Sabbir Rahman is having to put his TV commercial career on hold after one of the ads he starred in was canned.

An unbeaten 154 by Virat Kohli has led the hosts to a seven-wicket victory over the Black Caps in Mohali. Source: Sky Sport

Allrounder Jimmy Neesham's maiden ODI half century could scarcely have come at a better time for New Zealand.

Ball-by-ball commentary of the Black Caps taking on India in the third ODI, starting at 9.00pm from Mohali.

If you love cricket, you'll love India... provided you use the sport as a key to unlock the best in the country's culture, writes Andrew Alderson.

A one-day cup elimination final has provided the latest reminder of how Phillip Hughes' death has changed cricket.

Black Caps level the ODI series 1-1 with a thrilling six-run win over India overnight and give life to a series that was in danger of slipping away.

The six-run win in the second ODI squares the five-game series but importantly gave the tourists' their first win after four straight defeats in the international matches on tour, after a 3-0 drubbing in the tests and a loss in the first ODI at Dharamsala. Source: Sky Sport

The level of abuse Brendon McCullum copped after taking over from Ross Taylor as New Zealand captain made him contemplate international retirement.

Losing the test series 3-0 was a significant disappointment. No one bar the most deluded New Zealand supporter would have contemplated winning the series.

India scored 194-4 in 33.1 overs to chase down New Zealand's paltry 190 and win the first one-day international by six wickets. Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 85, after debutant Hardik Pandya took 3-31, to help their side take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. Source: Sky Sport

New Zealand's sub-standard batting performances in India continued at the start of their five-game ODI series at Dharamsala tonight.

Ball-by-ball commentary of the Black Caps taking on India in their opening ODI.

A surprise witness has created a storm in the inquest into the death of Phillip Hughes, claiming a fast bowler admitted to making an "I'll kill you" sledge.

New Zealand saved the worst of a poor batting series until the last in India and the statistics paint a bleak picture.

We took a look at just how long the Black Caps have been lasting in the wake of back-to-back four day losses against India.

New Zealand's woes against subcontinental spin were again exposed on the fourth day of the third test as India rolled to a 321-run win and a 3-0 sweep of the series.

India are on the cusp of a 3-0 clean-sweep over the Black Caps. Follow our live coverage of day four.

The main logic of the decision is to allow the visitors to extend their batting order by bringing in Jimmy Neesham.

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.

The pressure continues to mount on test opener Martin Guptill following another disappointing innings.

The Black Caps have resumed their battle against India after a lengthy rain delay.