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.

A cricket career which has inspired millions is set to culminate in one of sport's grandest cathedrals tomorrow.

For all the high achievements of individual New Zealand players in the World Cup, there's one senior who will be hoping he's saving his best until tomorrow.

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

The Melbourne Cricket Ground, with its large empty green acres, can be an intimidating place to play cricket.

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.

Bacon and eggs, gin and tonic, Southee and Boult: it's not quite right having one without the other.

Team New Zealand's future in the America's Cup is in serious doubt after the Government confirmed the loss of the qualifying round in Auckland would mean zero funding.

Black Caps fan posing as Williamson pokes fun at Australia's sledge about the size of the MCG: "I walked out to inspect the pitch yesterday and I still haven't gotten there."

The mispronunciation of the word 'success' left Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke momentarily stumped last night during a press conference.

Hairy Javelin, Wonky Donkey and Skinger. Or, as they are sometimes known, Grant Elliott, Luke Ronchi and Martin Guptill.

Autralian TV host Karl Stefanovic slammed on social media for 7-Eleven jibe to Indian fans and calling Kiwis "dole bludger army".

No one likes to be a killjoy but there are five stats that will bring the Black Caps fans back down to earth with a heavy thud - and one that will give them cheer.

Daniel Vettori’s stiff back is “a bit sore but should be fine” for the Cricket World Cup final as the NZ team walked through Auckland Airport to applause this afternoon.

The rollercoaster ride the Black Caps went on last night was reflected with the swinging TAB odds throughout the match. Click here to see how they shifted.

What was the best moment of the World Cup so far, and who will NZ want to face in the final? The Herald's cricket experts answer the big questions.

The Herald was Eden Park with a decibel meter last night. Cover your ears, here's what we heard.

It's unlikely the wider public has full appreciation of just how close Grant Elliott was to missing out on his World Cup dream.

As Morne Morkel picked up the ball to bowl the penultimate over of the cricket World Cup semi-final between New Zealand and South

Here is how South Africa's press reacted to New Zealand's memorable semi-final win over the Proteas.