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Hesson defends 'worst spinner' Craig
Kiwi bowler Mark Craig has copped an almighty put down from an Australian newspaper.

Cairns trial: Nothing but 'rumour upon rumour'
"Shifting sands" of Brendon McCullum's evidence and the lies of Lou Vincent are "flawed foundation stones" of the case against Chris Cairns, court told.

Chase was 'a bridge too far' - McCullum
Brendon McCullum would have loved a crack at a final day chase.

Scotty Stevenson: Outrage over Ross Taylor snub pointless
COMMENT: New Zealand hopelessly caught up in the need for big brother's approval, writes Scotty Stevenson.

Cricket: NZ now have to think pink
New Zealand's thoughts turned to Adelaide last night and the chance to depart Australia all-square in their test series.

Cricket: Left-arm quick Johnson pulls pin on stellar career
Time inevitably calls every sportsperson and Mitchell Johnson recognised his had come.

Cricket: Black Caps draw in Perth
New Zealand will head to Adelaide and the third and final test still with a chance to square their test series with Australia.

Tim Southee proved doubters wrong
The Black Caps bowler had a solid performance in Australia's second innings to produce the best bowling figures of the test.

This is how you do it Australia
Mitchell Johnson got a respectful send-off from the New Zealand team at the Waca today.

As it happened: Black Caps v Australia
Live updates and scores of day five of the second test between the Black Caps and Australia at the Waca in Perth.

Dastardly Aussies...no surprises there
COMMENT: Their cricketers' "failure" to shake Ross Taylor's hand led to a flood of memories of deeds most foul, writes Chris Rattue.

Cairns' lawyer: 'Follow the money'
Lawyer tells jury the trail will lead to Indian match-fixers and away from Chris Cairns.

How the Waca test could play out
Three result options going into the final day of the second test between Australia and New Zealand at the Waca.

How Crowe took news of Taylor's record
New Zealand cricket great and mentor Martin Crowe jokingly told Ross Taylor he was disappointed with him beating his record.

Taylor record: 'Not one person shook his hand'
Australian century maker Adam Voges has defended allegations of ''horrendous sportsmanship" over a low key reaction to NZ batsman Ross Taylor's double century.

Lou Vincent a 'devious and sly liar'
"The Great Escape" is an apt title for Lou Vincent's book about match-fixing as he should have been prosecuted for the crimes, a court has heard.

Australia won't declare early
Expect no favours from Australia when it comes to declaration time on the final day of the second test against New Zealand.

Cricket: The day belonged to Taylor
Barring a major hiccup tomorrow, expect NZ and Australia to pitch up to Adelaide for the third test with the series outcome on the line next week.

NZ can't drop the ball now
Barring a final day batting catastrophe, New Zealand will head to the third and final test against Australia still with the series to play for.

Aussies slammed for 'horrendous sportsmanship'
A former Australian cricketer has blasted his fellow countrymen after none of the side approached Ross Taylor after his record-breaking performance.

Cricket: The Black Caps' glimmer of hope
For just a few minutes today, New Zealand had a glimmer of hope.