Flawless Indian batting dominated New Zealand on the second day of the third test at Indore.

Perpetual touring can be an obstacle to building stable family lives in the cricket industry, writes Andrew Alderson.

India have won the toss and decided to bat in the third and final test against New Zealand.

Auckland's next mayor is unlikely to stand in the way of Auckland getting more test cricket.

New Zealand coach Mike Hesson has lamented the lack of the Decision Review System in the Indian test series.

New Zealand Cricket chief executive David White speaks to NZME about the prospects of the Indian tour being cancelled.

Live updates as the Black Caps chase 376 to win the second test against India.

India stuttered against a New Zealand bowling onslaught on the third day of the second test in Kolkata but, at 227 for eight by stumps, had built what looked an insurmountable lead of 339.

India's bowlers seized on variable bounce, skidding pace and a lack of NZ batting confidence to dominate the second day of the second test in Kolkata.

Cricket correspondent Andrew Alderson reviews the opening day's play of the second cricket test at Eden Gardens.

India reached 239 for seven at stumps. Oh yeah, so-so. The reality is the Black Caps delivered a performance of commitment and discipline in oppressive conditions which many of them will have seldom struck in their careers... and all without their fever-stricken captain Kane Williamson. Source: SKY

Pakistan crushed the West Indies by 111 runs in the first of their three-match series on Friday.

Australia's understrength bowling attack has been destroyed by South Africa's Quinton de Kock in the opening match of the one-day series in South Africa.

The Black Caps delivered a performance of commitment and discipline in oppressive conditions overnight in India.

You'd hope New Zealand's spinners spent as much time as they could watching India's clever spin pair at work during the first test at Kanpur.

You wouldn't have given a dollar for Jeetan Patel's chances of a New Zealand recall - until yesterday.

India have wrapped up a 197-run win over New Zealand in the first cricket test at Kanpur's Green Park.

Ravi Ashwin's 10 wicket bag has guided India to a 197 run win over the Black Caps in the first test.

Chiefs midfielder Charlie Ngatai has revealed he kept some concussion struggles from doctors so he could try and keep playing. The Melbourne Storm are into the NRL Grand Final after beating the Raiders in Melbourne. The Black Caps have given up a strong position to be staring down the barrel of defeat against India in the first test in Kanpur.

A collapse of nine wickets for 103 runs, including a torrent of 5-7 to complete the first innings, compromised and possibly curtailed New Zealand's chances of winning the opening test against India in Kanpur.

LIVE: India have started their second innings after some excellent bowling put an end to the Black Caps' chase.

Eric Murray has revealed plans for him to move into a New Zealand rowing eight alongside Hamish Bond and Mahe Drysdale. Cronulla is into the NRL Grand Final after a stunning display against the North Queensland Cowboys in the Preliminary Final in Sydney. The Black Caps are in a good position after two days of the first cricket test against India.

Black Caps opening batsman Tom Latham caught a lucky break during day two of New Zealand's first test against India.

New Zealand continued their strong foray into the opening cricket test against India at Kanpur.

New Zealand's mindset will be to expect the worst as they go in search of just their third win in 31 tests in India.

New Zealand's fears about facing a spinners delight in this week's first test against India may be misplaced - but only slightly.

NZ cricket selectors admit they have been patient with Martin Guptill but that goodwill can extend only so far.

The Black Caps have slumped to a disastrous start chasing 400 to win against South Africa.

New Zealand are up against it with three days remaining in their second test against South Africa at Centurion. The hosts declared

Kane Williamson didn't sound convinced that sending South Africa in when the second test began was the right idea.