Auckland look to be on to a winner with their overseas signing for the summer's T20 Super Smash.

COMMENT: The great democratic process at work, or a giant clanger.

Usman Khawaja has dismissed talk that Pakistan's cricketers might have the momentum heading into the Boxing Day Test, because it doesn't exist.

India's Karun Nair has joined some of the best batsman in the game of cricket with his 302 not-out against England yesterday.

Australia hope Kookaburra can harden up the pink ball for any future day-night Tests in Brisbane, after Steve Smith's side struggled for wickets.

Australia were on target for a comprehensive win over Pakistan on day four of the first cricket test in Brisbane last night.

Australia have taken a first-innings lead of 287 runs in their day-night Test against Pakistan.

In India it is normal to find a game of cricket played in the street, but it's rare to see one of the sport's biggest stars.

Mohammad Amir suffered a brutal leg injury during Pakistan's first test match against Australia at the Gabba.

Plenty of pundits regarded Australia's ODI series against the Black Caps as a needless distraction. Mitchell Starc begs to differ.

Bangladesh are giving themselves every chance of making a decent fist of their tour to New Zealand starting on Boxing Day.

David Leggat marks how each Black Cap performed in their 3-0 series defeat to Australia in the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy.

Lockie Ferguson won't be the last new face the Black Caps introduce in a summer jam-packed with cricket.

COMMENT: Bowlers can breathe slightly easier, but only slightly, if the latest recommendations from the high profile MCC world cricket committee are passed.

New Zealand subsided to a comprehensive 3-0 beating in their Chappell Hadlee series against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Australian coach Darren Lehmann isn't about to put the boot in while New Zealand are down.

Join Belinda Henley as she talks to Laura McGoldrick in Melbourne on cricket.

Former international umpire David Quested has slammed cricket's new red card calling it totally unnecessary.

Warren Lees fears for the confidence blow New Zealand's young bowlers have suffered at the hands of Australia.

Here's what the Black Caps need to do if they want any chance of toppling Australia in the third ODI at the MCG on Friday.

New Zealand surrendered the Chappell Hadlee Trophy as Australia flattened them for the second time in three days, winning by 116 runs at Manuka Oval tonight.

Traditionally, the Canberra track is a batsman's paradise.

Aggressive fielding and a little more discipline from the bowlers will be on the Kiwis' wishlist.

Martin Guptill's 114 in Sydney last night was overshadowed by a Black Caps loss, but the openers achievements should not be undone.

The Black Caps struggled with the bat in last night's Chappell-Hadlee ODI in Sydney, and former all-rounder Andre Adams has blamed the lineup.

Australian captain Steve Smith pulled out one of the most spectacular catches you'll ever see against the Black Caps in Sydney last night.

It began with a hiss and a roar but by the end Lockie Ferguson had learnt important lessons after his opening ODI at the Sydney Cricket Ground last night.

New Zealand's bowlers forgot their lines and were caned by Australia in a grim start to the Chappell-Hadlee series at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Black Caps batsman Ross Taylor has tweeted a graphic photo of his eye after undergoing surgery during the week.

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson laid down a rallying call to his team on the eve of the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy at the Sydney Cricket Ground tomorrow.