If there's a lesson to be learned from the NZ-India series, it's to be wary of the hero-to-zero mantra spawned by knee-jerk reactions to success and failure, writes Andrew Alderson.

Ross Taylor's ninth one-day international century has eased New Zealand to an epic one-day series triumph over world champions India...

England cricket captain Alastair Cook went home yesterday looking forward to "seeing a few sheep" but with important decisions to make about the future direction of the team.

Today represents the sixth time in just over a year where New Zealand have the chance to seal a one-day international series.

If the Black Caps were to smash India in this series, the superpower would probably just shrug their shoulders and move on, writes Mark Richardson.

Sometimes it seems there has never been a sport capable of soiling its own nest as badly as cricket.

The Brendon McCullum-Mike Hesson regime is on the cusp of its biggest one-day international series triumph in today's third match against India.

Tim Southee joined a special club on Wednesday, becoming just the sixth New Zealander to take 100 wickets in tests and one-day internationals.

Pre-tournament favourites the Netherlands were squeezed out of the Super Six stage of the World Cup qualifying tournament in thrilling fashion at Lincoln yesterday.

Risky tactic of concentrated short-pitched pace bowling at McLean Park shows ODI experts are vulnerable.

The wait has been worth it. An exciting series looms after New Zealand steeled their nerves last night to triumph over India.

Martin Snedden will be hoping he's more Henry Kissinger than Neville Chamberlain as he negotiates financial and touring peace for New Zealand Cricket.

The Black Caps have beaten India by 24 runs in the first ODI in Napier today.