What a curious situation New Zealand Cricket finds itself in, poised to flag a five-dayer in favour of three ODIs next summer, writes David Leggat.

New Zealand Cricket are reportedly in negotiations to drop one home test against Australia this summer in favour of three Chappell-Hadlee one-day internationals.

Three facts suggest the perception that this is NZ's best test era has extended into reality.

New Zealand’s 199-run second test win to level the series with England produced theatre which has enhanced the country’s status on the international stage.

In the latest accolade attributed to Brendon McCullum, he has become New Zealand's most successful test captain by win percentage.

British media optimism about the state of the English cricket team has crashed after New Zealand's impressive win at Headingley.

Andrew Alderson lists three key moments from the final day of the Black Caps' win over England at Headingley.

It is New Zealand's first away win against England in 16 years, second at Headingley, fifth away in 54 attempts and ninth overall in 101 tests between the countries.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has given the Black Caps high praise, saying the side's approach to test cricket could revolutionise the game.

The appointments to Officers of the New Zealand Order of Merit come after New Zealand's unprecedented success in the Cricket World Cup at home in February and March.

The second test lies in the balance at Headingley as England trail the Black Caps by 97 runs at stumps on day two.

Luke Ronchi has made an impact for New Zealand in coloured clothing and he transferred that to the test arena on debut against England yesterday.

Mark Craig could have significant responsibility at Headingley on a pitch that is dry on top and could break up on days four and five.

I am sick of this "that's the way we play" propaganda every time our lads get rolled badly, writes Mark Richardson.

Unless things alter dramatically in Leeds, the Black Caps will be lucky to be invited back to England before the next arrival of Halley's Comet, writes Dylan Cleaver.

Quit the happy-clappy bizzo and get down to test warfare, Chris Rattue urges the Black Caps following their humbling defeat at Lord's.

Six questions around the Black Caps as they try to level the two test series against England.

They are unbeaten in their last six test series, they took 20 wickets at Lord's, they scored 743 runs, yet a win or a draw was beyond New Zealand's grasp.

It is only right to recognise the Lord's test for what it was: an epic meltdown by the Black Caps, writes Dylan Cleaver.

Brendon McCullum is adamant his team is still playing good cricket and they'll avoid a "kneejerk reaction" to today's defeat.

The Black Caps have lost the opening test of their two-test series against England by 124 runs.

English media lavishes praise on their side, saying victory over Black Caps heralds a new era for test cricket.

Some fascinating statistics following England's 124-run win over the Black Caps at Lord’s.

When put under pressure at Lord's, England made a fight of it and got back in the game. New Zealand failed to do so, writes Andrew Alderson.

Live blog of the fifth and final day of the Lord's test between New Zealand and England.