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Cricket: Injury casts doubt on Southee

Tim Southee's role in the highly-anticipated Australian test series is in doubt, with the pace bowler's left foot now in a moonboot.

Cricket: Canterbury stay unbeaten

Paul Lewis: Chris Gayle stuck in the dark ages

The West Indian cricketer did himself no favours in his live TV turn. His sleazeball pick-up line induced international vomiting, writes Paul Lewis.

Astle set to receive New Zealand recall

Todd Astle looks set to get an international recall and place himself in contention for the World T20 in India during March.

Return to Eden Park triggers memories

Fabulous memories will be stirred for New Zealand when they return for the first time to the scene of one of their greatest triumphs at Eden Park tomorrow.

Cricket: Windies email revealed

Cricket boss' email about a "few uncomfortable situations" uncovered amid Chris Gayle saga.

Spinner makes early claims for T20 spot

Danushka Gunathilaka was set and flying along, determined to carry Sri Lanka out of a hole and on to a remarkable victory at Bay Oval this week.

David Leggat: Change in the wind as Gayle blows it

Gayle thinks he's funny and the fans laugh along until they realise it's not that hilarious after all, writes David Leggat.

Cricket: Chappell calls for Gayle ban

Australian cricket great calls on Cricket Australia to propose a worldwide contracting ban on the West Indies star.

Porn in press box? Not if Black Caps were playing

When you reach a certain age having acquired a degree of worldliness, there aren't many news items that make your jaw drop, writes Paul Thomas.

Black Caps v Pakistan: 5 things we want to see

New Zealand have completed the first of five home Twenty20 internationals which are preparation for March's world T20 in India.

Cricket: Gayle to sue over exposure claims

Cricket superstar Chris Gayle is taking legal action over reports alleging he exposed himself to an Australian woman.

Black Caps' dominance continues

First blood to New Zealand in their two-game T20 series against world No 1 Sri Lanka at Bay Oval today, winning by three runs.

Chris Gayle to sue for defamation

Cricket superstar taking legal action over Fairfax Media reports that allege he exposed himself to an Australian woman.

Cricket: Amir granted visa into New Zealand

As it happened: Black Caps v Sri Lanka

Relive all the action from the first Twenty20 between New Zealand and Sri Lanka from Bay Oval in Mt Maunganui.

Paul Ford: Middle & Leg - The Beige Brigade newsletter: Tapeball, Foot in mouth & the Cornwall quad-ton

There comes a time in every child's life when they have to face dad armed with a tapey.

Anderson knows days as bowler limited

Corey Anderson knows he will have to give away what has always been an essential part of his cricket for the sake of his health, but not just yet.