New Zealand are on course for a convincing victory over Pakistan after a day of shifting fortunes at Hagley Oval.

History repeated for the second time inside a year for Neil Wagner at Hagley Oval today.

It is the form of the game hardcore cricket fans love. It is what defines greatness for all cricketers, but it is also a game in big trouble.

New Zealand were dismissed for 200 half an hour before lunch on an action-paced morning against Pakistan in the first test at Hagley Oval today.

The Black Caps have given up a strong position to be bowled out for just 200 on day three against Pakistan this morning.

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has been charged with ball tampering.

COMMENT: Inherent in the steep drop in the competence of the Australian cricket team are warnings for the All Blacks.

Here's the dilemma for Debbie Hockley, New Zealand Cricket's first woman president.

COMMENT: Less than a year ago Australia were chortling as they cleaned up New Zealand in Christchurch to give them the world No 1 ranking.

Source: SKY Sport. The Blacks Caps have rolled Pakistan for 133 thanks to a record breaking 6-41 from Colin de Grandhomme on debut

Colin de Grandhomme and Jeet Raval may only be playing their first test, but they led the way for the Black Caps on day one of the first test against Pakistan.

After a false start the Black Caps are hoping to open their summer of cricket on day two of their first test against Pakistan.

Source: Twitter: Tobie Chapman @tobie_chapman Test batsman Adam Voges has sent a major scare through cricketing circles after copping a sickening blow to the head.

Test batsman Adam Voges has sent a major scare through cricketing circles after copping a sickening blow to the head.

Little will change about New Zealand's selection thinking for the first test against Pakistan, despite losing the opening day of the

The New Zealand White Ferns have dominated Pakistan with both bat and ball today in Nelson as they look to continue their progress

The first day of New Zealand's summer of cricket proved a washout. Rain enveloped Christchurch early this morning and wiped out the

Ricky Ponting says Australian cricket is suffering a brain drain as greats choose the cashed-up commentary box ahead of coaching. Ponting

South Africa's crushing success against Australia has cost at least one high profile job, with chairman of selectors Rod Marsh resigning.

Can New Zealand upset one of the best performing test teams in the world? It's going to be a tough contest to start the summer of cricket.

Chairman of selectors Rod Marsh has resigned, effective immediately, after Australia's fifth straight Test defeat.

Cricket legend Brian Lara says there are disturbing signs Australian cricket is repeating the mistakes that wiped out the West Indies.

Pakistan are a far cry from their team of old.

The picture isn't bright for New Zealand as they embark on a busy international summer.

Footage has emerged of South African captain Faf du Plessis shining the ball during the second test flogging of Australia in Hobart with a lolly in his mouth.

Kane Williamson, preparing to captain his country in a test at home for the first time, wants his players to put the Indian experience

Faltering test team needs strong home series to restore faith

Former New Zealand women's captain and International Cricket Council Hall of Famer Debbie Hockley has been elected the first female

Australian cricket has returned to the dark ages. Not since 1912 has an Australia Test side produced the same level of incompetence

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