New Zealand has had its fair share of average cricketers, and even some outstanding ones, but none compare to Hadlee.

Pakistan's captain Misbah-ul-Haq has offered a clue as to why the Black Caps' batting might have failed so abjectly.

Often the journey is better than the destination and so it proved at the ASB Classic.

Another summer of cricket is roaring past. Chris Rattue shares a few observations so far.

In every sporting superstar's life you can point to a flashpoint, where their life made the jump from ordinary to extraordinary.

If you've never heard of Mark Cleary, Mitchell Claydon and Travis Birt, don't worry - you won't be alone.

I remember back in my younger years at both intermediate and college when we used the term 'school boy captain'.

Player rotation in the top leagues of football is a necessity, writes Harry Ngata.

Go Scott Lewis, and give that Sonny Bill Williams a decent clout for those of us who are sick of his self-centred antics.

If the All Blacks win the Webb Ellis, Henry will be king. If he fails, whatever the circumstances, off with his head.