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Cricket: Prolific Raval set to be opener-in-waiting for Black Caps
Jeet Raval's presence will increase the pressure on New Zealand's test opening combination for the Zimbabwe and South Africa test tour.

Improved consistency pushes Raval over the line
Raval has been knocking on the door for a few seasons, but his improved consistency of late has got him across the line.

ICC responds to McCullum criticism
The ICC insists it's substantially revamped its anti-corruption arm since Brendon McCullum's reporting of match-fixing.

McCullum: Phil's death changed cricket
Brendon McCullum has used his MCC Spirit of Cricket Cowdrey Lecture to reflect on the death of Phil Hughes and how the tragedy changed cricket.

Andrew Alderson: Vettori accepting Indian head coaching role would shock
OPINION: It would shock if Daniel Vettori accepted the head coaching role of the Indian cricket team.

Cricket: Apprentice Kane Williamson handed reins
As announcements go, it was far from a "didn't see that one coming" moment.

Williamson named Black Caps captain
New Zealand cricket has confirmed Kane Williamson as the Black Caps captain in all three formats.

New Zealand embracing idea of second pink ball test in India
Expect New Zealand to play their second pink ball cricket test in India in October.

Black Caps to face India in pink ball test
The Black Caps look set to play their second day-night test when they tour India later this year.

David Leggat: Proteas take the shine off pink-ball test
South Africa's resistance to playing a pink-ball test in Australia in November may also be a grim pointer of hopes of playing a day-night test in NZ next year.

Andrew Mulligan: Why T20 is such a great hit
T20 cricket has always been tagged with the "hit and giggle" put-down. Now, though, the Black Caps have reinvigorated my interest in the game.

Editorial: Black Caps did us proud with efforts at T20
When NZ cricket followers reflect on the competitions wrapping up in India, they ought to conclude it was a job well done.

Where did it go wrong for the Black Caps?
Herald cricket writers David Leggat and Andrew Alderson answer three key questions following the Black Caps' semifinal defeat to England at the World T20.

Knockout curse shows no sign of ending
No country has reached more than New Zealand's nine semi-finals across the World Cup and World Twenty20. Yet only once New Zealand got over the hurdle.

Twitter react - 'NZ fell asleep on exam night'
The Twitter offerings were kind to England and cutting for New Zealand after the T20 semifinals today in Delhi.

England crush Black Caps' T20 dreams
New Zealand's world T20 adventure is over; England were too good, crushing them by seven wickets in their semifinal.

As it happened: Black Caps v England
Live updates of the World Twenty20 semifinal clash between the Black Caps and England.

Smarts have guided Black Caps to T20 semis - Vaughan
Former England captain Michael Vaughan was full of praise for the Black Caps ahead of their semifinal showdown.

Black Caps big jump in the rankings
New Zealand's terrific work in pool play at the World T20 is reflected in the latest ranking lists from the ICC.