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Andrew Alderson: Poor pitch makes for a tedious contest

Mark Richardson: Time for Williamson to turn potential into greatness

This is the summer of Kane Williamson. Well, I hope it is ... it needs to be, in fact I think it definitely is time.

Test's fourth day rained out

Bangladesh blunt NZ spin

New Zealand's tour of the subcontinent has so far provided more questions than answers in the search for a long-term spin bowling option.

Bangladesh fight back after Watling ton

New Zealand showed plenty of fighting qualities on day two of the first cricket test against Bangladesh in Chittagong yesterday.

Cricket: Black Caps make steady start

Cricket: Fulton set for next step in comeback

Two-thirds of Peter Fulton's 15 tests over seven and a half years have been played on home turf.

Cricket: South Island misses out on Indian tour

Cricket: McClenaghan's elevation to test level is no sure thing

Cricket: Contract list winners and losers

The Herald looks at the big winners and losers from New Zealand Cricket's annual awarding of 20 central contracts.

NZC announces player contract list

New Zealand Cricket today announced the 20 players to be offered Black Caps contracts for the next year.

Cricket: Vettori gives up contract for comeback

Cricket: Martin has timed his exit right

Chris Martin has chosen the right time to walk away from the game which has dominated his life for the past 15 years.

Cricket: Promising spinners get chance in sub-continent

Cricket: Chris Martin to retire

Black Caps and Auckland Aces fast bowler Chris Martin announced his retirement from all forms of cricket today.

Cricket: McCullum's days behind the stumps for New Zealand likely to be numbered

Brendon McCullum's days as a wicketkeeper appear ever-diminishing if the series in England is a gauge. He may have donned the gloves for the last time in international cricket.