New Zealand cricket great and mentor Martin Crowe jokingly told Ross Taylor he was disappointed with him beating his record.

Australian century maker Adam Voges has defended allegations of ''horrendous sportsmanship" over a low key reaction to NZ batsman Ross Taylor's double century.

"The Great Escape" is an apt title for Lou Vincent's book about match-fixing as he should have been prosecuted for the crimes, a court has heard.

Expect no favours from Australia when it comes to declaration time on the final day of the second test against New Zealand.

Barring a major hiccup tomorrow, expect NZ and Australia to pitch up to Adelaide for the third test with the series outcome on the line next week.

Barring a final day batting catastrophe, New Zealand will head to the third and final test against Australia still with the series to play for.

A former Australian cricketer has blasted his fellow countrymen after none of the side approached Ross Taylor after his record-breaking performance.

For just a few minutes today, New Zealand had a glimmer of hope.

You can only guess at the inner satisfaction Ross Taylor felt.

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

Mitchell Starc's 160km/h bowl under scrutiny.

New Zealand's stunning second test fightback in Perth can lead to an extraordinary test victory, according to Australia's cricket writers.

Craig McMillan believes Ross Taylor's magnificent double century at the Waca yesterday has been in the pipeline for a while.

Ross Taylor and Brendon McCullum survived some express pace from Mitchell Starc to see the Black Caps through to tea.

Ross Taylor brought up his double century with a four smashed through the covers.

Ross Taylor completed his 13th test hundred and second against Australia at the Waca today.

An Australian newspaper has made a joke some Kiwis might not find so funny.

Former cricketer Lou Vincent has had his application to be a firefighter rejected because of his links to Chris Cairns.

Here's a line you've not heard before: Kane Williamson looms as NZ's key figure when the third day of the second test starts at the Waca today.

Funny how a game can be so different from one day to the next.

The David Warner who is now among world cricket's most thrilling performers is a far cry from how he started his career.

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

New Zealand reached 140 for two at stumps today.

Shane Warne's charitable foundation is reportedly under investigation due to its financial practices.

First the Kiwis copped it from David Warner, then paceman Tim Southee copped it from the crowd.