Black CapsChristchurch 'ready' for return of testsCanterbury officials are confident the country's newest test venue will scrub up impressively when New Zealand meet Sri Lanka at Hagley Oval beginning on Friday.22 Dec 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupCricket: Knights douse FirebirdsNorthern Districts' international attack proved far too formidable as an overmatched Wellington were humbled in the Plunket Shield yesterday.20 Dec 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupCricket: Tough choices for selectorsAs many New Zealanders turn their attention to barbecues, beverages and beaches, the national cricket selectors face the unenviable task of preparing Dear John letters for World Cup hopefuls.20 Dec 04:00 PM
CricketCricket: Frugal Vettori as valuable as everDaniel Vettori can reflect on the United Arab Emirates tour with satisfaction, knowing he has reclaimed 'senior pro' territory in the national side without the burden of captaincy or obligations of a centralised contract.20 Dec 04:00 PM
CricketSri Lankan run machine ranks up with the bestIn recent years, there's been Sachin Tendulkar (2009), Ricky Ponting (2010), Jacques Kallis and Graeme Smith (2012) and Kevin Pietersen (2013).19 Dec 04:00 PM
CricketRejuvenated bowler sends stark reminder to WarnieAccording to Shane Warne, he never called Mitchell Starc "soft". And it seems he won't be doing it any time soon after the lanky Australian quick stood tall on day three...19 Dec 04:00 PM
CricketCricket: DRS in the spotlight againNothing has convinced India's cricket board to re-evaluate its stance on the Decision Review System, but umpiring in the current test series just might.17 Dec 04:00 PM
CricketCricket: NZ bowlers look to make impressionDoug Bracewell is on the rise, Neil Wagner will have a say too, while Tim Southee and Trent Boult return for Northern Districts as the country's leading seam bowlers today mentally mark out their runups ahead of the Sri Lankan test series.17 Dec 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupCricket: Match-fixing law welcome but should go further: lawyerSports law specialist Aaron Lloyd has welcomed the criminalisation of match-fixing that has passed into law this week, but says the legislation should go even further.17 Dec 04:00 PM
CricketCricket: Australian bowlers hot-and-botheredCenturion Murali Vijay powered India to a score of 4-311 at stumps on an opening day of injuries, high humidity and hot-and-bothered Australian bowlers.17 Dec 07:54 AM
Black CapsSport matters, but not this muchPakistani cricketer Younis Khan hails from Mardan, about 45 minutes drive from Peshawar, the site of the bloody massacre in Pakistan today.16 Dec 11:51 PM
Black CapsBlack Caps handed heavy defeatNew Zealand must come from behind once again if they are to salvage their ODI series against Pakistan.14 Dec 06:34 PM
CricketJohnson comforted after hitting KohliAfter ball cracked into helmet, the captain rushed to him. He placed comforting hands on his shoulder. Gave him a supportive tap on the back.11 Dec 04:41 AM
CricketWilliamson decision changes balanceThe International Cricket Council's decision to allow Kane Williamson to bowl again changes the balance to any New Zealand XI at the World Cup and possibly the make-up of the final squad.10 Dec 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
Cricket World CupCricket: Time to move on from Ryder?This is the World Cup preliminary squad you weren't going to see. NZ Cricket originally intended the original group of 30 players to remain under wraps.08 Dec 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupNZ names World Cup squadNew Zealand Cricket has submitted its 30-man squad for World Cup. As expected, it doesn't include Otago opener Jesse Ryder.08 Dec 12:52 AM
CricketWhy grieve the death of a stranger?Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke choked back tears as he read a statement paying tribute to his teammate Philip Hughes.06 Dec 04:30 PM
CricketYardy's England career bowled overMark Yardy was in the England squad for the World Cup on the Subcontinent. But instead of enjoying it and rising to the challenge, he was locked in his hotel room.06 Dec 04:00 PM
CricketCricket: Rescheduled game a test of characterThis stage of the year is usually one of great excitement for Australian cricketers.For the 11 men lucky enough to represent their nation, there should be the unique brand of nervous tension created by a home test series.05 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionDavid LeggatDavid Leggat: On the fast track to Cup successYou can argue the wisdom of playing a couple of no-account T20 internationals between New Zealand's test and ODI legs in the United Arab Emirates.05 Dec 04:00 PM
CricketCricket: Captain Morgan hopes to find formEngland head Peter Moores has accepted the one-match ban on Alastair Cook and installed Eoin Morgan as England's captain for the fourth one-day international in Colombo. It will be Morgan's eighth match as captain.05 Dec 04:00 PM
CricketCricket: How Hughes hashtag beganMinutes after Phillip Hughes’ death last week, Paul Taylor took to Twitter and expressed his grief using the hashtag #PutOutYourBats04 Dec 04:21 AM
