Traditions are important, but the move to boost interest after dwindling crowds is a natural change in the game.

"We are not New Zealand. We won the World Cup final. We will play the way we play, which works for us, and if you like it, you like it."

Northern Knights all-rounder Mitchell Santner makes his first appearance on the list of contracted players. Check out who else made the cut.

As an exercise in convincing the world that day-night tests represent a bold future and New Zealand are damn fortunate to be at the forefront of the revolution, it was less so.

Mitchell Starc has claimed the pink ball trialled just a few months ago reacts “nothing like” a red Kookaburra in terms of its firmness and swing.

Daniel Vettori achieved a great deal throughout his cricket career but he fears the only thing people will remember him for is a catch.

Chris Rattue looks at the pros and cons of the Black Caps' new seven-year schedule with Australia.

The deal, announced today, includes this year’s five-test home-and-away summer and will reinvigorate the dormant Chappell-Hadlee Trophy.

Brendon McCullum confirmed he is often reliant on painkillers to take his place in the middle for the Black Caps.

Now we know. Brendon McCullum ended significant speculation about his future in the Black Caps yesterday, David Leggat writes.

All those New Zealand cricket fans concerned about the playing future of Brendon McCullum can breathe a sigh of relief.

England wore the bright pink safety vests, but it was New Zealand who needed them, having been run over in a T20 match at Manchester.

A contrite Chris Rogers has apologised for his attempt to start a tour group to the Lord's Test.

New Zealand coach Mike Hesson gave the closed-ended question considered thought: Are you pleased with your side's performance on the England tour?

Invercargill Mayor Tim Shadbolt is facing allegations of defamation from one of his city councillors.

England may have beaten NZ in the cricket this morning, but one of England's greatest comedians has paid tribute to the Black Caps captain.

Three key moments from New Zealand's 56-run T20 loss to England.

Amid all the grumbling and "boys aren't happy" talk over the idea of using a pink ball for the first time in a test, if it comes to fruition, why not just get on with it?

England have crushed NZ by 56 runs in the sole Twenty 20 international against England today.

England have beaten the Black Caps by 56 runs in the T20 at Old Trafford this morning.

Amid all the grumbling and ‘‘boys aren’t happy’’ talk over the idea of using a pink ball for the first time in a test, if it comes to fruition why not just get on with it?

Tomorrow morning's Twenty20 cricket match between New Zealand and England has much to aspire to after the compelling test and one-day international series.