Fit-again Williamson given heroes' welcome
Kane Williamson received rapturous applause as the locals at Holkar Stadium welcomed a hero of their game.
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Wet start expected for third test
Indore welcomed the New Zealanders with a deluge but the visitors will embrace the subsequent cooler temperatures after the stifling
Mayoral candidates on more test cricket for Auckland
Auckland's next mayor is unlikely to stand in the way of Auckland getting more test cricket.
Williamson on the improve after viral illness
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson is gradually recovering from the viral illness which kept him out of the second test. Williamson
Hesson: 'The DRS is good for everyone'
New Zealand coach Mike Hesson has lamented the lack of the Decision Review System in the Indian test series.
Indians defend intimidation tactics
New Zealand were beaten by more than just cricketing skill in their 178-run second test defeat to India
Live: Latham dismissed for 74 in NZ pursuit of 376
Live updates as the Black Caps chase 376 to win the second test against India.
Top order mindset crucial in Black Caps chase
New Zealand's planning of their fourth innings chase presents an intriguing prospect with two days remaining in the second test. India
Attrition takes toll on Black Caps comeback
India stuttered against a New Zealand bowling onslaught on the third day of the second test in Kolkata but, at 227 for eight by stumps, had built what looked an insurmountable lead of 339.
'Perfect' batting wicket has Black Caps flummoxed
An Eden Gardens wicket that hinted at being perfect for second and third day batting has left New Zealand flummoxed after two days
NZ dominated by skidding Indian pace
India's bowlers seized on variable bounce, skidding pace and a lack of NZ batting confidence to dominate the second day of the second test in Kolkata.
Cricket: Pressure continues to mount for Guptill
The pressure continues to mount on test opener Martin Guptill following another disappointing innings.
Live: Black Caps resume after rain delay
The Black Caps have resumed their battle against India after a lengthy rain delay.
Senior players step up in Kane Williamson's absence
The key to surviving in yesterday's Williamson-less wilderness was the senior players.
Cricket: Black Caps fight back
The Black Caps delivered a performance of commitment and discipline in oppressive conditions overnight in India.
Black Caps v India, day one
India are responding to early breakthroughs from the Black Caps in the second test in Kolkata.
Kane out: Big blow to Black Caps
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has been ruled out of the second test against India in Kolkata with a viral illness.
Three questions: Who should open for the Black Caps?
Herald cricket writers David Leggat and Andrew Alderson answer three key questions ahead of the Black Caps' second test against India in Kolkata.
I'm definitely not a saviour - Jeetan Patel
The temptation exists to paint Jeetan Patel's international return in Kolkata as a form of serendipity for New Zealand against India. The
Williamson ill ahead of Black Caps test
One of cricket's sternest tests begins for New Zealand at Eden Gardens tomorrow, possibly without captain Kane Williamson.
Luke Ronchi no longer one test wonder
Ronchi played his second test against India in Kanpur and so leaves the group of New Zealand cricketers to have won just a solitary test cap.
Kane Williamson inches closer to top batting ranking
Kane Williamson's three-way battle for the top ranking among test batsmen has taken another turn.
Neesham out for remainder of series against India
New Zealand's efforts to bounce back against India are being affected by injury with all rounder Jimmy Neesham unlikely to be fit
Three things: What to take out of Black Caps' defeat
Three things we learnt about New Zealand during the first test loss to India in Kanpur.
Plenty to learn for Black Caps spinners
You'd hope New Zealand's spinners spent as much time as they could watching India's clever spin pair at work during the first test at Kanpur.
Patel recalled to replace injured Craig
You wouldn't have given a dollar for Jeetan Patel's chances of a New Zealand recall - until yesterday.
Black Caps spun out on final day
India have wrapped up a 197-run win over New Zealand in the first cricket test at Kanpur's Green Park.
As it happened: Ashwin six-for seals India win
Ravi Ashwin's 10 wicket bag has guided India to a 197 run win over the Black Caps in the first test.
'Schoolboy error': Ross Taylor's run-out blunder
New Zealand's most senior batsman Ross Taylor produced a 'schoolboy' display of cricket as the Black Caps slumped towards a first test defeat to India.
Black Caps facing heavy defeat
When the final day starts tomorrow, New Zealand will be 93 for four, chasing an improbable 434 for what would be just the country's third win in India.
Cricket: India declare, set Black Caps mammoth 434 to win
India opted to press their foot down hard on New Zealand's neck on the fourth afternoon of the first test in Kanpur tonight.
Black Caps almost set new record
The scoreboard says it all. New Zealand LBWs 6. India LBWs 0.
5 wickets for 7 runs! Black Caps collapse
A collapse of nine wickets for 103 runs, including a torrent of 5-7 to complete the first innings, compromised and possibly curtailed New Zealand's chances of winning the opening test against India in Kanpur.