New Zealand Cricket are reportedly in negotiations to drop one home test against Australia this summer in favour of three Chappell-Hadlee one-day internationals.

Three facts suggest the perception that this is NZ's best test era has extended into reality.

New Zealand’s 199-run second test win to level the series with England produced theatre which has enhanced the country’s status on the international stage.

Any old fool could run Fifa, and one has been, writes Chris Rattue. So don't fret; football is a lot bigger than Fifa... but why did this investigation have to fall into the hands of the American justice system?

In the latest accolade attributed to Brendon McCullum, he has become New Zealand's most successful test captain by win percentage.

Andrew Alderson and Willy Nicholls review of New Zealand's first away win against England in 16 years.

British media optimism about the state of the English cricket team has crashed after New Zealand's impressive win at Headingley.

Black Caps captain Brendon McCullum talks about the latest test match.

Brendon McCullum channelled chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov, Kane Williamson aped slip aficionado Mark Taylor and Tom Latham mimicked expert short leg David Boon.

Cricket's TV front man Mark Nicholas, a former first class cricketer, said in an effusive piece: "No team in the world plays with such a sense of possibility and joy."

A new ball less than nine overs old, bowling to New Zealand's number nine and England put five men on the boundary with no slips.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has given the Black Caps high praise, saying the side's approach to test cricket could revolutionise the game.

New Zealand put on the equivalent of a circus act for patrons on the opening day of the second test against England, led by debutant ringmaster Luke Ronchi's 88 from 70 balls.

The second test lies in the balance at Headingley as England trail the Black Caps by 97 runs at stumps on day two.

Luke Ronchi has made an impact for New Zealand in coloured clothing and he transferred that to the test arena on debut against England yesterday.

Mark Craig could have significant responsibility at Headingley on a pitch that is dry on top and could break up on days four and five.

New Zealand put on the equivalent of a circus act for patrons on the opening day of the second test against England.

New Zealand team will have to battle flaky history at Yorkshire cricket ground to grab result against England.

I am sick of this "that's the way we play" propaganda every time our lads get rolled badly, writes Mark Richardson.