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De Villiers: NZ is World Cup favourite
South African skipper AB de Villiers has labelled New Zealand 'favourites' for next year's World Cup: "We know what they're capable of."

Cricket: R and R ahead of the World Cup
When Graham Henry delivered rest and rotation to the All Blacks the flak flew thick and fast ahead of the 2007 World Cup.

Cricket: Happy Hesson eyeing Cup challenge
Mike Hesson's tenure as New Zealand coach hasn't all been plain sailing.

Cricket: Opening berth there for taking
Michael Bracewell has an 'open' invitation to seize a test spot next month.

Williamson suspended from bowling
Kane Williamson has scored an unwanted first, becoming the first New Zealander to be suspended from bowling because of an illegal action.

Cricket: Kane runs up a decent score
Kane Williamson is proof you don't need myriad Twenty20 franchise contracts to make a decent living from cricket.

Cricket: New Hesson contract a no-brainer
It's time to extend Mike Hesson's contract as New Zealand cricket coach.

Cricket: Black Caps capture series
The Black Caps have captured a famous series clinching victory against the West Indies after a dramatic final day in the third test in Bridgetown.

NZ set for first night test
New Zealand are on track to play an historic first day-night cricket test late next year in Australia.

Cameron McMillan: When pressure's on, Williamson steps up
The New Zealand cricket side may be having serious problems finding a successful opening duo but they are lucky their number three is quickly becoming their most reliable asset.

Williamson reported for suspect bowling
Kane Williamson has been reported for a suspected illegal bowling action during New Zealand's 10-wicket second test loss to the West Indies in Trinidad.

Cricket: Top shot is driving opener's downfall
Hamish Rutherford's greatest strength has become a glaring weakness.