NZ produced a stunning performance with the ball to claim an unlikely seven-run victory against the West Indies today.

New Zealand have beaten Ireland by 40 runs in a Twenty20 World Cup warm-up match at Providence Stadium.

Zimbabwe has moved to block former Australian Prime Minister John Howard's progression to the International Cricket Council's (ICC) presidency.

A cricket team from Wellington is re-assessing its travel plans to Bangalore, after two bombs exploded outside a cricket ground.

Four players have been picked with selectorial fingers crossed for the world Twenty20 championship.

Big-hitting Jesse Ryder returns to the Black Caps after missing the summer's domestic internationals.

The final day of the second test between NZ and Australia is underway. Follow the action live.

The search for a NZ cricket pace spearhead will continue over winter, with their most senior quick's international future under a cloud.

The Black Caps face a tough day at the office when they resume batting tomorrow on 185/5, 294 runs short of the target set by Australia.

Australia reached 333 for four in their second innings at stumps on day three, an overall lead of exactly 300.

Ross Taylor scored the fastest century in NZ test history, but had to watch as his teammates threw away their wickets, writes Dylan Cleaver.

New Zealand and Australia remain locked together after two days.

Daniel Vettori is responsible for five wickets as Australia slip in the second test - Vettori's 100th for the Black Caps.