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Australia's test of nerve, McCullum's last hurrah

Australia need only a draw to become the world' No. 1 ranked Test team, but they must contend with overseas inconsistency, a green pitch, and a Brendon McCullum farewell

19-Feb-2016•The Preview by Daniel Brettig

Ready-to-go Pattinson buoyed by Christchurch pitch

James Pattinson is licking his lips at the prospect of returning to Australia's Test team on a pitch that should offer him - and his sore shins - some assistance

18-Feb-2016•Brydon Coverdale in Christchurch

Test-match intensity a 'step up' - Henry Nicholls

Henry Nicholls, who made 59 on Test debut in Wellington, has called the Test-match intensity a step up

18-Feb-2016•Brydon Coverdale in Christchurch

Siddle ruled out of Christchurch Test

Peter Siddle has been ruled out of the second Test against New Zealand in Christchurch due to back pain

17-Feb-2016•Brydon Coverdale

Marsh confident of turning batting form around

Australia's prolific top five have scored so freely that Mitchell Marsh has had to wait long periods to bat and he has not utilised those opportunities

17-Feb-2016•Brydon Coverdale

McCullum's final Test will be 'pretty sad' - Boult

Brendon McCullum's farewell to international cricket at the second Test in Christchurch will be a "pretty sad" moment, according to fast bowler Trent Boult

17-Feb-2016•Brydon Coverdale

Bracewell ruled out of second Test

Doug Bracewell has been ruled out of the second Test against Australia in Christchurch after picking up a right shoulder injury

16-Feb-2016•ESPNcricinfo staff

Siddle a doubtful starter for Christchurch

Peter Siddle is in danger of missing the Christchurch Test after Darren Lehmann declared he would "have to bowl pretty well in the days leading up" to the match to convince the selectors of his fitness

16-Feb-2016•Brydon Coverdale in Wellington

Hesson wanted greener pitch at Basin Reserve

New Zealand's coach Mike Hesson has expressed his disappointment that the Basin Reserve pitch offered little seam movement for the fast men after the first session

16-Feb-2016•Brydon Coverdale in Wellington

Illingworth 'distraught' by wrong no-ball call

Umpire Richard Illingworth was "distraught" when he discovered that he had incorrectly called a no-ball that reprieved Adam Voges on the first day in Wellington, according to match referee Chris Broad

15-Feb-2016•Brydon Coverdale in Wellington

Smith's team headed in 'right direction' with No. 1 on cards

Australia's innings victory in Wellington ensured they will retain the Trans-Tasman Trophy, and placed them tantalisingly close to the No. 1 Test ranking

15-Feb-2016•Brydon Coverdale in Wellington

McCullum backs TV umpire controlling no-ball calls

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has said he would have no problem with giving the TV umpire control over calling no-balls, following an incorrect and match-changing call on the first day in Wellington

15-Feb-2016•Brydon Coverdale in Wellington

Australia wrap up resounding victory

New Zealand began with six wicket standing, but lasted only a little bit after lunch as Austrlia's bowlers swung them out for an innings-and-52-run victory

14-Feb-2016•The Report by Daniel Brettig

'Happy that I'm out and average has dropped below 100' - Voges

Adam Voges was Australia's last man to fall (finally), but not before he had added 614 runs from the last time he was dismissed in a Test

14-Feb-2016•Brydon Coverdale in Wellington

Australia firmly in charge after Voges 239

Brendon McCullum fell on the stroke of stumps to leave New Zealand in a dire position after a day in which Adam Voges soared to his second double-century of the southern summer

13-Feb-2016•The Report by Daniel Brettig

Lehmann's backing gave me confidence - Khawaja

Usman Khawaja, who scored his fourth first-innings ton on the trot in Wellington, has said that a reassuring chat with Australia coach Darren Lehmann helped him settle down and not worry about his spot in the side

13-Feb-2016•Brydon Coverdale in Wellington

Voges decision affected bowlers - Mascarenhas

New Zealand bowling coach Dimitri Mascarenhas is sure that the Adam Voges no-ball call, that costed the hosts a wicket has taken a toll on his bowlers, and also praised Voges on his century saying that "he's just not getting out at the moment."

13-Feb-2016•Melinda Farrell in Wellington

Voges, Khawaja centuries put Australia in command

Usman Khawaja's imperious fourth Test hundred in as many first innings and Adam Voges' calm supporting hand helped Australia take command of the first Test, stretching the lead to 280 runs

12-Feb-2016•The Report by Daniel Brettig

ICC committee rules out reviews of wrong no-ball calls

The ICC cricket committee has ruled out the possibility of reviews of erroneous no-ball calls, on the basis that a batsman should not be judged on how he played a ball that was ruled illegal before he did so

12-Feb-2016•Daniel Brettig

Second-innings wickets will be 'tougher to get' - Hazlewood

New Zealand were bowled out cheaply in their first innings for the third time in successive Wellington Tests, but Australia will be wary that they recovered to draw and win on the last two occasions

12-Feb-2016•Brydon Coverdale in Wellington

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