Jesse Ryder cited for conduct violation in comeback game

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 available for Wellington selection

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.

Kane Williamson, Morne Morkel shine in drawn Wellington Test

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.

Adam Parore finally climbs Mt Everest

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.

Muralitharan to play for Wellington

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.

We knew it may rain, but it was not certain: Dhoni

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.

India in same league with Aus, SA: Vettori

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.

NZ coach hopes Kiwis would at least draw the match

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.

Over 600-run lead and NZ will be out of game: Gambhir

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.

We are on top, but anything can happen: Ishant

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.