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
Cricket World CupSolution found for review hiccupConfusion over the use of cricket's Decision Review System means Martin Guptill has 22 bonus runs in his one-day international career.26 Jan 04:00 PM
CricketHowzat? Camera bowls DRSA dysfunctional Sky Sport camera resulted in the Decision Review System failing for 13 overs during the sixth one-day international between New Zealand and Sri Lanka.25 Jan 04:00 PM
CricketCricket: Bailey realistic on futureGeorge Bailey is facing the possibility of captaining Australia for the opening game of the World Cup and then being dropped for the rest of the tournament.25 Jan 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupWorld Cup good for emerging AfghanistanAfghanistan came from nowhere to qualify for the World Cup. In their case that might be more than a pat phrase.25 Jan 04:00 PM
Black CapsCricket: Black Caps win seriesThe New Zealand World Cup preparation juggernaut rolled on today with a 120-run win in the sixth one-day international against Sri Lanka in Dunedin.25 Jan 05:29 AM
Black CapsCricket: DRS fails in DunedinThe Decision Review System has failed in the sixth one-day international between New Zealand and Sri Lanka in Dunedin.24 Jan 11:23 PM
CricketCricket: Williamson the vital pieceThe prospect of Kane Williamson playing the fourth one-day cricket international for New Zealand against Sri Lanka today will be determined by how his shoulder feels.19 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionDavid LeggatDavid Leggat: Warner's marching orders overdueDavid Leggat writes: Warner is the obnoxious face of Australian cricket's ugly mob, a man with a take-no-backward-step-to-anyone mentality with his chest puffed out.19 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionDana JohannsenDana Johannsen: Warner should look at his own kid's bookAustralian cricketers sure do excel in hypocrisy, writes Dana Johannsen.19 Jan 04:00 PM
Black CapsGuptill rediscovers his mojoMartin Guptill fended off speculation about his form with a reassuring innings of 66 off 78 balls in yesterday's abandoned third one-day international against Sri Lanka.17 Jan 06:00 PM
OpinionPaul LewisPaul Lewis: Spotlight falls on the CWC fiveSix more matches to go. The build-up to the Cricket World Cup is almost as fascinating as the tournament itself.17 Jan 04:00 PM
CricketCricket: India rearguard hold fastIndia held on for a dramatic draw in the fourth test yesterday, with Australia falling three wickets short of victory in the SCG dead rubber.10 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionDavid LeggatDavid Leggat: Black Caps prepare to chase cricket's Holy GrailTime to change the kit, and the mindset for New Zealand - bring out the colours, the World Cup is almost upon us.07 Jan 04:00 PM
Black CapsSangakkara double leads waySri Lanka turned the second test on its head in less than a day to be in charge after the second day of the Basin Reserve test against New Zealand today.03 Jan 05:35 AM
OpinionDavid LeggatDavid Leggat: Take minute to savour squad's success in ultimate formatWin or lose against Sri Lanka in Wellington next week, it won't alter the fact New Zealand have been unbeaten in their last six series, going back to the middle of last year.29 Dec 08:30 PM
Cricket World CupCricket: Rogers, Marsh help Aussies build daunting leadChris Rogers and Shaun Marsh scored half centuries as Australia built a 326-run lead over India after four days of the third test, putting the hosts in position to push for a series-clinching third-straight win.29 Dec 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupCricket: India faced with near-impossible taskA fighting half-century from Shaun Marsh has virtually ensured that Australia will do no worse than draw the third test against India at the MCG, and with it win the Border-Gavaskar trophy.29 Dec 04:00 PM