Taylor was auctioned to a new franchise - the Rajasthan Royals - in India's lucrative IPL Twenty20 auction last night.

The opening test between NZ and Pakistan probably reflects what is to be expected from a series involving the sixth and eighth best teams in the world.

Michael Clarke has called quits on Twenty20 cricket to concentrate on test cricket.

Photos during day one of the First Test match between the Black Caps and Pakistan at Seddon Park, Hamilton.

By the time Pakistan head away from this country, New Zealand audiences will have come to know them well.

Heat and humidity has provided a challenge for the Seddon Park groundsman ahead of the first test between New Zealand and Pakistan.

With so much focus on the World Cup, the test series between New Zealand and Pakistan threatens to be an entree.

Australian captain Michael Clarke rushed to defend the reputation of Phil Hughes after Sir Ian Botham accused him of cheating.

Catch live scoring action of Day Two of the final Ashes test between England and Australia in Sydney.

For Australia's cricket fans it was a case of love at second ball.

Brendon McCullum found form ahead of the first test against Pakistan after scoring a double century against the tourists.

A swashbuckling double century from opener Brendon McCullum saw a NZ 11 through to 342 for four at stumps on the first day of a three-day warm-up match against Pakistan at Whangarei today.

Daniel Vettori is calling for a reduction in the number of 50-over one-day internationals.

England have started a new craze after celebrating Wednesday's Ashes victory by imitating a garden sprinkler.