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Cricket: Pitch perfect aim for opener
"It's pretty special having the best seat in the house and there's no one else here," said the head groundsman of Hagley…
Great prep so no excuses - McCullum
Brendon McCullum declared his hand yesterday as New Zealand prepare for the biggest day in their cricket life since Eden…
Jacob Oram: Black Caps have talent to go the distance
I was fortunate enough to play in three World Cups, yet I think the current Black Caps squad would easily dispose of any…
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Given a choice, most of the better teams at the World Cup would rather avoid Pakistan when the quarter-finals arrive on…
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Cricket: World Cup opens in NZ
The ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 got off with a bang in Christchurch tonight as a colourful crowd in the tens of thousands…
Cup launches with opening ceremony
The Cricket World Cup got off with a bang in Christchurch tonight as a colourful crowd in the tens of thousands packed in…
World Cup: 'There's no excuses' - McCullum
Brendon McCullum declared his hand today as New Zealand prepares for the biggest day in its cricket life since Eden Park…
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World Cup opening ceremony
Cricket fans turned out in force tonight to kick off the 2015 Cricket world Cup. The huge crowd, in…
Cricket: Ronchi - We've got a big chance
New Zealand out and out World Cup favourites? That might be pushing it a bit, according to wicketkeeper Luke Ronchi. That…
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'Winners, losers and possible dark horses'
Sports editor-at-large Dylan Cleaver and NZ Herald sports writer Andrew Alderson sit down to discuss the upcoming Cricket…
Super fan started young
Adam Berry bunked school to watch the 1992 Cricket World Cup.
Cricket: McCullum humbled by Halberg win
New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum said winning the Halberg Sportsman of the Year award last night…
Few game changes in ICC pipeline
What was it like contesting the 1992 World Cup as South Africa returned from isolation? "It was our first major event…
Kiwis too classy for South Africans
Yes it was a practice match; yes in the overall World Cup scheme it didn't matter, but one team undeniably took far more…
Annoying and 'ugly' coverage
Sky TV is powerless to change on-screen graphics which a media commentator says are "ugly, visual garbage" and will get…
Cricket: Bates' 100 anchors Ferns win
A top-class century from captain Suzie Bates was the key factor as the White Ferns defeated England by 67 runs at Mt Maunganui's…
Black Caps give SA a serious spanking
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New Zealand demolished South Africa in their final World Cup warmup at Hagley Oval today, winning the…
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Cricket: Captains miss high five
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Both have captained their country and have dealt out countless high fives in their respective careers…
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Thrilling clash promises fascinating run
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Nelson may see final sinking of West Indies
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Sri Lanka's Malinga factor shifts the balance
New Zealand will know what to expect if, as expected…
New innings balls sort best from the rest
Each World Cup seems to throw up something fresh for…
Hot Spot moments add thrill to game
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Williamson's dedication augurs well for Cup
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Pesky Aussies to steal our thunder
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Black Caps must continue to back Guptill
For someone of seemingly pathological shyness, Martin…
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Body science drives Black Caps quicks
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Years of scientific research will lie hidden behind every Black Caps ball sent hurtling down the pitch…