Sri Lankan cricketing legend Mahela Jayawardene will be joining the Central Districs Stags for this season's domestic Twenty 20 competition.

New Zealand Cricket are not discounting the idea of a day-night pink ball test in this country but want to examine whether the concept would work well first.

Mark Craig has a ready-made benchmark when New Zealand arrive in Australia for their three-test series in November.

The true legacy of the Black Caps' world cup success last summer is being realised with a record spike in youngsters signing up to play this season.

Welcome to the Masterton Modi Episode of The BYC, the Beige Brigade podcast.

Former New Zealand cricketer likely to face a civil claim if he is found not guilty of perjury.

Australian selector Rod Marsh concedes Australian cricket is vulnerable.

Australian players left shaken after England captain Eoin Morgan struck on the helmet by a bouncer.

The impact of two all-rounders being named in the 15-man squad to play three tests against Australia meant Neil Wagner slipped off the radar.

Glenn Maxwell has taken one of the all-time great catches against England this morning.

It's become something of a selection conundrum: Jimmy Neesham or Corey Anderson as preferred New Zealand test allrounder.

Black Caps skipper Brendon McCullum is upbeat about his team's prospects before a tough series across the Tasman.

Expect Jimmy Neesham to return to the New Zealand cricket squad which will be named today to prepare for November's three tests in Australia.

Wicketkeeper Brad Haddin has revealed a loss of hunger prompted his decision to retire from test and first-class cricket.

Brad Haddin joins exodus of veteran players from the Australian side after Ashes loss.

Black Caps captain says Steve Smith is immature and will live to regret dismissal of Ben Stokes

Australia's injury crisis has deepened with Nathan Coulter-Nile joining teammates David Warner and Shane Watson with injuries on the sideline.

With the loss of two stars Australia recovered against England at Lord's - in part thanks to the controversial dismissal of all rounder Ben Stokes.

In the cricketing stronghold of Northern Districts, preparations are under way for what could be one of New Zealand cricket's finest chapters.

The pink ball has faced its share of discrimination since Australia and New Zealand agreed to play a day/night cricket test in Adelaide.

Matthew Wade is prepared to fight his way back into Australian test cricket contention for the wicketkeeping role, having conceded ground on incumbent Peter Nevill in recent years.

NZ Cricket has also unveiled Yarrow Stadium in New Plymouth as a venue for Georgie Pie Super Smash games under lights this summer.

Former Australian captain Steve Waugh says he is open to a radical push from Ricky Ponting and Michael Holding to get rid of the toss from Test cricket.