New Zealand's bowling attack has made strides since the introduction of their South African coach, writes Andrew Alderson.

New Zealand made short work of an inadequate Zimbabwe in a one-sided romp in Ahmedabad last night.

New Zealand's openers barely broke sweat as they coasted to a 10-wicket win over a disappointing Zimbabwe.

New Zealand bowling coach Allan Donald has gone in to bat for beleaguered young fast-medium bowler Hamish Bennett.

Australia cruised to victory in their group A World Cup match against the Black Caps in Nagpur overnight.

The Black Caps have their best chance than ever to beat their transtasman rivals on cricket's biggest stage this afternoon.

Black Caps bowling coach Allan Donald has identified ball preservation as the key to New Zealand continuing to get reverse swing at the Cricket World Cup.

The Black Caps' form has been poor of late but it is not overstating things to say they have a chance of beating Australia in the pool rounds.

There's the whiff of an upset in the Chennai air, a growing sense that New Zealand might catch Kenya unawares and win tomorrow night.

Ross Taylor has refused to let the Black Caps' latest defeat dent his belief that the side can win the World Cup.

Brendon McCullum feels the time is ripe to make amends for two past World Cups in which he has harvested just 152 runs.

Scott Styris say India's quest for cricket's World Cup is similar to the All Blacks' Cup challenge later this year.

Ross Taylor has acknowledged the importance of spin as the Black Caps prepare for their final pre-World Cup warm-up match against India.

Black Caps all rounder James Franklin believes his days of opening the bowling are over.

New Zealand settled into their World Cup campaign with a 32-run win over Ireland in their opening warmup game at Nagpur yesterday.