We took a look at just how long the Black Caps have been lasting in the wake of back-to-back four day losses against India.

The Black Caps' second innings batting submission in the third test against India has highlighted the deeper issue of how New Zealand

New Zealand's woes against subcontinental spin were again exposed on the fourth day of the third test as India rolled to a 321-run win and a 3-0 sweep of the series.

India are on the cusp of a 3-0 clean-sweep over the Black Caps. Follow our live coverage of day four.

Ravi Ashwin destroyed the Black Caps attack last night, and now they're fighting to avoid a third consecutive loss.

Batting contagion struck New Zealand's middle order again to hobble their chances in the third and final test of the Indian series.

Coach Mike Hesson has painted an upbeat picture of a potentially demoralising second day for the New Zealand cricketers in the third test against India at Indore.

The main logic of the decision is to allow the visitors to extend their batting order by bringing in Jimmy Neesham.

India, led by the first century of the series by captain Virat Kohli, dominated New Zealand on the opening day of the third test at Indore.

India have won the toss and decided to bat in the third and final test against New Zealand.

Three of New Zealand's top seven batsmen average under 20 for the series ahead of today's third test against India.

Kane Williamson confirmed he should be ready to lead New Zealand in the final test of their three-match series against India.

New Zealand's first innings batting has undergone its share of scrutiny in the lead-up to the final test of the dead rubber series

Kane Williamson received rapturous applause as the locals at Holkar Stadium welcomed a hero of their game.

Indore welcomed the New Zealanders with a deluge but the visitors will embrace the subsequent cooler temperatures after the stifling

Auckland's next mayor is unlikely to stand in the way of Auckland getting more test cricket.

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson is gradually recovering from the viral illness which kept him out of the second test. Williamson

The New Zealand cricket tour looks set to continue.

Live updates as the Black Caps chase 376 to win the second test against India.

New Zealand's planning of their fourth innings chase presents an intriguing prospect with two days remaining in the second test. India

India stuttered against a New Zealand bowling onslaught on the third day of the second test in Kolkata but, at 227 for eight by stumps, had built what looked an insurmountable lead of 339.

An Eden Gardens wicket that hinted at being perfect for second and third day batting has left New Zealand flummoxed after two days

India's bowlers seized on variable bounce, skidding pace and a lack of NZ batting confidence to dominate the second day of the second test in Kolkata.

The pressure continues to mount on test opener Martin Guptill following another disappointing innings.

The Black Caps have resumed their battle against India after a lengthy rain delay.

The key to surviving in yesterday's Williamson-less wilderness was the senior players.

The Black Caps delivered a performance of commitment and discipline in oppressive conditions overnight in India.

India are responding to early breakthroughs from the Black Caps in the second test in Kolkata.

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has been ruled out of the second test against India in Kolkata with a viral illness.

Herald cricket writers David Leggat and Andrew Alderson answer three key questions ahead of the Black Caps' second test against India in Kolkata.