As far as opening deliveries go, Sasha Wass' first question was a bouncer.

Several years' work has gone into drive to get cricket crowds back.

Sir Richard Hadlee's call comes as world's best batsmen keep plundering runs against battered bowlers.

David Leggat outlines what we've learnt from the first two cricket tests against Australia.

Michael Clarke has broken his silence on the criticism he copped after announcing his retirement during the recent Ashes series.

Andrew Fitch-Holland's "state of mind" is the crucial factor for the jury to considering his guilt or innocence, according to the Queen's Counsel representing him.

Kiwi bowler Mark Craig has copped an almighty put down from an Australian newspaper.

Brendon McCullum would have loved a crack at a final day chase.

COMMENT: New Zealand hopelessly caught up in the need for big brother's approval, writes Scotty Stevenson.

New Zealand's thoughts turned to Adelaide last night and the chance to depart Australia all-square in their test series.

Time inevitably calls every sportsperson and Mitchell Johnson recognised his had come.

New Zealand will head to Adelaide and the third and final test still with a chance to square their test series with Australia.

The Black Caps bowler had a solid performance in Australia's second innings to produce the best bowling figures of the test.

Mitchell Johnson got a respectful send-off from the New Zealand team at the Waca today.

Live updates and scores of day five of the second test between the Black Caps and Australia at the Waca in Perth.

Mitchell Johnson has made a low-key exit from international cricket, confirming in a statement that the WACA Test will be his last.

Former Black Cap John Morrison says that Australian cricketers not congratulating Ross Taylor only makes the innings sweeter.