Cricket

The New Zealand women's cricket team have beaten South Africa by nine wickets in the third one-dayer in Kimberley.

Kane Williamson hopes a change of format and the introduction of three fresh faces can revitalise his side ahead of the one-day series against India.

Former Zimbabwe cricket international Heath Streak has been named the country's new head coach.

India crushed New Zealand by 321 runs in the third and final test in Indore to complete a 3-0 series clean sweep.

A teammate of Phil Hughes is confident no comments like "I'm going to kill you" were made by fast bowler Doug Bollinger before the fatal incident.

Despite a strong start the New Zealand batsmen were unable to make much of an impression in their first innings in the third and final cricket Test against India in Indore.

Australian test cricketer Phillip Hughes's death after being struck in the neck by a ball was "inevitable" from the point of impact, an inquest has been told.

Virat Kohli smashed his second test double century and Ajinkya Rahane made 188 as India flogged a jaded New Zealand attack on day two of the third and final test in Indore.

The Indian cricketers are in firm control of the third and final test against the Black Caps in Indore, ending day one on 267 for 3.

A new walkway has recently opened in the Cheviot Hills Reserve in North Canterbury. The project has been a labour of love for a group of local volunteers led by retired sheep farmer David Anderson.

The New Zealand womens cricketers have opened their tour of South Africa with a 137 run victory over a South African Emerging side in Potchefstroom.

The Black Caps could be coming home early from their tour of India after reports the Indian Cricket Board has decided to cancel the remaining matches.

India has beaten New Zealand by 178 runs in the second cricket test in Kolkata to clinch the three-match series and reclaim top spot in the world rankings from Pakistan.

Matt Henry and Trent Boult have resurrected New Zealand's hopes in the second cricket test against India with some inspired fast bowling on the third day in Kolkata.

The New Zealand cricketers are battling for survival following a rain-affected day two of the second test against India in Kolkata.

Recalled pace bowler Matt Henry led the New Zealand cricketers fight on the first day of the second Test against India in Kolkata.