach the ICC World Test Championship final with a 2-0 series sweep.

In his first remarks after being unanimously endorsed by Labour Party MPs as the party's leader and the nation's next prime minister, Hipkins attacked the personal abuse suffered by Ardern during her more than five years in the top job. Ardern sparked a national debate about the pressures she endured when she revealed Thursday that she was stepping down, saying she no longer had "enough in the tank".

Ardern won plaudits for decisive policy action, including swiftly enacted gun law reforms and a push to force social media giants to address online hate speech. The New Zealand public emphatically backed her performance, giving her a second term in October 2020. But her popularity has been on the slide as she battles declining trust in government, a deteriorating economic situation and a resurgent conservative opposition.

Relentless rain washed out the third and final one-day international between India and New Zealand at the Hagley Oval, in christchurch, on Wednesday as the hosts won the three-match series 1-0.

India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant may have been woefully out of form in limited overs cricket this year, but that has not shaken his confidence one bit.

New Zealand lead the three-match series 1-0, courtesy their seven-wicket win in the first ODI at Auckland. The second game of the series in Hamilton ended as 'no result' because of rain. India had won the three-match T20I series 1-0 before that. The forecast for Thursday in christchurch isn't too promising either, with scattered showers expected to keep the Hagley Oval ground staff busy.

In a joint statement titled '2022 Resilient Democracies Statement' issued on Monday during the G7 Summit, the leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said they are prepared to defend these principles and have resolved to protect the freedom of expression.