Prime Minister John Key has sidestepped the question of whether Team New Zealand skipper has been dumped, praising him for being a very successful sportsman, but his future role is for Team NZ to decide , not the Government.

Cricket Herald’s Dylan Cleaver offers three quick comments from CWC15. 1. 300-plus totals are the new normal. 2. What to make of New Zealand? 3. The minnows deserve their place in the sun

"Job done" was New Zealand cricket coach Mike Hesson's succinct assessment of their three-wicket victory over Scotland which, because they reached the target in 24.5 overs, left them with a handy profit on net run rate, relative to their pool opponents. Hesson described the batting performance as "untidy" but stressed that over the last 30 ODIs, which includes matches beyond the 3-0 loss to Bangladesh in November 2013, they have been a "decent batting unit" so there's no need to panic.

New Zealand are keeping schtum on the likely makeup of their side to face Scotland in their second game at the World Cup tomorrow. Having seen off Sri Lanka by 98 runs in some style in Christchurch on Saturday, changes are tipped but Brendon McCullum was the soul of discretion today.

The IPL auction is later today, and Black Caps captain Brendon McCullum is hoping some of his team get contracts and do well 'so I don't have to keep picking up the tab'. Looking ahead to Scotland Tuesday, he notes coach Hesson has reminded them they need competition points and It doesn't matter who they earn them off.

The Cricket World Cup continues today with the Black Caps playing Scotland in Dunedin. Who will win? Watch this cricket predict the result.

Australia posted 342-9 on the vast expanse of turf that is the MCG. They got there largely thanks to a woeful start in the field by England. Aaron Finch, Australia's only top-four contributor of note, was dropped on 0 by Chris Woakes, a simple enough chance at square leg. Some 135 runs later, Woakes must have been feeling rather small as the opener walked off to a standing ovation from the huge crowd.

On a tide of national goodwill, Brendon McCullum delivered the catalyst for New Zealand's victory against Sri Lanka at Hagley Park yesterday. McCullum's recent decision to return to open the order with free licence rather than cramp himself like a padded jack-in-the-box at No5 was never better exemplified. His 65 from 49 balls was a local anesthetic to public nerves.

Highlights and reaction from the opening games of the tournament, New Zealand by Sri Lanka by 98 runs.

Comedian Ben Hurley, actor Shane Cortese, television presenter Toni Street, Labour MP Grant Robinson and actor Neill Rea have shared their memories of the tournament with the Herald and have made predictions for the latest World Cup on New Zealand soil.

Interview with former Australian batsman Greg Chappell. Chappell gives his views on the current Australia team and the other contenders for the Cricket World Cup.

Interview with former leg-spinner Shane Warne. Warne assesses Australia’s chances at this year’s Cricket World Cup.

Bath tub racers and their craft will take to the water at Bowentown, Waihi Beach, tomorrow as the 2015 Bath Tub Regatta gets underway".

Watch as this gentleman (casually) takes arcade basketball to the next level. Video / Youtube: Rumble viral

Sports editor-at-large Dylan Cleaver and NZ Herald sports writer Andrew Alderson sit down to discuss the upcoming Cricket World Cup and who will be the 'Winners, losers and possible dark horses'

Pakistan coach Waqar Younis believes the magic of the 1992 World Cup victory can happen again for his team.

Interview with England fast bowler Stuart Broad. Broad gives his thoughts on England’s expectations for the tournament and who he expects to challenge for the trophy.

Bosses of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 are confident the "sickness" of match-fixing won't play a part in the showcase tournament starting on Saturday. An anti-corruption unit inside the International Cricket Council (ICC), has drawn up a list of people identified as being involved in match or spot fixing and illegal betting.

Interview with South Africa bowling coach Allan Donald. Donald discusses the importance of captain AB de Villiers to the current team and their hopes of ICC Cricket World Cup success in Australia and New Zealand.

Interview with former New Zealand international Rod Latham. Latham reflects on the Black Caps’ 1992 Cricket World Cup campaign and looks ahead to this year’s tournament.

Interview with Ireland coach Phil Simmons and players Will Porterfield and Kevin O’Brien. Ireland begin their campaign against West Indies on February 16.

Interview with UAE coach Aaqib Javed. Javed discusses the country’s improvement since their major tournament debut in 1996 and what they hope to achieve in Australia and New Zealand.

Cricketer Jesse Ryder says there is no medical reason he should not step into the ring for a charity boxing match against Whale Oil blogger Cameron Slater in Christchurch on March 28. Ryder will be returning to the city where he was felled during a late night altercation for a fight that will take place exactly two years to the day after he sustained injuries that left him in a coma for three days. Slater, who broke his vow not to speak to the Herald, was remarkably bullish about his chances. "I always back myself," he said. "I am always a box of surprises."

Bosses of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 are confident the "sickness'' of match-fixing won't play a part in the showcase tournament starting on Saturday. An anti-corruption unit inside the International Cricket Council (ICC), has drawn up a list of people identified as being involved in match or spot fixing and illegal betting.

A Belgian rugby club has surely set a new record for the largest win recorded in the magnificent game, a whopping 356 - 3. Video / You Tube: Kipik TV

At the 1992 Cricket World Cup New Zealand developed slow bowling and openers with big attacking shots as a tactic to win. Join Sir Richard Hadlee, Ken Rutherford and Mark Greatbatch as they recall those matches with Coach Warren Lees and opener Rod Latham.

Pakistan won the Cricket World Cup in 1992 in New Zealand and Australia, and have good memories... and they need to change their form and plan to surprise.

At the 1992 Cricket World Cup New Zealand decided they wanted to play colours instead of the famous names of the game. Join Sir Richard Hadlee, Ken Rutherford, Chris Harris and Mark Greatbatch as they recall that day along with Coach Warren Lees and opener Rod Latham.

Former champion fast bowler Waqar Younis knows what his sides weakness is and how to fit them, even after just losing to the Black Caps.

Interview with coach Grant Bradburn and captain Preston Mommsen. Scotland are looking for their first World Cup victory after winless campaigns in 1999 and 2007.