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Australia likely to be unchanged for third test, says Tim Paine
The Sydney Cricket Ground is the only spin-friendly test venue in Australia.
No question over Tim Paine's captaincy says Australia coach Justin Langer
Paine was seen by many as a place-holder when he became Australia’s 46th test captain in 2018.
New Zealand look to salvage pride in smoky Sydney
With bushfires raging across New South Wales state, day two of the match on Saturday shapes up as the biggest challenge.
Pat Cummins becomes leading wicket-taker in Tests in 2019
The quickie has finished the year with 59 wickets in the longest format of the game.
Boxing Day Test: Australia defeat New Zealand by 247 runs
With this win, the side has taken their points tally to 256 to consolidate their position at the second spot in the World Test Championship.
Stunned New Zealand fight to save second Australia Test
At the close on day three, the home team were 137 for four, building on their first innings 467 to be 456 runs in front.
New Zealand collapse to 148 all out under Australian pace barrage
The visitors began the day in trouble on 44 for two in reply to Australia's 467, having lost Kane Williamson and Tom Blundell.
Travis Head, Tim Paine power Australia to 431-5 at tea
Head was 98 not out, with Paine on 77 and New Zealand’s hopes of a series-levelling victory seemingly all.
New Zealand denies Steve Smith ton as Australia reach 336/5 at lunch
Middle order batsman Travis Head reached his eighth half-century and was 57 not out at the break, with captain Tim Paine on 33.
Steve Smith blocks out boos in MCG test
The booing was no doubt linked to Smith's 12-month ban at the hands of Cricket Australia for his role in the ball-tampering affair.