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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: Ryder faced misconduct charge

Jesse Ryder faced a misconduct charge on his return from South Africa, the latest chapter in a chequered two-year international career.

Cricket: Mills injury opens door for Bond

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