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Vettori the glue to NZ's potent attack

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....

Cricket greats back Black Caps

'Did you see me coming?'

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

World Cup: Milne in doubt

Williamson puts positive spin on bowling

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

Bangas plan to put BMac in a spin

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

Dylan Cleaver: Exit brutal punchline to joke of a campaign

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.

English media react to loss

The England cricket team are out of the Cricket World Cup 2015 after suffering a humiliating fourth defeat, and the overseas press are not holding back the punches.

CWC: Prepared for all outcomes

Not so long ago, the talk was of New Zealand, South Africa and Australia in terms of who would be making a big push for the World Cup.

Cricket World Cup: Middle must deliver

The rule of thumb in Napier is bat first every time on the best batting strip in the country. But Afghanistan's stronger suit is their bowling by some distance, writes David Leggat.

CWC: NZ stick with tried and tested

New Zealand have laid their cards on the table, choosing an unchanged XI for a fifth-straight game at the World Cup.

Masters of their realm

Brendon McCullum’s cricket leadership is captivating Kiwi fans. All Blacks captain Richie McCaw’s success has come over a long period. Andrew Alderson looks at how the pair compare.

CWC: Cup more than a one-day wonder

One-day internationals have donned their best suit, had a haircut and brushed off their CV in a bid for future employment as a credible cricketing format, writes Andrew Alderson.

Black Caps name same side to face Afghanistan

Black Caps ponder need for change

Lips are sealed but there's a strong likelihood of an unchanged NZ team for the fifth straight game when they face Afghanistan at McLean Park tomorrow.

Why we love Kane Williamson

In sport as in less important things, the biggest challenge for a talented youngster can be to live up to expectations.

Looming record not on Vettori's radar

Cricket World Cup: Middle order a concern for Black Caps - Buchanan