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Pakistan prepare to scrap way back

Pakistan are far from ready to concede the second test and series to New Zealand, despite a grim second day at Seddon Park yesterday.

Watling ensures NZ left in box seat

Wicketkeeper supports his bowlers in rescue mission to set Pakistan a target.

Black Caps take command at stumps

New Zealand seamers Tim Southee and Neil Wagner roared through Pakistan's top order to leave the tourists' in tatters.

Veitch: Don't tear a strip off All Blacks

Just like we did when AIG became a permanent brand on the All Black jersey, the outcry could be heard all over the country but does anyone even notice it now?

Rabada's brutal send-off

After a redemptive day of Test cricket, Australia have the upper hand.

Quinton de Kock invites puns galore

It doesn't take much to get a rise out of Shane Warne, especially when it involves de Kock.

Watch: Was he out? Doubt over Williamson's dismissal

Kane Williamson's dismissal has been the major talking point from a rain-affected start to the second test against Pakistan at Seddon Park.

Ferguson the new face in Black Caps ODI squad

Auckland fast bowler Lockie Ferguson is the new face in the New Zealand team for next month's Chappell Hadlee Trophy series in Australia.

Cricket: Black Caps battle through to lunch

Jeet Raval weaved out of harm's way and drove convincingly to guide New Zealand to 77 for two at lunch against Pakistan.

Cricket: Colour-blind wicketkeeper to play in pink ball test

Colour-blind wicketkeeper Matthew Wade has a simple approach to seeing the pink ball: don't overthink it.

Alderson: Ball tampering saga creates conundrum

Allegations Faf du Plessis used lolly-tainted saliva to illegally shine the ball during the second South Africa-Australia cricket test raise a conundrum in the game.

Scratchers and polishers: A history of ball tampering in modern day cricket

In light of the recent tampering allegations surrounding South Africa's Faf du Plessis we looked at previous tampering cases.

Mitchell Santner returning confident for second test

Mitchell Santner is relishing being back in the New Zealand test squad after missing the first test against Pakistan with a fractured wrist.

Cricket crisis: Australia axe five players

Batsmen Matt Renshaw and Nic Maddinson are among six selection changes in a brutal shake-up of Australia's Test team.

Cricket: Pakistan captain heading home

Pakistan's inspirational captain Misbah-ul-Haq is on his way home due to a serious illness in his family.

Cricket: Ross Taylor to see eye specialist after vision concerns

Senior New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor is to see an eye specialist as concern grows over his vision in his left eye.

Cricket: Wholehearted Wagner brings up milestone

History repeated for the second time inside a year for Neil Wagner at Hagley Oval today.

Veitch: Test cricket in big trouble

It is the form of the game hardcore cricket fans love. It is what defines greatness for all cricketers, but it is also a game in big trouble.