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Cricket legend says the way in which English cricket has been run lately amounted to a "shambles" ahead of this week's first test against New Zealand.

With a Kermit-green pitch unveiled at Lord's yesterday the toss stands to have a significant bearing on the Black Caps' fortunes in the first test.

Fears of a rebel T20 competition, involving at least one NZ team have surfaced after the group behind the failed Indian Cricket League began registering company names.

Waugh says England need to have a plan, believe in it and stick to it. And while it mightn't work straight away, the results will come.

Zimbabwe have agreed to tour Pakistan for a five-match one-day series next month, the first test-playing nation to visit in six years.

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.

James Faulkner is out to fill Michael Bevan's shoes in the World Cup final, even though he's already living in his penthouse.

If there's one player New Zealand need to be wary of, among a phalanx of top quality cricketers in the Australian team tomorrow, it could be Steven Smith.

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.

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.

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

Australia are safely through to the World Cup semifinals but not without a serious scare from Pakistan at Adelaide Oval last night.

Proteas now face either New Zealand or the West Indies in the first semifinal in Auckland next Tuesday.

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.