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Black Caps prepared for bush fire smoke delays in third test
A turn in the weather is set to bring potentially dangerous smoke into the SCG.

From bodysurfing to a shock test debut: How Black Cap's dream came true
Auckland batsman needed to rush to the airport to ensure he wouldn't miss his big break.

Black Caps coach explains shock Southee axing
Black Caps coach Gary Stead has explained his controversial decision.

The staggering stats from Black Caps' chaotic day
Black Caps' illness and strange selections create some historic stats in Sydney.

Battered, bruised and broken: Black Caps' brutal day
They began with no Williamson, Southee or Boult. By the end, the Black Caps had no hope.

'Never seen anything like it': Black Caps physio reveals grim scenes
They've played through horrendous diarrhoea and vomiting but nothing comes close to this.

'Staggered': McCullum stunned by Black Caps' bizarre call
Black Caps great left baffled by Black Caps' pivotal decision in third test v Australia.

Live: Late wicket for Black Caps
All the action as the Black Caps play Australia in the third and final test in Sydney.

Will Kane play? All you need to know about third Black Caps test
Potential scenarios start to form as ill Black Caps prepare for final test v Australia.

Shock debut? Auckland star gets emergency Black Caps call-up
Auckland batsman on plane to Sydney tonight to cover for sick Black Caps stars.

'Fingers crossed': Black Caps' mess on eve of Aussie test
Tourists have no answers as they face series whitewash - possibly without ailing stars.

Camp in crisis? More Black Caps struck down ahead of SCG clash
Black Caps batsmen miss second straight day of training, just one day ahead of third test.

Restore or remodel? 'Most damaging decision in cricket history' looms
New Zealand Cricket has joined the move to consider four day test matches.

'Truly special': Australia captain's touching tribute to Black Caps
Australian captain Tim Paine has given some heartwarming praise to the New Zealand team.

The Aussie moment which left Black Cap in tears
Black Caps bowler Will Somerville opens up on past history in Australia ahead of big test.

Australia coach's cheeky dig at Black Caps
Justin Langer waves away concerns about the Black Caps' short-pitched bowling.

It gets worse: Big scare for Black Caps as stars miss training
Black Caps skipper and key batsman both laid low ahead of third test in Sydney.

Classy in defeat: Kane Williamson's brilliant gesture
Kane Williamson has received plaudits for his gesture after the second test defeat.

Umpires face tough bush fire smoke call in Sydney test
"Like 80 cigarettes a day' - Sydney cricket test under a bushfire cloud

Ultimate challenge: The big issue the Black Caps can't fix
The Black Caps have had no answers to the Aussie pace attack.

The surprising stat that puts Williamson under scrutiny
Nine stats from MCG mauling, as Aussies pick Kane Williamson's career apart.

Player ratings: Which Black Caps are facing the axe?
Several stars get low ratings after another hefty test defeat for the Black Caps.

Mr Fix-it: The Black Caps' secret weapon for final test
Will Somerville initially wasn't allowed to be on a plane to Sydney.

Cleaver: How Brendon McCullum revealed Black Caps' biggest problem
COMMENT: Losing heavily at the MCG was bad enough - the lack of positive energy was worse.

What went wrong: Williamson's 'grim' response after MCG mauling
Williamson's post-mortem from the Boxing Day test makes grim reading for the Black Caps.

Spin is in: Trent Boult's replacement revealed
Black Caps answer calls by bringing in spinner for third and final test in Sydney.

Jarrod Gilbert: It's the cricket winter of our discontent
COMMENT: We cricket tragics will cheer our side in the third test because what can we do?

NZ cricket's new star: Is this Tom Blundell's next move?
Five talking points from the fourth, and ultimately final, day of the Boxing Day test.

'The guys will never forget': Players in awe of incredible Kiwi crowd
"I don't think it will be 30 years until they're back," says impressed Aussie captain.