Nathan Lyon has implored cricket authorities to mandate a minimum of three-match Test series,fuelled by the unresolved pain of his very first meeting with New Zealand.
While others enhanced their hopes of playing at the T20I World Cup,Steve Smith’s performances in New Zealand have had the opposite effect.
Australian cricket has bet most of its chips on the health of Tests. Cricket Australia chair Mike Baird must lead the way to save them.
Australia retained the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy after a superb bowling effort,defending 174 for a 72-run win at Eden Park that clinches the three-game T20 series against the Kiwis.
Australia has retained the Chappell-Hadlee trophy after a four-wicket haul from Adam Zampa and some valuable late order runs from Pat Cummins in Auckland.
Australia have won the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy opener in dramatic fashion,with Tim David hitting four off the final delivery for a six-wicket victory.
Wellington played host to the first match of Australia’s trans-Tasman tour – and it all came down to one last ball.
Nathan Lyon believes Steve Smith’s clash with fast-bowling nemesis Neil Wagner could prove the highlight of Australia’s Test series against New Zealand.
David Warner has laid the foundations for a hostile final tour of New Zealand,questioning the “character” of spectators who stooped to personal abuse.
Formidable quick Kyle Jamieson was dubbed the “perfect” fast bowler after a stunning start to his Test career. Now,a stress fracture in his back has robbed the Australians of their first chance to face him.
Australia’s batting must improve if they are to overcome New Zealand side in the two-Test series later this month – not least that of their under-pressure No.3.