Jamie How is struggling to recall the last time he donned the wicket keeping gloves in a competitive match.

Black Caps all rounder Jacob Oram has been fined $400 for showing serious dissent towards an umpire's decision in domestic cricket.

The second test between New Zealand and Pakistan has ended in a draw, giving Pakistan a 1-0 series win and its first test series victory for five years.

Uncapped left-arm tweaker Luke Woodcock has been named one of three spinners in the Black Caps' 15-man World Cup squad.

A former New Zealand cricketer is concerned at the fitness of Jacob Oram and whether he's in a good enough state to perform at the World Cup.

David Leggat picks his Cricket World Cup squad ahead of the official announcement this afternoon.

New Zealand's support staff has received a boost in star wattage with the signing of former South African speed great Allan Donald.

Former South African fast bowler Allan Donald has joined the New Zealand cricket team's coaching staff until the World Cup one-day tournament.

New Zealand will need plenty to go their way if they are to square their test series with Pakistan over the next 48 hours.

When Daniel Vettori does step down as Black Caps captain post-World Cup he has put forward another name as a possible future captain, in addition to Ross Taylor.

Dan Vettori was quietly satisfied with his sixth test hundred last night, but also had solid praise for newcomer Reece Young.

The job is all in front of New Zealand if they want to square their two-test series with Pakistan.

Why are our Black Caps batsmen struggling at test level? Andrew Alderson says they often pay the price for a lack of preparation because they play so few first-class games.

Same story, different day, as the New Zealand top order blew another opportunity on a good batting surface.

Black Caps coach John Wright is holding off an immediate overhaul of his batsmen heading into the second test against Pakistan in Wellington.

All eyes will be on the Basin Reserve pitch when the covers are stripped off on the first morning of the second cricket test tomorrow.