Kane Williamson's half-century and a collective contributions from the lower-middle order batters helped New Zealand end day 1 of 1st Test at 231/9 against West Indies in Christchurch

Australia opener Usman Khawaja has been ruled out of the second Ashes test against England in Brisbane later this week due to a back problem, the team said on Tuesday. Khawaja was unable to open either innings in the series opener in Perth because of back spasms and showed some discomfort on Monday in the nets at Brisbane's Gabba ground,

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For Kane Williamson, it was business as usual. After 12 months away from test cricket as a privateer in professional leagues around the world, Williamson ground out his 38th half century for New Zealand on Tuesday on the first day of the first test against West Indies.

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How do you even begin to measure the ineptitude of England’s batting here? Perhaps it is the fact that they bowled Australia out for 132 and yet still contrived to lose by eight wickets in two days. Or that Alastair Cook faced more balls in making his Brisbane double century in 2010 than the entire team did across two innings of this pulverising in Perth.

Former England cricketer Robin Smith, who amassed more than 4,000 runs in Test cricket, has died at the age of 62. His family announced that he passed away unexpectedly at his home in Perth on Monday, December 1. The cause of death has not yet been disclosed.

England cricket icon Robin Smith has died aged 62. The legendary batsman passed away in Perth, his former teammate and close friend Kevan James has announced. James broke down in tears as he announced the news on BBC Radio. “It’s been horrible. It was happening as I was reading out some sports news,” he said on Tuesday.

Video / NZ Herald Tom Latham doesn’t play for milestones. And as long as the Black Caps are winning tests, the 33-year-old captain’s wait for a century isn’t in his thinking. It’s been nearly three years since Latham last reached three figures in test cricket.