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 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 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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
