This afternoon on sports - Brendon McCullum faces potential suspension, Ross Taylor verges on greatness and a jockey miscounts his steps.

Blustery, drizzly weather cut short the opening session of the first test between New Zealand and Bangladesh at the Basin Reserve

New Zealand won the toss and sent Bangladesh in to bat in the first test at a blustery Basin Reserve in Wellington today. New Zealand

Brisbane's Big Bash League title aspirations have been dealt a massive blow, with captain Brendon McCullum facing a potential one-game suspension.

Someone asked Kane Williamson yesterday if his mind was drifting to the impending arrival of South Africa. They arrive in late February

On the eve of the first Bangladesh test, Kane Williamson has given his premier new ball bowlers Trent Boult and Tim Southee a substantial

Footage from Sky. Black Caps spinner Ish Sodhi found himself immediately in the spotlight with both bat and ball, on debut in Australia's "Big Bash" T20 competition last night.

Adam Cooper brings you the latest sporting news from around the globe, featuring the newest Fifa announcements, cricket and epic tantrums from Australia.

Captain Kane Williamson looks ahead to Black Caps next test as the team trains at the Basin Reserve.

Black Caps spinner Ish Sodhi starred with both bat and ball in his "Big Bash" T20 debut last night.

Teenage debutant Liam Bowe was an instant hit with fans.

As part of perfecting their domestic Twenty20 recipe, New Zealand Cricket wants to move the schedule back a week next season to maximise

"I was disappointed to be left out [of the T20 side], because I love playing all three formats," the former Black Caps captain said.

Former Australian cricket great Stuart MacGill has been slapped with an apprehended violence order for the protection of his socialite

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has broken into the top five of the ICC Player Rankings for T20I Batsmen.

Sydney Sixers captain Brad Haddin has lifted the lid on a new feud in Australian cricket.

It has been a case of delight or disappointment for several New Zealand cricketers as Australia's Big Bash League hunts for in-form players.

What if New Zealand Cricket lost batsman Ross Taylor's services sooner rather than later?

He's Australian cricket's new batting wonder and now he's heading our way. As if Kane Williamson's Black Caps didn't have enough

1. A new wicketkeeper/batsman was anointed Wellington's Tom Blundell was chosen as the next international wicketkeeper/batsman, but

Before making his Big Bash debut West Indies import Carlos Brathwaite had to do a ring-around for some gear, but the borrowed items

Corey Anderson, allrounder, is currently Corey Anderson, batsman, and it's not a comfortable fit.

During the McDonald's Super Smash match between Northern Districts and Wellington on December 30, the television coverage cut to a figure hunched over a clipboard.

New Zealand have shut out Bangladesh so far on their tour here and will go into this week's first test in Wellington with a sizeable edge.

Corey Anderson took a hefty dollop of reassurance out of his blockbusting unbeaten 94 against Bangladesh today.

All the action from the third Twenty20 International between the Black Caps and Bangladesh.

With six players aged 34 years or older, the odds were stacked against them.

Mickey Edwards became a cult hero of the SCG yesterday, after starting the cricket season in club second grade.

Aaron Finch and George Bailey were among the highest profile casualties in Australia's 14-man ODI squad to play Pakistan.

Wellington's Dad's Army, with six players aged 34 years or older, secured the franchise's second domestic T20 title in three years at New Plymouth's Pukekura Park.