Australia's reached 575 for eight declared before New Zealand stumbled to 56 for two at the close of the second day's play in the second Test.
John Buchanan denied that Adam Gilchrist's stand over walking had created a rift between the Trans-Tasman neighbours.
Michael Clarke and Adam Gilchrist blasted centuries as Australia opened up 211-run lead in the first innings at the end of the third day in the first Test.
# Dhoni has registered 196 sixes in ODIs, setting an Indian record, bettering the 195 by Sachin Tendulkar. Statistical highlights of the third ODI between India and New Zealand in Mohali on Sunday.
Rajneesh Gupta presents all the numbers.
Drafted into the team for the first time in the ongoing cricket World Cup, Pakistan wicketkeeper Sarfraz Ahmed made an instant impact with a record-equalling six catches and 49 runs in the team's upset win over South Africa in Auckland.
Pacemen Michael Kasprowicz and Jason Gillespie took four wickets each to rip through the United States and set up a nine wicket win in the Champions Trophy match.
A poor start saw India lose Tendulkar and Laxman to Brett Lee early on.
Australia could find it difficult to retain their dominance in world cricket when the current squad retires, according to Test opener Justin Langer.
Madhuri praised him in Sinhalese, saying, 'Gondhak hundai (Very good)', which instantly made Sanath smile.
The Zimbabwe coach accepted an invitation to play for the Australian Cricket Board Chairman's XI in the tour opener in Perth on October 1.
Global media has hailed New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum as 'the best batsman in the world' for his blistering knock of 195 runs against Sri Lanka in Christchurch.
Spinner Brad Hogg was adjudged man of the match for his career-best figures of five for 41.
Australia's Test captain defended the minnows' right to play his side next month in a two-Test series.
Wavell Hinds hit an unbeaten ton to help his team chase down 253.
Natthew Hayden, Ricky Ponting, Adam Gilchrist, Steve Waugh, Brian Lara and Graeme Smith have come up with stupendous performances to outshine him.
Sachin Tendulkar was named 2015 World Cup's ambassador for the second successive edition.
Initiating one of its biggest criminal actions in a money laundering case, the Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday attached assets worth Rs 863 crore of YSR Congress leader Jaganmohan Reddy and his associates in connection with its probe into alleged corruption in an infrastructure project in Andhra Pradesh.
With current players from three full member nations seeking no objection certificates to participate in the upcoming Masters Champions League (MCL), the ICC warned the boards against entertaining such demands and called it 'unacceptable'.
The tri-series in Australia, India's final ODI engagement before the World Cup, gets underway on January 16, says Chandresh Narayanan, casting a fascinating look at the survivors from earlier World Cups.
Adam Gilchrist, who is captaining Australia in Ponting's absence, said McGrath is expected to return in time for the first final of the ODI series.
The opener hit 98 as Australia crushed England by seven wickets with five overs to spare in the opening match of a triangular limited-overs series.
Ponting scored an unbeaten 57 as Australia coasted to an eight wicket win over West Indies.
The West Indies batsman fractured a finger on his left hand during the fourth Test against Australia
The Twenty20 league mooted by Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar and spin champion Shane Warne could be a risky proposition.
