Big centuries by Tom Latham and Rachin Ravindra put New Zealand firmly in control of the first Test against the West Indies with a lead of 481 at stumps on day three in Christchurch on Thursday.

Tom Latham had been undergoing rehabilitation but has been unable to recover in time for the two-Test series decider.

Michael Bracewell to continue to lead in the ODIs, with Mitch Hay taking the wicket-keeping gloves.

Tom Latham will take over as skipper in the upcoming three-match ODI series against Pakistan, with white-ball skipper Mitchell Santner missing out.

The final match of Champions Trophy 2025 between India and New Zealand on Sunday had a disappointing moment for Rohit Sharma and co.

Senior batter Tom Latham said New Zealand will take confidence from their recent win over South Africa in the tri-series when they face the same opponents in the semifinal of the Champions Trophy

A confident New Zealand side will be eager to seal their semifinal spot when they take on Bangladesh, who will be fighting for survival, in their Champions Trophy Group A match

Tempers flared during the Pakistan vs New Zealand Champions Trophy opener in Karachi on Wednesday with the hosts' bowlers coming under the pump from the latter's batters

New Zealand stars Tom Latham and Will Young smashed centuries, replicating Sourav Ganguly and Virender Sehwag for a rare feat.

New Zealand tore through England's batting Tuesday to crush the visitors by 423 runs in the third Test and send Tim Southee into retirement on a triumphant note.