For New Zealand to beat Australia in a test match, there'll need to be a solid plan in place. This is it.

NZ's Shane Bond will play for the Kolkata Knight Riders in a deal believed to be worth more than $US750,000.

Wins for Auckland and Central Districts in Twenty20 cricket action last night.

Auckland's star batsman Lou Vincent batted to 105 not-out during today's national Twenty/20 match against Wellington.

National selector Mark Greatbatch is emerging as a strong contender to be New Zealand's batting coach.

The domestic Twenty20 season is looking a winner this summer, says NZ Cricket.

Test cricket is dying in New Zealand, but a brilliant clash against Australia will be a marvellous tonic.