Cricket World CupBlack Caps sitting on six not outThe hits keep coming for this New Zealand team as it pushes through previous performance barriers in fine style.29 Dec 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupCricket: Boult takes shine off Sri Lanka's hard graftForty minutes before stumps, Sri Lanka were entitled to feel immense satisfaction at their day's work at Hagley Oval in Christchurch yesterday.28 Dec 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupCricket: Indians toy with pace assault from JohnsonMitchell Johnson took on supernatural-like powers of intimidation in Australia's routing of England last summer.28 Dec 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupField of dreams become realityNew Zealand’s cricketers have experienced a year of success with test series victories over India and the West Indies, a drawn series with Pakistan and a 4-0 ODI defeat of then-world No 1 India.27 Dec 04:00 PM
CricketCricket: Smith puts Australia in chargeMurali Vijay brought up his fourth half century of the series as India reached 108-1 at stumps in reply to Australia’s daunting 530 first-innings.27 Dec 08:16 AM
Cricket World CupMcCullum's smashing dayDoing spectacular deeds is nothing new for the pugnacious little skipper. But this was a day where numbers do talk loudly.26 Dec 04:30 PM
Cricket World CupCricket: McMillan marvels at blazing batNZ batting coach Craig McMillan last night lavished praise on captain Brendon McCullum after yet another great performance set his side up for a crack at winning the first test against Sri Lanka.26 Dec 04:00 PM
Cricket World CupCricket: Smith steadies AussiesCaptain Steve Smith personified leadership as Australia reached 259-5 at stumps on day one of the Boxing Day test in Melbourne against India.26 Dec 04:00 PM
Black CapsMcCullum falls after milestonesA blistering 195 by New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum dominated the first day of test cricket in Christchurch in eight years today.26 Dec 02:52 AM
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
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
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
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: 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
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
