New Zealand cricketing great Richard Hadlee has undergone surgery for bowel cancer, his wife Dianne said Wednesday.

Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan joins an elite list with New Zealand's Sir Richard Hadlee after his performances with bat and ball against Australia in the first Test at Mirpur, Dhaka.

New Zealand swing pair Tim Southee and Trent Boult will look to put the hosts' new-look batting lineup to the sword at the Gabba from Thursday as the tourists chase their first series win in Australia for 30 years.