Lockie Ferguson won't be the last new face the Black Caps introduce in a summer jam-packed with cricket.

New Zealand are a rebuilding ODI side and played like it, was coach Mike Hesson's blunt assessment of a disappointing 3-0 beating this week.

Three key moments which cost New Zealand any chance in the third ODI against Australia in Melbourne last night: 1: David Warner dropped

Looking for reasons for New Zealand's hefty loss to Australia? Try the numbers for a start. Australia dominated the averages in batting

The Black Caps lost 3-0 in the Chappell-Hadlee series and the scars from the trip may last a while, writes David Leggat.

New Zealand subsided to a comprehensive 3-0 beating in their Chappell Hadlee series against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Australia have won the toss and will bat in the final ODI against New Zealand at the Melbourne Cricket Ground today. Australia are

All the action as Australia wrapped a 3-0 series trouncing of the Black Caps.

Why is Martin Guptill so powerful, decisive and electrifying in the white ball game, but struggling to replicate that in test cricket?

Brendon McCullum is heading to Australia to make his return to cricket but it won't be for the Black Caps.

A peculiar experience lies in store for New Zealand when they play their final Chappell-Hadlee Trophy ODI at the cavernous Melbourne Cricket Ground tomorrow night.

Jimmy Neesham has given the national selectors a nudge in the first two ODIs against Australia.

Warren Lees fears for the confidence blow New Zealand's young bowlers have suffered at the hands of Australia.

The Black Caps were given a dressing down from coach Mike Hesson and skipper Kane Williamson after last night's defeat to Australia.

Here's what the Black Caps need to do if they want any chance of toppling Australia in the third ODI at the MCG on Friday.

At least one Australian player suspected New Zealand would choose to bowl first if they won the toss at Manuka Oval yesterday.

The Black Caps' bowlers know they deserve a rocket following another disappointing performance against Australia.

New Zealand surrendered the Chappell Hadlee Trophy as Australia flattened them for the second time in three days, winning by 116 runs at Manuka Oval tonight.

Simon Doull has offered the Black Caps a bowling blueprint to reining in Steve Smith in tonight's second Chappell-Hadlee one-day international in Canberra tonight.

Aussie Test and ODI legend Dean Jones weighed in on Glenn Maxwell's saga, and he didn't hold back on the uncomfortable truths.

Traditionally, the Canberra track is a batsman's paradise.

Aggressive fielding and a little more discipline from the bowlers will be on the Kiwis' wishlist.

Steve Smith's jaw-dropping catch has made it all the way to the USA, where sports commentators can't quite deal with it.

Martin Guptill's 114 in Sydney last night was overshadowed by a Black Caps loss, but the openers achievements should not be undone.

New Zealand coach Mike Hesson today defended his players over the key moment in their 68-run loss to Australia at the Sydney Cricket

New ODI bowler Lockie Ferguson found himself welcomed to a special club after his entry to international cricket last night.

The Black Caps struggled with the bat in last night's Chappell-Hadlee ODI in Sydney, and former all-rounder Andre Adams has blamed the lineup.

Australian captain Steve Smith pulled out one of the most spectacular catches you'll ever see against the Black Caps in Sydney last night.

It began with a hiss and a roar but by the end Lockie Ferguson had learnt important lessons after his opening ODI at the Sydney Cricket Ground last night.

Australian batting hero Steve Smith was a relieved man when NZ opted not to review a contentious decision which would have changed the course of the match.