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Theunis de bruyn

Proteas' Theunis de Bruyn retires from international cricket

Proteas all-rounder Theunis de Bruyn announced his retirement from international cricket on Thursday.

New Zealand captain Tim Southee

Test cricket still the pinnacle for New Zealand, says captain Tim Southee

New Zealand captain Tim Southee is confident that Test cricket remains the peak of most players' ambitions, despite his side being squeezed by the pressures of franchise cricket.

Mark Wood and Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes thrilled with England’s fast-bowling stocks leading into Ashes

Ben Stokes is confident England are building up the arsenal of fast bowlers they need to carry them through this year's Ashes series and beyond.

James Anderson and Stuart Broad

James Anderson and Stuart Broad on verge of more Test history in New Zealand

James Anderson and Stuart Broad have the chance to eclipse Australian greats Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath as the most prolific bowling partnership in Test history.

Eoin Morgan

England World Cup-winning captain Eoin Morgan retires from cricket

England's World Cup-winning captain Eoin Morgan has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.

New Zealand Black Caps

New Zealand scrambling to assemble their XI for first Test against England

New Zealand are scrambling to get their team together ahead of Thursday's first Test against England, with travel disruption caused by Cyclone Gabrielle playing a part.