Black Caps batsman opens up on how he dealt with the loss of the Black Caps captaincy three years ago.

When the first test between England and Pakistan started in Abu Dhabi last month, 54 people turned up to watch the opening day.

Sir Richard Hadlee's call comes as world's best batsmen keep plundering runs against battered bowlers.

Live updates and scores of day five of the second test between the Black Caps and Australia at the Waca in Perth.

Mitchell Johnson has made a low-key exit from international cricket, confirming in a statement that the WACA Test will be his last.

Former Black Cap John Morrison says that Australian cricketers not congratulating Ross Taylor only makes the innings sweeter.

Live updates and scores of the second test between the Black Caps and Australia at the Waca in Perth.

Ross Taylor and Brendon McCullum survived some express pace from Mitchell Starc to see the Black Caps through to tea.

Ross Taylor brought up his double century with a four smashed through the covers.

Ross Taylor completed his 13th test hundred and second against Australia at the Waca today.

The David Warner who is now among world cricket's most thrilling performers is a far cry from how he started his career.

New Zealand reached 140 for two at stumps today.

Funny to think about it now, but Steve Smith began his test career as a leg spin bowler and batting No8.

Paraphrased conversation with a couple of seasoned Oz journalists on Thursday night: "We'd love to see your blokes playing well, and at the MCG."

How NZ handle the heat will go a long way to determining their prospects of squaring their test series at the Waca today.

Allan Border would pick Kane Williamson - over AB de Villiers, Steve Smith and David Warner - to bat for his life.

New Zealand reckon they know the best recipe for putting the skids under Australia's batting lineup, but it won't be easy.

There's no guarantee Neil Wagner will make the second test team to face Australia, but his enthusiasm remains firmly intact.

New Zealand have a far better recent record in Perth - the scene of the second test - than in Brisbane.

Australian coach Darren Lehmann says Mitchell Starc has to find a "happy medium" when it comes to his on-field temper.

Five of the most one-sided test matches between Australia and New Zealand.

Aussie speedster's anger bubbles to the surface when bowling during Mark Craig and Trent Boult's final-wicket partnership.

Game essentially lost on day one although umpires' poor decisions hurt.

New Zealand have some head scratching ahead of choosing their XI for the second test against Australia starting in Perth on Friday.

New Zealand plummeted to a 208-run defeat amid contentious umpiring decisions against Australia this afternoon.

New Zealand have a day to bat to save the first test against Australia at the Gabba tomorrow.