Rising cricket star gets boost from idol
As a youngster whacking cricket balls around mates' back yards, Aniket Parikh wasn't too different from any other kid from Sandringham.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromCricket
Cricket: Black Caps have it all over Australia
In one respect, New Zealand have it all over Australia going into the deciding third test in Adelaide next week.
Silk of the Year v the Silver Fox
As far as opening deliveries go, Sasha Wass' first question was a bouncer.
Cricket: First night test puts pink ball in spotlight
Several years' work has gone into drive to get cricket crowds back.
Hadlee: Make ball tampering legal
Sir Richard Hadlee's call comes as world's best batsmen keep plundering runs against battered bowlers.
Black Caps v Australia: Hits and misses
David Leggat outlines what we've learnt from the first two cricket tests against Australia.
Clarke: My dog could've done better
Michael Clarke has broken his silence on the criticism he copped after announcing his retirement during the recent Ashes series.
Fitch-Holland 'should be acquitted'
Andrew Fitch-Holland's "state of mind" is the crucial factor for the jury to considering his guilt or innocence, according to the Queen's Counsel representing him.
Cairns trial: Witchcraft and drownings
Explanation of Skype call compared to someone accused of witchcraft - drowned for telling the truth, or burnt at the stake.
Rankings fight: Kane poised to win
Kane Williamson, Steve Smith, David Warner all have the potential to be top dog on the ICC's test batting rankings by the end of the trans-Tasman series.
Hesson defends 'worst spinner' Craig
Kiwi bowler Mark Craig has copped an almighty put down from an Australian newspaper.
Cairns trial: Nothing but 'rumour upon rumour'
"Shifting sands" of Brendon McCullum's evidence and the lies of Lou Vincent are "flawed foundation stones" of the case against Chris Cairns, court told.
Johnson breaks free, Dirk flirts with danger
After the pain and pummelling of The Gabba, it warmed the beige cockles of my heart to see the New Zealand team bat like the Masters of the Universe over the WACA weekend.
Chase was 'a bridge too far' - McCullum
Brendon McCullum would have loved a crack at a final day chase.
Scotty Stevenson: Outrage over Ross Taylor snub pointless
COMMENT: New Zealand hopelessly caught up in the need for big brother's approval, writes Scotty Stevenson.
Cricket: NZ now have to think pink
New Zealand's thoughts turned to Adelaide last night and the chance to depart Australia all-square in their test series.
Cricket: Left-arm quick Johnson pulls pin on stellar career
Time inevitably calls every sportsperson and Mitchell Johnson recognised his had come.
Cricket: Black Caps draw in Perth
New Zealand will head to Adelaide and the third and final test still with a chance to square their test series with Australia.
Tim Southee proved doubters wrong
The Black Caps bowler had a solid performance in Australia's second innings to produce the best bowling figures of the test.
This is how you do it Australia
Mitchell Johnson got a respectful send-off from the New Zealand team at the Waca today.
As it happened: Black Caps v Australia
Live updates and scores of day five of the second test between the Black Caps and Australia at the Waca in Perth.