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A next-cab-off-the-rank approach for the Black Caps as they keep their home blueprint in place for the first cricket test against South Africa in Christchurch

A next-cab-off-the-rank approach for the Black Caps as they keep their home blueprint in place for the first cricket test against South Africa in Christchurch

A next-cab-off-the-rank approach for the Black Caps as they keep their home blueprint in place for the first cricket test against South Africa in Christchurch

New Zealand enter unfamiliar territory when the first Test against South Africa begins in Christchurch on Thursday, without batting greats Ross Taylor and Kane Williamson.

New Zealand enter unfamiliar territory when the first Test against South Africa begins in Christchurch on Thursday

It has been 14 years since the hosts started a Test without either Taylor or Williamson - their top two all-time Test run-scorers respectively - and they have the extra burden of trying to win a series against South Africa for the first time.

New Zealand enter unfamiliar territory when the first Test against South Africa begins in Christchurch on Thursday, without batting greats Ross Taylor and Kane Williamson.

South Africa has yet to lose a Test series to New Zealand, but batter Rassie van der Dussen has recognised the need to write up a new bit of history for themselves against New Zealand's crack outfit.

WELLINGTON Kane Williamson is so tired of dealing with an injured elbow that at times he wants to cut it off , the frustrated New Zealand captain sa...

WELLINGTON Kane Williamson is so tired of dealing with an injured elbow that at times he wants to cut it off , the frustrated New Zealand captain sa...