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New Zealand pondered Taylor retiring hurt

The team management is still unsure of the extent of the batsman's quad injury, which he aggravated while diving to complete a second run, and are yet to take a decision on his participation in the series decider in Christchurch

08-Mar-2018•Andrew McGlashan in Dunedin

Mike Hesson says T20Is and Eden Park vital for NZ cricket

The New Zealand coach disagreed with his England counterpart Trevor Bayliss over how much T20 cricket should be played at international level

19-Feb-2018•ESPNcricinfo staff

Doull wants Williamson, Hesson replaced in T20 set-up

The former New Zealand bowler and now commentator said the current 20-over set-up has too many Test players and needs a coach who has experience playing T20s

07-Feb-2018•ESPNcricinfo staff

We're 'very smart' on tough pitches - Hesson

"We often want to play with a bit of flair and be aggressive with everything we do with the bat and sometimes conditions don't allow that. We're playing some smart cricket, particularly on a variety of surfaces," said New Zealand's coach

14-Jan-2018•ESPNcricinfo staff

New Zealand prepare to launch Latham in new role

The opener will move to the middle order in India, and he will likely take on wicketkeeping duties as well

12-Oct-2017•ESPNcricinfo staff

Wagner has been able to create chances - Hesson

New Zealand coach Mike Hesson said that on a pitch that did not provide a lot of assistance the side needed a bowler who could create opportunities, something Neil Wagner had done consistently

08-Mar-2017•Firdose Moonda in Dunedin

Taylor talked about as one of the greats - Hesson

Even though Mike Hesson avoided talking about Ross Taylor's position in the T20 team, the New Zealand coach spoke highly of Taylor as an ODI batsman

23-Feb-2017•Andrew McGlashan

Taylor seeks clarity on his New Zealand T20 future

Ross Taylor, who was left out for T20 series against Bangladesh as well as the one-off game against South Africa, has said he has not received any specific indication from the coach or selector of what he needed to do to return

14-Feb-2017•Andrew McGlashan

NZ focus on fitness before SA series

Key players, including Kane Williamson will be rested from the domestic List A tournament, while the fitness of Neil Wagner, BJ Watling and Luke Ronchi will be monitored

06-Feb-2017•ESPNcricinfo staff

Williamson achieves top-five ranking in all formats

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has achieved a top-five ranking in all three formats, after his team's 3-0 sweep of Bangladesh in the T20I series that concluded on Sunday

09-Jan-2017•ESPNcricinfo staff

Boult, Southee to sit out parts of Bangladesh series

New Zealand coach Mike Hesson has said that pacers Trent Boult and Tim Southee will sit out parts of the limited-overs series against Bangladesh at home in a bid to keep them fresh through a lengthy home summer

24-Dec-2016•ESPNcricinfo staff

Hesson banks on quick rebound after India tour

New Zealand coach Mike Hesson has said familiar conditions at home will help his side rebound mentally from the India tour

15-Nov-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Taylor did not communicate with his team - Brendon McCullum

In his book, Declared, Brendon McCullum has devoted a whole chapter to describing Ross Taylor's failings as captain and the deteriorating state of the team under Taylor's leadership

24-Oct-2016•Sidharth Monga

Jadeja fined 50% of match fees

Ravindra Jadeja was penalised 50% of his match fees and slapped with three demerit points by the ICC for "causing avoidable damage to the pitch during an international match."

09-Oct-2016•Sidharth Monga in Indore

Hesson credits Williamson for NZ's smooth transition

New Zealand coach Mike Hesson has credited captain Kane Williamson's demeanour and work ethic for the team's seamless transition from the Brendon McCullum era

13-Sep-2016•Arun Venugopal in New Delhi

Ronchi among back-up opening options in India - Hesson

New Zealand coach Mike Hesson has said that wicketkeeper-batsman Luke Ronchi could be one of the contenders for a place in the Test XI as the side looks for an opening batsman who can combat spin on the tour of India

11-Sep-2016•ESPNcricinfo staff

Hesson points to lessons of adaptability from series loss

Despite losing the Test series to South Africa 0-1, New Zealand coach Mike Hesson was pleased that his young side had gained valuable experience on the tour

31-Aug-2016•Firdose Moonda

'Player safety was the main concern and we respect that' - du Plessis

Concerns over player safety on a soft outfield caused three abandoned days in the Durban Test, despite both teams being "very keen" to get on the park

23-Aug-2016•Firdose Moonda

Hesson wary of South Africa's all-round pace attack

The biggest obstacle in New Zealand's path to a first ever Test series win over South Africa is the opposition's pace pack, according to coach Mike Hesson

15-Aug-2016•Firdose Moonda

Hesson wants NZ to maintain form on the road

New Zealand's coach Mike Hesson has said his side's 2-0 sweep of the Test series in Zimbabwe is important as they look to establish themselves as a top team

11-Aug-2016•Firdose Moonda

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