
Cricket: Black Caps' home dominance continues
New Zealand hadn't discussed keeping the foot on Sri Lanka's throat going into yesterday's opening ODI at Hagley Oval - it just worked out that way.
New Zealand hadn't discussed keeping the foot on Sri Lanka's throat going into yesterday's opening ODI at Hagley Oval - it just worked out that way.
New Zealand thumped Sri Lanka by seven wickets in the opening ODI of a five-game series at Hagley Oval.
The boss is soon to depart and there's a vacancy to be filled.
The world's best test batsman is in doubt for the start of New Zealand's limited-overs campaign against Sri Lanka.
Former South African captain Graeme Smith has praised the attacking and good-natured spirit Brendon McCullum has brought to world cricket.
Black Caps - with plenty of new faces - is determined to play aggressive cricket.
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Final test engagements chance for retiring captain to make an emphatic finish to thrilling career.
The alternatives are Tim Southee, BJ Watling or Tom Latham, but Williamson is the logical preference. Just don't expect McCullum-esque funky fields.
Black Caps skipper to retire from all international cricket at the end of the summer. Kane Williamson will captain New Zealand at the ICC World T20 in March.
Black Caps skipper has officially announced that he will retire from all international cricket at the end of the summer.
Black Caps skipper to announce Australian tests in February will be his last. Rolling coverage here.
Father of new world number one missed out on seeing son's big day.
The Seddon Park groundsmen produced a test pitch which challenged the batsmen and made for cricket at pace.
Read a replay of our live blog of the Black Caps beating Sri Lanka at Seddon Park in Hamilton.
A scene behind the pavilion at Seddon Park today summed up the toll the Decision Review System takes on umpires.
The short ball reigned at Seddon Park today.
New Zealand are within sight of a series-winning victory against Sri Lanka after a bizarre day's cricket at Seddon Park today.
Sri Lanka's collapse has given New Zealand the upper hand in the test match - but New Zealand is not on the home stretch yet.
New Zealand have a tussle on their hands to win the two-test series against Sri Lanka after the visitors enjoyed a dominant day.
Sri Lanka, having battled to get themselves into an impressive position then threw it away just before rain cut short the opening day in Hamilton.
New Zealand will name an unchange for the second test against Sri Lanka, with Kane Williamson overcoming injury to play.