New Zealand in Australia, 2011

New Zealand skipper Ross Taylor praises his team's performance in Hobart after New Zealand's thrilling victory over Australia in Australia for the first time in 26 years

David Warner hopes he has finally laid to rest the notion that he is only a Twenty20 specialist after scoring his maiden Test century in Australia's second Test loss to New Zealand.

Daniel Christian was added to the Australian squad for this week's second and final Test against New Zealand in Hobart as the home side look to wrap up a series win.

Senior batsman Mike Hussey urged besieged opener Phillip Hughes to back his natural game after being retained in Australia's Test squad.

Paceman Mitchell Johnson is expected to be out of cricket for 5-6 months after having undergone a surgery on his foot.

New Zealand's media savaged the national side's batting line-up following Australia's crushing nine-wicket win in the first Test in Brisbane.

Mitchell Starc will not forget his first day as an Australian Test cricketer Thursday, as he got his baggy green cap from legend Richie Benaud and took two New Zealand wickets at the Gabba.

Daniel Vettori and Dean Brownlie restored Thursday New Zealand's first innings after a clatter of wickets on the rain-shortened opening day of the first Test against Australia at the Gabba.

Chris Cairns and Mark Waugh joined the list of former players questioning the out form Ricky Ponting's place in the eleven.

Both teams have undergone some major changes recently and are in a re-building phase. They will be hoping to boost their confidence with a win against their arch rivals.