Australia's batting dominated the second day of the first test against New Zealand as they eased to a 280-run lead.

More than one milestone stands out when Stu McCullum reflects on Brendon's career with the Black Caps.

Expect queues outside the Basin Reserve tomorrow and the GDP to dip through office absences.

Former Australia captain says Smith and co must ignore rabid crowds to ace a crunch showdown against New Zealand.

Cricketers could be sent off or banished to a sin-bin for 10 overs this summer as lawmakers try to address increasing levels of bad behaviour.

BJ Watling's return to fitness remains pivotal to New Zealand's hopes of achieving a rare test win against Australia when the series opener starts at the Basin Reserve.

Australian spearhead Josh Hazlewood has fired a pointed shot at Martin Guptill ahead of the first test.

If the Black Caps don't win the test series against Australia, writes Chris Rattue, there should be deep disappointment

Rival captains Steve Smith and Brendon McCullum go on smooching offensive, hosing down speculation of ill-feeling spilling over into the test series.

Watch: Mitchell Marsh was the victim of one of the freakier dismissals you're ever likely to see on a cricket pitch.

In a fitting farewell to captain Brendon McCullum from the limited overs game, New Zealand triumphed by 55 runs.

The Indian Premier League auction again proved its unpredictability last night.

Mitchell Marsh and John Hastings helped Australia to defeat New Zealand and level the Chappell-Hadlee series.

The Black Caps captain can thrill as one of the most destructive batsmen in world cricket but also frustrate.

Live blog of the second ODI between the Black Caps and Australia at Westpac Stadium.

Henry Nicholls is set to replace Ross Taylor for the first cricket test against Australia in Wellington.

Darren Lehmann is set to rejoin Australia in a major boost to their chances of turning around their fortunes in New Zealand.

Usually atop world cricket, Australia are facing the strange feeling of being ahead of only the minnows in the latest T20 world rankings.

A ball hasn't been bowled in anger yet but already the transtasman banter is off and running.

New Zealand has prevailed by three wickets with two balls to spare in their duel with Pakistan.

Black Caps coach Mike Hesson talks to NZ Herald following the rain cancellation at McLean Park.

Steve Smith has fired back at Virat Kohli and suggested his animated send-off was just not cricket.