Mitchell Johnson has made a low-key exit from international cricket, confirming in a statement that the WACA Test will be his last.

Former Black Cap John Morrison says that Australian cricketers not congratulating Ross Taylor only makes the innings sweeter.

COMMENT: Their cricketers' "failure" to shake Ross Taylor's hand led to a flood of memories of deeds most foul, writes Chris Rattue.

Lawyer tells jury the trail will lead to Indian match-fixers and away from Chris Cairns.

Three result options going into the final day of the second test between Australia and New Zealand at the Waca.

New Zealand cricket great and mentor Martin Crowe jokingly told Ross Taylor he was disappointed with him beating his record.

Australian century maker Adam Voges has defended allegations of ''horrendous sportsmanship" over a low key reaction to NZ batsman Ross Taylor's double century.

"The Great Escape" is an apt title for Lou Vincent's book about match-fixing as he should have been prosecuted for the crimes, a court has heard.

Barring a final day batting catastrophe, New Zealand will head to the third and final test against Australia still with the series to play for.

A former Australian cricketer has blasted his fellow countrymen after none of the side approached Ross Taylor after his record-breaking performance.

For just a few minutes today, New Zealand had a glimmer of hope.

You can only guess at the inner satisfaction Ross Taylor felt.

Ross Taylor fell 13 runs short of the New Zealand test batting record at the Waca today.

Ross Taylor had two options going into the second test against Australia - graft hard or try and be himself.

Live updates and scores of the second test between the Black Caps and Australia at the Waca in Perth.

New Zealand's stunning second test fightback in Perth can lead to an extraordinary test victory, according to Australia's cricket writers.

Craig McMillan believes Ross Taylor's magnificent double century at the Waca yesterday has been in the pipeline for a while.

Craig McMillan has cast doubt on the idea that Mitchell Starc sent down the fastest ball in test history, so Starc has challenged him.

It started as Kane Williamson's day and ended up one of Ross Taylor's finest at the Waca yesterday.

Ross Taylor and Brendon McCullum survived some express pace from Mitchell Starc to see the Black Caps through to tea.

Ross Taylor brought up his double century with a four smashed through the covers.

Ross Taylor completed his 13th test hundred and second against Australia at the Waca today.

An Australian newspaper has made a joke some Kiwis might not find so funny.

Former cricketer Lou Vincent has had his application to be a firefighter rejected because of his links to Chris Cairns.

Here's a line you've not heard before: Kane Williamson looms as NZ's key figure when the third day of the second test starts at the Waca today.