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Chris Rattue: Why umpire Richard Illingworth should be dumped

Umpire Richard Illingworth didn't just diddle New Zealand in Wellington. He stepped over a line, and put the whole of cricket in danger.

Cricket: Young gun's century gives Auckland a dominant lead

As it happened: Black Caps v Australia

Australia made 562 in their first innings against New Zealand in Wellington. The Black Caps are now batting and in need of a minor miracle.

Cricket: Black Caps clinging to survival

With two full days to play in the opening test, New Zealand appeared to be at their capacity for survival at stumps on the third day.

Don't blush 2.0: Gayle at it again

WATCH: Chris Gayle has mocked the reaction to his controversial Big Bash League interview by repeating his infamous "don't blush" line.

Watch: Corey Anderson's stunning catch

New Zealand bowler Corey Anderson produced a spectacular catch to dismiss Australian batsmen Nathan Lyon today at the Basin Reserve.

Aussie media: NZ lack a matchwinner

Black Caps fuming as Voges cashes in

The New Zealand cricket team are livid at continuing to get dudded by incorrect umpiring decisions.

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Booing losers is poor form

When it comes to cricket, there's nothing quite as irritating as the Australian players, writes Heather du Plessis-Allan.

No-ball call leaves NZ feeling robbed

A dubious no-ball call from umpire Richard Illingworth robbed NZ of a fourth wicket before stumps on the opening day of the first cricket test against Australia.

Substandard batting knocks NZ chances

New Zealand's chances of completing their first series win over Australia in 30 years took a retrograde step on the opening day of the first test.

More questions than Agatha Christie novel

As NZ slumped to 51 for five on the opening day of the first test against Australia, social media accusations turned into a 'whodunnit?' plot of Agatha Christie proportions.

Australia in charge at stumps

New Zealand's chances of completing their first series win over Australia in 30 years suffered a setback on day one.

As it happened: Black Caps v Australia first test day one

After the Black Caps were bowled out for 183, Australia advanced to 147-3 at the close of the first day.

Andrew Mulligan: The one wicket wonder

He's about to play his 100th cricket test for New Zealand, incredibly in a row, and has 100 test match sixes to his name.

Brendon McCullum: 'It's a certain bowl-first pitch'

Watch: McCullum out early in his 100th Test

The Black Caps have lost four wickets in the first nine overs of their test match against Australia at the Basin Reserve.

Glenn Maxwell: 'You're a jerk... I averaged two'