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Shane Warne's crazy evolution theory
Former cricketer believes we're the result of an alien experiment.

Umpire 'distraught' by no-ball shocker
Under-fire umpire Richard Illingworth has been revealed to be "distraught" over the no-ball howler that had a major impact on the first transtasman test.

Cricket: Listless NZ need to get good tonic
The NZ cricketers face a test of their mettle to send retiring captain Brendon McCullum off in style from the second test against Australia starting on Saturday.

Taylor, Santner out of second test
Ross Taylor and Mitchell Santner have been ruled out of the Black Caps second ANZ Test against Australia in Christchurch beginning on Saturday.

McCullum: We were completely outplayed
A circumspect Brendon McCullum and a satisfied Steve Smith fronted captains press conferences this afternoon after Australia's innings and 52 run win.

Cricket: Australia aiming for test dynasty
The No.1 Test ranking is within Australia's grasp after they walloped New Zealand in Wellington but Steve Smith is hungry for a whole lot more.

Black Caps fall to innings defeat
Black Caps lose by an innings and 52 runs as Australia prove far too good in Wellington.

Chris Rattue: Why umpire Richard Illingworth should be dumped
Umpire Richard Illingworth didn't just diddle New Zealand in Wellington. He stepped over a line, and put the whole of cricket in danger.

As it happened: Black Caps v Australia
Australia made 562 in their first innings against New Zealand in Wellington. The Black Caps are now batting and in need of a minor miracle.

Cricket: Black Caps clinging to survival
With two full days to play in the opening test, New Zealand appeared to be at their capacity for survival at stumps on the third day.

Don't blush 2.0: Gayle at it again
WATCH: Chris Gayle has mocked the reaction to his controversial Big Bash League interview by repeating his infamous "don't blush" line.

Watch: Corey Anderson's stunning catch
New Zealand bowler Corey Anderson produced a spectacular catch to dismiss Australian batsmen Nathan Lyon today at the Basin Reserve.

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Booing losers is poor form
When it comes to cricket, there's nothing quite as irritating as the Australian players, writes Heather du Plessis-Allan.

Black Caps bowlers under pump
Australia's batting dominated the second day of the first test against New Zealand as they eased to a 280-run lead.

Proud dad to remain a fan
More than one milestone stands out when Stu McCullum reflects on Brendon's career with the Black Caps.

Why McCullum will go down as a great
It's not often you get to countermand a New Zealand captain but Brendon McCullum must go down as one of cricket's greats, writes Paul Lewis.

David Leggat: Toss the toss, but keep the occasional green seamer
Among the ideas being thrown around to improve test cricket is one involving tossing the coin, or rather not tossing it, writes David Leggat.

Editorial: McCullum bows out with peerless record
Regardless of how the two-test series against Australia ends, the career of Brendon McCullum will be long cherished by cricket fans.

No-ball call leaves NZ feeling robbed
A dubious no-ball call from umpire Richard Illingworth robbed NZ of a fourth wicket before stumps on the opening day of the first cricket test against Australia.

Substandard batting knocks NZ chances
New Zealand's chances of completing their first series win over Australia in 30 years took a retrograde step on the opening day of the first test.

More questions than Agatha Christie novel
As NZ slumped to 51 for five on the opening day of the first test against Australia, social media accusations turned into a 'whodunnit?' plot of Agatha Christie proportions.