ESPNcricinfo previews the second ODI between New Zealand and Zimbabwe in Whangarei

A round-up of the first and second preliminary finals of the Ford Trophy 2011-12

Kyle Mills has warned against underestimating Zimbabwe, after the tourists suffered heavy defeats in the one-off Test and the first ODI

When will this cricket season please start? It is taking far too long to produce genuine cricket excitement.The HRV Cup had its moments but let's face it; that was domestic cricket. I was so excited about getting into the international...

B-J Watling will be Northern Districts' wicketkeeper in Plunket Shield matches up until the start of the South African test series.His rise from a top order provincial batsman to the regular test gloveman and No 7 has been remarkable,...

Nothing telegraphs the arrival of summer like the sight of a New Zealand pace bowler hobbling off a cricket field clutching various parts of his anatomy.It has become part of the seasonal barometer for Kiwi fans, generally just...

Question: What do Neil Broom, Daniel Flynn, Andy McKay, Luke Woodcock and Reece Young have in common?Answer: They all have national cricket contracts with salaries of $72,000 or more but are not playing at international level.That...

Selector eyes are likely to be on Michael Bates and Tarun Nethula for different reasons as the pair prepare to make likely one-day international debuts against Zimbabwe tomorrow in Whangarei.At 28, both players are part of coach...

Fixtures and scorecards from Zimbabwe's tour of New Zealand.

The rest of the Plunket Shield will be covered via an internet live stream in addition to the regular updates provided on Radio Sport

Brendon McCullum was "pretty happy" with New Zealand's comprehensive win over Zimbabwe in the first ODI but said he was left frustrated by some soft dismissals during his team's innings

At 7.30am yesterday Brendan Taylor was at the University Oval nets.It says plenty for his dedication to his batting craft that having a session before heading for breakfast is de rigeur for Zimbabwe's captain."I like to hit a...

New Zealand beat Australia by seven runs in Hobart, to record their first victory over them on Australian soil since 1985 and draw the Test series 1-1.

Reports and scorecards from New Zealand's two-Test tour of Australia.

Debutant seamer James Pattinson's five-wicket haul inspires Australia to a nine-wicket win against New Zealand in the first Test at the Gabba.

New Zealand's Jesse Ryder equals the first-class record for most sixes in an innings as he smashes 16 against Australia A in Brisbane.

New Zealand batsman Martin Guptill is to return as Derbyshire's overseas player for the 2012 season.