Cricket World CupCoping with MCG's vastness keyThe Melbourne Cricket Ground, with its large empty green acres, can be an intimidating place to play cricket.27 Mar 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupRekindled paceman would fire NZ attackBacon and eggs, gin and tonic, Southee and Boult: it's not quite right having one without the other.27 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionToby ManhireToby Manhire: Let's stay with the magic - whatever happensThey 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.27 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNo tin too big: MCG nerves set inBrendon McCullum’s unbeaten team have started a new history chapter for New Zealand cricket.27 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionAndrew AldersonAndrew Alderson: Fitting farewell for VettoriA cricket career which has inspired millions is set to culminate in one of sport's grandest cathedrals tomorrow.27 Mar 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupBlack Caps need Taylor despite poor formFor all the high achievements of individual New Zealand players in the World Cup, there's one senior who will be hoping he's saving his best until tomorrow.27 Mar 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupOrigins of Black Caps' nicknamesHairy Javelin, Wonky Donkey and Skinger. Or, as they are sometimes known, Grant Elliott, Luke Ronchi and Martin Guptill.26 Mar 11:33 PM
Cricket World CupHow Aussie media reacted to winHow Australian media have reacted to their side's semifinal win over India to set up a Cricket World Cup final clash with New Zealand.26 Mar 07:55 PM
Cricket World CupIndian fans sell ticketsIndian 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.26 Mar 06:21 PM
Cricket World CupClarke talks up Black CapsAustralian captain Michael Clarke heaped praise on New Zealand's performance at the World Cup as the teams prepare for the transtasman final.26 Mar 05:42 PM
Cricket World CupCricket World Cup: Elliott's winning bat not made in NZWorld 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.26 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionJacob Oram: Black Caps will win finalI think the Black Caps will win Sunday's World Cup final.26 Mar 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupYes, Black Caps can handle the MCGKiwi 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.26 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: A touch of the Wasim Akram in Boult actionTrent Boult has almost effortless pace, a beautiful line, perfectly effective swing and has unleashed a good dollop of unplayable deliveries in the World Cup.26 Mar 01:57 AM
OpinionDavid LeggatDavid Leggat: The rise and rise of tournament's top wicket takerA year ago, you might not have given much for Trent Boult's chances of figuring quite so prominently in the World Cup.26 Mar 12:19 AM
Cricket World CupMCG too big for Black CapsAustralian great Matthew Hayden says the Black Caps will struggle with the size of the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Sunday's Cricket World Cup final.25 Mar 08:01 PM
Cricket World CupSir Graham's advice for the Black CapsOne man who knows what the Black Caps will be feeling ahead of the final is Sir Graham Henry, former coach of the world cup winning All Blacks.25 Mar 07:17 PM
Cricket World CupVettori is Black Caps' talismanHis effect is beyond quantitative measurement. Without him, our chances of reaching a World Cup final would have been drastically reduced.25 Mar 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupFans snap up last flights for Cup finalFans desperate to get to the Melbourne Cricket Ground to support the Black Caps had to be quick yesterday.25 Mar 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupOpposing captains like look of NZ styleAhead of their World Cup semifinal today, India and Australia took time to praise New Zealand's performance in claiming the first place in Sunday's final.25 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionPaul Ford: Black Caps have finally made historyForty thousand watched every ball, riding the tsunami of pressure as it vacillated between the New Zealanders and the South Africans.25 Mar 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupLatest Kiwi hero avoids the spotlightWhen you hit the best fast bowler in the world for six to reach the World Cup final, you're going to have to answer some questions.25 Mar 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupWho nabbed THAT ball?Grant Elliott smashed a piece of cricketing history straight into the hands of another cricketer at Eden Park - Auckland Hearts' allrounder Lucille Matthews.25 Mar 04:00 PM
