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

Jimmy Neesham has given the national selectors a nudge in the first two ODIs against Australia.

Former New Zealand Test keeper Ian Smith has hit out at one of his pet hates in cricket.

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.

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.

It's the duel which could go a long way to settling the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy - skipper vs skipper, two of the best batsmen in the game aiming to carry their team to victory.

New Zealand's newest fast bowling hope Lockie Ferguson has been told he has been clocked at 155km/h and 153km/h so far this season.

Mike Hesson is talking up the importance of the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy as some in Australia question its standing.

Here's five reasons why we should think positively about New Zealand's prospects in the upcoming Chappell-Hadlee series

Australian captain Steve Smith has done a U-turn and is now endorsing the prospect of an historic day-night Ashes Test against England.

Australia have completed a seven-wicket win over South Africa on day four of the day-night cricket test at Adelaide Oval.

Pakistan are far from ready to concede the second test and series to New Zealand, despite a grim second day at Seddon Park yesterday.

Wicketkeeper supports his bowlers in rescue mission to set Pakistan a target.

New Zealand seamers Tim Southee and Neil Wagner roared through Pakistan's top order to leave the tourists' in tatters.

Just like we did when AIG became a permanent brand on the All Black jersey, the outcry could be heard all over the country but does anyone even notice it now?

After a redemptive day of Test cricket, Australia have the upper hand.

It doesn't take much to get a rise out of Shane Warne, especially when it involves de Kock.

Kane Williamson's dismissal has been the major talking point from a rain-affected start to the second test against Pakistan at Seddon Park.

Auckland fast bowler Lockie Ferguson is the new face in the New Zealand team for next month's Chappell Hadlee Trophy series in Australia.

Jeet Raval weaved out of harm's way and drove convincingly to guide New Zealand to 77 for two at lunch against Pakistan.

South Africa's Faf du Plessis tells how he outfoxed Steve Smith to commit one of cricket's most cunning acts of espionage.

Ross Taylor will go under the knife next Wednesday in a bid to rid himself of an irritation in his left eye. Taylor has a pterygium