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Australia win toss and elect to bat in first test

Australia captain Steve Smith won the toss and chose to bat on the opening day of the first test against New Zealand at the Gabba on Thursday.
Australian batsman Joe Burns dives to make his ground, during the first cricket test match between Australia and New Zealand in Brisbane

Australia go with Hazlewood over Siddle for first test

Josh Hazlewood will be Australia's third pace bowler in this week's first test against New Zealand after Peter Siddle was named 12th man.
Australia Nets

Black Cap Bracewell gets the nod for Brisbane test

New Zealand will be hoping Doug Bracewell can revive his form of 2011 after he was named as the third seamer for the opening test against Australia.
New Zealand’s Doug Bracewell bowls during a practice session ahead of their first Super Eight match against Sri Lanka in Pallekele

Tricky Kiwi test for Australia in transition

The Kiwis have never won a test in Australia but the resurgent side have high hopes of winning against them when they visit their neighbors.

Match abandoned after Finch, Carters’ record stand

Ryan Carters and Aaron Finch smashed 503 runs to set an Australian record opening partnership in first class cricket before the match was abandoned.

Burns, Khawaja named for first two New Zealand tests

Joe Burns and Usman Khawaja have been selected in Australia's revamped top order after being picked for the first two tests against New Zealand.
Australia’s Khawaja leaves the field after being dismissed during the fourth Ashes cricket test match against England at the Riverside cricket ground in Chester-le-Street near Durham

Australia board chief adamant pink ball will be a success

Cricket Australia boss James Sutherland has defended the use of the pink ball and is adamant it will be a success in the first ever day-night test match.

Warner gives thumbs up for first New Zealand test

Australia opening batsman David Warner will test out his thumb in the Sheffield Shield competition this week ahead of the opening test against New Zealand.
Australia Press Conference

Voges questions use of pink ball for test match

Australia batsman Adam Voges has added his voice to the criticism of the pink ball set to be used in cricket's 1st day-night test match against New Zealand.
England v Australia – Investec Ashes Test Series Fourth Test

Top 10 knocks by Non-Asian Batsmen in the Subcontinent

Here's an interesting compilation of top ten batsmen who have delivered brilliant knocks on Asian pitches.

Australia’s Hazlewood concerned by pink day-night ball

Australia paceman Josh Hazlewood has expressed concerns about the safety of the pink ball to be used in the maiden day-night test match against New Zealand.
England v Australia – Investec Ashes Test Series First Test

New Zealand not discounting Australia team in transition

New Zealand are under no illusions how tough it will be to win their first test series in Australia.