Mark Richardson is impressed that the Black Caps put away Zimbabwe with such a commanding performance.

New Zealand's openers barely broke sweat as they coasted to a 10-wicket win over a disappointing Zimbabwe.

Former Black Cap Nathan Astle says the current side need to stick to a batting plan and the runs will come.

New Zealand bowling coach Allan Donald has gone in to bat for beleaguered young fast-medium bowler Hamish Bennett.

Australian captain Ricky Ponting smashed a television set after being run out during their World Cup match against Zimbabwe, a local official claimed on Tuesday.

The Black Caps' form has been poor of late but it is not overstating things to say they have a chance of beating Australia in the pool rounds.

There's the whiff of an upset in the Chennai air, a growing sense that New Zealand might catch Kenya unawares and win tomorrow night.