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Mathew Sinclair scored his third Test century in 148 balls of outstanding control when Pakistan asked New Zealand to bat first in the second National Bank Test at Christchurch's Jade Stadium today

It is still possible, despite all the modern technology, management systems and payment structures that cricket's qualities can over-ride all that is explainable

After the first day's fantastic play in which Pakistan put on an impressive total of 270 for the loss of only 4 wickets, the second day of the 1st Test between Pakistan and New Zealand was dominated by the rain as well as bowlers from both sides

The Pakistan cricket team's tour of New Zealand, did not take a bright start

Pakistan might have suffered an embarrassing innings and 54 run loss to New Zealand A at Bert Sutcliffe Oval today, but coach Javed Miandad said the side's confidence was still strong heading into the National Bank Test series starting on Thursday

New Zealand A continued the Pakistan team's tour of misery through New Zealand yesterday when finishing the second day of their three-day game by pinning the visitors on the ropes

Pakistan's batting form, already at a low ebb after the disappointments of the National Bank One-Day International series, was not helped when they were dismissed for 100 when batting first against New Zealand A

A record-breaking all wickets partnership of 193 runs by Nathan Astle and Stephen Fleming set New Zealand up for a thrilling National Bank series win over Pakistan in Dunedin today

The run fest at Alexandra reached its finale just after the start of the final session today when the skippers of Otago and Central Districts decided enough was enough and their game ended in a draw

Auckland may not have won the Shell Trophy but there were many times as they defeated Canterbury by 112 runs today when they looked certain to take a gold medal if there was ever a contest for appealing

There exists in radio archives a sublime piece of Test match commentary in which John Parker recalls, with lascivious delight, the manner in which he achieved his only wicket in Test cricket - the bastard product of a non-bowler and wayward fieldsman

Wellington acquired history today and rid themselves of history when, on their captain's birthday, in vindication of their coach and in renewed revelation of their unity of purpose, they took first innings points from Northern Districts at the Basin

After yet another puzzling display of their Jekyll and Hyde character, the Auckland cricket team face the giddy prospect of a big win over their old enemy Canterbury when their Shell Trophy match ends at the Eden Park Outer Oval tomorrow

Glen Sulzberger ensured by scoring his sixth first class century today that Central Districts could set Otago a target of 436 for victory on the last day of their Shell Trophy match at Molyneux Park in Alexandra

Cricket's a simple game when it is played properly and runs are achieved by the top order

When Wellington began their last gallant charge towards first innings points in their match against Northern Districts at the Basin Reserve today, with the further and larger objective in sight of overall victory in the Shell Trophy, it was both

Otago's Mark Richardson set himself up for his return to Test cricket in 12 days time by scoring his 12th first class century but it wasn't enough to deny Central Districts first innings points in their Shell Trophy match at Alexandra's Molyneux Park

Tim McIntosh, the 21-year-old Auckland left-hand opening batsman, performed one of the great rags-to-riches performances when he scored 167 in the Auckland first innings score of 361 for four wickets against Canterbury in the Shell Trophy match at

When Chris Nevin was out for 99 in Wellington's match against Otago at the Basin Reserve a week ago, he grinned broadly, puffed thoughtfully on a cigarette and said 99 would do

Central Districts eyes must have lit up after winning the toss at Molyneux Park in Alexandra, and captain Craig Spearman wasted no time celebrating against Otago