By Chris Barclay of NZPA

Christchurch, March 7 NZPA - If Ross Taylor was a dispassionate cricket spectator, he admits he too would be caught up in the `wow' factor associated with India's Virender Sehwag.

Wellington, March 7 NZPA - Some stubborn resistance from tailenders Sajid Mahmood and Mark Davies saw England through to 331 for nine at stumps on the first day of the second four-day cricket match against New Zealand A in Christchurch today.

By Chris Barclay of NZPA

Wellington, March 7 NZPA - Sachin Tendulkar slipped into the run-scoring groove last night but Virender Sehwag remains the critical wicket as New Zealand battle to contain an ominous Indian batting line-up.

Wellington, March 6 NZPA - Brendon McCullum is poised to spend another one-day international out of the firing line with the New Zealand vice-captain almost certain to be excused from wicketkeeping duties in Christchurch on Sunday.

Wellington, March 6 NZPA - Through the murkiness and gloom there were still moments of alarming clarity for New Zealand's cricketers as the second one-day international against India ended in familiar circumstances at Westpac Stadium tonight.

Wellington, March 6 NZPA - The second one-day cricket international between New Zealand and India has been abandoned due to persistent rain in Wellington here tonight.

Wellington, March 6 NZPA - Rain continues to play havoc with the second one-day cricket international between New Zealand and India at Westpac Stadium here tonight.

Players were forced from the field a third time as India continued to maintain an impressive run-rate.

Wellington, March 6 NZPA - The second one-day cricket international between New Zealand and India has been reduced to a 33 over a side contest after rain interrupted the match a second time here at Westpac Stadium.

Wellington, March 6 NZPA - Rain has returned to disrupt the second one-day cricket international between New Zealand and India at Westpac Stadium here today with only five overs possible before the covers were summoned a second time.

By Mark Geenty of NZPA

Sydney, March 6 NZPA - At just 21, Suzie Bates is already well versed with taking on the world's best.

But unlike the cauldron of the Beijing Olympic Basketball Gymnasium a few months back, she's confident her New Zealand cricket team can go all the way.