Black Caps opening batsman Brendon McCullum can't wait to rekindle his old relationship with fellow opener Jesse Ryder.

New Black Caps squad member Hamish Bennett is young in age but not in terms of cricket experience.

Brendon McCullum is prepared for the possibility of his run of 52 straight tests coming to an end.

Former fast bowler Shane Bond has joined the Central Districts coaching staff for the Champions League Twenty20 tournament.

Injury-prone Black Caps allrounder Jacob Oram will have surgery on his injured knee next week

The Black Caps have missed out on the tri-series final after a meek 105-run loss to India this morning.

The rain that has followed the Black Caps around in Sri Lanka could be a factor in tonight's must win clash with India.

The Black Caps are worried by a lack of recent game time ahead of their must-win tri-series match against India tomorrow.

NZ Cricket chief executive Justin Vaughan has denied reports the Black Caps will tour Pakistan and play fund raising matches.

Scott Styris believes his time out of international cricket is behind his improving form for the Black Caps.

The Black Caps will continue with their bat first policy if they win the toss in tonight's ODI against Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka will be without off spinner Surav Randiv for tonight's tri series one day international against the Black Caps in Dambulla.

Sri Lanka has eased to a three wicket win over the Black Caps in their one-day Tri-series international match.

New Zealand's preparations for next year's World Cup on the subcontinent ramp up in Sri Lanka tonight.