New Zealand's key issue is fixing their batting - and the wides

NZ skipper Brendon McCullum wasn't impressed with his team's performance against the West Indies at Eden Park, and admitted they didn't deserve to win it.

Brendon McCullum's admitted making the wrong toss decision in the third test against the West Indies but has paid tribute to the brilliance of his three core players.

A jaunty spring was in the step of the New Zealand cricketers strolling home across Seddon Park last night.

New Zealand's made a cautious start to be 76 for two at tea in reply to the West Indies' 367 on the second day of the third test in Hamilton.

Live updates of the third cricket test between the Black Caps and West Indies at Seddon Park in Hamilton.

Jesse Ryder is back in the New Zealand ODI team for their five-game series against the West Indies starting at Eden Park on Boxing Day.

NZ fans could be forgiven for channelling Oliver Twist on the eve of the third and final test against the West Indies today.

Jesse Ryder, the punishing 29-year-old left-hander, is set to resume his international cricket career.

At 6.15 last night, the NZ players and management walked out to the middle of the Basin Reserve.

Trent Boult had a 10 wicket haul as New Zealand ended their test win drought in convincing fashion, beating the West Indies by an innings and 73 runs.

Two wickets and a key catch to all-rounder Corey Anderson has put NZ in a solid position after day two of the second cricket test against the West Indies in Wellington today.

Ross Taylor brought up another century as the Black Caps ended the first day on 307-6 against the West Indies.