Chasing 169, Team Rugby beat Team Cricket to lift the Lomu-Crowe Trophy.
The families of Lomu, rugby’s biggest superstar, and Crowe have given their approval.
New Zealand’s series against Pakistan is the first assignment for new coach Gary Stead, who took over the reins from Mike Hesson.
Kane Williamson became New Zealand’s most prolific century-maker when he reached the three-figure mark for the 18th time.
Stephen Boock, a one-of-his-kind character, was up to his antics again despite playing the fiercest pace attack in the world. Abhishek Mukherjee narrates the incident.
Ross Taylor was on 96 when he drove Raymon Reifer to the boundary to reach the milestone in New Zealand's second innings of the second Test.
Taylor, who turned 33 on day one of the Test, averages 46.99 from his 81 Tests, is a central figure in the New Zealand lineup.
Before the innings Martin Crowe did not have a single fifty in Sri Lanka. He battled a severe hamstring injury on a pitch that turned square. He was also acting as captain-coach of a team that had split before the tour started.
Less than a year after Martin Crowe died of lymphoma aged 53, Ross Taylor's bid, in his return following eye surgery in late November, has become a focal point for New Zealand cricket fans.
Hanif Mohammad, was the biggest and the shocking loss the cricket fraternity had to suffer this year.