New Zealand were fighting hard in search of the series-levelling win at the dinner break on day three at Adelaide Oval.

Who'd have picked the best action so far in the inaugural day-night test would happen not under lights but in bright sunshine?

A dreadful blunder by third umpire Nigel Llong badly damaged New Zealand's chances in the deciding third test against Australia.

Australia largely weathered an awkward final hour's batting to start in the box seat when the second day starts this afternoon.

David Leggat with all you need to know about the pink ball day-night test.

If Damian Hough has his sums right, the Adelaide Oval pitch for cricket's first day-night test should be a cracker.

New Zealand coach Mike Hesson's initial reaction to the idea of four-day tests was lukewarm.

Every aspect of the third test will be examined, writes Wynne Gray, but that's what happens with significant change to sport.

Black Caps batsman opens up on how he dealt with the loss of the Black Caps captaincy three years ago.

Concerns over the fitness of key fast bowler Trent Boult could complicate New Zealand's buildup to the key final test against Australia.

When the first test between England and Pakistan started in Abu Dhabi last month, 54 people turned up to watch the opening day.

Martin Guptill is being encouraged to bring his one-day approach to the test game.