Australia coach Darren Lehmann has brushed aside criticism by former captain Michael Clarke of the decision to send skipper Steve

Craig Ervine scored his maiden test century and Peter Moor hit 71 on debut as Zimbabwe fought back in the second test to reach 305-6

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has joined elite company with his century in the second test against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo today.

A Rangana Herath hat-trick and some calamitous batting combined as Australia were dismissed by Sri Lanka for just 106.

Ross Taylor could pass former mentor Martin Crowe's total for test runs as early as Saturday night.

Sri Lanka have capped a huge comeback to score a famous 106-run win over Australia in the first Test in Kandy, ending Steve Smith's 11-match unbeaten streak as captain.

Centuries from Ross Taylor and BJ Watling and a three-wicket haul from Trent Boult moved New Zealand closer to a huge win over Zimbabwe.

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The BLACKCAPS won their three-day match against Zimbabwe A by 259 runs yesterday and prepare to play the first Test against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo on Thursday.

Australia will face West Indies in an ODI tri-series final after South Africa meekly surrendered to the hosts by 100 runs in Barbados.

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West Indies have won the World T20 final in stunning fashion with four straight sixes in the final over to beat England.

T20 cricket has always been tagged with the "hit and giggle" put-down. Now, though, the Black Caps have reinvigorated my interest in the game.

The West Indies have stunned hosts India to book a spot in the World Twenty20 final after India twice took wickets on no-ball deliveries.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan was full of praise for the Black Caps ahead of their semifinal showdown.

New Zealand's terrific work in pool play at the World T20 is reflected in the latest ranking lists from the ICC.

Cricket Australia officials have met with their Victorian counterparts after the Bushrangers were hit with a five-run penalty for ball tampering on Sunday.

Black Caps wicketkeeper Luke Ronchi is expecting spin to come to the fore once more against Bangladesh tomorrow night.

Bangladesh have missed the chance to hand hosts India a second defeat of the World T20 with one of the biggest chokes in the tournament's history. Source: ICC

The breakdown of money to go to teams at the world T20 means New Zealand stand to trouser more than $US3 million, if they go on to win the final.

In a fairytale-like venue at the foot of the Himalaya, New Zealand delivered a magical performance to triumph by eight runs over Australia at the World T20.

The Black Caps have posted 142/8 after winning the toss and deciding to bat first against Australia.

Bad weather is forecast, and long-sleeved sweaters should be de rigueur by the mid-afternoon start as NZ prepare to play Australia in Dharamsala.

The incentive is obvious; beat Australia in Dharamsala tonight and New Zealand are within grasping distance of securing a spot in the world T20 semifinals.

Nigel Llong and Richard Illingworth, umpires whose controversial decisions went against the Black Caps in recent months, will umpire NZ's next World T20 match.

Chris Gayle has single handedly beaten England at the Twenty20 World Cup in Mumbai.

New Zealand can expect verbal jabs from Australia when the teams have their world T20 clash on Friday night.

New Zealand humiliated hosts India in the opening game of the World T20 and the result reverberated around the world.

Herald cricket writers David Leggat and Andrew Alderson discuss NZ's shock 47-run victory over world No.1 India at the World T20.