Timing can be everything as Henry Nicholls demonstrated in playing his finest innings for New Zealand.

The Black Caps removed both South African openers after Henry Nicholls' century helped them reach 268.

The shock resignation of ICC chairman Shashank Manohar may have ramifications for cricket here.

The story that was not a story has now become the biggest story in town, writes Tony Veitch.

It's a conundrum for all visiting teams at the Basin Reserve: finding volunteers to bowl into the hefty winds.

Auckland bowler Rajvinder Sandhu has rewritten the record books in his second first-class match - with his bat.

Jeetan Patel seems set to play his first test on his home ground, when the Black Caps face South Africa in Wellington.

The spotlight will zero in on New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson this week.

The Black Caps have suffered another injury blow.

COMING THROUGH: CD seamer Blair Tickner shows balance and poise at McLean Park, Napier, yesterday.PHOTO/DUNCAN BROWNCD Stags v Wgtn

Both teams ready to fight fire with fire.

Canterbury are in a strong position to extend their lead atop the Plunket Shield ladder.

Mitchell Santner is uncertain whether he'll be selected for New Zealand's second test against South Africa.

NZ Cricket ensure fans can bring prams into venues for remaining South Africa tests.

Kane Williamson's risen to second in the test cricket batting rankings.

Colin Munro stood down from this week's Plunket Shield round.

New Zealand cricket coach Mike Hesson has defended his side's fielding lapses in the drawn first test against South Africa.

NZ cricket coach Mike Hesson defended his side's lapses of judgment in the first test against South Africa.

Kane Williamson's relationship with Faf du Plessis is a far cry from where the South African once stood.

When an insider revealed Virat Kohli would have a number pitches to choose from, Australia went into meltdown.

The first test draw drew scrutiny on how the Black Caps should adjust for the second match.

Neil Broom is in line to make his test debut for New Zealand against South Africa at the Basin Reserve.

Elgar's 89 complemented his first innings of 140.

Patel took two for 72 from 36 overs.

Dean Elgar took South Africa to a position of parity on day four against New Zealand.

South Africa slowly accumulated runs on the fourth day of the first test against New Zealand.

The chief executives of Australia and India's cricket boards have made peace in Mumbai.

Black Caps concerned at the possible loss of senior pro Ross Taylor.

Source: Sky

Kane Williamson was a blueprint of patience as he made his 16th test century.