Cricket
Ajaz Patel leads NZ to victory in his debut test
In his debut test match in Abu Dhabi yesterday, Ajaz Patel led New Zealand to an improbable test victory as he ripped through the Pakistani batting line-up. But just nine years earlier, Patel was… Audio
Former mentor says Ajaz Patel has shown great perseverance
A former mentor of New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel says his journey onto the international stage is one of perseverance. Audio
Steve Smith and David Warner could have bans reduced
Steve Smith and David Warner could have their one-year bans from international and state cricket reduced or adjusted after a review by the board of Cricket Australia.
Black Caps complete mission impossible and win first Test thriller
Debutant spinner Ajaz Patel claimed five wickets in the second innings as New Zealand beat Pakistan by four runs on a dramatic fourth day of the opening cricket test in Abu Dhabi.
Black Caps suffer dramatic batting collapse
The Pakistani cricketers are on track for a comfortable victory in the first Test in Abu Dhabi after a New Zealand batting collapse on day three.
McCullum and Anderson dropped by IPL team
The former New Zealand cricket captain Brendon McCullum and all rounder Corey Anderson have been released by the Indian Premier League side the Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Kane Williamson says he should be able to play first Test
The Black Caps captain Kane Williamson says he should be fine to play the opening Test against Pakistan.
Ross Taylor climbs in ODI cricket rankings
New Zealand cricketer Ross Taylor has climbed to a career-high position of third in the latest ICC rankings for one-day batsmen.
ODI series between Black Caps and Pakistan drawn
The New Zealand cricketers have drawn their one-day series with Pakistan after the third and final game was rained-off in Dubai.
White Ferns in must-win territory after opening loss
White Ferns captain Amy Satterthwaite says morale is still good, despite a losing start to the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean, going down to India by 34 runs.
Black Caps beaten by Pakistan in second ODI
The Pakistani cricketers have levelled the one day series with New Zealand after a comprehensive six wicket victory in game two in Abu Dhabi.
White Ferns unable to chase down record World T20 total by India
In the second episode of Not Your Average Cricket Show Suzie Bates discusses what happened against India, we head down to Lambton Quay to discover why you don't like cricket, and we get up close with… Audio
Australia level one day series with South Africa
Australia have scored a seven-run win over South Africa at the Adelaide Oval, ending the hosts' record seven-match losing streak and levelling the three-match one-day cricket international series.
England thump Sri Lanka in first Test
Spinners Moeen Ali and Jack Leach combined to destroy Sri Lanka and bowl England to a comprehensive 211-run victory inside four days in the first cricket test in Galle.
All Blacks vs England preview & a cricket hat-trick
Sports commentator Brendan Telfer previews the most eagerly awaited rugby test since the last Rugby World Cup. At Twickenham this Sunday morning, it's England versus the All Blacks, so a showdown… Audio
Astle out of Black Caps tour
Leg-spinner Todd Astle has been ruled out of the remainder of the Black Caps tour to the United Arab Emirates, and will return home to have his injured right knee looked at by a specialist.
Taylor slammed for Hafeez throwing gesture
Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed has slammed New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor for making a "disgraceful" throwing gesture when facing Mohammad Hafeez during their ODI in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.
Black Caps beat Pakistan in first ODI
The New Zealand cricketers have wrapped up a 47-run win over Pakistan in the first one-day international in Abu Dhabi.
Record score off one over in Ford Trophy game
Central Districts medium pacer Willem Ludick earned an unwanted place in the record books when Northern Districts took 43 runs off one of his overs in a Ford Trophy one day cricket match in Hamilton.
