Cricket World CupMcCullum - right man for the jobHaving started the tournament as one of three favourites to lift the title, alongside Australia and South Africa, New Zealand are tracking well.19 Feb 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupEnglish captain a 'tough bloke'England captain Eoin Morgan is struggling for batting form but has received an endorsement from his New Zealand counterpart Brendon McCullum ahead of tomorrow’s World Cup fixture in Wellington.19 Feb 06:41 AM
OpinionDavid LeggatDavid Leggat: England won't be taken too lightlyNew Zealand are rolling along nicely; England are all over the shop right now, writes David Leggat.18 Feb 09:23 PM
OpinionPaul Ford: Masochists enjoying the company as Black Caps bandwagon rolls onI 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."18 Feb 09:15 PM
Cricket World CupTo change or not to changeNew Zealand were coy about revealing their favoured first XI in the leadup to the World Cup.18 Feb 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupMayor's gaffe stir up cricket capitalThe Black Caps turned heads when they arrived at Wellington yesterday for their World Cup match against England tomorrow.18 Feb 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupGame brings nation togetherA diesel-fired portable generator sits in pride of place on a wooden table in the compound of Haji Abdul Tanai's mud house.18 Feb 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupUnder-fire Morgan says runs will returnOn 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.18 Feb 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupCricket World Cup: Hitting out against Scots has put NZ in ideal spot for quater finalsNew 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.18 Feb 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupBlack Caps expect 'another good battle'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.18 Feb 07:00 AM
Cricket World CupBell and co tasty test for NZEngland'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.17 Feb 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
New ZealandNZ scrape past plucky ScotsIt was not pretty, but the Black Caps scraped past Scotland by three wickets yesterday in the first of three Cricket World Cup matches in Dunedin.17 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionDylan CleaverDylan Cleaver: Shortsighted to use minnows just to make up numbersJust 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.17 Feb 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupNZ's heavy weather of subduing ScotsTougher 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.17 Feb 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupCWC: Scotland have a mountain to climbIrish cricket fans were celebrating last night as their unfancied side claimed the World Cup's first big upset.16 Feb 04:00 PM
CricketIndia, Pakistan match wins 1.5b viewers"If there is anything bigger in cricket than a World Cup match between India and Pakistan, please let me know," said one fan.15 Feb 07:52 PM
Cricket World CupAustralia v England: Five lessonsThe Herald's Dylan Cleaver drew five big conclusions from Australia's win over England yesterday.14 Feb 07:51 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: High-tech bats propel cricket into new orbitDavey Warner, Brendon McCullum, AB de Villiers and company get the credit, and their ability with the blade is stunning.11 Feb 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupBlack Caps give SA a serious spankingNew Zealand demolished South Africa in their final World Cup warmup at Hagley Oval today, winning the game by 134 runs.11 Feb 06:42 AM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: Overrated tournament still has gems in storeSport's most overrated World Cup is nearly upon us. Can't wait for the good bits though.04 Feb 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupCricket: Irfan will gee-up Pakistan's Cup hopesGargantuan, gigantic, giant, Goliath, Gulliver. Mohammad Irfan must tire of the "G" words; not that they translate that way into his native Urdu, writes Andrew Alderson.02 Feb 04:00 PM
CricketCricket: Rested Johnson returns for finalWith the soreness gone, a refreshed Mitchell Johnson says he's ready to spearhead Australia's pace attack in today's tri-series final and the World Cup.31 Jan 04:00 PM
Black CapsCricket: Black Caps cruise to winPakistan were dismissed for 210 in their opening one-day international against New Zealand at Westpac Stadium in Wellington this afternoon.31 Jan 08:23 AM
CricketCricket: NZ in the black at the 'death'In 12 one-day internationals since the start of the season, New Zealand are in credit during overs 41-50 - the "death" overs.27 Jan 04:00 PM
Black CapsVettori sees run outs as weak spotThe New Zealand cricket team have seldom had stronger form heading into a World Cup, but veteran Daniel Vettori has highlighted run outs as an area where they must exercise better judgment.26 Jan 04:00 PM
