We have ‘a real chance of achieving something special’, says Brendon McCullum

"A series win, if we are able to achieve it, would be something that everyone in this squad, players and management included, would hold dearly for the rest of their lives"

“A series win, if we are able to achieve it, would be something that everyone in this squad, players and management included, would hold dearly for the rest of their lives”

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New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has announced that his side have “a real chance of achieving something special” if they manage to win the third Test in Barbados.

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Williamson hoping New Zealand can ‘set up an awkward chase or bat on a bit longer’

"For BJ to bat four-and-a-bit hours was a huge effort in these conditions"

“For BJ to bat four-and-a-bit hours was a huge effort in these conditions”

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New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson has announced that he is hoping the Black Caps can “set up an awkward chase or bat on a bit longer” on the fifth day of the second Test against the West Indies in Trinidad.

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Southee fined after on-field confrontation with Edwards

"Southee neither showed respect to his opponent nor to the umpires, something which has no place in our sport"

“Southee neither showed respect to his opponent nor to the umpires, something which has no place in our sport”

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New Zealand pace bowler Tim Southee has been fined 30 per cent of his match fee after getting into an on-field confrontation with West Indies batsman Kirk Edwards on the second day of the second Test in Trinidad.

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