COMMENT: Their cricketers' "failure" to shake Ross Taylor's hand led to a flood of memories of deeds most foul, writes Chris Rattue.

Three result options going into the final day of the second test between Australia and New Zealand at the Waca.

New Zealand cricket great and mentor Martin Crowe jokingly told Ross Taylor he was disappointed with him beating his record.

Expect no favours from Australia when it comes to declaration time on the final day of the second test against New Zealand.

For just a few minutes today, New Zealand had a glimmer of hope.

You can only guess at the inner satisfaction Ross Taylor felt.

Live updates and scores of the second test between the Black Caps and Australia at the Waca in Perth.

Craig McMillan believes Ross Taylor's magnificent double century at the Waca yesterday has been in the pipeline for a while.

Craig McMillan has cast doubt on the idea that Mitchell Starc sent down the fastest ball in test history, so Starc has challenged him.

Ross Taylor and Brendon McCullum survived some express pace from Mitchell Starc to see the Black Caps through to tea.

Ross Taylor brought up his double century with a four smashed through the covers.

Ross Taylor completed his 13th test hundred and second against Australia at the Waca today.

Here's a line you've not heard before: Kane Williamson looms as NZ's key figure when the third day of the second test starts at the Waca today.

Funny how a game can be so different from one day to the next.

Live updates and scores of the second day of second test between the Black Caps and Australia at the WACA in Perth.

New Zealand reached 140 for two at stumps today.

David Warner's highest test score, and Usman Khawaja's second century in consecutive tests destroyed New Zealand on the opening day of the second test.

Australians tend not to shower New Zealand cricketers with praise. But Kane Williamson's superb 140 at the Gabba has them taking notice.

New Zealand reckon they know the best recipe for putting the skids under Australia's batting lineup, but it won't be easy.

Mirror mirror on the wall, who is the most phlegmatic of them all?

Allan Border would pick Kane Williamson - over AB de Villiers, Steve Smith and David Warner - to bat for his life.

New Zealand reckon they know the best recipe for putting the skids under Australia's batting lineup, but it won't be easy.

There's no guarantee Neil Wagner will make the second test team to face Australia, but his enthusiasm remains firmly intact.

Mark Greatbatch's epic 146 not out in almost 11 hours was the key to NZ's escape when they drew their only test at Perth, against Australia in November 1989.

New Zealand have a far better recent record in Perth - the scene of the second test - than in Brisbane.

Kane Williamson has climbed to a career-high in the International Cricket Council's batting ratings.

While laments continue about New Zealand's tepid bowling attack the Aussies have challenged their quicks to do a better job in Perth.