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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

Hazlewood four-for puts Australia on top

Australia did very little wrong on the opening day of the Test series in Wellington, taking advantage of the earlier moisture in the pitch with the ball to dismiss New Zealand for 183

11-Feb-2016•The Report by Daniel Brettig

'The last 15-20 Tests an incredible part of my life'

Brendon McCullum will achieve something unique when he steps on to the Basin Reserve on Friday: reaching 100 Tests without missing a single match

11-Feb-2016•Brydon Coverdale

Green Basin Reserve pitch central to captains' planning

A surface that quite green in the lead up to the Test, combined with the knowledge that the track generally flattens out, meant Brendon McCullum had no hesitation in saying: "Both teams will want to bowl if they win the toss"

11-Feb-2016•Brydon Coverdale

Uncertainty for both sides at Basin Reserve

Australia's batsmen will be tested by New Zealand's bowlers and will have to successfully negotiate any swing on offer if they are to spoil Brendon McCullum's farewell party

11-Feb-2016•The Preview by Daniel Brettig

Bird to play ahead of Pattinson

Jackson Bird will play his first Test since the 2013 Ashes tour after he was given the nod ahead of James Pattinson for the first Test against New Zealand

11-Feb-2016•Brydon Coverdale in Wellington

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