New Zealand captain Dan Vettori has all but declared himself fit for the cricket World Cup quarterfinal against South Africa.

The Black Caps management will give Daniel Vettori and Kyle Mills as much time as possible to overcome their injuries.

Brendon McCullum's performance against Canada was an exercise in mental determination as much as the use of his talents.

An injury to key pace bowler Kyle Mills cast a shadow over New Zealand's workmanlike 97-run win over Canada.

Canada have won the toss and elected to field first against New Zealand in their group A World Cup cricket match.

Black Caps shouldn't assume Canada will be a walk in the park.

Daniel Vettori will continue to play at the Cricket World Cup after scans revealed he has suffered a ligament strain to the inside of his right knee.

As Ross Taylor lay flat out across some spare seats at the back of the plane he could rest easy at the thought of his impeccable timing.

Black Caps captain Daniel Vettori will see a specialist in Mumbai tonight to determine the extent of his knee injury.

How much has New Zealand's World Cup stock risen on the back of yesterday's thumping World Cup win over Pakistan?

A brilliant Black Caps' win over Pakistan has been overshadowed by the fact it could be Daniel Vettori's last at the World Cup.

Black Caps wicket keeper Brendon McCullum's suffering from a sore knee ahead of tonight's match against Pakistan at the Cricket World Cup.

Cricket correspondent Andrew Alderson ranks the nations at the World Cup as the tournament heads into week three.

Black Caps coach John Wright wants his players' focus to remain on the field ahead of tomorrow night's World Cup group match against Pakistan.