He's a man who might just hold the key to New Zealand's batting fortunes not only tomorrow against the West Indies, but for the remainder of the tournament.

The All Blacks are put under a higher level of scrutiny than any New Zealand sports team but expectations are growing around the Black Caps.

Daniel Vettori has enjoyed continued success in the capital, extending back to the ground's debut in January 2000.

If there's one New Zealand player for whom the World Cup quarter-final shapes as pivotal, it is Adam Milne.

Cricket World Cup fever is beginning to build on the heels of Saturday's quarter-final game.

These are heady days. For Kiwi cricket fans, these may be the days of miracle and wonder that Newark opening batsman Paul Simon wrote about in The Boy in the Bubble.

New Zealand pace bowler Adam Milne was expected to take a full part in training this afternoon as he completes his recovery from a shoulder injury.

The quarter-finals of the Cricket World Cup begin tomorrow with none of the eight sides involved having an easy passage through the to semis.

New Zealand insist they'll respect the West Indies, do their due diligence, but much of their time this week will be making sure their game is in order.

After an enthralling period of pool play, the Cricket World Cup heads into the knock out phases this week.

Ross Taylor was our premier batsman for a long time and his class has carried him through until now. When his form struck a bump, insecurities bubbled over, writes Chris Rattue.

Games from now on will stay longer in the memory than all bar a small handful from pool play, writes David Leggat.

Swing bowling could prove the crucial factor in finding the winners of the Cricket World Cup.

It says something about the NZ cricket team's form that Ross Taylor is under more scrutiny than anyone, if anecdotal feedback on talkback radio and social media is a gauge.

Cricket fans are in countdown - it's just six more sleeps until the Black Caps' quest for World Cup glory hits the finals stage.

With Adam Milne sitting out the Bangladesh game as a precaution over a wonky right shoulder, in came Mitch McClenaghan for his first game in 42 days.

The Black Caps beat Bangladesh by three wickets in a tight match at Seddon Park to remain unbeaten at the World Cup.

Bangladesh have set the Black Caps 289 to win at Seddon Park in Hamilton.

The Herald's expert sports panel provides commentary on all the action from the Black Caps v Bangladesh World Cup match at Seddon Park in Hamilton today.

Brendon McCullum is becoming one of New Zealand sport's iconic leaders; Tim Southee and Trent Boult are a new-ball partnership for the ages; Kane Williamson is on a fast track to becoming the....

Brendon McCullum asked a curious question of Mitchell McClenaghan after one delivery in the nets on Wednesday morning at Seddon Park.

Bangladesh spin coach Ruwan Kalpage expects opener to be out early in tomorrow's final World Cup pool game.

This is getting greedy, but New Zealand fans might consider asking captain Brendon McCullum to bowl Kane Williamson in one-day internationals.

Eoin Morgan yesterday made a five-hour dash by plane to join his former teammates and compatriots Ireland for their World Cup match against India at Hamilton - he wasn't selected.