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
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
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: 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
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
CricketBlack Caps enjoy champagne's buzz, but flat spots remainNew Zealand's cricketers celebrated their one-day series over England by spraying champagne at one another like Formula One drivers, but the team need a pitstop to assess their one-day form before the Champions Trophy.06 Jun 05:30 PM
CricketChampions Trophy: The ones the watchAs the cricketing world's focus turns to the Champions Trophy in England and Wales, Andrew Alderson picks a Curiosity XI worth setting the alarm for06 Jun 05:30 PM
SportBlack Caps victory: Guptill and McCullumMartin Guptill's 189 not out, the highest score by a New Zealander in one-day internationals, led the visitors to 359 for three in the second match of the series.Watch02 Jun 11:40 PM
Black CapsAge shall not weary the Kiwi ODI Dad's ArmyWhen it comes to age at cricket's Champions Trophy this month, New Zealand is the Dad's Army.02 Jun 10:30 PM
Black CapsGuptill helps Black Caps thrash EnglandMartin Guptill scored 189 not out, his second century in 48 hours, as the Black Caps eased to an 86-run win, taking the three-match series over England.02 Jun 07:45 PM
Black CapsCricket: Plight of the Kiwis may also befall AustraliansNew Zealand might have been swept 2-0 by England in the away test series but looking at early Ashes intelligence data, Australia can expect much the same.01 Jun 05:30 PM
Black CapsCricket: Vettori in doubt for Trophy matchesDaniel Vettori's prospects of playing for New Zealand at the Champions Trophy have worsened. The 34-year-old withdrew from the first of three one-day internationals against England after aggravating his Achilles injury at Lord's on match day.01 Jun 05:30 PM
