Funny how a game can be so different from one day to the next.

The David Warner who is now among world cricket's most thrilling performers is a far cry from how he started his career.

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

New Zealand reached 140 for two at stumps today.

Shane Warne's charitable foundation is reportedly under investigation due to its financial practices.

First the Kiwis copped it from David Warner, then paceman Tim Southee copped it from the crowd.

Funny to think about it now, but Steve Smith began his test career as a leg spin bowler and batting No8.

Six weeks after Chris Cairns walked into the Southwark Crown Court to stand trial, the jury has heard all the witnesses.

Paraphrased conversation with a couple of seasoned Oz journalists on Thursday night: "We'd love to see your blokes playing well, and at the MCG."

New Zealand strike bowler was on the receiving end of a stream of verbal sprays from Australian fans yesterday.

Cricket's controversial review system is once again doing the Black Caps no favours early on in the second test against Australia in Perth.

Honest cricket players walk when they know they're out, but Cairns showed an "arrogance beyond belief", court told.

Lou Vincent "bared his soul" in an English courtroom knowing he would be grilled about cheating, lying and sex with a prostitute.

How NZ handle the heat will go a long way to determining their prospects of squaring their test series at the Waca today.

Peter Nevill is in danger of getting a sore backside from too much sitting around this summer - but he insists it won't sour the taste of victory.

In summing up the Crown case, Sasha Wass QC compared the cricketer to the disgraced cyclist as two men whose cheating and corruption brought shame on the sport.

The leader of the Black Caps' pace attack will be given every chance to be ready to play in Perth.

Australians tend not to shower New Zealand cricketers with praise. But Kane Williamson's superb 140 at the Gabba has them taking notice.

Allan Border would pick Kane Williamson - over AB de Villiers, Steve Smith and David Warner - to bat for his life.

One of London's top lawyers will sum up the prosecution case against Chris Cairns in a final bid to convince the jurors of cricketer's fall from grace.

New Zealand reckon they know the best recipe for putting the skids under Australia's batting lineup, but it won't be easy.

Black Caps' batting coach Craig McMillan says the pace of the pitch could work to the batsmens' advantage in the second test.

The man in charge of preparing the second test pitch is hoping for a return to the Waca's fiery old days this week.

The Devon Hotel Central Stags overcame a host of early woe to nail a tense T20 cricket chase - thanks in no small part to 18-year-old Josh Clarkson.

There's no guarantee Neil Wagner will make the second test team to face Australia, but his enthusiasm remains firmly intact.

Mark Greatbatch's epic 146 not out in almost 11 hours was the key to NZ's escape when they drew their only test at Perth, against Australia in November 1989.

An Australian umpire says big bats have made the game so dangerous that umpires need to wear helmets.

New Zealand have a far better recent record in Perth - the scene of the second test - than in Brisbane.