Queensland legspinner Mitchell Swepson is among four spinners included in Australia's 16-man squad for the looming Test tour of India.

Play was momentarily interrupted midway through the Sydney Sixers vs. Sydney Thunder derby by a pair of streakers.

All the action from day four of the test between Bangladesh and the Black Caps.

In case Tom Latham had any ideas that he had done his bit for New Zealand yesterday in their response to Bangladesh's mountainous

Veteran Aussie Brad Hodges has joined the chorus of disapproval calling Brendon McCullum's ban "a mockery".

COMMENT: The real villain here is Serena, who simply did not bring her game face, not a tournament director shooting for the stars.

Did Colin Munro begin the lifestyle which will shape his cricketing future playing in the Big Bash League at the Sydney Cricket Ground? Former

Circle a draw as the most likely outcome over the next two days at the Basin Reserve, but pencil, rather than ink, it in.

The Auckland Aces side has a rejuvenated look with a couple of new faces in the mix.

Now we know; Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim tonight spelt out the determination driving his team in this test series.

This test began poorly for New Zealand and didn't improve on the second day as Bangladesh put the hosts in a headlock at the Basin Reserve today.

It's a while since The Don's been given a shake in the record books but he did today and from unlikely sources.

By the end of his career Brendon McCullum was a natural leader, but earlier on, not everyone was convinced.

Controversial former Black Cap captain Brendon McCullum has opened up about falling in love with cricket again.

Watch: Black Cap Tim Southee throws the ball wildly at the Bangladesh batsman and sends Shakib Al Hasan crashing to the turf.

This afternoon on sports - Nadzeya Ostapchuk done again for doping, The Big Bash Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades, Brendon McCullum dropped, ASB Classic Mens semi-finals Joelle Silver vs Marcos Baghdatis.

Brendan McCullum's captaincy needs a 'wake-up call', according to one former Australian cricketer.

YOUNG TALENT: Dilan Nanayakkara, left, pictured here in 2013, has been named in the Northern Districts under-17 team. PHOTO/ FILE

Ben McDermott has smashed a blistering century to help the Hobart Hurricanes pull off a record-breaking Big Bash League win. McDermott

Researchers call for ban on ban on alcohol sponsorship of sport

Bangladesh a pushover in the tests, remember? Put a cork in that idea, on the basis of a gritty batting performance on today's rain-shortened opening day.

The Brisbane Heat will not appeal skipper Brendon McCullum's one-match suspension for the team's slow over rate.

What do cricketers do to pass the time when rain forces them into the pavilion?

All the action from Day One of the opening test between New Zealand and Bangladesh.

This afternoon on sports - Brendon McCullum faces potential suspension, Ross Taylor verges on greatness and a jockey miscounts his steps.

Blustery, drizzly weather cut short the opening session of the first test between New Zealand and Bangladesh at the Basin Reserve

New Zealand won the toss and sent Bangladesh in to bat in the first test at a blustery Basin Reserve in Wellington today. New Zealand

Brisbane's Big Bash League title aspirations have been dealt a massive blow, with captain Brendon McCullum facing a potential one-game suspension.

Someone asked Kane Williamson yesterday if his mind was drifting to the impending arrival of South Africa. They arrive in late February

On the eve of the first Bangladesh test, Kane Williamson has given his premier new ball bowlers Trent Boult and Tim Southee a substantial