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Without Shane Bond and Iain O'Brien, the Black Caps can't take advantage of Australia's vulnerability says Chris Rattue.

Victoria have recruited leading New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor as a last-minute replacement for Australia's domestic cricket Twenty20 tournament.

Andrew Alderson puts his front foot down the wicket to play through a year of on- and off-field dramas.

Shane Bond yesterday finally listened to the several years' worth of unsolicited advice he had received from his back, his knees and lately his abdominal muscles.

Pakistan's sports minister has suggested govt intervention after the national cricket team was racially abused during the Napier test.

Among the thoughts to exercise the national selectors' minds after they've tucked into the turkey next week, two stand out.

NZ skipper unhappy with McLean Park pitch that continues to support batsman over bowler.

Run accumulation continues to give NZ skipper Daniel Vettori an uneasy feeling.

Rain forces the third test to be called-off with NZ poised for a victory charge after a superb opening stand.

Rain forces the third test to be called-off with NZ poised for a victory charge after a superb opening stand.

Martin Guptill emerges as accidental hero with the ball after his double breakthrough yesterday.

New Zealanders rewarded after long day in the field.

Live updates from day four of third test between the Black Caps and Pakistan in Napier.

Daniel Vettori made another crucial contribution but it is his Pakistan spin rival who could have the biggest bearing on the third test.

NZ will want to banish any sinking feeling of history repeating as they start the fourth day against Pakistan today.

Live updates from day three of third test between the Black Caps and Pakistan.