Cricket World CupTension at state of SCG pitchThe ICC dispatched their official pitch inspector to the SCG yesterday, as tension builds over what surface Australia will confront spin kings India on in Thursday's World Cup semifinal.23 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionTony Blain: A two-fingered salute to cricket's closet parking wardensBy withdrawing broadcast privileges for our cross-country cricket cavaliers, the ICC have revealed themselves as punitive sadists of the first order, writes Tony Blain.16 Mar 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupIrish bow out with slap to ICCIreland captain William Porterfield has turned the heat up on the International Cricket Council, demanding answers as to why they want to cut the World Cup to 10 teams.16 Mar 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupCricket: Do Ireland deserve test status?Ireland have provided a resilient presence despite being an ICC "associate member". They are on the cusp of pressing beyond that frontier.10 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionDylan CleaverDylan Cleaver: Exit brutal punchline to joke of a campaignEoin 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.10 Mar 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupACC boys back by popular demandThe Alternative Commentary Collective have been given back their voices - though from a distance.10 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCricket 'court-siders' - why a crackdown?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.17 Feb 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupCricket World Cup: Crack down on 'courtsiding'A number of people were evicted from the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 opening match at North Hagley Park in Christchurch yesterday for courtsiding.14 Feb 11:23 PM
Cricket World CupWorld Cup: Best seat in the houseSat on his roller, Rupert Bool takes a break from compressing his cherished cricket pitch and reveals how daunting it is to produce a picture-perfect pitch.11 Feb 06:40 AM
OpinionHerald on Sunday Editorial: Cricketers deserve their prize poolNew Zealand sport fans are becoming increasingly excited about the Cricket World Cup.17 Jan 04:00 PM
CricketCricket: Family bond was foremostShane Bond had four key reasons for signing as bowling coach with the Mumbai Indians instead of renewing his contract in one of New Zealand sport's most coveted jobs.10 Jan 04:00 PM
CricketCricket: Chucking kicked to kerbThe International Cricket Council don't always receive plaudits but they deserve one for their efforts last year to clamp down on chucking.03 Jan 04:00 PM
CricketWicket blitz reopens an old problemWith six more matches scheduled against Pakistan and seven with Sri Lanka, it's hard to imagine NZ being more match-hardened to contest the World Cup.09 Dec 04:00 PM
CricketAble duo put positive spin on thingsNew Zealand's test spinning ranks are into their third year of the time classification known as PV (Post-Vettori) and off-spinner Mark Craig and leg-spinner Ish Sodhi are showing signs of promise.15 Nov 04:00 PM
CricketCricket: ICC change opens door for AamerThe International Cricket Council approved its revised anti-corruption code yesterday, but left it up to home boards to let banned players return early to domestic competition.11 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionMatt HeathMatt Heath: Kids, cricket and hitting racism for sixOn Friday I attended a one-day international between the Black Caps and South Africa at the Bay Oval in Tauranga.26 Oct 08:40 PM
OpinionEditorial: Cricketing watchdog must stay independentSuddenly, the glorious cricket of last summer seems a distant memory. Revelations about alleged involvement of Kiwis in match-fixing have cast dark shadows.21 May 05:30 PM
OpinionAndrew AldersonAndrew Alderson: Five ways ICC can lessen stench of scandalThe eruption of match-fixing allegations, many involving former NZ players, has begun to eclipse a triumphant summer for the national team, writes Andrew Alderson.21 May 05:30 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Game of cricket needs fixing fastHere's our vision for fixing cricket and how we see the game taking shape under an exciting set of innovative rules and practices, writes Chris Rattue.21 May 05:30 PM
CricketNational body eyes plan for anti-corruption officialNew Zealand Cricket is considering appointing an anti-corruption official.21 May 05:30 PM
CricketCricket legends fear for game's futureCricketing greats have voiced concern that NZ's co-hosting of next year's World Cup may be marred if the ICC can't get to the bottom of the match-fixing scandal.21 May 05:30 PM
CricketTuffey 'unequivocally' denies allegationsFormer New Zealand cricketer Daryl Tuffey "unequivocally" denies allegations he has been involved in match or spot fixing.21 May 05:19 AM
CricketMystery cricketer's accountA New Zealand cricketing great is among those to have given a statement to the International Cricket Council Anti-Corruption and Security Unit.20 May 08:30 PM
OpinionDylan CleaverDylan Cleaver: This is what the filthy few have done...The trust is gone, perhaps for a generation. Forget for a minute the allegations against Chris Cairns, writes Dylan Cleaver.20 May 05:30 PM
CricketVincent's ex-wife speaksThe former wife of Lou Vincent claims he called her in tears, saying he had cost Chris Cairns US$250,000 after Vincent’s attempts to match-fix went wrong.20 May 07:45 AM
CricketCairns denies Player X allegationsChris Cairns has issued a statement insisting he stands by his earlier comments on the Lou Vincent scandal, and that the allegations against him are 'a complete lie'.20 May 12:53 AM
CricketCairns named as Player XThe Herald can reveal that the player being named as Player X is New Zealand legend Chris Cairns.19 May 10:00 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Vincent immunity a joke, this cheat deserves jailVincent is not a whistleblower, nor a saviour. He has only come out singing, to the ICC anti-corruption unit, when trapped, writes Chris Rattue.18 May 05:00 PM
CricketReport: Vincent offered cash + womanA match-fixing expert has exposed details about Lou Vincent's admissions to ICC authorities - including an offer of a woman and cash to fix matches.15 May 11:52 PM
CricketChris Cairns' lawyer questioned againChris Cairns' former lawyer and friend Andrew Fitch-Holland was re-interviewed by Scotland Yard last night, before being released on bail.15 May 01:41 AM
New ZealandVincent admits bookmaker's approachFormer New Zealand cricketer Lou Vincent has pleaded guilty to not reporting an approach from illegal bookmakers.27 Feb 02:15 AM
