Christ's College and Canterbury Cricket look to develop ground
Christchurch may be set to have its own version of the Basin Reserve, although without the traffic running around it, but a central city venue for domestic and international cricket
22-Jun-2005•Lynn McConnell
Will it be a repeat at Wellington?
Verdict
13-Apr-2005•The Wisden Verdict by Andrew McLean
Martin swings into Sri Lanka on opening day
Chris Martin's swinging burst rattled the Sri Lankan top order before Thilan Samaraweera lent the total some respectability on the opening day of the second Test at Wellington
11-Apr-2005•The Bulletin by Charlie Austin
Delivering when it matters
Verdict
11-Apr-2005•The Wisden Verdict by Andrew McLean
David Shepherd prepares to bow out
David Shepherd, for so long part of the furniture of international cricket, is preparing to call it a day
24-Mar-2005•Cricinfo staff
Wet weather helps New Zealand survive
Glenn McGrath delivered Australia the perfect start but rain spoiled their attempt at sealing the series, and New Zealand were 48 for 3 when the Test was abandoned
22-Mar-2005•The Bulletin by Peter English
Kasprowicz inspires revival as NZ rely on the rain
Australia's hunt for victory was stalled by rain as play was abandoned at tea
21-Mar-2005•The Bulletin by Peter English
The crisis at the top
Verdict
20-Mar-2005•The Wisden Verdict by Andrew McLean
Gilchrist and Martyn crack New Zealand
Adam Gilchrist ruined New Zealand for the second time in two Tests with a brilliant, brutal 162 and Australia's bowlers were almost as cruel as they bullied four wickets from a wilting top order
20-Mar-2005•The Bulletin by Peter English
Martyn's stunning century drowns New Zealand
Damien Martyn's delightful century directed a third-session flood as Australia swamped New Zealand with 337 for 5 at the Basin Reserve
19-Mar-2005•The Bulletin by Peter English
Turning it on
Verdict
19-Mar-2005•The Wisden Verdict by Andrew McLean
Umpires call off first day of rain and fog
Rain washed out the first day of the second Test between Australia and New Zealand without a ball being bowled at Wellington's Basin Reserve
18-Mar-2005•The Bulletin by Peter English
A flogging in the dead rubber
Verdict
01-Mar-2005•The Wisden Verdict by Andrew McLean
Gilchrist blasts Australia to stunning victory
Australia's rampant batsmen completed the most lopsided match of an already tilted series with an amazing 15.4 overs to spare at Wellington's Basin Reserve
01-Mar-2005•The Bulletin by Peter English
Smith and Nel fined for ICC Code of Conduct breaches
South Africa duo Graeme Smith and Andre Nel have been fined for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during their country's third Test match in New Zealand
30-Mar-2004•ICC Media Release
Tearful Kirsten bows out
Gary Kirsten was reduced to tears after marking the final Test of his career with a gutsy 76 that denied New Zealand their shot at an historic maiden series victory against South Africa.
30-Mar-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff
Smith and Nel fined for dissent
Andre Nel, the South African fast bowler, and Graeme Smith, his captain, have both been fined for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the third Test against New Zealand at Wellington
30-Mar-2004•The Wisden Bulletin by S Rajesh
Hardness blunts potential in the end
South African hardness finally extinguished New Zealand potential at Wellington, and the series ended up all-square at 1-1
30-Mar-2004•The Wisden Verdict by our New Zealand correspondent
Martin strikes twice to set up intriguing final day
Chris Martin struck twice with the new ball, but a studious partnership of 46 for the fourth wicket between Graeme Smith and Gary Kirsten set up the Wellington Test for an intriguing finish on the final day: South Africa needed 152 more for a win
29-Mar-2004•The Wisden Bulletin by S Rajesh
New Zealand lose their way after Martin blitz
South Africa fought back in the field after being restricted to just 316 in their first innings
28-Mar-2004•The Wisden Bulletin by S Rajesh