Cricket
2021's rollercoaster sporting year
It's been a strange year for sport - again. We look back at the high - and low - lights of 2021. Audio
What you need to know ahead of the Ashes series
With the 2021-22 Ashes series starting today at the Gabba, we take a look at the facts that could define the latest edition of cricket's oldest rivalry.
Black Caps fall to heavy defeat to India in second test
The Black Caps have fallen to a 372-run defeat to India in the second cricket test in Mumbai.
India close to victory in second test
India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin struck three early blows to put the hosts on course for a series-clinching victory against New Zealand in the second and final test.
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
Sam talks about the Black Caps chances of securing a series win in India, and the fine line between personality and confidence in athletes. Audio
Will Neil Wagner get to play in Mumbai?
The Black Caps may consider playing an extra seamer in the second Test against India starting in Mumbai today.
Black Caps up for an upset
The Black Caps are confident they can pull off an upset win against hosts India in the second and final test in Mumbai to complete a historic series victory.
Rachin Ravindra makes his mark on test cricket
He didn't score a lot of runs and didn't take any wickets, but Rachin Ravindra has shown that he might just have what it takes to be a test cricketer.
Cricket: Black Caps face uphill battle in Test against India
The Black Caps are facing an uphill battle to try to win their test against India, in India. Clay Wilson has the latest. Audio
Big final day ahead for Black Caps
The Black Caps face a tough final day of the first Test against India in Kanpur.
Will India put the Black Caps in a spin?
The Black Caps are bracing for a trial by spin in their two-test series against India but the world champions are excited to face the acid test.
Black Caps 'realise the enormity of the challenge ahead'
The Black Caps enter the Test series against India a little wary with players having had a mixed buildup.
Public support needed for Hagley Oval facility
One of New Zealand's greatest cricketers Sir Richard Hadlee is appealing for public support to fund the final $1.6 million needed for an indoor training facility in his name.
Australia Cricket on hunt for new skipper as Paine quits
The Ashes are less than three weeks away, and the Australian cricket side is still without a Test captain.
Tim Paine's sudden resignation last Friday amid a sexting scandal has left little time for… Audio
Ajaz Patel excited to play in his country of birth
Black Caps spinner Ajaz Patel says he wants to make the most of playing in India for the first time.
Black Caps well beaten at Eden Gardens
The Black Caps have been swept by India in the T20 series with the tourists unable to offer much in the third and final game in Kolkata.
Australian cricketer Tim Paine quits amid sexting scandal
Australia's Test cricket captain Tim Paine has resigned in the last hour after it emerged he's been involved in a sexting scandal.
Paine was investigated for sending a former Cricket Tasmania… Audio
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman - rugby, cricket & more
With the last test of the year for the All Blacks and the Black Ferns, Sam discusses whether they can turn around their form to send out 2021 on a high - and will it be enough?. And the Black Caps… Audio
Mark Chapman makes the most of his return to cricket
Training and bowling in the nets rather than playing the last few months didn't hurt New Zealand cricketer Mark Chapman as he returned to the crease.