Every time the Black Caps threatened to pull back into the Test,it appeared they were merely being cued up for more pain.
Jason Gillespie was more than happy to see the Australian 10th-wicket partnership record against New Zealand broken by Cameron Green and Josh Hazlewood - but the wait for a reprise of his memorable “Happy Gilmore” celebration goes on.
Green and Hazlewood return to the crease on Friday morning with the visitors nine wickets down for 279 at stumps on Thursday. Follow all the action live
Kane Williamson’s run out in Wellington recalled one of those contemporary photographs that resemble chaotic Renaissance paintings.
Cameron Green has revealed his inner struggle to find the right technical balance between Tests and Twenty20,after sculpting a superb century that came partly because he was afforded a rare red ball game to prepare for it
It’s been more than three decades since New Zealand beat Australia in a Test series. Will Pat Cummins’ men continue that domination in Wellington in the first of two clashes?
New Zealand cricket’s move to incorporate Maori language in its broadcasts - including the Test series against Australia - has been unaffected by a change of government.
Pat Cummins’ Australian Test leadership tandem with coach Andrew McDonald may have entered its final 24 months.
The former captain opened up on his plans to play in the United States,and called for umpires to be given greater powers crack down on barrages of short-pitched bowling down the leg side.
Steve Smith’s tormentor made a surprise retirement announcement ahead of the first Test against Australia,starting in Wellington on Thursday.
Daryl Mitchell was a child when his dad lost one of the most scrutinised jobs in New Zealand as coach of the All Blacks. But his father’s career provided valuable lessons that have helped him become a big-game player for the Kiwi cricket team.