Of all the players to put an injury scare through New Zealand's first test preparations, you would least want it to be the captain.

Two New Zealand cricketers were questioned at a police station in India after sparking a riot with a drunken but good-natured piece of revelry.

Jesse Ryder faced a misconduct charge on his return from South Africa, the latest chapter in a chequered two-year international career.

New Zealand should start favourites for their three-test series against Pakistan, but dangers lurk for the Black Caps, all the same.

The Pakistan cricket side presented a united front when arriving for their three-test series against New Zealand today.

The consensus view is New Zealand needs a manager to ease the pressure on Dan Vettori, writes Andrew Alderson.

The Black Caps clinch their first away series defeat of Pakistan with a thrilling seven-run win in Abu Dhabi today.

Daniel Vettori will see a surgeon on his return from the UAE as he battles a chronic shoulder injury.