Matthew Hayden retires
Numbers that stand tall
Jan 13, 2009 Stats analysis of Matthew Hayden's career
New Zealand's dismal batting slump
Dec 5, 2008 Vettori's side have lost 11 of their last 15 Tests against opposition than Bangladesh, and the reason for that has primarily been their hopeless batting
Downsides of the warm-up
Dec 4, 2008 Australia's low-key series win over New Zealand did not deliver all the solutions ahead of the South Africa title fight
The enemy within
Dec 3, 2008 New Zealand cricket has been reduced to its present low state chiefly by a lack of cohesion
Australia v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Adelaide, 4th day
The perfect No. 11
Dec 1, 2008 There are No.11s who have been known for their incompetence with the bat, but Chris Martin's lack of skill is legendary
Australia v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Adelaide, 4th day
Lee regains his spark
Dec 1, 2008 An in-form Lee is essential for Australia to succeed in their contests against South Africa and England in the next nine months and his average of two wickets per Test in India was a worrying return
Australia v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Adelaide, 3rd day
Haddin delivers under pressure
Nov 30, 2008 It was an innings full of fortune and flair, bravado and borrowed time, but most importantly for Brad Haddin it was an innings crammed with runs
Australia v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Adelaide, 2nd day
Need to stick with our top order - McCullum
Nov 29, 2008 \The Test has started to slip away from New Zealand but Brendon McCullum hopes that at least their inexperienced line-up has learnt from the series so far
Australia v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Adelaide, 2nd day
Hussey plays the percentages, and the field
Nov 29, 2008 Michael Hussey has become so good at stabilising potentially worrying situations that he could get a job straightening the Leaning Tower of Pisa
Australia v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Adelaide, 1st day
Spinners struggle in revolving-door policy
Nov 28, 2008 Nathan Hauritz became the sixth specialist spinner Australia have used in Tests this year and his chaotic first day at work highlighted how unpredictable life is for his type in this country