Tom Pritchard has become the first NZ cricket representative to reach 100 years old.

There's no doubt about it. The bat is the most crucial piece of equipment a batsman needs in cricket.

Their well-intentioned plan to give one Plunket Shield round over to day-night pink ball cricket was flattened by rain this week.

A change to the toss rules would make cricket much better writers Wynne Gray.

South Africa bowled out for 308, NZ respond with 177/3

Ross Taylor's injury will place additional pressure on the batting capabilities of Kane Williamson.

New Zealand's toil was undermined by the loss of Ross Taylor who retired hurt with a calf muscle strain.

Kane Williamson led the Black Caps to 177-3 at stumps, having bowled out South Africa for 308.

If you ever wondered why so much flak is thrown at the ICC, now you know.

After former captain Michael Clarke expressed concern about whether the second test incident was a "one-off".

Kane Williamson and Mike Hesson made arguably the boldest selection call of their tenure today.

Late application from South Africa's specialist batsmen earned them advantage on the opening day of the first test.

Relive all the action from the opening day of the first test between the Black Caps and South Africa.

In the wake of the second Test, Mitchell Marsh suffered the most humiliating insult imaginable for an international cricketer.

Two former captains have called on the ICC to come down hard on Steve Smith

Was Steve Smith cheating when he looked up to the changing rooms for a DRS aid?

In 2012 Kane Williamson came of age as a test cricketer. In 2017 he has a chance to lead the Black Caps to a special series win.

Stick with the incumbents? Play spinner Jeetan Patel at the expense of a third pace bowler? Opt for Jimmy Neesham over Colin de Grandhomme as an all-rounder?

Umpires will have the power to send off dissenting players and dock a team runs under new code of cricket laws.

Former Australian bowler Ryan Harris can't believe "Hot Spot" technology has not been allowed in the Indian test series.

Aussie captain Steve Smith took one of the all-time great catches, as he tried to turn the second test against India.

Neil Wagner charges in to bowl at South African opener Dean Elgar this week.

Ish Sodhi and Seth Rance have been the standout performers on the debut of day-night Plunket Shield cricket.

India have continued to make a hash of the DRS in the second Test against Australia

Australia have defied an inspired Indian fightback to claim a 48-run lead at stumps on day two.

The onus goes on Henry Nicholls to fulfill his promise in New Zealand's three-test series against South Africa.

Test captain Faf du Plessis anointed Rabada "the real deal" at the start of the tour.

Plunket Shield cricket goes under lights, and with a pink ball, for the first time today.

Australian captain Meg Lanning has once again denied the White Ferns a breakthrough series victory.

New Zealand have the wicketkeepers but not the wicketkeeper-batsmen to instill confidence ahead of the Champions Trophy