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Controversial late wicket hurts Black Caps in thrilling test
An undulating day four ended with the Black Caps facing a major challenge to win.

Watch: Bizarre new Indian tactic v NZ sparks controversy
Indian bowler debuted a bizarre new tactic during India's Test clash with New Zealand.

Back down to earth: Black Caps collapse as India show class
It took until the third day but New Zealand were finally sent into a spin.

Paul Lewis: The chess master within the Black Caps
OPINION: Unsettling batters with intelligence and stealth, he is moves ahead of them.

'Cheating is cheating': Cricket legends blast Steve Smith appointment
The man at the centre of 'sandpaper-gate' is back in a leadership role for Australia.

Sports stars fleeing Africa as new Covid-19 variant spreads
Some have been forced to fly through war-torn Ethiopia just to get home.

Test takeaways: Southee shines in smog as climate change hits cricket
Niall Anderson provides four takeaways from an absorbing second day of the first test.

Playing with pain(killers): Southee reveals injury battle after epic spell
Black Caps bowler reveals how he overcame injury in brilliant 11-over barrage.

'Extremely concerned': Tim Paine stands down from all cricket in wake of scandal
His manager says the decision was made due to concerns over his mental wellbeing.

End of the line? The Black Cap whose test career might be over
A regular feature in Black Caps test squads may soon be edged out by a new face.

Jamieson shines but Black Caps struggle as India control opening day
Jamieson was the Black Caps' standout – but perhaps their only one.

BYC Podcast: What happens next in the Aussie cricket soap opera?
The BYC crew look at the salivating prospect of the upcoming Ashes series.

New-look Black Caps set to face toughest test against India
The Black Caps' second World Test Championship campaign begins this afternoon.

'Near unbeatable': Kiwi cricket legend's India warning for Black Caps
Challenges don't come much tougher for the Black Caps than the next two weeks.

Niall Anderson: Why Black Caps fans should get used to losing
If NZ truly are a world-beating team, a fighting display is required against India.

Barmy Army fries Paine in X-rated chant
England's notorious Barmy Army has come hard at former Australian captain Tim Paine.

Dressing room fury leaves Cricket Australia fighting wildfire
Cricket Australia is reportedly fighting a fire on multiple fronts.

Thrown in the deep end: Black Caps hero returns for tough start to WTC title defence
Ross Taylor returns after what will be 154 days without any competitive cricket.

Focus Sport: Black Cap Ajaz Patel on playing in India
Black Caps bowler Ajaz Patel talks about the opportunities and the challenges of facing India on their home turf.

Bizarre sexting twist: Tim Paine's brother-in-law caught up in scandal
Just when you thought it couldn't get yuckier ... it gets yuckier.

Black Caps crushed as India dominate series
New Zealand have slumped to a heavy defeat at Eden Gardens, being swept 3-0 by India.

Paine drops Langer bomb in explosive tell-all
Tim Paine and wife Bonnie reveal dramatic marriage details and spill beans on his coach.

'Victim blaming': Aussie netball legend slams Paine sexting scandal
Aussie netball legend blasts chairman over a claim about the scandal.

Cricket Australia's damning new Paine revelation
Cricket Australia bosses say they made a mistake in making Tim Paine test captain in 2018.

Australian cricket portrayed as global laughing stock over Paine scandal
The world's media are feeding mercilessly off Tim Paine's sexting scandal.

'It's tough': Southee admits impact of hectic Black Caps tour
A lack of training days, combined with tricky conditions, has meant adapting on the fly.

The lewd texts that brought down Aussie cricket captain Tim Paine
The text exchanges took place on the eve of the 2017/18 Ashes series.

India crush Black Caps to clinch vengeful series win
The Black Caps slumped to a seven-wicket defeat in Ranchi to lose the series.

Twist in Tim Paine sexting scandal: Theft charges laid against woman
The employee at the centre of Tim Paine's sexting scandal had her position terminated.