Australian reports suggest cricketer Michael Clarke is about to dump fiancée Lara Bingle over the scandal that forced him to return home.

Ricky Ponting is vowing to try and thwart NZ's liking for chasing runs and close out the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy series in Auckland tomorrow.

Michael Clarke’s decision to split the NZ tour has made Australian fans demand he dump Lara Bingle or forget about inheriting the test captaincy.

Michael Clarke's exit from New Zealand was so hurried that some of his teammates were unaware he had left.

The Black Caps collapse to be all out for 245 in the third ODI in Hamilton. Follow the action live as Australia begin their run chase.

Daniel Vettori isn't just pleased with how his team have stepped up in the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy, but also how the crowds have, too.

Michael Clarke has quit Australia's cricket tour of NZ for 'personal reasons'. His fiancee Lara Bingle is embroiled in controversy over a nude photo.

NZ captain Daniel Vettori rates Ross Taylor and James Franklin 50-50 chances to face Australia in Hamilton tomorrow.

Australia has won the toss and are batting in the second ODI in Auckland. Follow the action live.

Don't expect any cooling in aggression when NZ and Aussie players clash in Auckland, writes David Leggat.