Lou Vincent "bared his soul" in an English courtroom knowing he would be grilled about cheating, lying and sex with a prostitute.

How NZ handle the heat will go a long way to determining their prospects of squaring their test series at the Waca today.

Peter Nevill is in danger of getting a sore backside from too much sitting around this summer - but he insists it won't sour the taste of victory.

In summing up the Crown case, Sasha Wass QC compared the cricketer to the disgraced cyclist as two men whose cheating and corruption brought shame on the sport.

The leader of the Black Caps' pace attack will be given every chance to be ready to play in Perth.

Australians tend not to shower New Zealand cricketers with praise. But Kane Williamson's superb 140 at the Gabba has them taking notice.

New Zealand reckon they know the best recipe for putting the skids under Australia's batting lineup, but it won't be easy.

Mirror mirror on the wall, who is the most phlegmatic of them all?

Allan Border would pick Kane Williamson - over AB de Villiers, Steve Smith and David Warner - to bat for his life.

New Zealand reckon they know the best recipe for putting the skids under Australia's batting lineup, but it won't be easy.

Black Caps' batting coach Craig McMillan says the pace of the pitch could work to the batsmens' advantage in the second test.

The man in charge of preparing the second test pitch is hoping for a return to the Waca's fiery old days this week.

The Devon Hotel Central Stags overcame a host of early woe to nail a tense T20 cricket chase - thanks in no small part to 18-year-old Josh Clarkson.

There's no guarantee Neil Wagner will make the second test team to face Australia, but his enthusiasm remains firmly intact.

Mark Greatbatch's epic 146 not out in almost 11 hours was the key to NZ's escape when they drew their only test at Perth, against Australia in November 1989.

An Australian umpire says big bats have made the game so dangerous that umpires need to wear helmets.

New Zealand have a far better recent record in Perth - the scene of the second test - than in Brisbane.

Australia planning a fast-bowling assault to knock the Black Caps out of the series when the second cricket test starts on Friday.

Barring a late hiccup, expect Tim Southee to lead New Zealand's bowling attack in the crucial second test against Australia.

While laments continue about New Zealand's tepid bowling attack the Aussies have challenged their quicks to do a better job in Perth.

Australian coach Darren Lehmann says Mitchell Starc has to find a "happy medium" when it comes to his on-field temper.

Five of the most one-sided test matches between Australia and New Zealand.

New Australian captain Steve Smith made every post a winner in Brisbane, and his response to the Mitchell Starc temper tantrum has his star rising even further.

Aussie speedster's anger bubbles to the surface when bowling during Mark Craig and Trent Boult's final-wicket partnership.