Gary Ross

US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross on Wednesday said the United States is not seeking a trade war and the decision to impose steep tariffs on steel and aluminum imports was "thought through."

Chasing 122 for a win, New Zealand were six without loss after bowling out West Indies for 103 in their second innings. Earlier, Ross Taylor notched up his third century in three consecutive Tests.

New Zealand reached 156 for three with Ross Taylor 56 not out and has now scored 416 runs in the series while being dismissed only once. Brendon McCullum was not out on 11.

New Zealand are hot favourites to seal the three-match series after snapping a year-long win drought by wrapping up the second Test inside three days against a struggling West Indies who will now be missing suspended legspinner Shane Shillingford.

After four days of bright sunshine, the heavy downpour began at tea on the final day when New Zealand were 79/4 chasing 112 for victory.

Ross Taylor was unbeaten on 217 when New Zealand declared at 609 for nine in the final session at University Oval in Dunedin and at stumps the West Indies were 67 for two in reply.

Ross Taylor is the third New Zealand player to post a double century vs West Indies in Tests.

Ross Taylor hit 217 not out as New Zealand declared at 609/9. West Indies made a shaky start to their reply, reduced to 24-2 before recovering to reach 67 without further loss by the close on Day 2 but they face a monumental task to avoid defeat.

Silver Linings Playbook actress Jennifer Lawrence will team up with the Hunger Games director for big-screen take on John Steinbeck's classic novel and Hannah Kent's new book.

The Chennai skipper minced no words in his criticism of his top-order batsmen, who have "regularly failed to give good starts."

Pune to miss skipper Angelo Mathews as ban on Sri Lankans in Chennai will mean former New Zealand skipper Ross Taylor will be the first-choice option for the beleaguered Warriors. Pune need a win to keep their IPL hopes alive.

While batting, the home side shot off to a blistering start with Robin Uthappa and Aaron Finch, who had replaced Manish Pandey in the Pune squad. The Pune team's fifty came within 4 overs as S Sreesanth and young left-arm spinner Harmeet Singh bore the brunt of the whirlwind from Uthappa-Finch pair.

Yuvraj was fit to play Thursday's game, according to team coach Allan Donald, but Pune will miss West Indian all-rounder Marlon Samuels, who has picked up a groin injury.

The Warriors head into their third IPL season after two horror showings. Their backs are against the wall, but will that bring out the best in Yuvraj and Co.?

Brendon McCullum struck 84 while opener Martin Guptill added 67 Saturday as New Zealand batsmen led a spirited fightback on day four of the first cricket test against the West Indies at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.

US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross on Wednesday said the United States is not seeking a trade war and the decision to impose steep tariffs on steel and aluminum imports was "thought through."

Chasing 122 for a win, New Zealand were six without loss after bowling out West Indies for 103 in their second innings. Earlier, Ross Taylor notched up his third century in three consecutive Tests.

New Zealand reached 156 for three with Ross Taylor 56 not out and has now scored 416 runs in the series while being dismissed only once. Brendon McCullum was not out on 11.

New Zealand are hot favourites to seal the three-match series after snapping a year-long win drought by wrapping up the second Test inside three days against a struggling West Indies who will now be missing suspended legspinner Shane Shillingford.

After four days of bright sunshine, the heavy downpour began at tea on the final day when New Zealand were 79/4 chasing 112 for victory.

Ross Taylor was unbeaten on 217 when New Zealand declared at 609 for nine in the final session at University Oval in Dunedin and at stumps the West Indies were 67 for two in reply.

Ross Taylor is the third New Zealand player to post a double century vs West Indies in Tests.

Ross Taylor hit 217 not out as New Zealand declared at 609/9. West Indies made a shaky start to their reply, reduced to 24-2 before recovering to reach 67 without further loss by the close on Day 2 but they face a monumental task to avoid defeat.

Silver Linings Playbook actress Jennifer Lawrence will team up with the Hunger Games director for big-screen take on John Steinbeck's classic novel and Hannah Kent's new book.

The Chennai skipper minced no words in his criticism of his top-order batsmen, who have "regularly failed to give good starts."

Pune to miss skipper Angelo Mathews as ban on Sri Lankans in Chennai will mean former New Zealand skipper Ross Taylor will be the first-choice option for the beleaguered Warriors. Pune need a win to keep their IPL hopes alive.

While batting, the home side shot off to a blistering start with Robin Uthappa and Aaron Finch, who had replaced Manish Pandey in the Pune squad. The Pune team's fifty came within 4 overs as S Sreesanth and young left-arm spinner Harmeet Singh bore the brunt of the whirlwind from Uthappa-Finch pair.

Yuvraj was fit to play Thursday's game, according to team coach Allan Donald, but Pune will miss West Indian all-rounder Marlon Samuels, who has picked up a groin injury.

The Warriors head into their third IPL season after two horror showings. Their backs are against the wall, but will that bring out the best in Yuvraj and Co.?

Brendon McCullum struck 84 while opener Martin Guptill added 67 Saturday as New Zealand batsmen led a spirited fightback on day four of the first cricket test against the West Indies at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.