Kiwi's begin attack on meagre Aussie total

A gutsy innings from Michael Clarke single-handedly rescued Australia's opening day of the First Test against New Zealand at the 'Gabba in Brisbane - the home side all out for 214.

Play video: Australia crumble to New Zealand

Scorecard: Australia v New Zealand

Swinging: Gilchrist backs Symonds, selectors

Michael Slater: Saving Tests is up to everyone

Kwiw captain Daniel Vettori. (GettyImages)

Vettori sweats on Gabba toss call

A juicy Gabba wicket looms as the great equaliser for New Zealand in the first cricket Test against Australia.

Play video: Symonds back for Test

Ashes prospect: Hayden muses over Test future

Symonds to play in First Test

Captain Ricky Ponting says recalled all-rounder Andrew Symonds will play for Australia in the First Test against New Zealand at the Gabba.

9RAW: Ricky Ponting on the First Test

Thursday: LIVE webchat with Adam Gilchrist

Kiwi warm-up: NSW on top in tour clash

Brendan McCullum takes a break from New Zealand training. (GettyImages)

Kiwis sense Aussies 'vulnerable'

The word "vulnerable" was mentioned several times by New Zealand dangerman Brendon McCullum ahead of their Test series against Australia.

Ready: Lee champing at the bit for Kiwi Test

Possession: Pakistan's Asif 'caught with opium'

Pietersen: England lacks killer instinct

MS Dhoni celebrates on Yuvraj Singh's man of the match award. (AAP Images)

India wants Test delayed

India wants the First Test against England delayed to allow captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni to play in the Champions League Twenty20 final.

Your say: Does India care about Test cricket?

India win: Yuvraj leads rout of England

Kiwis calm: No battle scars, no worries

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