You would not have tipped this yesterday morning, but the first session at the Basin Reserve today should be compelling viewing.

The cricketing calendar suggests quality Twenty20 players could eschew nationalism in favour of a decent living travelling the world swinging a bat or a ball.

New Zealand test cricket officials maintain all the correct protocols were followed when Neil Wagner was getting his helmet pummelled in a spiky period.

A blockbusting 152 on debut from Sean Solia and six wickets from Lockie Ferguson has led Auckland to a crushing 161-run win over Northern Districts.

Bangladesh were on the run at stumps on the fourth day of the first test against New Zealand, and facing a battle to save the match tomorrow.

Battered New Zealand fast bowler Neil Wagner will bowl and field in Bangladesh's second innings late today at the Basin Reserve.

Queensland legspinner Mitchell Swepson is among four spinners included in Australia's 16-man squad for the looming Test tour of India.

Play was momentarily interrupted midway through the Sydney Sixers vs. Sydney Thunder derby by a pair of streakers.

All the action from day four of the test between Bangladesh and the Black Caps.

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Circle a draw as the most likely outcome over the next two days at the Basin Reserve, but pencil, rather than ink, it in.

The Auckland Aces side has a rejuvenated look with a couple of new faces in the mix.

Australia shocked everyone at the Gabba, returning from the dumps to pull home an incredible victory.

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Now we know; Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim tonight spelt out the determination driving his team in this test series.

This test began poorly for New Zealand and didn't improve on the second day as Bangladesh put the hosts in a headlock at the Basin Reserve today.

It's a while since The Don's been given a shake in the record books but he did today and from unlikely sources.

Watch: Black Cap Tim Southee throws the ball wildly at the Bangladesh batsman and sends Shakib Al Hasan crashing to the turf.

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Bangladesh prospered and will start day two today at 154 for three.

Lynn and Billy Stanlake have been named to make their ODI debuts in today's series-opening clash against Pakistan at the Gabba.

Ben McDermott has smashed a blistering century to help the Hobart Hurricanes pull off a record-breaking Big Bash League win. McDermott

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Bangladesh a pushover in the tests, remember? Put a cork in that idea, on the basis of a gritty batting performance on today's rain-shortened opening day.

The Brisbane Heat will not appeal skipper Brendon McCullum's one-match suspension for the team's slow over rate.

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All the action from Day One of the opening test between New Zealand and Bangladesh.