Australia’s flaky batters tease but Lyon stings Williamson

Australia’s flaky batters tease but Lyon stings Williamson

Every time the Black Caps threatened to pull back into the Test,it appeared they were merely being cued up for more pain.

  • byDaniel Brettig

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Gillespie left waiting for ‘Happy Gilmore’ reprise as record broken

Gillespie left waiting for ‘Happy Gilmore’ reprise as record broken

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.

  • byDaniel Brettig
First Test day two as it happened:Smith and Labuschagne out cheaply,Lyon dropped late

First Test day two as it happened:Smith and Labuschagne out cheaply,Lyon dropped late

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

  • byMalcolm Conn
Shambolic first Test run out exposes hole in New Zealand psyche

Shambolic first Test run out exposes hole in New Zealand psyche

Kane Williamson’s run out in Wellington recalled one of those contemporary photographs that resemble chaotic Renaissance paintings.

  • byDaniel Brettig
‘Really important’:Cameron Green reveals struggle to balance Tests and T20

‘Really important’:Cameron Green reveals struggle to balance Tests and T20

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

  • byDaniel Brettig
First Test day one as it happened:Green’s fighting ton takes Australia to solid position

First Test day one as it happened:Green’s fighting ton takes Australia to solid position

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?

  • byMalcolm Conn
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Wikiti! Why you’ll see Maori words on your TV during Australia’s Test series

Wikiti! Why you’ll see Maori words on your TV during Australia’s Test series

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.

  • byDaniel Brettig
‘A mental refresh’:The break that had Pat Cummins pondering life after captaincy

‘A mental refresh’:The break that had Pat Cummins pondering life after captaincy

Pat Cummins’ Australian Test leadership tandem with coach Andrew McDonald may have entered its final 24 months.

  • byDaniel Brettig
Goodbye bodyline 2.0:The rule change Steve Smith wants for Test cricket
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Goodbye bodyline 2.0:The rule change Steve Smith wants for Test cricket

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.

  • byDaniel Brettig
‘I’ve had fun against him’:Wagner denied rematch with Smith as New Zealand sweat on injuries

‘I’ve had fun against him’:Wagner denied rematch with Smith as New Zealand sweat on injuries

Steve Smith’s tormentor made a surprise retirement announcement ahead of the first Test against Australia,starting in Wellington on Thursday.

  • byDaniel Brettig
He played with Aussie stars and has All Blacks in his blood. Now he’s out to topple Australia

He played with Aussie stars and has All Blacks in his blood. Now he’s out to topple Australia

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.

  • byDaniel Brettig