NZ's floundering cricketers cannot stand accused of keeping the people waiting slumped to defeat against India last night.

Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir put on an opening stand of more than 150 as India reached 178 for two.

Kane Williamson made a stunning start to his international career with a debut century against India.

Chris Martin celebrates with Brendon McCullum after igniting NZ's victory hopes against India.

The Blacks Caps lost two wickets in two hours to end the second day on 69 for two in the first test gainst India.

nzherald.co.nz brings live scoring of the first test between the Black Caps and India in Ahmedabad.

Expectations outside of the New Zealand cricket team are at subterranean levels heading into the test series against India.

New Zealand Cricket reported a deficit of $2.43m in its annual report today.

Daniel Vettori and Mark Greatbatch are likely to face some hard questions when they appear at a NZ Cricket board meeting on Friday.

NZ's shocking one-day tour of Bangladesh has sparked a crisis meeting between tour management and the NZ board.

Shanan Stewart is remarkably relaxed for someone edging closer to cricket's version of the last chance saloon.

Brendon McCullum is prepared for the possibility of his run of 52 straight tests coming to an end.

The rain that has followed the Black Caps around in Sri Lanka could be a factor in tonight's must win clash with India.

A half century by opener BJ Watling hghlighted the Black Caps' practice match in Darwin.

Black Caps fast bowler Shane Bond today announced his retirement from all cricket.

NZ suffered their first loss at the Twenty20 cricket world championship in the West Indies this morning, at the hands of South Africa.