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McCullum not one to go quietly
Final test engagements chance for retiring captain to make an emphatic finish to thrilling career.
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Cricket: Williamson ticks all boxes as heir apparent
The alternatives are Tim Southee, BJ Watling or Tom Latham, but Williamson is the logical preference. Just don't expect McCullum-esque funky fields.
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Brendon McCullum announces retirement
Black Caps skipper Brendon McCullum has officially announced that he will retire from all international cricket at the end of the summer.
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Succession plans in place after inspirational leaders retire
New Zealand's rugby and cricket bosses have a succession plan in place to replace their inspirational leaders.
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McCullum announces retirement
Black Caps skipper to retire from all international cricket at the end of the summer. Kane Williamson will captain New Zealand at the ICC World T20 in March.
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Reaction: McCullum retires
Black Caps skipper has officially announced that he will retire from all international cricket at the end of the summer.
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Brendon McCullum to retire
Black Caps skipper to announce Australian tests in February will be his last. Rolling coverage here.
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Hard to tell what B Mac is up to
COMMENT: On Sunday Dylan Cleaver finally ran out of rational explanations for skipper's actions.
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Cricket: Seddon Park pitch makes for good viewing
The Seddon Park groundsmen produced a test pitch which challenged the batsmen and made for cricket at pace.
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The VENT: Is Kane the new Sachin?
Tony Veitch and Michael Guerin discuss Kane Williamson's incredible year, Sri Lanka's crazy batting and Same Cane's captaincy credentials.
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Kane Williamson officially world's best
Kiwi has moved to number one on the International Cricket Council's test batting rankings following his match-winning century against Sri Lanka in Hamilton today.
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Black Caps wrap up 2-0 win
New Zealand wrapped up a 2-0 test series win over Sri Lanka, winning the second match by five wickets at Seddon Park today.
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As it happened: Black Caps cruise to series win
Read a replay of our live blog of the Black Caps beating Sri Lanka at Seddon Park in Hamilton.
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Cricket: Short ball bowling dominates day three
The short ball reigned at Seddon Park today.
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Black Caps within sight of victory
New Zealand are within sight of a series-winning victory against Sri Lanka after a bizarre day's cricket at Seddon Park today.
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Cricket: New Zealand with upper hand
Sri Lanka's collapse has given New Zealand the upper hand in the test match - but New Zealand is not on the home stretch yet.
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Henry dominates Stags with bat and ball
The 24-year-old starred with both bat and ball as Canterbury dug themselves out a hole to enjoy a dominant third day.
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We tuck in as they clock in
Sportspeople, lifesavers and crime stoppers give up family time to keep us entertained and safe.
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David Leggat: Chameera turns test with 13 deliveries
Dushmantha Chameera turned the contest on its ear in the space of 13 deliveries yesterday. And the key to his success was pace.
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Black Caps in scrap for series
New Zealand have a tussle on their hands to win the two-test series against Sri Lanka after the visitors enjoyed a dominant day.