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

India beckons for Jamie How as he heads into today's Plunket Shield cricket match against Canterbury in Napier.

New Zealand's cricketers must feel as if they have been rumbled in a dark alleyway by a cheeky, light fingered thief.

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.

Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir put on an opening stand of more than 150 as India reached 178 for two.

The Black Caps have reverted to a seam-based bowling attack for the second cricket test against India.

The New Zealand opening batsman has a score to settle with India fast bowler Zaheer Khan.

Kane Williamson made a stunning start to his international career with a debut century against India.

Age helps smooth many rough edges and so it is with Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh.

James Franklin has been called into the Blacks Caps squad for the remainder of the test series in India, replacing the injured Hamish Bennett.

The first session of the final day's play hasn't gone NZ's way in Ahmedabad.

Kane Williamson's father admits his son's debut hundred was an "extremely nervous" experience for the family watching back in Tauranga.

Chris Martin celebrates with Brendon McCullum after igniting NZ's victory hopes against India.

Photos from sporting events around New Zealand and the world this weekend, from rugby to rowing to racing and more.