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Greatbatch appointed advisor to NZ selection panel

Mark Greatbatch will monitor and advise on the progress of players in domestic cricket

23-Dec-2008•Cricinfo staff

Gayle's 197 guides West Indies to a satisfying draw

Chris Gayle's magnificent 197 ensured West Indies held seventh spot on the rankings after securing a draw in the second Test

23-Dec-2008•The Bulletin by Marc Ellison

Gayle satisfied after draining knock

Chris Gayle, the West Indies captain, has said his team will look to score at least another 50 runs on the fifth day of the deciding Test at McLean Park to extend their advantage

22-Dec-2008•Cricinfo staff

McIntosh credits Wright for early success

Shortly after scoring his maiden Test century in only his second match, Tim McIntosh, New Zealand's new opening batsman, has credited former captain John Wright for fine-tuning his game

22-Dec-2008•Cricinfo staff

Gayle breaks century drought to keep West Indies alive

The captain Chris Gayle scored his first hundred in three years as West Indies meandered to a 214-run lead with a day to play

22-Dec-2008•The Bulletin by Marc Ellison

The short stuff was part of the plan - Edwards

Reflecting on his career-best performance of 7 for 87 on the third day in Napier, Fidel Edwards has said his ploy of bringing in variations to his bowling helped keep the New Zealand batsmen in check

21-Dec-2008•Cricinfo staff

West Indies ride on Edwards' seven strikes

Fidel Edwards took a career-best seven wickets and Tim McIntosh gained a maiden century to share the honours on the third day

21-Dec-2008•The Bulletin by Marc Ellison

O'Brien & McIntosh give NZ the edge

It wasn't the most entertaining batting display but New Zealand's cautious approach took them to a position of safety on the second day of the deciding Test at McLean Park

20-Dec-2008•Cricinfo staff

We should aim for 400 - Chanderpaul

Shivnarine Chanderpaul, who starred on the opening day of the deciding Test at McLean Park with an unbeaten 100, has said West Indies should aim for at least 400 to put pressure on the home side

19-Dec-2008•Cricinfo staff

New Zealand include Ewen Thompson in Twenty20 squad

Ewen Thompson, the Central Districts left-arm fast bowler, is the only new face in New Zealand's Twenty20 squad for the two internationals against West Indies

19-Dec-2008•Cricinfo staff

Chanderpaul and Nash drive West Indies

Shivnarine Chanderpaul continued his dominance of world cricket by scoring his 20th Test century on the first day of the second and deciding Test against New Zealand at McLean Park

18-Dec-2008•The Bulletin by Marc Ellison

Steve Folkes warms up to Windies role

The name may not ring a bell for West Indian cricketers but their new strength and conditioning coach is one of the true legends of rugby league football in Australia

18-Dec-2008•Tony Cozier

Chanderpaul firm on present after passing Sobers

Shivnarine Chanderpaul has said he just wants to focus on the present and seal the series for West Indies in the second Test starting in Napier on Friday

18-Dec-2008•Cricinfo staff

Sunny Napier could favour Windies

The battle for Test cricket's wooden spoon has moved from the Arctic gloom of Dunedin to the warmth and Caribbean sunshine of Napier - and the shift in the balance between the teams prior to the second Test is just as stark

18-Dec-2008•Tony Cozier

Main event follows wet false start

The abbreviated first Test in Dunedin highlighted that West Indies are a real threat in the series which concludes in Napier from Friday

17-Dec-2008•Peter Burdon

Oram hits back at McMillan criticism

New Zealand allrounder Jacob Oram has hit back at comments made by Craig McMillan that he too readily pulled out of games with injuries. McMillan had suggested that Oram had been "wrapped in cotton wool" by both the previous and current coaching regimes

17-Dec-2008•Cricinfo staff

NZ batsmen look for better showing

The New Zealand batsmen will be looking to redeem themselves in the second Test against West Indies in Napier starting Friday. While Daniel Flynn's 95 and Jesse Ryder's 89 were the only two innings of note in the first match at Dunedin, the other batsmen

17-Dec-2008•Cricinfo staff

Crocker to stay on for West Indies series

New Zealand Cricket has confirmed Lindsay Crocker will remain as team manager for the Test series against West Indies

16-Dec-2008•Cricinfo staff

Gayle calls for tailenders to step up

While Jerome Taylor's century has pleased West Indies captain Chris Gayle, he expected the other bowlers to improve their batting skills as well. Gayle marked out fast bowler Daren Powell for criticism

16-Dec-2008•Cricinfo staff

Gayle not a referrals man

Chris Gayle, the West Indies, captain has not given his stamp of approval for the new umpire referrals system for he felt it was the standing umpires' job to make the decisions

16-Dec-2008•Cricinfo staff

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