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Live scores: NZ v Australia, 1st test
Australia need 106 runs to win the first test after dismissing NZ for 407 in Wellington today. Follow the final day live.
Australia need 106 runs to win the first test after dismissing NZ for 407 in Wellington today. Follow the final day live.
Brendon McCullum is poised for a restless sleep, six runs short of his fifth test century after a heroic rescue act left New Zealand to fight another day.
New Zealand trail Australia by 115 runs with a second innings score of 187/5 at the end of day three of the first test.
Chris Cairns says he is locked out of cricket and struggling to clear his name, over two months after allegations of match fixing in the IPL.
Michael Clarke put a fortnight of turmoil behind him by scoring a century yesterday - and promptly thanked his ex-fiancee, Lara Bingle.
The Black Caps will have to overcome their poor recent record at the Basin Reserve when the first test starts today.
NZ captain Daniel Vettori has hinted at a debut for Northern Districts seamer Brent Arnel in tomorrow's first test against Australia.
A sports psychologist has flown to Wellington to help Michael Clarke and the Australian team prepare for the first test against New Zealand.
Australian vice-captain Michael Clarke put on a brave face this morning, avoiding questions about his break-up with model Lara Bingle.
Chris Martin says he's served enough time on the boundaries to know that Michael Clarke can expect little mercy from spectators.
Black Caps batsman Ross Taylor and pace bowler Tim Southee have climbed the world cricket rankings.
Michael Clarke left behind the Lara Bingle circus in Sydney only to be greeted by another at Wellington airport today.
Michael Clarke leaves Sydney for New Zealand to rejoin the Australian cricket squad.
The Black Caps selectors have recalled Central Districts batsman Mathew Sinclair for the two-match test series against Australia.
Satisfied with increased security measures, Shane Bond will soon join his IPL side.
New Zealand climbed off the canvas to snatch a dead rubber victory against Australia in a controversy-packed Chappell-Hadlee Trophy one-day cricket finale tonight.