CricketCricket: Black Caps suffer reality checkNew Zealand’s suffered a reality check to their first test preparations after struggling on the second day of the warm-up match against the England Lions in Leicester.10 May 08:14 PM
CricketCricket voting procedure that axed May not important, says ICCThere was no evidence to suggest captains had been leaned on by their boards.Cricket's governing body has insisted there were no shenanigans over the voting procedure used to decide the two players' representatives on its third most important committee.10 May 05:30 PM
CricketCricket: Pair in England hoping to catch a PringleTom Latham and Ian Butler are applying what might be termed the "Chris Pringle clause" this English cricket summer.27 Apr 05:30 PM
CricketCricket: England tests crucial for rebuildThe next building blocks in the reconstruction of New Zealand as a test team are about to be put in place.25 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionDylan CleaverDylan Cleaver: Parker apology should extend to NZ fansThe sideshow to the main event has ended, leaving omelette-faced ex-international John Parker in retreat mode, writes Dylan Cleaver.23 Apr 02:12 AM
CricketRyder could make July returnInjured sportsman Jesse Ryder is being targeted to make a return to cricket in the inaugural month-long Caribbean Premier League, starting in July.08 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionMark Richardson: Timing a bit off with Parker and CoThe only reason Mark Richardson can come up with regarding the motivation for John Parker and Co to go public with their document on the Taylor affair is fear.06 Apr 05:30 PM
Black CapsCricket: Stable selections policy a winnerThe Canberra Raiders are hoping home ground advantage and the X-factor of a little known youngster will turn their NRL season fortunes around today against the Sydney Roosters.06 Apr 05:30 PM
CricketCricket: Paddy gives Parker supportFormer New Zealand cricketer Mark Greatbatch has admitted his involvement in John Parker's movement for better governance.06 Apr 05:30 PM
Black CapsCricket: Fuss over captaincy 'challenge' for coachIt would be a huge stretch to call it a gasp of exasperation; maybe more a quiet exhalation, but New Zealand coach Mike Hesson yesterday briefly let his guard slip over the ongoing off-field drama surrounding his team.05 Apr 04:30 PM
OpinionDavid LeggatDavid Leggat: Razzmatazz, big money and then off to EnglandNew Zealand will be two players short for the start of next month's tour of England.05 Apr 04:30 PM
Black CapsBlack Caps: Vettori returnsSpinner Daniel Vettori has returned to the one-day side for the Black Caps after eight months out of international cricket with an ankle injury.05 Apr 01:18 AM
CricketCricket: Station punished for asking sensitive questionsCricket broadcasting rights partners Radio Sport and New Zealand Cricket have been in a stand-off this week over a line of questioning in a controversial interview.30 Mar 04:30 PM
Black CapsCricket: As to the manor rebornSomeone once said that, when reading a newspaper, he always turned to the sports pages first, as there he found people's achievements - whereas the front page showcased only human failings.30 Mar 04:30 PM
Black CapsCricket: Split apparent in edgy showdownAn awkward moment preceded the final overs in New Zealand's third test draw against England. At 304 for eight, Jimmy Anderson offered a catch to Ross Taylor at first slip off Kane Williamson.30 Mar 08:34 AM
Black CapsMostly familiar faces likely in squads to EnglandTime was when you wondered if New Zealand touring teams were actually picked out of a hat, such were the head-scratching choices of the selectors.29 Mar 04:30 PM
CricketCricket: Canterbury officials push park for World CupFirst it was Eden Park back on the test cricket roster this week; now Christchurch is hoping to again be an international venue in time for the World Cup in early 2015.29 Mar 04:30 PM
Black CapsTaylor's comments criticised by bossRoss Taylor is heading for a "please explain" meeting with New Zealand Cricket boss David White over comments about his axing as national captain by coach Mike Hesson.27 Mar 04:30 PM
SportCricket: Cook and McCullum reflect on Test drawBrendon McCullum and Alastair Cook post match press conferences. New Zealand has fallen painfully short of winning the third cricket test - and the series - against England, despite a dramatic finish at Eden Park this afternoon. Watch26 Mar 09:14 AM
SportCricket: Black Caps ready to claim victoryPeter Fulton and Graham Gooch press conferences. New Zealand are within striking distance of a second home series victory in 18 attempts over England at stumps on the fourth day of the final test. England is 90 for four, chasing an improbable 481 for victory. Watch25 Mar 07:08 AM
Black CapsCricket: Kiwi general leading by exampleNapoleon Bonaparte once said "I make circumstances". Brendon McCullum mimicked him yesterday.24 Mar 04:30 PM
Black CapsCricket: NZ in the driver's seatEngland rattled New Zealand's cage late in the day but New Zealand are in charge of the deciding test at Eden Park with two days remaining.24 Mar 04:30 PM
Black CapsStill work to do for Black CapsThe Black Caps have made a horror start to their second innings of the third test against England at Eden Park, losing three quick wickets.24 Mar 05:14 AM
OpinionPeter Calder: Test visit robbed of pleasureTest cricket returned to Eden Park this week. So did I. But it was not the pleasure it should have been, writes Peter Calder.23 Mar 09:24 PM
Black CapsBlack Caps lose chance to top 500New Zealand put their initial advantage over England on term deposit rather than investing it in blue chip shares on the second day of the final test.23 Mar 04:30 PM
CricketCricket: Here's a drum roll for keeper PriorFormer New Zealand wicketkeeper Ian Smith perhaps described his job best with the title of his autobiography: <i>Just A Drummer In The Band</i>.23 Mar 04:30 PM
CricketCricket: England take drop-in pitch in their strideEngland bowler Steven Finn raised concerns about the join between the drop-in pitch and the outfield at the northern end of Eden Park after the second day of the final test against New Zealand.23 Mar 04:30 PM
Black CapsCricket: Record in line to be hit for sixEden Park, already becoming known for its rather unfriendly welcome to cricket fans through over-zealous security, could win another dubious title - the venue to surrender the most sixes in a test in cricket history.23 Mar 04:30 PM
