You can only guess at the inner satisfaction Ross Taylor felt.

Ross Taylor fell 13 runs short of the New Zealand test batting record at the Waca today.

Ross Taylor had two options going into the second test against Australia - graft hard or try and be himself.

Live updates and scores of the second test between the Black Caps and Australia at the Waca in Perth.

Mitchell Starc's 160km/h bowl under scrutiny.

Craig McMillan believes Ross Taylor's magnificent double century at the Waca yesterday has been in the pipeline for a while.

Craig McMillan has cast doubt on the idea that Mitchell Starc sent down the fastest ball in test history, so Starc has challenged him.

It started as Kane Williamson's day and ended up one of Ross Taylor's finest at the Waca yesterday.

Ross Taylor and Brendon McCullum survived some express pace from Mitchell Starc to see the Black Caps through to tea.

Ross Taylor brought up his double century with a four smashed through the covers.

Ross Taylor completed his 13th test hundred and second against Australia at the Waca today.

An Australian newspaper has made a joke some Kiwis might not find so funny.

Former cricketer Lou Vincent has had his application to be a firefighter rejected because of his links to Chris Cairns.

Here's a line you've not heard before: Kane Williamson looms as NZ's key figure when the third day of the second test starts at the Waca today.

Live updates and scores of the second day of second test between the Black Caps and Australia at the WACA in Perth.

New Zealand reached 140 for two at stumps today.

Shane Warne's charitable foundation is reportedly under investigation due to its financial practices.

First the Kiwis copped it from David Warner, then paceman Tim Southee copped it from the crowd.

Funny to think about it now, but Steve Smith began his test career as a leg spin bowler and batting No8.

Paraphrased conversation with a couple of seasoned Oz journalists on Thursday night: "We'd love to see your blokes playing well, and at the MCG."

Six weeks after Chris Cairns walked into the Southwark Crown Court to stand trial, the jury has heard all the witnesses.

Usman Khawaja is backing David Warner to give the world record individual test score a real shake at the Waca tomorrow.

David Warner's highest test score, and Usman Khawaja's second century in consecutive tests destroyed New Zealand on the opening day of the second test.

New Zealand strike bowler was on the receiving end of a stream of verbal sprays from Australian fans yesterday.

Cricket's controversial review system is once again doing the Black Caps no favours early on in the second test against Australia in Perth.

Honest cricket players walk when they know they're out, but Cairns showed an "arrogance beyond belief", court told.