Cricket
First Ashes Test under lights confirmed
Australia will host England at the Adelaide Oval in the first-ever day-night Ashes cricket Test during the 2017-18 series.
Black Caps to play Australia and England in T20 series
New Zealand and Australia will host England in a Twenty20 Tri-series in 2018.
Can Indian cricketers claim to be the best?
India have "the potential to become the best ever team" in Test cricket, according to head coach Anil Kumble.
De Villiers stands down as Proteas Test captain
AB de Villiers has resigned as South Africa's test cricket captain, opening the way for childhood friend Faf du Plessis to take over on a permanent basis.
India wrap up England series with Mumbai win
The Indian cricketers have beaten England by an innings and 36 runs in their fourth Test in Mumbai, to clinch the five-match series with a match to play.
Kohli hits double century against England
Indian captain Virat Kohli struck a double century before his bowlers picked up six England wickets to put the hosts on course for a series-clinching victory in the fourth and penultimate cricket test…
England fight back in fourth Test
England had India on the ropes in the fourth cricket test after picking up four quick wickets in the afternoon session of the third day but let the hosts off the hook by failing to take opportunities.
Coach pans 'passive' Black Caps
The Black Caps' trepidation and lack of intensity led to their 3-0 series defeat at the hands of Australia, according to the New Zealand coach Mike Hesson.
Black caps need more energy
With the Chappell-Hadlee trophy lost for the next couple of months at least, the New Zealand cricketers have a point to prove in tonight's third and final game in Melbourne.
Black Caps hurting but won't show it
The Black Caps are hurting following their limp Chappell-Hadlee series loss to Australia, though it's not the only pain firing the side up before Friday's third and final one day cricket international…
Black Caps look beaten before games even start
Opinion - The Australian cricket commentators bleat on about how awesome their team is, but when their opposition is as meek as the Black Caps were last night, the results aren't pretty, writes Matt…
Midday Sports News for 7 December 2016
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Black Caps lose Chappell-Hadlee series
The Black Caps fell 116 runs short of a mammoth Australian total to lose the second one day cricket international in Canberra and the Chappell-Hadlee series.
Australia post intimidating total in second ODI
Australia have posted an intimidating 378 run total for the Black Caps to chase down in their second one day cricket international in Canberra.
Maxwell not out of the woods yet
Controversial all-rounder Glenn Maxwell could still find himself on the outer in Australia's second one-day international against New Zealand tonight.
Munro ready to go big in Canberra
Aggressive batsman Colin Munro may have given an insight into New Zealand's batting order tactics after they created a debate following their 68-run loss to Australia in the first one-day…
Black Caps lose series opener
The Black Caps have lost the first Chappell-Hadlee One-Day-International against Australia in Sydney.
Black Caps say Aussies are still the best around
The Black Caps say anyone predicting the decline of Australia's one-day side is short-sighted, as they look to hold onto the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy.
Black Caps out to further dent Australian pride
The Black Caps have a chance to strike a blow to the heart of Australia's pride during their one-day cricket series.
Santner to play for Worcester again
The Black Caps all-rounder Mitchell Santner will play for Worcestershire again in English County cricket next year.