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Despite a strong start the New Zealand batsmen were unable to make much of an impression in their first innings in the third and final cricket Test against India in Indore.

Virat Kohli smashed his second test double century and Ajinkya Rahane made 188 as India flogged a jaded New Zealand attack on day two of the third and final test in Indore.

India has beaten New Zealand by 178 runs in the second cricket test in Kolkata to clinch the three-match series and reclaim top spot in the world rankings from Pakistan.

A tax evasion amnesty in India has prompted people to declare more than NZ$13 billion in undeclared income and assets.

Recalled pace bowler Matt Henry led the New Zealand cricketers fight on the first day of the second Test against India in Kolkata.

Opening batsman Gautam Gambhir has been called into the India cricket squad for the remaining two Tests against New Zealand.

The New Zealand cricket captain Kane Williamson has risen one place to now be number two in the ICC Test Cricket batting rankings.

International cricket: The Black Caps struggling against India in Kanpur after Day 4 of the first Test. Look back at commentary of the match here.

The Indian cricketers are on their way to setting New Zealand a big target in the opening Test in Kanpur.

Kane Williamson and Tom Latham hit unbeaten half-centuries before rain washed out the final session of the second day of the first cricket Test against India.

International cricket: The Black Caps trail India by 215 runs after Day 3 of the first Test in Kanpur. Relive the commentary of the match here.

The Black Caps have lost the first test against India in Kanpur by 197 runs, finishing all-out with 236. Look back at the live commentary here.

The Indian cricketers have made a good start to the first Test against New Zealand in Kanpur.

The New Zealand cricket coach Mike Hesson says he wouldn't be surprised if spinners open with the new ball in the first test against India starting in Kanpur tomorrow.

International cricket: India 291 for 9 at stumps on day one of the first Test in Kanpur. Look back at commentary here.

International cricket: The Black Caps take on India in Kanpur on Day 2 of the first Test. Follow LIVE commentary of the match here.

All rounder Corey Anderson credits his former Black Caps bowling coach Shane Bond with his speedy return to international cricket.

An Indian woman has said that she and her 14-year-old cousin were gang raped and two relatives murdered, after being accused of being Muslims who ate beef.

Indian community leaders have warned of a backlash because Indian students are increasingly running into problems including prostitution, crime, and exploitation by employers.