Peter Siddle calls time on his international cricket career, ending more than 11 years of donning the Baggy Green for Australia.

Tom Blundell fought gamely with a terrific century, but it was not enough to prevent a hefty 247-run loss to Australia, who sealed a trans-Tasman trophy victory with a day to spare.

Pat Cummins' five-wicket haul puts Australia into an insurmountable position at the MCG, continuing New Zealand's failings with the bat amid another DRS controversy.

It's one set apiece in the blockbuster clash between Nick Kyrgios and Rafael Nadal at the Australian Open, after the local hope claims the second 6-3 on Rod Laver Arena. Follow all the action in our live blog.

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