OpinionMark Richardson: No need for any changesWhen things are going well in a cricket game, you don't change a thing. You stay put, in the same chair, same position, you don't make a move.07 Mar 06:45 PM
Cricket World CupCricket World Cup: Middle must deliverThe 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.07 Mar 04:30 PM
Cricket World CupAustralian quick loses fitness battleAustralian paceman Pat Cummins will miss today's crucial match with Sri Lanka because of the side injury he picked up in last weekend's defeat to New Zealand.07 Mar 04:30 PM
Cricket World CupCWC: NZ stick with tried and testedNew Zealand have laid their cards on the table, choosing an unchanged XI for a fifth-straight game at the World Cup.07 Mar 04:30 PM
All BlacksMasters of their realmBrendon 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.07 Mar 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupContest delivered some valuable lessonsThere's a chance New Zealand could face Pakistan in a quarter-final and, if that is safely negotiated at Wellington, South Africa back here in the semifinal.07 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCricket World Cup: Rambo ready to rumbleAfghanistan's cult hero Hamid Hassan, dubbed the Rambo of world cricket, is out to take First Blood against the Black Caps.07 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWorld Cup: Scalpers risk stiff penaltiesThe Black Caps’ rampant charge through pool-play has seen tickets for their matches become hot property. And now some fans are looking to turn a quick profit on the tickets.07 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWeather forces music festival to waitA wild 24 hours delayed a Cricket World Cup clash, brought flooding to Wellington and the South Island and forced the postponement of a music festival.07 Mar 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupCWC: Cup more than a one-day wonderOne-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.07 Mar 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupPakistan stun South AfricaPakistan's pace attack found their range and Sarfraz Ahmed brought adhesive wicketkeeping gloves as they secured a 29-run victory against South Africa in their World Cup match with potentially match-ending rain starting to fall.07 Mar 08:53 AM
Cricket World CupBlack Caps treat for Auckland yachtieA yachtsman who narrowly missed out seeing the Black Caps' spectacular win over Australia has been invited to the cricket team's next World Cup match.06 Mar 10:29 PM
OpinionDavid LeggatCricket World Cup: Time to salute unfamiliar high-achievers who've lit up the CupIf you'd suggested 10 years ago that NZ would face Afghanistan in the World Cup, chances are you'd have been laughed out of the park, writes David Leggat.06 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionCricket World Cup: A bowler's world is a tough oneBowlers operate in a hard world. Cricket is a batsman's game and always has been, writes Kyle Mills.06 Mar 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupCricket World Cup: Do the sums - answer could be 400 for South AfricaA tantalising equation awaits today: S African captain + no Eden Park boundary greater than 65m - the prospective loss of Pakistan bowling dignity = the potential for another 400-plus innings.06 Mar 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupBlack Caps ponder need for changeLips 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.06 Mar 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupCricket: Young stars of '08 still shining in this CupThere was a remarkable pool of talent gathered in Malaysia in February of 2008.06 Mar 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupCricket World Cup: India v West IndiesLive commentary and ball-by-ball statistics of the Cricket World Cup pool B match between India v West Indies in Perth.06 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandStreaker fined $1500 for 'idiotic' stuntA serial streaker who ran naked across the pitch during the opening match of the Cricket World Cup has been fined $1500 for his 'idiotic and exhibitionist' stunt.05 Mar 11:06 PM
Cricket World CupWorld Cup fever rises in NapierThe Black Caps will swap bats and balls for pens this evening as they continue with rest and relaxation before taking on Afghanistan this weekend.05 Mar 09:00 PM
Cricket World CupCricket World Cup: Clash with South Africa at Eden Park will show real worth of Pakistan05 Mar 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupDeath overs hold no fear for bowlersThe leader of the bowling attack, Tim Southee, struck a confident tone when the topic of the death overs was raised yesterday.05 Mar 04:00 PM