Ross Taylor has become an instant millionaire; now he's desperate for a return to the run-scoring that helped make him one.

Taylor was auctioned to a new franchise - the Rajasthan Royals - in India's lucrative IPL Twenty20 auction last night.

A swashbuckling double century from opener Brendon McCullum saw a NZ 11 through to 342 for four at stumps on the first day of a three-day warm-up match against Pakistan at Whangarei today.

Daniel Vettori is calling for a reduction in the number of 50-over one-day internationals.

David Leggat talks with the man given the unenviable task of turning the Black Caps' horrible year around, John Wright.

New Zealand Cricket today confirmed a new management and support staff structure for the Black Caps.

Roger Mortimer's role as New Zealand Cricket (NZC) performance director has been redefined following the appointment of John Wright as New Zealand coach.

New Zealand Cricket has its new broom and John Wright will start work today.

John Wright has been named the new Black Caps cricket coach while Daniel Vettori has been axed as a selector.

The rained-off weekend's cricket may prompt a change in thinking for the Auckland selectors.

New Zealand Cricket remains optimistic of a high level of interest in Pakistan's tour starting next week.

Dan Vettori insists the NZ cricket team has no issue with the coaching credentials of people's favourite John Wright.