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Cricket: Live scoring NZ v Pakistan

Ross Taylor fell six runs short of his fifth test century on the opening day of the first test against Pakistan today. Follow the action live.

Cricket: Taylor closes in on century

Half centuries by Martin Guptill and Ross Taylor consolidated New Zealand's innings after a worrying start.

Cricket test: NZ regroup after early setbacks

The Black Caps recovered from a horror start to be 75 for two at lunch on the opening day of the first cricket test against Pakistan.

Cricket: Edge to first NZ summer test

The usual edge of anticipation for the first home test of summer was in place at University Oval yesterday.

Cricket: Old coaches still on call for help

Two former casualties of the NZ Cricket coaching shake-up are grooming a vulnerable batting line-up for tomorrow's first test against Pakistan.

Cricket: Wright man for job? Not yet

Cricket: Bond fit to unleash arsenal

Cricket: Pakistanis wary of Dunedin conditions

Cricket: Vettori cleared for Test series

Cricket: Another tough call for Vettori

A shoulder injury is posing a real problem for the Black Caps captain.

Cricket: Cairns keeps interest

Cricket: Eyes out for a man to lead

The consensus view is New Zealand needs a manager to ease the pressure on Dan Vettori, writes Andrew Alderson.

Cricket: Consultant Fletcher looking at various options

<i>Mark Richardson:</i> Gutsy win a timely boost

Cricket: Vettori back at No1 for ODI bowling

Cricket: Pakistan draw first blood in T20s

The New Zealand cricket team have lost by 49 runs to world champions Pakistan after another fragile batting effort this morning.