Kane Williamson, 35, has retired from all international cricket with immediate effect, citing that now is the right time. He is New Zealand's leading run-scorer across all formats and captained the team during a golden period, including winning the World Test Championship in 2021. Fellow cricketers Virat Kohli and coach Rob Walter paid tribute to his career and sportsmanship.
New Zealand's seamers dominated the first half of the session, taking 5 wickets for 71 runs. Ben Stokes was dismissed for 94/6 by Kyle Jamieson, caught by Kane Williamson. Harry Brook and Ben Stokes are at the crease, with conditions favoring seamers.
Jamie Smith dismissed for 55/5, Joe Root caught behind for 34/4. Harry Brook survives a dropped catch and scores boundaries. Drizzle causes a brief delay.
Former New Zealand all-rounder Doug Bracewell has been handed a two-year suspension after testing positive for cocaine during a County Championship match for Essex against Somerset on September 25, 2025. The 35-year-old, who admitted to using cocaine after the first day and again before play on the second day, retired from cricket on December 28 but will remain banned until November 23, 2027. This is his second drug-related offense, having previously served a one-month suspension in 2024 during New Zealand's Super Smash competition.
Bangladesh defeated New Zealand by innings margin to keep their series hopes alive. Rana starred with a five-wicket haul, dismantling the Kiwi batting order, while Taskin Ahmed and Shoriful Islam provided aggressive new-ball support. New Zealand managed only 198 runs, with Kelly's 83 being the sole substantial contribution.
