New Zealand Cricket are not discounting the idea of a day-night pink ball test in this country but want to examine whether the concept would work well first.

Mark Craig has a ready-made benchmark when New Zealand arrive in Australia for their three-test series in November.

The true legacy of the Black Caps' world cup success last summer is being realised with a record spike in youngsters signing up to play this season.

Welcome to the Masterton Modi Episode of The BYC, the Beige Brigade podcast.

Former New Zealand cricketer likely to face a civil claim if he is found not guilty of perjury.

Australian selector Rod Marsh concedes Australian cricket is vulnerable.

The West Indies cricket star has a reputation as one of the biggest partiers in world sport, but he's taken things to a new level.

Some young faces and a bolter highlight the new-look Australian cricket squad.

Glenn Maxwell has taken one of the all-time great catches against England this morning.

It's become something of a selection conundrum: Jimmy Neesham or Corey Anderson as preferred New Zealand test allrounder.

Black Caps skipper Brendon McCullum is upbeat about his team's prospects before a tough series across the Tasman.

Expect Jimmy Neesham to return to the New Zealand cricket squad which will be named today to prepare for November's three tests in Australia.

At a media conference after, there was a hint of McCullum suggesting his team might be favourites for the upcoming tests against Australia.

Oh no. There's no holding Brendon McCullum and his white charger back.

Wicketkeeper Brad Haddin has revealed a loss of hunger prompted his decision to retire from test and first-class cricket.

Australia's injury crisis has deepened with Nathan Coulter-Nile joining teammates David Warner and Shane Watson with injuries on the sideline.

With the loss of two stars Australia recovered against England at Lord's - in part thanks to the controversial dismissal of all rounder Ben Stokes.

In the cricketing stronghold of Northern Districts, preparations are under way for what could be one of New Zealand cricket's finest chapters.

The pink ball has faced its share of discrimination since Australia and New Zealand agreed to play a day/night cricket test in Adelaide.

Matthew Wade is prepared to fight his way back into Australian test cricket contention for the wicketkeeping role, having conceded ground on incumbent Peter Nevill in recent years.

NZ Cricket has also unveiled Yarrow Stadium in New Plymouth as a venue for Georgie Pie Super Smash games under lights this summer.

Former Australian captain Steve Waugh says he is open to a radical push from Ricky Ponting and Michael Holding to get rid of the toss from Test cricket.

NZ's limited overs tour of Zimbabwe and S Africa didn't unravel in the absence of several first-choice but they were relegated to 4th in the ICC world rankings.

With New Zealand now out of Africa, and the home international cricket season revealed, thoughts turn to Brisbane.