Black Caps speedster suffered blow to his left eye from the penultimate ball of the innings. WARNING: Graphic image

Two words might flash through cricket fans' minds when they see an incident like Mitchell McClenaghan getting floored by a bouncer - Phil Hughes.

Black Caps paceman Mitchell McClenaghan tweets "thanks for all the concerns. Everything is as good as it can be" after being felled by a bouncer in today's ODI win.

Black Caps quick leaves the field as New Zealand's batting revival was hit by late drama against Pakistan at the Basin Reserve.

Regular strikes from the bowlers help New Zealand secure a 70-run win in the first one-dayer in Wellington

Who would replace him if the 31-year-old's not fit to play the tests against Australia?

World cricket's Anti-Corruption Unit has slammed suggestions it conspired with NZ to protect Brendon McCullum.

New Zealand ushered themselves into World T20 contention last night at Westpac Stadium with a comprehensive victory against world-class Pakistan.

Live blog of the third Twenty20 between the Black Caps and Pakistan at Westpac Stadium.

Black Caps captain close to overcoming his back injury and could rejoin the squad by the end of January.

Never underrate a swift cameo in the second innings of a T20.

After 11 ODIs and five Twenty20 internationals stretching back 15 years, Sahibzada Mohammad Shahid Khan Afridi may have made his final appearance in NZ tonight.

Move gives swashbucklers more licence, with Ross Taylor well placed to play the chameleon.

Ross Taylor interview at The Basin in Wellington.

Australia are on track for a one-day series whitewash over India after a 25-run win in Canberra on Wednesday.

As an established part of New Zealand's limited overs bowling set-up for three years, he has morphed from new ball bowler to first or second change.