Former Australia captain Tim Paine feels Steve Smith opening in Tests gives any opposition the best chance to remove him cheaply, something New Zealand bowlers did in the recently concluded away series.

Steve Smith at top gives opposition bowlers best chance to get him out, says ex-captain Tim Paine

Australia captain Pat Cummins hailed several match winners in the Test squad who helped the touring side win the second Test against New Zealand in Christchurch by three wickets.

'We keep finding ways to win, it's an awesome squad' - Cummins hails Australian team after Christchurch win

Ace spinner Nathan Lyon feels the Christchurch Test is still in Australia’s pocket despite needing 202 runs with only six wickets remaining. After New Zealand reduced the touring side to 34 for four in the chase of 279, Australia looked like running out of fuel to make it 2-0 in this series.

NZ v AUS 2024: Christchurch Test still in Australia’s pocket, feels nightwatcher Nathan Lyon

Matt Henry has been New Zealand’s best player in the ongoing Test series against Australia, leading the wickets chart (11) and the runs tally (85) for the hosts in three innings thus far.

NZ v AUS: Henry reflects on day one show in Christchurch, backs batters to come good after Hazlewood’s heroics

New Zealand will hand a debut to Wellington starlet Ben Sears as the Blackcaps announced the introduction of the pacer in place of injured Will O'Rourke on Thursday (Mar 7).

NZ vs AUS: Ben Sears to debut against Australia in Christchurch Test, to replace injured Will O'Rourke

Australia opener Usman Khawaja has reignited the controversy around the ‘banned’ dove logo, as the officials forced him to remove one from his bat during day three of the ongoing Wellington Test against New Zealand.

Usman Khawaja forced to remove ‘banned’ dove logo from bat during day 3 of Wellington Test

Nathan Lyon headlined Day 2 of the first Test between New Zealand and Australia, in Wellington, as Pat Cummins & Co. tightened their grip on the series opener on Friday (March 1).

NZ vs Aus, 1st Test: Nathan Lyon overtakes Courtney Walsh to become 7th-highest wicket-taker

NZ vs AUS 1st Test: New Zealand and Australia will lock horns in a two-match Test series as part of Australia Tour of New Zealand 2024. The first Test will start on Thursday (Feb 29) in Wellington at 3:30 am IST.

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Cameron Green's unbeaten 103 (laced with 16 fours) took Australia to 279 for 9 on a pulsating Day 1 of the first Test versus New Zealand in Wellington on Thursday (Feb 29).

NZ vs Aus, 1st Test: Cameron Green's 103* takes Australia to 279 for 9 at stumps on Day 1

Pat Cummins’ Australia have announced their Playing XI for the Wellington Test starting on Thursday (Feb 29) as the visitors look to gain vital ground in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings.

NZ vs AUS, 1st Test: Pat Cummins announces Playing XI for Wellington contest, Steve Smith to open

New Zealand will walk into the Wellington Test match without the services of talisman Devon Conway after the batter failed to recover from a thumb injury. With less than 24 hours to go for the start of the first Test match between New Zealand and Australia in Wellington, the announcement was made on Wednesday (Feb 28).

NZ vs AUS, 1st Test: Devon Conway to miss Wellington Test due to thumb issue; Will Young likely to play

NZ vs AUS Test series: New Zealand and Australia will lock horns in a two-match Test series as part of Australia Tour of New Zealand 2024. The Test series will start on Thursday (Feb 29) at two venues in Wellington and Christchurch.

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Australia inflicted a series whitewash on New Zealand with a win in the third and final T20I in Auckland on Sunday (Feb 25). In a rain-hit match at Eden Park, Australia beat the hosts by 27 runs after the Kiwis failed to achieve the revised target inside ten overs while chasing.

Australia crush hosts New Zealand in rain-hit 3rd T20I, win series 3-0

Australia veteran David Warner is ruled out of the final T20I against New Zealand with an adductor injury, marking an end to his bilateral international career. However, the attacking batter could attain full fitness in time for the Indian Premier League season 17, beginning March 22, CA said in a statement.

David Warner to miss final T20I against New Zealand, likely to be fit for IPL 2024

New Zealand opener Devon Conway escaped a ‘cleared fracture’ to his left hand after being hit during the second T20I against Australia in Auckland on Friday (Feb 23); he remains doubtful for the final match on Sunday at Eden Park.

NZ vs AUS: Devon Conway escapes ‘clear fracture to left thumb’ but doubtful for final T20I

Australia off-spinner Adam Zampa starred with the ball in hand, picking four wickets as they beat New Zealand by 72 runs to win the second T20I in Auckland, taking home the three-match series 2-0.

Adam Zampa picks four wickets as Australia crush New Zealand in 2nd T20I to win series

Outgoing Australia opener David Warner is happy to be back in a place where he first played franchise cricket. Ahead of the first T20I against New Zealand in Wellington on Wednesday (Feb 21), Warner recalled playing the HRV Cup (New Zealand’s domestic T20 league) for the Northern Districts Knights in 2010.

NZ v AUS: David Warner recalls early days in franchise cricket ahead of farewell tour

Lanky New Zealand seamer Kyle Jamieson is having a torrid time dealing with injuries as he got ruled out for one year with another stress fracture in his back. Against South Africa during the first Test, Jamieson, who picked six wickets in the game, complained of soreness.

Blow to New Zealand as Kyle Jamieson ruled out for one year due to persisting stress fracture in back

Australia all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has been ruled out from the upcoming New Zealand T20Is with a back injury, while his fellow teammate Aaron Hardie is named his replacement.

Back injury rules Marcus Stoinis out of New Zealand T20Is, Australia name replacement

Star New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell will miss the second Test against South Africa (starting February 13 in Hamilton) and the following T20I series versus Australia to recover from the long-troubling foot injury.

Daryl Mitchell to miss South Africa Test, Australia T20Is to focus on foot rehab