Challenge of African trip far from fun in sun
Contrasting challenges await New Zealand on their short-form safari to Africa next month.
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Black Caps must shine without stars
A clutch of hotshots won't be there, but there will be no excuses for poor performance by New Zealand on their limited-overs cricket tour to Africa next month.
Clarkes expecting first pup
Australian celebrities have swarmed to social media after cricket captain Michael Clarke and his wife Kyly announced they are having a baby.
Cricket: Four key contests of the Ashes
Looking at four crucial matchups before the Ashes series starts this week.
Cricketer dies after being struck in chest
A club cricketer in England has died after being struck in the chest by a cricket ball while batting.
Cricket: Johnson fired up for Ashes opener
Eighteen months after battering the confidence of English batsmen, Mitchell Johnson has been fine-tuning his preparations for tomorrow's Ashes opener by peppering his teammates in the nets.
Watch: McCullum's remarkable 158
Brendon McCullum's unbeaten 158 from just 64 balls for the Birmingham Bears has been captured in all its glory.
Warner: Why I attacked Root
Cricketer David Warner has revealed he attacked Joe Root in a Birmingham nightclub because he felt he was insulting Muslims.
Editorial: Cricket tests at night like a light going on
Traditions are important, but the move to boost interest after dwindling crowds is a natural change in the game.
Brad Haddin mocks Black Caps
"We are not New Zealand. We won the World Cup final. We will play the way we play, which works for us, and if you like it, you like it."
Santner scores Black Caps contract
Northern Knights all-rounder Mitchell Santner makes his first appearance on the list of contracted players. Check out who else made the cut.
Dylan Cleaver: Trio play straight bat to day-night issue
As an exercise in convincing the world that day-night tests represent a bold future and New Zealand are damn fortunate to be at the forefront of the revolution, it was less so.
Pink ball 'reacts very differently' - Starc
Mitchell Starc has claimed the pink ball trialled just a few months ago reacts “nothing like” a red Kookaburra in terms of its firmness and swing.
'Only thing I'll be remembered for'
Daniel Vettori achieved a great deal throughout his cricket career but he fears the only thing people will remember him for is a catch.
Cricket World Cup boosted GDP
Co-hosting the Cricket World Cup boosted New Zealand’s economy by $110 million, according to a new analysis.
Cricket: Black Caps on 'that' Vettori catch
Members of the Black Caps talk about 'that' Daniel Vettori catch against the West Indies at the Cricket World Cup.
New cricket deal: Is it worth it?
Chris Rattue looks at the pros and cons of the Black Caps' new seven-year schedule with Australia.
Beat Australia, win $1million
The deal, announced today, includes this year’s five-test home-and-away summer and will reinvigorate the dormant Chappell-Hadlee Trophy.
McCullum: I rely on painkillers to play
Brendon McCullum confirmed he is often reliant on painkillers to take his place in the middle for the Black Caps.
David Leggat: McCullum eyes milestone with one last year at top
Now we know. Brendon McCullum ended significant speculation about his future in the Black Caps yesterday, David Leggat writes.
McCullum's future plans revealed
All those New Zealand cricket fans concerned about the playing future of Brendon McCullum can breathe a sigh of relief.