Cricket
Cricket: Can Munro bat his way back into the Test squad?
Even the grumpiest cricket fans are starting to agree that Colin Munro deserves another crack at the Test squad, writes Matt Richens.
Can England improve before the Black Caps challenge?
The ABC's Richard Hinds talks cricket with the Australian team only needing 9 wickets in the second innings with the English captain Joe Root having to retire early due to dehydration. Audio
SA steamroll India to win first test
Seamer Vernon Philander took career-best figures as rampant South Africa claimed a 72-run victory over India on a gripping fourth day of the first test in Cape Town.
Sydney tops world temperatures
The world's hottest place yesterday was Sydney, where the temperatures climbed to 47 degrees. Audio
Australia win fifth Ashes Test
Australia romped to an innings and 123 victory over England after dismissing the tourists for 180 on the final day of the fifth test to complete a 4-0 Ashes triumph.
Root released from hospital
The England cricket captain Joe Root has been released from hospital and is likely to bat if needed in the fifth Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Stokes named in England T20 squad
Ben Stokes has been named in England's Twenty20 squad for the tri-series with Australia and New Zealand, although his position remains subject to disciplinary matters.
Sports update for Monday 8 January
Sports reporter Matt Chatterton talks tennis with the end of the womens competition and the beginning of the mens, and an update on the Ashes. Audio
Rain halts South Africa's momentum
Rain washed out day three of the first test between South Africa and India on Sunday, preventing any chance of play in the finely balanced opener to the three-game series.
Proteas edge in front of India
South Africa built a sizeable lead after reaching 65 for two against India at the close on day two of the first test at Newlands but must finish the match without pace bowler Dale Steyn.
Sport with Melodie Robinson
Sports presenter and former rugby player Melodie Robinson tells Simon Morton what has caught her eye in the sports world this week. Surely we've gotta mention the ASB classic... Audio
Proteas fight back against India
South Africa seamer Dale Steyn grabbed his first test wicket after an injury absence of 14 months as the hosts fought back against a fired-up India on day one of the opening test at Newlands.
Smith continues to hurt England
Australian cricket captain Steve Smith continues to be England's Ashes nemesis as he passed 6,000 test runs on the second day of the fifth test in Sydney.
Dedicated catch zones added to cricket venues
New catch zones will be introduced at New Zealand cricket grounds following dangerous actions from fans at Black Caps' matches.
What to expect when the Black Caps take on Pakistan tomorrow
New Zealand cricket selector Gavin Larsen speaks to Alex Perrottet about the Black Caps' performance against the West Indies and what might come against the series with Pakistan. Audio
Stokes dropped from ODIs
Suspended England all-rounder Ben Stokes has been withdrawn from the squad for this month's five-match one-day international series against Australia.
T20 international at Bay Oval rained off
The second T20 cricket international between New Zealand and the West Indies has been rained off.
Malan to replace Stokes in England one-day squad
Batsman Dawid Malan has been added to the England one-day cricket squad for the series in Australia, as all-rounder Ben Stokes will not fly out with the group.
Two spinners named in Black Caps ODI squad
Two spin options have been named in the Black Caps one-day squad to take on Pakistan later this month.
Williamson happy to be back in winning side
The New Zealand cricket captain Kane Williamson is pleased to be back with the side and he admits they've played well without him.
