Coach Mike Hesson has painted an upbeat picture of a potentially demoralising second day for the New Zealand cricketers in the third test against India at Indore.

Almost two years after a ball to the neck felled Phillip Hughes, Australian cricketers are expected to tell a coroner what they remember.

India, led by the first century of the series from captain Virat Kohli, dominated New Zealand on the opening day of the third test at Indore. Source: Sky Sport

The main logic of the decision is to allow the visitors to extend their batting order by bringing in Jimmy Neesham.

India, led by the first century of the series by captain Virat Kohli, dominated New Zealand on the opening day of the third test at Indore.

Flawless Indian batting dominated New Zealand on the second day of the third test at Indore.

Perpetual touring can be an obstacle to building stable family lives in the cricket industry, writes Andrew Alderson.

India have won the toss and decided to bat in the third and final test against New Zealand.

Three of New Zealand's top seven batsmen average under 20 for the series ahead of today's third test against India.

The club cricket season looks to start with a bang, but will rely on Mother Nature to allow them out on the park. The competitive

Kane Williamson received rapturous applause as the locals at Holkar Stadium welcomed a hero of their game.

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Ever wondered what it's like to drive around Kolkata? Think Auckland's got congestion problems? Check out the scenes here around Eden Gardens during the Black Caps cricket test this week through the lens of Andrew Alderson.

Australia have somehow contrived to lose Wednesday's third one-day international against South Africa despite posting the fifth-highest total in their limited overs history.

Andrew Alderson braves the traffic in Kolkata.

Indore welcomed the New Zealanders with a deluge but the visitors will embrace the subsequent cooler temperatures after the stifling

Auckland's next mayor is unlikely to stand in the way of Auckland getting more test cricket.

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson is gradually recovering from the viral illness which kept him out of the second test. Williamson

New Zealand Cricket chief executive David White speaks to NZME about the prospects of the Indian tour being cancelled.

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New Zealand were beaten by more than just cricketing skill in their 178-run second test defeat to India

NZME cricket correspondent Andrew Alderson wraps up the fourth day's action from the second test at Eden Gardens where India ran out the victors by 178 runs.

Indian cannoned through New Zealand's resistance after tea on the fourth day to post victory by 178 runs in the second test.

Live updates as the Black Caps chase 376 to win the second test against India.

Source: SKY Sports. The Blackcaps were were bundled out for 204 despite some surprising resistance from Jeetan Patel and finally had India 227/8 by the end of play

Australia's miserable sporting weekend in Johannesburg has ended with a hefty 142-run defeat overnight in the second one-day international

New Zealand's planning of their fourth innings chase presents an intriguing prospect with two days remaining in the second test. India

Andrew Alderson reviews day three of the second test in Kolkata.

India stuttered against a New Zealand bowling onslaught on the third day of the second test in Kolkata but, at 227 for eight by stumps, had built what looked an insurmountable lead of 339.