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.

Pakistan's spectacular tumble, nine for 71 in the final session at Seddon Park, recalled a couple of other collective clangers in recent years.

A top notch declaration from Kane Williamson has set up the prospect of a cracking final day of the second test against Pakistan at Seddon Park tomorrow.

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.

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

Daniel Vettori was so good that New Zealand once turned to Vettori in the search for his own replacement.

Faf du Plessis says he's made been a world cricket scapegoat by being found guilty of ball tampering.

Injury-plagued speedster Pat Cummins has been named in Australia's squad to play New Zealand in the Chappell-Hadlee series.

Test legend Barry Richards has blasted a 'mint-gate' vendetta against South Africa's Faf du Plessis.

Colour-blind wicketkeeper Matthew Wade has a simple approach to seeing the pink ball: don't overthink it.

Allegations Faf du Plessis used lolly-tainted saliva to illegally shine the ball during the second South Africa-Australia cricket test raise a conundrum in the game.

In light of the recent tampering allegations surrounding South Africa's Faf du Plessis we looked at previous tampering cases.

Mitchell Santner is relishing being back in the New Zealand test squad after missing the first test against Pakistan with a fractured wrist.

Batsmen Matt Renshaw and Nic Maddinson are among six selection changes in a brutal shake-up of Australia's Test team.

Pakistan's inspirational captain Misbah-ul-Haq is on his way home due to a serious illness in his family.

Senior New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor is to see an eye specialist as concern grows over his vision in his left eye.

History repeated for the second time inside a year for Neil Wagner at Hagley Oval today.

It is the form of the game hardcore cricket fans love. It is what defines greatness for all cricketers, but it is also a game in big trouble.