Cricket Herald's Dylan Cleaver offers three quick singles from Cricket World Cup 2015.

Live commentary and ball-by-ball statistics of the Cricket World Cup pool B match between Zimbabwe and United Arab Emirates.

Come on England. Dig deep, find an Ian Botham-like spirit, and get this Cricket World Cup humming against New Zealand, writes Chris Rattue.

New Zealand are rolling along nicely; England are all over the shop right now, writes David Leggat.

I hate golf, but I liked what Jack Nicklaus said about its exponents: "Golfers have a tendency to be very masochistic. They like to punish themselves for some reason."

A diesel-fired portable generator sits in pride of place on a wooden table in the compound of Haji Abdul Tanai's mud house.

On an employment scrutiny scale from the Invisible Man to President of the United States, the job of England cricket captain aligns more closely with the latter.

New Zealand's pursuit of the run rate in their three-wicket win over Scotland delivered an unconvincing scorecard but represented a logical strategic gambit in the bigger scheme of the tournament.

NZ are rolling along nicely and England are all over the shop, but the Black Caps are sure to have their guard up when the teams meet on Friday, writes David Leggatt.

Live updates and ball-by-ball statistics of the Cricket World Cup group A match between Afghanistan and Bangladesh in Canberra.

Yesterday, Wellington's mayor made a slip-up welcoming the England cricket team. Britain's media wasn't impressed. Here's how the UK's Daily Telegraph reported the gaffe. Ouch!

England's batsmen often provide the truffles of one-day international cricket; their form can be hard to find but, upon discovery and application, they are capable of transforming any bland recipe of a match with potent innings.

Just a day after Ireland's intoxicating win over West Indies, Scotland endured a more sobering experience in Dunedin, a city whose students are not renowned for their temperance.

Tougher challenges lie ahead for NZ, but they almost gave themselves a bloody nose when least expected en route to a three-wicket World Cup win over Scotland.

A law expert says police should not be leading the removal of "court-siders" at the Cricket World Cup, as the practice is a contractual breach, but not illegal.

New Zealand are two from two at the Cricket World Cup after beating Scotland by three wickets at University Oval today.

The New Zealand Herald's expert sports panel provides commentary on all the action at University Oval in Dunedin.

Expect a torrent of runs in this World Cup. In the first five games of the tournament, the sides batting first - New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, India and the West Indies - have piled up....

Irish cricket fans were celebrating last night as their unfancied side claimed the World Cup's first big upset.

All the way from Cleckheaton I can hear it. The sound of a nation's growing hope and expectation.

Ireland have provided the first upset of the Cricket World Cup after their well-timed run chase saw them beat the West Indies by four wickets in Nelson.

Ireland are on track for an unexpected victory in their World Cup match against the West Indies in Nelson. Click here for live ball-by-ball commentary.