Once again New Zealand's batting misfired at the Cricket World Cup as they were hammered by England. MATT DUNHAM/AP New Zealand will need Lockie Ferguson fit for their World Cup semifinal after his excellent spell against Australia at Lord's. All that has little bearing on the knockout stage of a World Cup. * Mike Hesson was head coach of the Black Caps from 2012-2018, and was at the helm for their first World Cup final in 2015. He will be writing regular columns for Stuff during the World Cup.

Source: Stuff July 04, 2019 01:52 UTC