The time has come to ask Kevin Pietersen what he stands for as an England test batsman.

Australia's hopes of a 5-0 Ashes series sweep have taken a battering after England fought back strongly on day two of the fourth test at the MCG.

It is still over a year away, but the World Cup clock is beginning to tick loudly for those eyeing selection in the New Zealand squad.

The West Indies spent Christmas morning watching Invictus, the celebrated film of the 1995 Rugby World Cup.

New Zealand will look to roll out the green welcome mat for the two tests against India in February.

Brendon McCullum's admitted making the wrong toss decision in the third test against the West Indies but has paid tribute to the brilliance of his three core players.

A jaunty spring was in the step of the New Zealand cricketers strolling home across Seddon Park last night.

Where should Ross Taylor sit among New Zealand's finest test batsmen? Right up with the best, quite clearly.