Former New Zealand batsman Jesse Ryder has been cited for a code of conduct violation after scoring centuries in each innings of his comeback match in first class cricket.

Jesse Ryder, the New Zealand batsman, has said he will be available to play for Wellington during the 2012-13 domestic season. His manager, Aaron Klee, informed Wellington officials of Ryder's decision on Saturday.

Lanky paceman Morne Morkel took 6-23 and diminutive batsman Kane Williamson made an unbeaten 102 in an almost one-on-one contest that ended in stalemate as South Africa and New Zealand drew the third cricket Test on Tuesday.

He failed in his first attempt, but former New Zealand cricketer Adam Parore was successful the second time around as he reached the summit of Mount Everest despite running out of oxygen and "freaking out" several times on his way up.

Cricket Wellington chief executive Gavin Larsen has confirmed Sri Lanka's Muttiah Muralitharan, international cricket's most prolific wicket-taker, will play for the province in New Zealand's domestic Twenty20 competition next season.

MS Dhoni said he was expecting another 10 overs to mop up the New Zealand tail before the heavens opened up and dashed his hopes.

New Zealand skipper Daniel Vettori on Tuesday said the Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led side is the best in the world along with Australia and South Africa.

A victory is beyond them but New Zealand coach Andy Moles is hopeful that his boys could still pull off a draw in the final Test against India.

A lead of over 600 runs and five sessions of bowling would be enough to clinch the third Test and the series against New Zealand, Gautam Gambhir said.

India might be on top in the ongoing third Test against New Zealand but pacer Ishant Sharma said his team remains wary of a comeback by the hosts.