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New Zealand tour of Australia 2015-16

New Zealand tour Australia where they will play three Tests, including the first ever day/night Test in Adelaide.

Smith admits Lyon DRS decision was 'pretty big error'

Australian captain Steven Smith admitted that the decision by third umpire Nigel Llong to give Nathan Lyon not out in the third Test against New Zealand was a "pretty big error".

Cricket's new experiment delivers positive result

120,000 spectators in three days, two happy captains, a pink ball, floodlights and a new chapter for Test cricket.

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Ashwin claims second spot in ICC rankings

Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has claimed a career-high second spot in the International Cricket Council Test player rankings on the back of his excellent performance in the ongoing series against South Africa.

ICC admits mistake in Nathan Lyon dismissal

The International Cricket Council has admitted that the decision of umpire Nigel Llong to give a not out verdict in favour of Nathan Lyon in the day-night Test at the Adelaide Oval was incorrect.

Guptill, Craig retained for Sri Lanka Tests

The New Zealand selectors have decided to show faith in the duo of Martin Guptill and Mark Craig by retaining them in the 12-man squad for the upcoming home Test series against Sri Lanka.

Michael Hussey feels day-night Tests will catch on

Former Australian batsman Michael Hussey feels that the concept of the day-night Test matches will catch on in various countries after the stupendous success of the game in Adelaide.

Cricket World Player of the Week - Josh Hazlewood

Josh Hazlewood is the Cricket World Player of the Week for his nine-wicket haul in the game which set the win for Australia in the first-ever day-night Test against New Zealand in Adelaide.

Mitchell Starc delays surgery to target World Twenty20

Australia spearhead Mitchell Starc said on Monday that he will be delaying surgery on his ankle in a bid to feature in the upcoming tour of New Zealand and the 2016 World Twenty20.

New Zealand seek clarification from ICC on DRS howler

The New Zealand team management has asked for clarification from the International Cricket Council on the controversial decision involving Nathan Lyon in the first innings of the third Test against Australia in Adelaide.

Smith praises Josh Hazlewood, Shaun Marsh and Peter Siddle

Australian captain Steve Smith was full of praise for his players Josh Hazlewood, Shaun Marsh and Peter Siddle after completing a three-wicket win in the first-ever day-night Test against New Zealand in Adelaide.

Mitchell Marsh (left) and Shaun Marsh (right) added 46 runs for the fifth wicket against New Zealand on day three of the Adelaide Test.

Australia scramble to three-wicket win despite Boult's five-wicket haul

Australia created history at the Adelaide Oval by winning the first-ever day-night Test by three wickets to seal a 2-0 series victory against New Zealand but not before Trent Boult gave them a scare with his five-wicket haul.

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.

Josh Hazlewood confident of stepping up for Mitchell Starc

Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood said that he was confident of taking up the responsibility in the absence of the injured Mitchell Starc in the remainder of the third Test against New Zealand in Adelaide.

Nathan Lyon decision sparks umpiring controversy

An otherwise entertaining second day's play of the third Test between Australia and New Zealand at the Adelaide Oval was marred by an umpiring controversy which involved Nathan Lyon.

New Zealand five down after Australia take handy lead

Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Marsh shared five wickets under lights for Australia to keep New Zealand's lead down to 94 at stumps on day two of the third Test in Adelaide after Peter Nevill along with the lower order rescued the Australian innings earlier.

Mitchell Starc reacts as he sustains a foot injury on the first day of the third Test against New Zealand in Adelaide.

Mitchell Starc ruled out of third Test with stress fracture in right foot

Australia pace spearhead Mitchell Starc has been ruled out from bowling in the remainder of the ongoing third Test against New Zealand in Adelaide after suffering a stress fracture on his right foot on day one.

Peter Siddle reaches 200 wickets landmark in Tests

Australian fast bowler Peter Siddle became the 15th Australian bowler to take 200 Test wickets during his spell on the first day of the ongoing third Test match against New Zealand in Adelaide.

A tribute to Phillip Hughes, who was the 408th player for Australia, was displayed on a screen during the first day of the third Test between Australi

Australia lose their openers after restricting New Zealand to 202

Australia lost both their openers early under lights after a collective effort from their bowlers dismissed New Zealand for just 202 on day one as the first ever day-night Test in Adelaide was a huge success.

Trent Boult expected to feature in third Test

New Zealand pacer Trent Boult is expected to take the field in the third Test match against Australia in Adelaide after recovering from his back injury.

Steve O'Keefe released from Australia Test squad

Australian spinner Steve O'Keefe has been released from the squad for the third Test against New Zealand which will be played in Adelaide on Friday.

Nathan Lyon believes the pink ball under lights will aid both the spinners and the seamers.

Nathan Lyon ready for pink ball challenge

Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon is ready to face the challenge of bowling with a pink ball during the first ever day-night Test match against New Zealand in Adelaide.

David Warner not worried about facing pink ball

Australian vice-captain David Warner has shrugged off the uncertainty of playing with the pink ball ahead of the first-ever day-night Test match against New Zealand.

Jason Gillespie welcomes day-night Tests

Former Australian bowler and current Yorkshire coach Jason Gillespie has come out in support of the concept of playing day-night Test matches.

Adelaide best place to play day-night Tests - Steve O'Keefe

Australian left-arm spinner Steve O'Keefe feels that the Adelaide Oval is the best place to play a day-night Test match with the pink ball.

Trent Boult doubtful for day-night Test in Adelaide

New Zealand will be sweating on the fitness of the left-arm pacer Trent Boult as they gear up to face Australia in the first ever day-night Test match in Adelaide on Friday.

Pink ball easier to spot while batting than fielding - Martin Guptill

New Zealand opening batsman Martin Guptill, who had a good outing in the tour game against a Western Australia XI, revealed that the pink ball was easier to spot during batting, but might cause concerns while fielding.

The odds of pitching a balanced game

We witnessed two Tests in the last couple of weeks that raise many questions - one in Mohali that ended within three days and another at the WACA, Perth that witnessed four centuries and two massive double centuries. Is home advantage the biggest factor in Test matches?

Australia to commemorate Phillip Hughes during Adelaide Test

The Australian team will honour Phillip Hughes during the third Test match against New Zealand in Adelaide on his first death anniversary.

Spinners have advantage with pink ball - Nathan Lyon

Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon reckons that the pink ball will be an advantage for the spinners in the upcoming first-ever day-night Test match against New Zealand in Adelaide.

James Pattinson looking forward for Test return

James Pattinson looking forward to Test return

Australian fast bowler James Pattinson is excited about making a return to Test cricket after being called up to the squad for the third Test against New Zealand following the retirement of Mitchell Johnson.

New Zealand have gained confidence - Mike Hesson

New Zealand coach Mike Hesson believes that the Black Caps have gained confidence from their fightback in the second Test match against Australia in Perth which ended in a draw.

The Marsh brothers are likely to feature in the team for the first ever day-night Test against New Zealand in Adelaide.

Shaun Marsh, Pattinson called up for Adelaide Test

The Australian selectors have called up Shaun Marsh and James Pattinson to replace Usman Khawaja and Mitchell Johnson for the third and final Test match against New Zealand in Adelaide.

Mitchell Johnson given a guard of honour by his team mates on the fifth day at WACA.

Today was really special - Mitchell Johnson

Australian fast bowler, Mitchell Johnson, who has retired from international and first class cricket on Tuesday, expressed that it was a special day in his career.

Mitchell Johnson (centre) is carried off the field by his teammates Mitchell Starc (left) and Josh Hazlewood (right) on the final day of the WACA Test

New Zealand salvage a draw as Mitchell Johnson signs off

Mitchell Johnson signed off on a wonderful career for Australia as New Zealand survived with a draw while chasing a stiff target of 312 runs on the fifth and final day of the second Test match in Perth.

Mitchell Johnson bids goodbye to cricket

Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson has announced his retirement from international and first-class cricket, effective from the end of the ongoing second Test match against New Zealand in Perth.

Smith, Voges smack tons as Australia race ahead after Taylor marathon

Steven Smith and Adam Voges struck splendid centuries to stretch Australia’s lead to 193 runs with eight wickets in hand in the second innings, after a marathon knock from Ross Taylor helped New Zealand to 624 on the fourth day of the second Test in Perth.

Taylor slams double hundred as New Zealand mount strong reply

Ross Taylor slammed a career-best double hundred and Kane Williamson also scored a century as New Zealand reduced their first innings deficit to 49 runs at stumps on day three of the second Test against Australia in Perth.

Usman Khawaja (left) leaving the field after picking a hamstring injury on day two of the Perth Test.

Usman Khawaja ruled out with hamstring strain

Australian batsman Usman Khawaja has been ruled out of the ongoing series against New Zealand after picking up a hamstring injury on the second day of the second Test in Perth.

Brett Lee wants cricket to stay at The WACA

Former Australian fast bowler Brett Lee has voiced his support for The WACA ground in Perth amidst proposals to move top flight international games to the new stadium in Burswood.

Terrific Warner, solid Khawaja sink New Zealand on day one

David Warner amassed an unbeaten 244 while Usman Khawaja scored a composed 121 as the duo shared 302 runs between them to take Australia to 416 for two at stumps on day one of the second Test against New Zealand in Perth.

Mitchell Johnson wants to retire from cricket in front of his home crowd.

I think about retirement on most days - Mitchell Johnson

Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson revealed that he often thinks about retirement from the game as he feels that his time in international cricket is nearing to an end.

Australia named unchanged line-up for second Test

Australia name unchanged line-up for second Test

Australian captain Steven Smith has confirmed that Australia will be going with an unchanged line-up for the second Test against New Zealand in Perth.

Darren Lehmann wants better fielding display

Australian coach Darren Lehmann is expecting a better fielding display from his players in the second Test against New Zealand in Perth which begins on 13th November.

Injured Southee successfully undergoes training session

Injured New Zealand fast bowler Tim Southee successfully underwent a light training session in Perth ahead of the second Test match against Australia.

AB de Villiers has overtaken Steven Smith in the ICC Test batting rankings

AB de Villiers back on top of Test rankings

South African batsman AB de Villiers has returned to the top of the ICC Test batting rankings but with just 44 points separating the top seven, he has his work cut out to stay there.

David Warner celebrating his century in the first innings of the first Test against New Zealand in Brisbane.

Cricket World Player of the Week - David Warner

For his swashbuckling centuries in both innings of the first Test against New Zealand in Brisbane, setting the platform for Australia's win, David Warner is the Cricket World Player of the Week.

Mitchell Starc handed fine for breaching ICC Code Of Conduct

Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc has been handed a fine by the International Cricket Council for throwing the ball at Mark Craig in the fifth day of the first Test against New Zealand in Brisbane.

James Neesham has been suffering from a sore back which he sustained during the first Test against Australia in Brisbane.

Injured Neesham ruled out of Australia Tests

New Zealand all-rounder James Neesham has been ruled out of the remaining two Test matches against Australia after picking up a back injury in the first Test in Brisbane.

Australian players celebrating the wicket of Brendon McCullum on the final day of the Brisbane Test.

Australia thrash New Zealand to take 1-0 lead

The Australian bowlers produced a clinical performance on the final day to wrap up the New Zealand innings for 295 despite a run-a-ball 80 from Brendon McCullum to win the first Test in Brisbane by a massive 208 runs and take a 1-0 lead in the series.

New Zealand extend fight to day five after rain washes out final session

On the back of a fifty from Kane Williamson and a couple of rain interruptions, New Zealand stretched the game into the fifth day, needing 362 more runs to win with seven wickets in hand, after Australia declared overnight on day four in the first Test in Brisbane.

Joe Burns (left) and David Warner (right) added 237 runs for Australia in 37.4 overs on day three of the first Test in Brisbane.