New Zealand cricket may have a fight to keep coach Mike Hesson as Indian Premier League franchises have started to circle.

In-form Martin Guptill is primed for a test cricket recall, with the opener to be named today in the squads for the test and limited-overs components of the tour to England.

Easter weekend is the perfect opportunity to unzip the beige suit, remove the box, take off the pads (not in that order) and settle back into footy.

In rugby these qualities are best and invariably embodied by that great chunk of a man from the Cape of South Africa, Schalk Burger.

New Zealand pace bowler Kyle Mills has retired from all cricket after an illustrious 17-year career.

The Black Caps fell at the final hurdle in the Cricket World Cup. Are you still proud of the boys?

MS Dhoni has been forced to defend his future in the game as Indian fans took to the streets to protest his side's semifinal exit at the hands of Australia.

When you hit the best fast bowler in the world for six to reach the World Cup final, you're going to have to answer some questions.

Former Black Cap Andre Adams will be in the midst of a family rivalry for the ages today as the Black Caps take on the West Indies in their quarter final for the Cricket World Cup.

He's the quiet but firm thinker driving the revival of our national cricket team. And yes, he could play a bit too, New Zealand coach Mike Hesson tells Steve Deane.

This World Cup hasn't played out in the way Kyle Mills hoped on a personal level but it doesn't mean he doesn't have a role to play.

Bangladesh intend lodging an "official" complaint over an umpiring decision in their quarter-final loss to India on Thursday night.

Andrew Alderson looks at how New Zealand might adapt to six tricky scenarios in today’s quarter-final against the West Indies.

With a penchant for parties, smashing sixes, wearing sunglasses while bowling and generally doing whatever he pleases, Chris Gayle is a cool customer.

Daniel Vettori has enjoyed continued success in the capital, extending back to the ground's debut in January 2000.

Bangladesh have set the Black Caps 289 to win at Seddon Park in Hamilton.

Napier is New Zealand's most prolific cricket-watching city during the Cricket World Cup, according to figures compiled by Statistics New Zealand.

Colour, culture and cricket wound into one at the India versus Ireland Cricket World Cup match in Hamilton yesterday.

Ireland have provided a resilient presence despite being an ICC "associate member". They are on the cusp of pressing beyond that frontier.

The Alternative Commentary Collective have been given back their voices - though from a distance.

On several occasions it has seemed as if it's not a fair fight when, armed with only a small white sphere, the unfortunate bowler ran in to confront his executioner, writes Tony Blain.

Not so long ago, the talk was of New Zealand, South Africa and Australia in terms of who would be making a big push for the World Cup.

The rule of thumb in Napier is bat first every time on the best batting strip in the country. But Afghanistan's stronger suit is their bowling by some distance, writes David Leggat.

Australian paceman Pat Cummins will miss today's crucial match with Sri Lanka because of the side injury he picked up in last weekend's defeat to New Zealand.

One-day internationals have donned their best suit, had a haircut and brushed off their CV in a bid for future employment as a credible cricketing format, writes Andrew Alderson.