NZ's floundering cricketers cannot stand accused of keeping the people waiting slumped to defeat against India last night.

James Franklin will replace Jesse Ryder in the One-Day squad for the upcoming series in India.

The Black Caps rushed headlong to a crushing loss in the third test against India today.

New Zealand need to construct their own version of The Wall to block India's advance towards victory in the third test.

Rookie New Zealand fast bowler Andy McKay saw fit to issue a formal apology after closing down party central in India today.

New Zealand face a mammoth task simply to save the third cricket test and series against India.

The pilot at the controls of an Indian jet that crashed this year, killing 158 passengers, had slept for more than half the flight.

The Black Caps may have to call on pest control to rid them of an unwanted irritant they have stumbled over in India.

Brendon McCullum scored a test best 225 to ensure the second test with India ended in a stalemate.

The odds are stacked against the Black Caps winning the second test against India despite a Brendon McCullum led fightback.

Openers Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir put on a century-stand that helped India reach 178 for two on the second day of the second test.

The Black Caps were in a strong position at stumps on day one of the second test against India.