Skipper Kieron Pollard's power hitting after the spinners' heroics helped MI Emirates confirm their place in the top two of the ILT20 with a comprehensive eight-wicket win over the Dubai Capitals.

Making his India debut at the age of 21, Yashasvi Jaiswal impressed one and all with his 171-run knock.

New Zealand have made a massive statement in the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle, climbing to the second spot in the standings following a 2-0 series victory over the West Indies.

Shakib Al Hasan's all-round show helped MI Emirates register a composed four-wicket victory over the table toppers Desert Vipers to extend their winning streak in the ILT20 in Dubai.

Jacob Duffy took 5-42 as New Zealand bowled out the West Indies for 138 on a deteriorating fifth-day pitch to win the third test by 323 runs on Monday.

Opener Devon Conway made history, becoming the first-ever New Zealand batter to score a double century and a century in a Test match.

Kavem Hodge scored his second Test century on Saturday as the West Indies avoided the follow-on in the third Test at Mount Maunganui.

Devon Conway compiled the highest Test score to help New Zealand declare their innings at a massive score of 575/8, but the West Indies responded with a strong start in their first innings as they reached 110 for no loss at stumps on Day 2 of the third and final Test at Bay Oval on Friday.

New Zealand vs West Indies, 3rd Test: Devon Conway ended the day 178 not out and captain Tom Latham was out just before the close for 137.

India were placed fifth after they were blanked 2-0 by South Africa at home last month.

Jacob Duffy claimed five wickets as New Zealand secured a nine-wicket win over West Indies in the second Test in Wellington.

The Legends Pro T20 League has added another group of heavyweight names to its debut season, confirming the participation of Chris Gayle, Jacques Kallis, Robin Uthappa, Ambati Rayudu and Stuart Binny.

New Zealand were rocked when seam bowler Blair Tickner was taken to hospital with a nasty injury.

Vipers were 117/1 in 15.5 overs when Emirates got a chance to dismiss Max Holden, who was batting at 42 off 36.

Injury-hit New Zealand will give a debut to wicketkeeper Mitch Hay in the second Test against the West Indies in Wellington after Tom Blundell was ruled out on Tuesday.

New Zealand will be without key players Matt Henry, Mitchell Santner and Nathan Smith for the remainder of their three-match Test series with the West Indies.

Greaves achieved this milestone during the first Test of the three-match series against New Zealand, which ended in a draw on Saturday.

The 31-year-old became the fourth West Indies batter and seventh overall to score a double ton in 4th innings of a Test.