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Black Caps: 'We're not afraid to lose'

Among the pile of questions thrown at Brendon McCullum yesterday, was whether he'd rein his style in given the size of the occasion at the Melbourne Cricket Ground today.

More public transport services for cricket fans

Increased public transport services are planned to cater for cricket fans heading to the Takutai Square fanzone in downtown Auckland tomorrow.

McCullum: Australia the perfect opponent

New Zealand have the World Cup final opponent they wanted in co-hosts Australia, according to skipper Brendon McCullum.

'The two sons I never had'

Ailing cricket legend Martin Crowe has set a heart-wrenching scene for the Cricket World Cup final, revealing it may be the “last” match he watches.

Black Caps dominate BBC World Cup first XI

Cricket 'Super Fans' armor up

The Beige Brigade are today making emergency deliveries of Black Cap gear to under-dressed Kiwi supporters in Melbourne ahead of the World Cup final.

Seven keys to the World Cup final

Here are seven key issues that are likely to play a role in the outcome of the Cricket World Cup final.

Toby Manhire: Let's stay with the magic - whatever happens

They may question the size of our ground-hood. They may call us bludgers. But we will not let it get under our skin. Because that's what they want.

Rekindled paceman would fire NZ attack

Bacon and eggs, gin and tonic, Southee and Boult: it's not quite right having one without the other.

Boult: 'I want to be the best'

Origins of Black Caps' nicknames

Hairy Javelin, Wonky Donkey and Skinger. Or, as they are sometimes known, Grant Elliott, Luke Ronchi and Martin Guptill.

How Aussie media reacted to win

How Australian media have reacted to their side's semifinal win over India to set up a Cricket World Cup final clash with New Zealand.

Indian fans sell tickets

Indian fans are selling off their tickets to the Cricket World Cup final after being knocked out of the tournament with a loss to Australia last night in Sydney.

Clarke talks up Black Caps

Australian captain Michael Clarke heaped praise on New Zealand's performance at the World Cup as the teams prepare for the transtasman final.

Cricket World Cup: Elliott's winning bat not made in NZ

World Cup cricket semifinal hero Grant Elliott may not have been made in New Zealand - but the bat that hit his match-winning six probably was.

NZ reaching final is no choke

Henry makes most of opportunity

How's this for a bit of good fortune.

Yes, Black Caps can handle the MCG

Kiwi cricket luminaries have smacked away a sledge by Aussie great Matthew Hayden, who reckons our Black Caps will find themselves small fish in the MCGs big pond.