After an enthralling period of pool play, the Cricket World Cup heads into the knock out phases this week.

A cricket fan has had to make a tough decision after his share in a possible $1 million put his allegiances to the test.

Seven Sikh cricket fans were barred from entering Eden Park to watch India play Zimbabwe in a Cricket World Cup match on Saturday because they were wearing kirpans.

Ross Taylor was our premier batsman for a long time and his class has carried him through until now. When his form struck a bump, insecurities bubbled over, writes Chris Rattue.

Games from now on will stay longer in the memory than all bar a small handful from pool play, writes David Leggat.

Pace weapon Pat Cummins has unveiled Australia's plans to unleash a bouncer barrage in the knockout matches.

The Warriors have snapped their tradition of early season struggles, with a 18-6 win over Canberra at GIO Stadium.

The West Indies beat the United Arab Emirates by six wickets today to stake their claim for a place in the Cricket World Cup quarterfinals.

Australia's one-wicket World Cup loss to New Zealand still plays on the mind of skipper Michael Clarke ahead of his teams' finals campaign.

Live updates and ball-by-ball statistics of the Cricket World Cup pool B match between Ireland and Pakistan in Napier.

Wellington Phoenix are the new A-League leaders after a brace from Roy Krishna lifted them to a 2-1 victory over Perth Glory at nib Stadium on Saturday night.

The West Indies will be looking to dispose of the United Arab Emirates in swift fashion today, captain Jason Holder said as a looming storm threatened their World Cup playoff chances.

Swing bowling could prove the crucial factor in finding the winners of the Cricket World Cup.

Perfect is what I'd call Friday night's Cricket World Cup final group match, writes Mark Richardson.

It says something about the NZ cricket team's form that Ross Taylor is under more scrutiny than anyone, if anecdotal feedback on talkback radio and social media is a gauge.

The Warriors and speedway could be shifted from their 'spiritual homes' for the sake of five days of test cricket per year at Western Springs.

Cricket fans are in countdown - it's just six more sleeps until the Black Caps' quest for World Cup glory hits the finals stage.

A tournament favourite receives what appears a welcome challenge, almost ends up on the wrong end of an upset, but eventually chases down a testing total to progress from pool play unbeaten.

Something mysterious is going on around this Highlanders mob; they are somehow winning matches which they have no right to win.