New Zealand Cricket Team
Getting Steve Smith out early is a good thing: Gary Stead
Although Smith scored 43 and 16 in the first and second innings respectively, Neil Wagner had dismissed Smith in both the innings.
As Lockie Ferguson goes out, NZ hope Trent Boult comes in for 2nd Test vs Aus
The hapless Black Caps struggled against an in-form Australia in the 1st test and were blown away by 296 runs inside 4 days.
Lockie Ferguson out of Test series against Australia due to injury
Ferguson picked the injury during the first Test against Australia which the latter won by 296 runs on Sunday.
Australia thrash New Zealand by 296 runs in first Test
Australia recorded one of their biggest wins over New Zealand on the fourth day of the first Test. The Kiwis were set a mammoth 468 to win.
New Zealand tottering at 31/2 after Australia set record chase
Chasing a record 468 runs, New Zealand were teetering at 31 for two at the break with Tom Latham 10 not out and Ross Taylor at five.
Australia take huge lead against New Zealand in first Test
After the home side made 416 the Kiwis were dismissed for only 166 in their first innings.
Centurion Marnus Labuschagne out as Kiwi bowlers battle heat in Perth
The Kiwis removed Labuschagne in the day's first session for 143 and then claimed the valuable wicket of Travis Head for 56.
Australia face stiff challenge in backyard scrap with NZ
Kane Williamson’s experienced Blacks Caps head into the three-match series riding high in 2nd place in the world test rankings behind India.
Ross Taylor suffers injury scare ahead of first Test against Australia
This blow forced the batsman to leave the net sessions in Perth. The Black Caps, however, confirmed that Taylor did not require scans.
Steve Smith hails kane Williamson for having 'terrific work ethic'
Smith then compared himself to Williamson in terms of how they both hold the bat.