Aaron Finch had an expletive rant that he'll wish didn't get picked up by stump mics after his dismissal yesterday.

The Black Caps have resumed their battle against India after a lengthy rain delay.

Cricket correspondent Andrew Alderson reviews the opening day's play of the second cricket test at Eden Gardens.

India reached 239 for seven at stumps. Oh yeah, so-so. The reality is the Black Caps delivered a performance of commitment and discipline in oppressive conditions which many of them will have seldom struck in their careers... and all without their fever-stricken captain Kane Williamson. Source: SKY

Pakistan crushed the West Indies by 111 runs in the first of their three-match series on Friday.

Australia's understrength bowling attack has been destroyed by South Africa's Quinton de Kock in the opening match of the one-day series in South Africa.

The key to surviving in yesterday's Williamson-less wilderness was the senior players.

The Black Caps delivered a performance of commitment and discipline in oppressive conditions overnight in India.

India are responding to early breakthroughs from the Black Caps in the second test in Kolkata.

Herald cricket writers David Leggat and Andrew Alderson answer three key questions ahead of the Black Caps' second test against India in Kolkata.

The temptation exists to paint Jeetan Patel's international return in Kolkata as a form of serendipity for New Zealand against India. The

One of cricket's sternest tests begins for New Zealand at Eden Gardens tomorrow, possibly without captain Kane Williamson.

Former Australian test cricket fast bowler Max Walker has reportedly died, aged 68. Walker, who played 34 tests for Australia

Ronchi played his second test against India in Kanpur and so leaves the group of New Zealand cricketers to have won just a solitary test cap.

Kane Williamson's three-way battle for the top ranking among test batsmen has taken another turn.

India's in-form opener Lokesh Rahul has been ruled out of the remaining two Tests against New Zealand.

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New Zealand's efforts to bounce back against India are being affected by injury with all rounder Jimmy Neesham unlikely to be fit

You wouldn't have given a dollar for Jeetan Patel's chances of a New Zealand recall - until yesterday.

India have wrapped up a 197-run win over New Zealand in the first cricket test at Kanpur's Green Park.

Wellington off-spinner Jeetan Patel is set to play his first test in more than three years after he was recalled to the Black Caps test squad to replace Mark Craig.

Ravi Ashwin's 10 wicket bag has guided India to a 197 run win over the Black Caps in the first test.

New Zealand's most senior batsman Ross Taylor produced a 'schoolboy' display of cricket as the Black Caps slumped towards a first test defeat to India.

There's one simple answer to New Zealand's predicament when the first test against India wraps up at Kanpur's Green Park today - but

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Clarke faced a barrage of sledging from Mosman supporters who were heard yelling "get ready for a broken f***ing arm".

New Zealand were preparing for a taunting assignment midway through the fourth day of their opening test against India in Kanpur last night.

When the final day starts tomorrow, New Zealand will be 93 for four, chasing an improbable 434 for what would be just the country's third win in India.

India opted to press their foot down hard on New Zealand's neck on the fourth afternoon of the first test in Kanpur tonight.

Chiefs midfielder Charlie Ngatai has revealed he kept some concussion struggles from doctors so he could try and keep playing. The Melbourne Storm are into the NRL Grand Final after beating the Raiders in Melbourne. The Black Caps have given up a strong position to be staring down the barrel of defeat against India in the first test in Kanpur.