Australia Vs New Zealand

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New Zealand talisman Kane Williamson fell to a fired-up Australia before the first break on the fourth day of the opening test on Sunday, as the tourists’ daunting run chase on a deteriorating Perth Stadium pitch got off to a disastrous start. (Photo:AP)

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.

15 Dec 2019 3:05 PM

Australian bowler Josh Hazlewood was on Sunday ruled out of the second Test against New Zealand due to a hamstring tear. (Photo:AFP)

Injured Josh Hazlewood ruled out for remainder of series vs New Zealand

Hazlewood picked an injury on the second day of the ongoing first Test match. He bowled only eight balls in the match before walking off.

15 Dec 2019 12:49 PM

Former Australia cricketer Ricky Ponting is hoping Josh Hazlewood's injury is 'not too serious'. (Photo:AP)

Ricky Ponting hopes Josh Hazlewood's injury is 'not too serious'

Hazlewood picked an injury on the second day of the first Test against New Zealand on Friday.

15 Dec 2019 12:41 PM

Australia's Josh Hazlewood was on Saturday ruled out of the first Test against New Zealand due to a hamstring strain. (Photo:AFP)

Josh Hazlewood sustains hamstring, gets ruled out of first Test vs New Zealand

Hazlewood picked an injury on the second day. He bowled only eight balls in the match before walking off the ground on Friday.

15 Dec 2019 12:33 PM

The home side were 75 for one in their second innings, with Joe Burns on 32 and Marnus Labuschagne on 18. (Photo: AFP)

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.

14 Dec 2019 5:43 PM

New Zealand's bowlers battled to stop Australia building an imposing first-innings total at lunch on the second day of the first Test at Perth Stadium on Friday. (Photo: AP)

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.

13 Dec 2019 3:22 PM

Marnus Labuschagne's century leads Australia to 248/4 at stumps on the opening day of the first Test against New Zealand on Thursday. (Photo: AP/PTI)

Marnus Labuschagne's century leads Australia to 248/4 against New Zealand at Day 1 stumps

Labuschagne and Travis Head are unbeaten at 110 and 20 runs respectively.

12 Dec 2019 7:02 PM

Australia opened their home season with a cakewalk against Pakistan but New Zealand should present a much stiffer challenge when they look to end their 34-year wait for a second test series triumph in their neighbours’ backyard. (Photo:AFP)

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.

11 Dec 2019 9:00 AM

New Zealand middle-order batsman Ross Taylor on Tuesday suffered a blow to his right-thumb and as a result, has caused the team to sweat over his availability ahead of the first Test against Australia. (Photo:AFP)

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.

11 Dec 2019 8:52 AM

Ahead of the first Test against New Zealand, Australia coach Justin Langer on Tuesday said that flat pitches in a Test match is a 'huge problem' for the health of cricket. (Photo:AFP)

Flat pitches a 'huge problem': Justin Langer

The Marsh Sheffield Shield match between Victoria and Western Australia was suspended on Sunday.

10 Dec 2019 4:56 PM

Ahead of the Test series against New Zealand, Australia coach Justin Langer said it is 'more than likely' that they will stick with the same XI which played against Pakistan. (Photo:AFP)

Australia 'more than likely' to keep same XI for NZ Test series: Justin Langer

Langer further stated that it is a 'benefit and advantage' in keeping the core group of players together.

10 Dec 2019 3:14 PM

Australia batsman Steve Smith hailed New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson for having a 'terrific work ethic' and is hoping to keep him quiet in the upcoming series. (Photo:AFP)

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.

10 Dec 2019 3:06 PM

Kane Williamson's New Zealand know they need to re-adapt quickly to the nuances of day-night cricket to have any hope of winning a first series in Australia for more than 30 years when this week's opening Test begins. (Photo:AFP)

New Zealand face day-night challenge as Australia series begins

The tourists pad up for the first of a three-Test series in Perth with no warm-up games and in forecast 40 Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) heat.

10 Dec 2019 12:19 PM

Ahead of the Boxing Day Test against New Zealand, Australia's Steve Smith expressed confidence in Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) curator Matt Page and his groundstaff saying that they will 'produce something good' for them. (Photo:AFP)

Steve Smith expresses confidence in Melbourne Cricket Ground curator

A Marsh Sheffield Shield match between Victoria and Western Australia at the same venue was abandoned due to unsafe pitch.

10 Dec 2019 11:40 AM

Despite being the fastest batsman to register 7000 runs in the longest format of the game, Australian cricketer Steven Smith has admitted that there is a sense of inhibition as he prepares for the pink-ball Test. (Photo:AFP)

There is a sense of unknown: Steve Smith on pink ball Test

The first Test between Australia and New Zealand will begin from December 12 at Perth Stadium, one of Australia's newest Test centres.

09 Dec 2019 2:38 PM

Richard Hadlee says New Zealand did something special in 1985 by winning their first test series in Australia. (Photo:AFP)

New Zealand aiming repeat of 1985 Richard Hadlee success in upcoming Australia Test

Australia has been a difficult place to come for New Zealand, who have lost six and drawn three of their nine test series there.

06 Dec 2019 1:23 PM

Border labelled pace bowler Mitchell Starc as the key to Australia's title bid after he took 5-26 to retain his place as this World Cup's leading wicket-taker with 24. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: 'Australia have look of champions', says Border

Australia beat top four rivals New Zealand by 86 runs at Lord's on Saturday.

30 Jun 2019 6:09 PM

Vettori says New Zealand have been playing well enough not to lose faith in their game-plan. (Photo: File)

ICC CWC'19: Vettori urges New Zealand not to panic after defeat against Australia

New Zealand suffered their second defeat of the tournament against Australia at Lord's on Saturday.

30 Jun 2019 6:07 PM

It proved to be a stiff target as New Zealand fell to 157 all out in their chase. (Photo: File)

Williamson urges team to play with freedom and stay positive after Australia defeat

The Black Caps looked in a strong position early in the game with Boult and Ferguson reducing Australia to 92 for 5 at Lord's on Saturday.

30 Jun 2019 3:42 PM

Top-order batsman Usman Khawaja and wicketkeeper Alex Carey rescued Australia at 92-5 with a century stand. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Australia beats New Zealand in 2015 World Cup final rematch

The Australians squeezed out a fifth consecutive win defending a total since its only loss to India.

30 Jun 2019 11:22 AM

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