Two new players have been included in the NZ Twenty20 and one-day international squads for next month's series against Bangladesh.

For New Zealand to beat Australia in a test match, there'll need to be a solid plan in place. This is it.

National selector Mark Greatbatch is emerging as a strong contender to be New Zealand's batting coach.

Daniel Luca Vettori, the everymanchild of NZ Cricket, didn't spring fully formed into the public consciousness - Matt Nippert charts his rise.

Test cricket is dying in New Zealand, but a brilliant clash against Australia will be a marvellous tonic.

Without Shane Bond and Iain O'Brien, the Black Caps can't take advantage of Australia's vulnerability says Chris Rattue.

Victoria have recruited leading New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor as a last-minute replacement for Australia's domestic cricket Twenty20 tournament.

Andrew Alderson puts his front foot down the wicket to play through a year of on- and off-field dramas.

Shane Bond yesterday finally listened to the several years' worth of unsolicited advice he had received from his back, his knees and lately his abdominal muscles.

New Zealand's busy captain is flourishing in his roles as player, coach and selector.

Pakistan's sports minister has suggested govt intervention after the national cricket team was racially abused during the Napier test.