Ashes: Butcher, Taylor blame Bairstow for 'controversial dismissal'

IMAGE: Alex Carey and Pat Cummins celebrate Jonny Bairstow’s controversial runout. Photograph: Peter Cziborra/Reuters Jonny Bairstow’s ‘controversial dismissal’ on the......

Ross Taylor first cricketer to play 100 matches in all 3 formats

The 35-year-old played his 100th T20 International against India last month. He has also played 231 ODIs. - SCORECARD IMAGE: New Zealand's Ross Taylor walks out to Basin Reserve ground in......

A special century for Kiwi veteran Taylor

'I was pretty happy to play one Test; to play 100 Tests is pretty special.' IMAGE: Ross Taylor will become the first cricketer in the world to complete 100 games across three international formats......

FACTBOX: New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum

Factbox on New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum, who on Tuesday announced his decision to retire from all forms of international cricket in February IMAGE: Brendon McCullum of New Zealand......

Ross Taylor to captain New Zealand

New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor has been named as the team captain, replacing Daniel Vettori, New Zealand Cricket said on Tuesday. The current vice-captain, Taylor, 27, had been in a tussle for the......