An ideally-qualified NZer may be overlooked for the top ICC job in favour of the man the Aussies want to nominate, former PM John Howard.

Daniel Luca Vettori, the everymanchild of NZ Cricket, didn't spring fully formed into the public consciousness - Matt Nippert charts his rise.

The anomalies of the IPL auction system were laid bare yesterday when Lou Vincent made the final cut of 51, yet Martin Guptill didn't.

Chris Cairns' lawyer has called on the International Cricket Council to censure IPL commissioner Lalit Modi over "defamatory" comments which he claims have jeopardised Cairns' future earnings.

Andrew Alderson puts his front foot down the wicket to play through a year of on- and off-field dramas.

It has been pointed out that playing cricket at night needs a full house, a balmy night and plenty of beer on board.

Next year could see the start of an ICC-sanctioned test cricket championship, writes Andrew Alderson.

The Cricket World According to Dylan Cleaver ... For What it's Worth - his final column.

New Zealand's Kyle Mills now sits atop the world as a one-day international bowler.

Debate is raging in Pakistan over their cricket team's performance at the Champions Trophy - but the ICC remains unmoved.