The sun was shining, a trumpet was playing, and the Barmy Army was singing along.

One dropped catch gives England the advantage after day one of first test at Bay Oval.

Touring New Zealand is no longer like a 'glorified stag do'.

All the action as Australia take on Pakistan in the first test in Brisbane.

Follow all the action from day one of the first test between the Black Caps and England.

Both teams are keen to get started.

Black Caps opt for experienced seam-bowling trio despite paceman's white-ball heroics.

Kane Williamson and Joe Root reveal the tough competition between them before the first cricket test at Bay Oval in Mt Maunganui. Video / Alan Gibson

Kane Williamson also deemed fit to play as Black Caps prepare for English threat.

A freakish repeat of the World Cup final sees England take down NZ in Super Over.

All the action as the Black Caps take on England in the fifth and final Twenty20.

All you need to know about the decider between the Black Caps and England.

England duo pummel Black Caps bowlers in record showing, to send series to a decider.

All the action as the Black Caps take on England in the fourth Twenty20 in Napier.

The Black Caps take on England in Napier tonight in their fourth Twenty20 showdown.

Black Caps overcome slow middle period and brief scare to tie series at 1-1.

Hauraki radio presenter Jeremy Wells says shared custody of the cup would be fairer.

Martin Devlin: We Need to Talk 18th September.

Joe Root hailed a "phenomenal" summer for England.

Follow live updates of day four of the final Ashes test.

Steve Smith wasn't batting but he still pulled off the most amazing highlight of the day.

England star Rory Burns had commentators raving and The Oval crowd going wild.

Mitch Marsh has emerged as the key figure in the final Ashes Test.

Follow live updates of the final day of the fourth Ashes test.