New Zealand have a fight on their hands to save the second test against Australia and not see captain Brendon McCullum off on a losing note.

Kiwis and Aussies are fierce rivals on the pitch, but we still come together in times of need.

The New Zealand skipper, having hit the fastest of all test hundreds on Saturday, got to 25 in his last innings. He fittingly made his final scoring shot a six.

Black Caps skipper's last international innings ends as New Zealand struggles in the second dig on day three against Australia.

Cricket fans got more entertainment than they paid for after a brazen streaker bared all when he ran onto the pitch at a match.

WARNING - Nudity: Cricket fans got more entertainment than they paid for after a brazen streaker bared all when he ran onto the pitch at a match.

New Zealand fast bowler Neil Wagner admitted to feeling "a bit shaky" when he struck Australian cricket captain on his head at Hagley Oval yesterday.

Australia totally dominated the second day of the second test against New Zealand at Hagley Oval today.

The world media have reacted with astonishment and admiration after Brendon McCullum's record breaking century.

Neil Wagner dismissed Joe Burns and Steve Smith after a massive partnership saw Australia dominate the day.

Forget underarm. Australia has been thrust into a fleeting underhand overhand controversy in Christchurch but the issue has been resolved.

A passion for cricket and a thirst to constantly improve his game have been singled out as the key attributes that led to Tauranga's Kane Williamson being named New Zealand's Sportsman of the Year.

The Plunket Shield frontrunners are facing an uphill battle after the opening day of round six.

Leave them wanting more; Brendon McCullum followed the old show business axiom to a tee with one of his most sensational performances at Hagley Oval.

Brendon McCullum has ripped the fastest test century of all time at Hagley Oval today in his final test, and his brother pays tribute.

Australia ended the first day of the second test trailing by 313 runs after Brendon McCullum's whirlwind innings.

It was fitting his final bow is in what is now his home city, and one so ravaged by nature in the past five years.

Williamson's award was particularly pleasing. He was a performer of the very highest calibre in 2015 during which he climbed to No 1 in the test batting rankings.

Unbeaten Auckland have a royal chance to build their Plunket Shield lead against Otago at Eden Park's outer oval today.

For many cricket fans, a well-struck six is the greatest thrill. Few have provided more than Brendon McCullum.

Kane Williamson has claimed the hotly-contested sportsman of the year prize after a stellar 2015 saw him rise to the top of the world.

Andrew Alderson examines some of the more freakish numbers from Brendon McCullum's 14-year international career and Dylan Cleaver selects six key test matches.