Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews was disappointed with his side's efforts in the field in Wellington, lamenting all the times they let Kane Williamson off the hook in his record stand with BJ Watling.
New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum feels batsman Kane Williamson has the potential to be the best batsman the Black Caps have ever had, judging from his efforts against Sri Lanka in Wellington.
New Zealand capped off an impressive Test season by winning the second Test against Sri Lanka in convincing fashion, thus recording a two-nil series win as they head towards the shorter formats.
New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson says that finding the right balance between when to attack and when to just bat time was key to the world-record partnership with BJ Watling in the second and final Test against Sri Lanka in Wellington.
A double century for Kane Williamson, his first in Tests, saw New Zealand set Sri Lanka a nigh impossible 390 to win the second Test in Wellington, and at stumps on day four they had reached 45 for one.
New Zealand opening batsman Tom Latham still believes that his side can win the second and final Test against Sri Lanka in Wellington, despite only having a lead of 118 runs with five second innings wickets remaining.
New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson was the backbone of his side's knock on day three of the second Test against Sri Lanka, driving his side to 253 for five and a hundred-plus lead in Wellington.
New Zealand wicketkeeper BJ Watling was in awe of Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara in Wellington on Sunday, despite the veteran batsman racking up a double century against the Black Caps, his 11th in Tests.
Sri Lanka veteran batsman Kumar Sangakkara says he is reconsidering his retirement timeline, originally slated for after the World Cup, in light of his current form, after he scored a double century against New Zealand.
Sri Lanka started day two in Wellington in dire straits, but by stumps were in a strong position, thanks to Kumar Sangakkara's majestic double century that saved their skins at the Basin Reserve.
New Zealand fast bowler Doug Bracewell had not played a Test for the Black Caps since October 2013, so was pleasantly surprised when he was given the nod to play in the second Test against Sri Lanka in Wellington.
Day one of the second Test between New Zealand and Sri Lanka was not a happy one for batsmen from either side, as 15 wickets tumbled on the day as Sri Lanka reached stumps on a dangerous 78 for five.
The show moves to Wellington for the second Test between New Zealand and Sri Lanka, with the hosts leading the series, and the historic Basin Reserve promises enticing viewing for the fans.
Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews has heaped praise on New Zealand pace pair Trent Boult and Tim Southee, comparing them to South Africa's premier duo of Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel.
Sri Lanka opener Kaushal Silva is hoping to add another century to his record when he faces New Zealand in the second Test in Wellington, and is aware that his conversion rate is not ideal for an opener.
New Zealand fast bowler Tim Southee must undergo a late fitness test ahead of the second Test against Sri Lanka this weekend, after picking up an 'slight' ankle injury.
New Zealand beat Sri Lanka this week in Christchurch to record their fifth Test win of the year, their best annual haul in Black Caps history, and skipper Brendon McCullum was delighted to give the fans what they wanted.
Sri Lanka are hopeful that experienced left-arm spinner Rangana Herath will be fit for the second Test against New Zealand, starting on 3 January in Wellington.
New Zealand seem certain to persevere with under-pressure opening batsman Hamish Rutherford for the second Test against Sri Lanka, which starts on 3 January in Wellington.
New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum's massive innings in Christchurch was the basis for his side's eight-wicket win over Sri Lanka, and he says he is enjoying every game he gets to play these days.
New Zealand fast bowlers Trent Boult and Tim Southee were the stars in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Christchurch, ensuring an eight-wicket win with a day to spare.
New Zealand wicket-keeper batsman BJ Watling had nothing but praise for the way their bowlers kept going on a dry third day of the first Test in Christchurch, to keep the hosts on top in the match.
A maiden Test century from opener Dimuth Karunaratne was much-needed by Sri Lanka on day three of the first Test in Christchurch, but the visitors still trailed New Zealand by 10 runs at stumps while following on.
Sri Lanka trailed New Zealand by 219 runs at stumps on day two of the first Test in Christchurch, with no wickets down, but they were being forced to follow on after collapsing in just 42 overs.
New Zealand batting coach, Craig McMillan has heaped praise on Brendon McCullum after his destructive innings allowed the home team to dominate proceedings on Day one of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Christchurch.
