Led by Ross Taylor's 16th test century, New Zealand are poised to press for a series victory over Pakistan tomorrow.

The scoreboard operator fluffed his lines on a major call on day four of the second test between New Zealand and Pakistan.

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Australia have completed a seven-wicket win over South Africa on day four of the day-night cricket test at Adelaide Oval.

Much has been made of New Zealand opener Jeet Raval's batting in his two tests, but his hands have been as useful for snaring leather as wielding willow.

Tim Southee enjoys bowling at Seddon Park in Hamilton, and it showed again in Pakistan's first innings.

New Zealand hold the whip hand going into the last two days of the second cricket test against Pakistan at Seddon Park.

All the action from Day Three of the test between the Black Caps and Pakistan from Seddon Park.

South Africa hope their tortoise and hare can pull a rabbit out of their cricket hats in the third Test against Australia. The

Pakistan are far from ready to concede the second test and series to New Zealand, despite a grim second day at Seddon Park yesterday.

Jeremy Coney and Ewen Chatfield will remember what they were doing.

Wicketkeeper supports his bowlers in rescue mission to set Pakistan a target.

Usman Khawaja, who produced the finest knock of his test career at Adelaide Oval, insists he was unaware of being publicly put on notice by coach Darren Lehmann.

New Zealand seamers Tim Southee and Neil Wagner roared through Pakistan's top order to leave the tourists' in tatters.

Just like we did when AIG became a permanent brand on the All Black jersey, the outcry could be heard all over the country but does anyone even notice it now?

Join Tony Veitch for the latest sport news including the All Blacks upcoming game against France with media reports of the All Blacks being dirty and the All Blacks away jersy not being all black. Tony also gives an overview of the weekends cricket.

After a redemptive day of Test cricket, Australia have the upper hand.

NZ's century drought has extended to a seventh match with no batsman reaching three figures against South Africa, India and now Pakistan*.

Which lolly, if any, makes a cricket ball swing more.

Laura McGoldrick and NZ Herald sports writer Andrew Alderson with the help of the Grafton Cricket Club test some ball tampering techniques in light of recent ball tampering rulings.

Kane Williamson's dismissal has been the major talking point from a rain-affected start to the second test against Pakistan at Seddon Park.

Auckland fast bowler Lockie Ferguson is the new face in the New Zealand team for next month's Chappell Hadlee Trophy series in Australia.

Jeet Raval weaved out of harm's way and drove convincingly to guide New Zealand to 77 for two at lunch against Pakistan.

AJ24112016NADLORTAN.JPG Maungakaramea's Tyler Lortan will again be in action for Northland as they take on Bay of Plenty in a two-dayer

Pakistan have won the toss and sent New Zealand in to bat in the second test starting at Hamilton's Seddon Park today. New Zealand

South Africa's Faf du Plessis tells how he outfoxed Steve Smith to commit one of cricket's most cunning acts of espionage.

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Laura McGoldrick and cricket expert Andrew Alderson look back at the first Black Caps vs. Pakistan test match and discuss the upcoming game.

Ross Taylor will go under the knife next Wednesday in a bid to rid himself of an irritation in his left eye. Taylor has a pterygium