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

Black Caps' batting coach Craig McMillan says the pace of the pitch could work to the batsmens' advantage in the second test.

The man in charge of preparing the second test pitch is hoping for a return to the Waca's fiery old days this week.

The Devon Hotel Central Stags overcame a host of early woe to nail a tense T20 cricket chase - thanks in no small part to 18-year-old Josh Clarkson.

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.

An Australian umpire says big bats have made the game so dangerous that umpires need to wear helmets.

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.

Andrew Fitch-Holland was accused of concocting a "convoluted explanation" of a recorded call with Lou Vincent in order to put an "innocent meaning on guilty words".

Australia planning a fast-bowling assault to knock the Black Caps out of the series when the second cricket test starts on Friday.

Barring a late hiccup, expect Tim Southee to lead New Zealand's bowling attack in the crucial second test against Australia.

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

Australian coach Darren Lehmann says Mitchell Starc has to find a "happy medium" when it comes to his on-field temper.

Five of the most one-sided test matches between Australia and New Zealand.

New Australian captain Steve Smith made every post a winner in Brisbane, and his response to the Mitchell Starc temper tantrum has his star rising even further.

Aussie speedster's anger bubbles to the surface when bowling during Mark Craig and Trent Boult's final-wicket partnership.

Australian cricketer once refused to sign a cricket bat carrying Cairns' autograph because of the taint of match-fixing rumours surrounding the NZ great.

Game essentially lost on day one although umpires' poor decisions hurt.

New Zealand are expected to take a big punt on the senior seamer being fit for the second test against Australia starting in Perth on Friday.

Brendon McCullum gave due credit to Australia, but insisted the gulf between the teams is not as great as the margin of defeat in the first test suggests.

New Zealand have some head scratching ahead of choosing their XI for the second test against Australia starting in Perth on Friday.

Live blog and scoreboard of the opening test between the Black Caps and Australia at the 'Gabba in Brisbane.