CricketCricket: NZ supports call for ICC ethics inquirySixteen New Zealand players have signed a statement supporting their international players' association's call for an ethics inquiry into the International Cricket Council's handling of a controversial appointment.28 Jun 05:30 PM
CricketCricket: Has McCullum hung up his gloves for good?Brendon McCullum’s days as a wicketkeeper appear ever-diminishing if the series in England is a gauge. He may have donned the gloves for the last time in international cricket.27 Jun 11:15 PM
OpinionDavid LeggatDavid Leggat: Cricket won't be the same without eccentric umpireHe's raised that distinctive crooked finger to send the game's finest batsmen on their way but Brent "Billy" Bowden has had it lowered by the International Cricket Council.26 Jun 09:30 PM
CricketCricket: Young bloods help turn the tide in T20Apart from Ross Taylor's match-changing slip catch of Eoin Morgan and 68 from Brendon McCullum, New Zealand were able to rely on three younger players to win the first T20 international match against England at the Oval.26 Jun 05:30 PM
SportBlack Caps v England, 1st T20Images of the first Twenty20 between New Zealand and England at the Oval.25 Jun 08:05 PM
CricketCricket: Clarke on back foot after attack on his leadershipWith his leadership credentials questioned after the sacking of coach Mickey Arthur, Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke says there's nothing more he could have done to be with his teammates during the Champions Trophy.25 Jun 05:30 PM
Black CapsVettori surgery to save careerDaniel Vettori has had an operation on his troublesome Achilles in London in an attempt to extend a stellar international career.20 Jun 09:28 AM
OpinionAndrew AldersonAndrew Alderson: Where the Black Caps' campaign failedAndrew Alderson examines the reasons behind New Zealand's Champions Trophy flop.17 Jun 11:57 PM
Black CapsFielding lets NZ down in loss to EnglandKane Williamson's batting brought New Zealand within 10 runs of victory but the overall fielding effort let them down in the Champions Trophy loss to England.16 Jun 11:52 PM
OpinionMark Richardson: One-day game blossoming thanks to clever planningLast week I said that while the Black Caps ODI team looks formidable, the acid test will come when they reach the must-win games. Tonight's match against England could prove to be the first of those.15 Jun 05:30 PM
Black CapsCricket: Time marching on as Hesson ponders futureWith New Zealand on the cusp of another semifinal at an international one-day cricket tournament, coach and chief selector Mike Hesson must ask himself a major question when the Champions Trophy ends.15 Jun 05:30 PM
Black CapsCricket: NZ very motivated to beat EnglandIt's a struggle finding a British weather forecast which does anything but usher New Zealand into the Champions Trophy semifinals as top qualifiers.14 Jun 05:30 PM
CricketCricket: Warner denies problem with drinkingAustralian batsman David Warner has denied he has a drinking problem but said he was consuming alcohol and acted aggressively when he punched England rival Joe Root in the face in a Birmingham pub.14 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionDavid LeggatDavid Leggat: Ronchi a bit wonky but best at the topShould Luke Ronchi make a bundle of runs in New Zealand's key Champions Trophy game against England tomorrow night, cue discreet sighs of relief around the group.14 Jun 05:30 PM
CricketCricket: Aussie cricket boss lashes teamFurious Cricket Australia boss James Sutherland has lambasted suspended batsman David Warner and also blamed the entire Australian team for rank irresponsibility.14 Jun 05:30 PM
CricketCricket: Warner hit with banCricket Australia has suspended opening batsman David Warner from playing at the Champions Trophy after his skirmish with England cricketer Joe Root in a Birmingham bar.13 Jun 06:13 PM
Black CapsCricket: Vettori set to miss Oz clashDaniel Vettori has had further pain relief treatment for his Achilles tendon as he seeks short-term survival at the Champions Trophy.10 Jun 06:39 PM
CricketCricket: Ahmed watched as England fear turn for worseAlastair Cook admits England know nothing about legspinner Fawad Ahmed, who is looming as a likely inclusion in Australia's Ashes squad.08 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionAndrew AldersonAndrew Alderson: No quick fix for corruption fearsIt's unusual for a news bulletin to elicit guffaws from a carful of blokes.08 Jun 05:30 PM
Black CapsCricket: Kiwis hoping Lankans have lost fear factorCrunching the numbers ahead of New Zealand's opening Champions Trophy match against Sri Lanka, produces one compelling statistic which trumps all.08 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionMark Richardson: Trophy side can overcome weaknessesSurely belief is high right now for our team - but where it will get tested, and where it has failed them in the past, is in the big game.08 Jun 05:30 PM
CricketCricket: Haven sets standardNestled within Loughborough University in Britain's East Midlands lies a building of shimmering steel, plate glass windows and a roof which filters in natural light - the National Cricket Performance Centre.08 Jun 05:30 PM
CricketCricket: South Africa fall short against India's powerShikhar Dhawan smashed 114 off 94 balls as India overcame a valiant South Africa by 26 runs in the opening match of the Champions Trophy in Cardiff yesterday.07 Jun 05:30 PM
Black CapsCricket: It's all or nothing - fired up coach delivers his ordersNew Zealand coach Mike Hesson wants the team to take an all-or-nothing approach to Sri Lanka in the side's first game of the Champions Trophy tomorrow.07 Jun 05:30 PM
Black CapsCricket: Australia the one that mattersNew Zealand's paramount match at the Champions Trophy comes on Wednesday night against Australia.07 Jun 05:30 PM
CricketCricket: Fitness, fielding give NZ an edgeFitness and fielding have emerged as two important areas giving New Zealand a point of difference at cricket's Champions Trophy.07 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionDavid LeggatDavid Leggat: Kiwis have reason to feel confidentNew Zealand should approach the Champions Trophy with a high degree of optimism.07 Jun 05:30 PM
CricketCricket: Time is crucial for VettoriBrowse through the teams at the Champions Trophy and it's understandable why New Zealand want to give Daniel Vettori the maximum available time to prove his fitness.07 Jun 05:30 PM
