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New Zealand coach Hesson wants more aggression from quicks

Looking at the debacle in the first test, New Zealand coach Mike Hesson expects his seamers to be more aggressive in their next test with the Aussies.
New Zealand Press Conference

Australia wrap up victory after McCullum defiance

Australia were held up by Brendon McCullum but dismissed New Zealand on the final day of the first test to win and take a 1-0 lead in the 3-match series.
Australian bowler Mitchell Marsh celebrates the wicket of New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum, during the first cricket test match between Australia and New Zealand in Brisbane

Australia declare, set New Zealand 504 to win

Having put up a hefty score on the board Australia captain Steve Smith declared and let New Zealand try to catch up in their test at Brisbane.
Australian players wait to see whether the New Zealand batsmen will challenge a decision with the DRS for the wicket of New Zealand batsman Tom Latham off the bowling of Mitchell Marsh, during their first cricket match in Brisbane

Australia openers give New Zealand run for their mony

Australian opening batsmen Joe Burns and David Warner flogged the New Zealand bowlers as they gave them a run for their money.
New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson defends a rising delivery , during the first cricket test match between Australia and New Zealand in Brisbane

New Zealand dismissed for 317, Australia lead by 239

New Zealand were 317 all out after lunch on the third day of the first test against Australia at the Gabba, leaving the hosts with a 239-run lead.
New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson defends a rising delivery , during the first cricket test match between Australia and New Zealand in Brisbane

Defiant Williamson resists Australia with gutsy century

Kane Williamson scored a defiant century to help New Zealand to 273-7 at lunch on the third day, still way behind Australia's first innings tally.
New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson defends a rising delivery , during the first cricket test match between Australia and New Zealand in Brisbane

Khawaja, pacemen put Australia in charge

Usman Khawaja scores a ton as he helps Australia secure a hefty lead over New Zealand. Pacers performed well in ensuring that lead.
New Zealand bowler Tim Southee leaves the field injured with the team physio during the first cricket test match between Australia and New Zealand in Brisbane

Khawaja finally fulfils his Australian dream

Talented batsman Usman Khawaja finally justified the hype about him as he bolstered Australia chances against New Zealand.
Australian batsman Usman Khawaja drives a wide delivery during the first cricket test match between Australia and New Zealand in Brisbane

Southee injury another blow for New Zealand

New Zealand suffered a major blow to their hopes of winning a first series in Australia for 30 years when paceman Tim Southee suffered a back injury.
New Zealand bowler Tim Southee  leaves the field injured during the first cricket test match between Australia and New Zealand in Brisbane

Khawaja’s massive ton puts Australia in strong position

Usman Khawaja scored a magnificent 174 to help Australia to a dominant 556 for four declared on the second day of the first test at the Gabba.
Australian batsman Usman Khawaja celebrates his maiden test century during the first cricket test match between Australia and New Zealand in Brisbane

Warner’s 163 puts Australia in charge in Brisbane

Opener David Warner put New Zealand's bowlers to the sword with a masterful 163 as Australia dominated the opening day of the first test.
Australian batsman David Warner recover’s after being struck by a rising ball during the first cricket test match between Australia and New Zealand in Brisbane

Siddle deflated by ‘shock’ omission from New Zealand test

Australia paceman Peter Siddle has expressed his disappointment with his omission from the series-opening test against New Zealand.
Australia Nets Peter Siddle