New Zealand batted themselves into a strong position after two days of the second test.

An opening session of struggle quickly turned into two sessions of success.

In a quirk of timing, the second test is an afterthought dressed up as a forethought.

The Black Caps will go into the second test with confidence, but without a victory.

All the action from day five of the first test between the Black Caps and England.

The Black Caps have manufactured a path to victory at Lord's.

All the action from day four of the first test between the Black Caps and England.

The Black Caps' hunt for a rare test victory in England may have to wait a week.

Conway's brilliance couldn't mask an awkward truth for New Zealand.

All the action from day two of the first test between the Black Caps and England.

Devon Conway rewrote the record books with a sensational unbeaten century on test debut.

Captain Kane Williamson & fast bowler Kyle Jamieson prepare to take on England in the first of two tests at Lord’s. Video / AP

New Zealand Cricket has confirmed the Black Caps will be rushed home from India with some continuing on to the upcoming trio of test matches in England. Video / NZ Herald

Australia's record ODI cricket winning streak has continued, even in a shorter format.

Glenn Phillips reached 50 in the Black Caps innings before taking the team to victory over Bangladesh. Video / Spark Sport

While the lineup was experimental, the action was familiar.

Devon Conway wows public with his class and consistency, as teammate goes under the radar.

The Black Caps swept their three-match series against Bangladesh.

All the action from the third and final ODI between the Black Caps and Bangladesh.

The Black Caps have won every series this summer. That streak should continue.

All the action from the Black Caps' first ODI against Bangladesh.

Thrashing achieved with 27 balls remaining a perfect exclamation mark on the series.