The Central Stags are chasing 173 against Wellington at Pukekura Park to win their first domestic T20 title since 2009-10.

"I'd probably like it to be a fleeting one off," Tom Bruce said of his wicket-keeping role against Bangladesh.

After New Zealand's third successive hefty defeat in six days to Australia in Melbourne early last month, coach Mike Hesson indicated there would be changes coming.

The dab has reached Test cricket and die-hard traditionalists are not too happy about it.

Azhar Ali's presence looms as one of the biggest roadblocks to Australia completing a series sweep over Pakistan.

COMMENT: These are pyrotechnic days for cricket as scoring rates have climbed in test, one day and T20 matches.

COMMENT: The domestic T20 competition has been something of a problem child for New Zealand Cricket.

Wellington's uncapped Tom Blundell has been called into the New Zealand squad for the third and final T20 international against Bangladesh in Mount Maunganui on Sunday.

Australian skipper Steve Smith has joined Don Bradman as one of four players to average more than 60 through 50 Tests.

David Warner continues to re-write the records books, this time blasting the second fastest ever half-century in the third Test against Pakistan.

All the action from the second Twenty20 international between the Black Caps and Bangladesh at Bay Oval.

Should a shoulder injury keep in-form batsman Chris Lynn out of the Australian ODI team against New Zealand?

Young Australian opener Matt Renshaw will play no further part in the Sydney test against Pakistan.

Cricket scientists studying the annals of the game believe they have made a rare discovery: a statistic Kane Williamson might be tempted to pursue.

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Played 17, lost 17; Bangladesh's record against New Zealand in all formats in New Zealand doesn't require a forensic examination.

PHOTO: ANDREW WARNER CricketBy Peter White Trent Boult just loves to run in and bowl fast for the Black Caps. It has been the ultimate

Brendon McCullum has showcased his power in the Big Bash League, with a big swing leaving his bat in pieces.

Wellington showed you can't beat experience as they ran down Canterbury to advance to Saturday's Super Smash T20 final against Central Districts at New Plymouth.

MS Dhoni has stepped down as India's limited-overs captain after a trophy-laden nine-year reign.

George Worker has been called into the Black Caps for the remaining two matches of the Twenty20 Series against Bangladesh, after Neil

England T20 cricket captain Eoin Morgan carried Sydney Thunder to a dramatic BBL season-saving win against the Melbourne Stars in

Australia remain in control of the contest

Pace legend Waqar Younis has slammed Pakistan's fielding in the third Test against Australia in Sydney.

Peter Handscomb has become the first Australian batsman in almost 100 years to score a half-century in his first four Tests.

Ben Wheeler's gone from crushing grapes to crushing batsmen in the past year.

Former Black Caps all-rounder Nathan McCullum delivered a hilarious sledge to his brother Brendon during the Brisbane Heat's clash with the Sydney Sixers.

The shirt name was misspelt 'Willamson', but the McLean Park crowd had no trouble identifying No.22 in New Zealand's opening six-wicket Twenty20 win over Bangladesh.

Kane Williamson joins the list of famous players who have had their names misspelled on their own jerseys.

Captain Kane Williamson led New Zealand to a six-wicket victory in the opening T20 international against Bangladesh.