Warner upset with crowd abuse in New Zealand
Australian opening batsman David Warner has accused New Zealand fans of crossing a line with vulgar abuses during the recently concluded two-test series.
Australia tour of New Zealand 2015-16
Smith says he needs to set a better example after being fined for dissent
Australian captain Steven Smith stated that he will be looking to set a better example for his team after being fined 30 percent of his match fees for showing dissent against the decision of the third umpire in the second Test against New Zealand.
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Stuart Broad feels Josh Hazlewood's penalty is justified
England fast bowler Stuart Broad feels that the fine handed out to Australian seamer Josh Hazlewood for showing dissent at the umpire's decision during the second Test against New Zealand is justified.
Hazlewood fined 15 percent match fee for showing dissent
Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has been docked 15 percent of his match fee by the International Cricket Council for showing dissent at the umpire's decision on the fourth day of the second Test against New Zealand.
Australia reclaim number one ranking with resounding win
Joe Burns and Steven Smith scored fifties on the final day to complete a seven-wicket victory for Australia as they chased down 201 in the fourth innings against New Zealand in the second Test in Christchurch with ease and completed a 2-0 series whitewash.
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Hazlewood charged with dissent after outburst against third umpire
Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has been charged with dissent after he was caught swearing on the stump microphone against a third umpire decision on the fourth day of the second Test against New Zealand.
Bird's five-fer puts Australia on brink of series victory
Jackson Bird registered his maiden five-wicket haul to end New Zealand's resistance in the second innings after which Australia scored 70 for one at stumps on day four needing another 131 runs to win the second Test in Christchurch.
James Pattinson rattles New Zealand as Australia dominate day three
Australia continued to assert their dominance over New Zealand as James Pattinson took three wickets to leave the Black Caps struggling at 121 for four at the end of play on day three of the second Test match in Christchurch with a deficit of 14 runs.
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Late wickets halt Australia progress after Burns, Smith slam centuries
Neil Wagner struck late in the day to dismiss Joe Burns and Steven Smith but not before the pair scored big hundreds during their 289-run stand as Australia reached 363 for four at stumps on day two of the second Test in Christchruch trailing New Zealand's first innings total by just seven runs.
Glenn Maxwell to fly to New Zealand to replace Shaun Marsh
The Australian selectors have decided to call up Glenn Maxwell to the Australian Test squad in New Zealand to replace Shaun Marsh who will return to Australia in order to take part in the Sheffield Shield.
McCullum leads New Zealand charge with fastest Test century
Brendon McCullum smashed a 54-ball century, which is the fastest in Test cricket as New Zealand went on to post 370 runs in just 67.4 overs before getting dismissed in the first innings of the second Test against Australia in Christchurch.
New Zealand pick Matt Henry in place of injured Doug Bracewell
New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has confirmed that fast bowler Matt Henry is in line to replace the injured Doug Bracewell for the second Test against Australia.
James Pattinson replaces injured Peter Siddle for second Test against New Zealand
Australian fast bowler James Pattinson has been selected in place of the injured Peter Siddle in the playing XI for the second Test match against New Zealand in Christchurch.
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Back injury forces Peter Siddle out of second Test against New Zealand
Australian fast bowler Peter Siddle will not be taking part in the second Test against New Zealand due to a back injury he picked during the first game in Wellington.
Shoulder injury forces Doug Bracewell out of second Test against Australia
New Zealand fast bowler Doug Bracewell has been ruled out of the second Test against Australia in Christchurch with a shoulder injury.
In-form Adam Voges breaks into ICC rankings top 10
On the back of his record run-scoring spree Australian batsman Adam Voges has now moved into the top 10 of the International Cricket Council rankings for Test batsmen.
Peter Siddle a doubtful starter for second Test against New Zealand
Australian fast bowler Peter Siddle is a doubtful starter for the second Test match against New Zealand in Christchurch after suffering a back spasm in the first game in Wellington.
Ross Taylor, Mitchell Santner to miss second Test against Australia
New Zealand cricketers Ross Taylor and Mitchell Santner are all set to miss the second Test against Australia in Christchurch after having failed to fully recover from their respective injuries.
Australia complete innings victory to take 1-0 lead
Nathan Lyon and Mitchell Marsh shared seven wickets between them as Australia dismissed New Zealand for 327 in their second innings on day four and completed an innings victory in the first Test in Wellington to take an unassailable 1-0 lead in the series.
Innings defeat awaits New Zealand despite improved batting performance
Late wickets in the day halted New Zealand’s progress with the bat and were restricted to 178 for four still trailing Australia by 201 runs with six wickets in hand at stumps on day three of the first Test in Wellington.
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ICC responds to no-ball controversy involving Adam Voges
The International Cricket Council stated that the technology used for the probe of no balls will be on their agenda of discussion in the next Cricket Committee meeting following the controversial decision involving Adam Voges in the first day of the Wellington Test between Australia and New Zealand.
Voges, Khawaja centuries extend Australia lead to 280
Adam Voges scored an unbeaten 176 while Usman Khawaja supported him with a knock of 140 as Australia extended their first innings lead of New Zealand to 280 at stumps on day two of the first Test in Wellington.
Hazlewood, Siddle put Australia in dominant position on green track
Josh Hazlewood and Peter Siddle shared seven wickets between them to restrict New Zealand to 183 in their first innings after which Steven Smith and Usman Khawaja scored fifties to take Australia to 147 for three at stumps on day one of the first Test in Wellington.
Australia pick Jackson Bird for first Test against New Zealand
The Australian selectors have named fast bowler Jackson Bird in the playing XI of the first Test match against New Zealand which will begin on 12th February in Wellington.
Mark Craig replaces injured Mitchell Santner for first Test against Australia
New Zealand off-spinner Mark Craig has been named as the replacement for all-rounder Mitchell Santner, who has been ruled out of the first Test against Australia in Wellington with a foot injury.
McCullum signs off from ODIs with Chappell-Hadlee trophy win
Brendon McCullum had the perfect farewell from the One-Day International format as the New Zealand bowlers bundled out Australia for 191 in a chase of 247 runs in the third game in Hamilton to complete a 2-1 series victory and thereby retain the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy.
Joel Paris replaces Kane Richardson for final ODI against New Zealand
Left-arm-pacer Joel Paris will join the Australian squad ahead of the third One-Day International against New Zealand in Hamilton after replacing the injured Kane Richardson.
Marsh, Hastings steer Australia home after middle order collapse
Mitchell Marsh and John Hastings put on an unbeaten 86-run stand for the seventh wicket as Australia chased down 282 against New Zealand with four wickets in hand in the second One-Day International in Wellington.
Zampa to make ODI debut, Khawaja returns to XI
The Australian selectors have picked Usman Khawaja in place of Shaun Marsh while leg-spinner Adam Zampa has been drafted in for the injured James Faulkner for the second One-Day International against New Zealand in Wellington.
Henry Nicholls replaces Ross Taylor for first Test against Australia
Injured New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor has been ruled out of the upcoming first Test against Australia with the selectors opting to pick Henry Nicholls as a replacement.
Darren Lehmann set to rejoin Australia in New Zealand
Australian coach Darren Lehmann is expected to join his team in New Zealand during the ongoing One-Day International series nearly two weeks after being diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis.
Hamstring injury ends James Faulkner's New Zealand tour
Australian all-rounder James Faulkner has been ruled out of the ongoing tour of New Zealand after sustaining a hamstring injury during the first One-Day International in Auckland.
Henry, Boult spells complete emphatic 159-run win for New Zealand
Trent Boult and Matt Henry bowled devastating spells to dismiss the top six Australian batsmen inside nine overs ensuring a massive 159-run victory for New Zealand in the first One-Day International in Auckland and take a 1-0 lead in the series.
Brendon McCullum goes past 6000 ODI runs
New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has crossed the milestone of 6000 ODI runs during his 29-ball knock of 44 runs in the first One-Day International against Australia in Auckland.
Michael Clarke's comeback plan surprises Brendon McCullum
New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has expressed his surprise at former Australian skipper Michael Clarke announcing plans for making a comeback.
Australia leave out Usman Khawaja for Auckland ODI
Australia have decided to drop their inform batsman Usman Khawaja for the opening game of the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy which is scheduled to be played in Auckland on Wedneday.
Brendon McCullum returns for Chappell-Hadlee Trophy
New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum is all set to make a return from a back injury and lead the Black Caps in the upcoming One-Day International series against Australia.
McClenaghan unavailable for Australia ODIs
New Zealand fast bowler Mitchell McClenaghan will need more time to recover from his eye injury and as such he will not take part in the upcoming One-Day International series against Australia.
Darren Lehmann to miss ODI leg of New Zealand tour
Australian coach Darren Lehmann will not fly to New Zealand along with the national team for the One-Day International series against the Black Caps which begins on 3rd February after he was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis.
Australia select Adam Zampa for New Zealand ODIs
Uncapped leg-spinner Adam Zampa has been included in the Australian squad to face New Zealand in the upcoming One-Day International series.
Sayers, Bird included in Australia squad for New Zealand Tests
Uncapped South Australia pacer Chadd Sayers and Tasmanian speedster Jackson Bird were among the 14-man Australian Test squad announced for the upcoming New Zealand tour.
Brendon McCullum to retire after Australia series
New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has announced that he will retire from international cricket in February after the conclusion of the home series against Australia.
Starc doubtful for New Zealand tour - Rod Marsh
Chairman of the Australian selectors Rod Marsh stated that Mitchell Starc is unlikely to take part in next year's tour of New Zealand after sustaining an injury in the third Test in Adelaide.
Australia target New Zealand tour for Mitchell Starc return
Australian bowling coach Craig McDermott revealed that the team management is looking to get their injured fast bowler Mitchell Starc fit in time for the tour of New Zealand in February 2016.
New Zealand unveil jam-packed home season for 2015-16
New Zealand Cricket have announced a hectic home season for the summer starting from December this year with the country slated to host Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Australia back-to-back.
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