Australians 'horrendous sportsmanship'As it happened: Australia v NZ, day four
New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor insists he had not felt slighted despite the Australians failing to shake his hand after his brilliant double-century had opened the door for the tourists to "have a go" at winning the second Test.
Former Australian cricketer Dirk Nannes was scathing of Steve Smith's side for failing to embrace Taylor, who was the last man dismissed for 290 as the Caps made 624 in reply to Australia's 9-559 (dec) on day four at the WACA. 
The Australians opted to congratulate spinner Nathan Lyon and substitute fieldsman Jon Wells than rush to shake Taylor's hand after he was caught in the deep. However, the Australians clapped Taylor as he left the field, with century-maker Adam Voges declaring after play that the Test had been played in a friendly spirit.
However, Nannes had accused the Australians of "horrendous sportsmanship" on ABC Radio and said he couldn't "help but be disappointed that no one actually went out to him and shook his hand. It's not that hard, is it?"
Reflecting on his innings, Taylor said he was disappointed to miss 300 but said he had no problems with the Australia's sportsmanship.
"When I get out, I just walk off as quick as I can. I don't want to stay out there any longer than I have to," Taylor said.
"I got out on the far side of the boundary. They were all congratulating them (Lyon and Wells). I am walking off as fast as I can to hopefully get a catch (when play resumed) - that wasn't to happen until after lunch.
"I am sure it was just a co-incidence more than anything."
Voges said the match had been played in an "outstanding spirit so far".
"I think, to a man, we all clapped Ross for every milestone that he made. And I shook his hand at the end of play today. I think the game has been played in wonderful spirit so far," he said.
"We all clapped. It was an amazing innings."
Having averaged just 26.2 in 10 previous innings on Australian soil, Taylor finally proved himself in one of cricket's toughest cauldrons.
But he revealed he had sought specialist treatment for his left eye in Brisbane between Tests for a condition known as pterygium.
He was out for a duck and 26 in the series opener at the Gabba and said he had been unable to see the ball clearly.
"I had to get my eyes tested in between (Test) because I couldn't really see the ball," he said.
"So the eye drops obviously worked."
The Black Caps will hope for a sporting declaration from Smith in order for the Test to not limp to a draw after five searching days under a searing sun.
The Australians, leading by 193 runs, are expected to bat at least until lunch, and will want a lead of more than 300, considering the wicket remains batsman friendly.
"We have to score some runs to maybe win a Test match or to save one," Taylor said.
"Knowing Australia, I am sure they will come out tomorrow and try and score some quick runs and put us under some pressure. I am sure whatever they give us, we'll definitely have a go."