Cricket365 02 Jul 2014

Vincent reveals inner workings of match-fixing

Disgraced former New Zealand cricketer Lou Vincent has revealed how he was drawn into the world of match-fixing, which saw him banned from the game for life this week, and said it was his 'hero' who got him into it.

England New Zealand

Cricket365 02 Jul 2014

Hesson: Neesham to open in Windies T20s

New Zealand coach Mike Hesson says middle order batsman Jimmy Neesham is set to open the batting in the T20 series against the West Indies this week, after racking up some strong scores in the Tests.

New Zealand News

Cricket365 02 Jul 2014

Second Test preview: West Indies v New Zealand

The series opener was rather one-sided, but different conditions and changes in personnel are sure to bring a more competitive second Test.

New Zealand News

Cricket365 01 Jul 2014

McCullum pleased with continuous 'fight'

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum was a relieved man after his side beat the West Indies by 53 runs in the third Test, taking the series two-one and saving his blushes after a risky declaration.

New Zealand News

Cricket365 01 Jul 2014

ICC backs decisions to ban Vincent for life

The ICC have backed the ECB and the Champions League Twenty20 (CLT20) decisions to impose life bans on former New Zealand batsman Lou Vincent for breaching their respective Anti-Corruption Codes.

England New Zealand

Cricket365 01 Jul 2014

ECB and CLT20 ban Vincent for life

Former New Zealand batsman Lou Vincent has been banned for life by the England and Wales Cricket Board, as well as by the Champions League T20, after confessing to numerous counts of match-fixing.

England New Zealand

Cricket365 01 Jul 2014

'My name is Lou Vincent, and I am a cheat'

Former New Zealand cricketer Lou Vincent has released a full confessional statement in which he admits to match fixing, calls himself a 'cheat' and says he shamed his country by his actions.

England New Zealand

Cricket365 01 Jul 2014

Brave declaration rewarded with Kiwi win

New Zealand recorded a rare Test series win away from home when they beat the West Indies in the third Test in Barbados, taking the final wicket late on day five to win by 53 runs and take the series two-one.

New Zealand News

Cricket365 30 Jun 2014

Day-night Tests move closer to reality in Oz

Cricket Australia and New Zealand Cricket have progressed plans to stage an historic day-night Test match, possibly as early as the 2015-16 season.

Australia New Zealand

Cricket365 30 Jun 2014

Williamson unbeaten as lead hits 300

New Zealand reached stumps on 331 for seven on day four of the third Test in Barbados, with the West Indies removing four wickets on the day but unable to dislodge Kane Williamson.

New Zealand News

Cricket365 29 Jun 2014

Wagner: Black Caps can defend 250

New Zealand fast bowler Neil Wagner is hopeful that his side's batsmen can post a score of at least 250, saying they'd be confident of defending that to win the third Test and the series in the Caribbean.

New Zealand News

Cricket365 29 Jun 2014

Williamson keeps Kiwis in the hunt

Rain delayed the start of the third day of the West Indies and New Zealand's Test series decider at the Kensington Oval on Saturday, but the Black Caps held steady once the action got under way.

New Zealand News

Cricket365 28 Jun 2014

Wagner: Not a lot of assistance in pitch

New Zealand's Neil Wagner conceded the Kensington Oval in Barbados is not benefiting the fast bowlers as much as anticipated, as the West Indies climbed to a promising score on day two of the third and final Test.

New Zealand News

Cricket365 28 Jun 2014

Brathwaite carries Windies

A patient half-century from opener Kraigg Brathwaite pushed the West Indies to a burgeoning score of 169 for two - in reply to New Zealand's 293 all out - on a rain-affected day two of the third and final Test at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados, on Friday.

New Zealand News

Cricket365 27 Jun 2014

Neesham moves on after missing ton

All-rounder Jimmy Neesham lamented an inability to convert a promising half-ton into a three-figure vigil, as New Zealand slipped to a disappointing total on day one of the third and final Test against the West Indies in Bridgetown.

New Zealand News

Cricket365 27 Jun 2014

Benn, Roach rattle through New Zealand

Spinner Sulieman Benn delivered a telling five-wicket haul, as the West Indies assumed command on day one of the third and final Test against New Zealand at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados, on Thursday.

New Zealand News

Cricket365 26 Jun 2014

Close but no cigar: Agonising last stands

Here are a few memorable last stands by bottom order batsmen that just-just failed to save the day, either by falling a few runs short of a win, or by being dismissed in the final moments.

Australia England

Cricket365 26 Jun 2014

McCullum aware of series win importance

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum is feeling the added pressure of a possible, and rare, Test series win away from home as the Kiwis go into the third Test against the West Indies at one-all.

New Zealand News

Cricket365 26 Jun 2014

Third Test preview: Windies v New Zealand

The third and deciding Test between the West Indies and New Zealand takes place in Barbados at the Kensington Oval, with the Windies coming into the game on the back of a 10-wicket win in Trinidad which levelled the series.

New Zealand News

Cricket365 25 Jun 2014

Pitch report – Kensington Oval, Barbados

We run the rule over the venue for the series decider between the West Indies and New Zealand in Bridgetown, which will host a landmark 50th Test match.

New Zealand News

Cricket365 23 Jun 2014

Winning Windies rise up the ICC rankings

West Indies' players are on the march in the ICC batting rankings after the conclusion of the second Test in Trinidad, in which the West Indies beat New Zealand by 10 wickets to level the series at one all.

New Zealand News

Cricket365 23 Jun 2014

Veteran Vettori still in frame for World Cup

New Zealand veteran spinner Daniel Vettori has not played international cricket in over a year, but the Black Caps are not ready to let him go, saying he is still in the picture for the World Cup next year.

New Zealand News

Cricket365 22 Jun 2014

Williamson bowling action reported

Spin bowler Kane Williamson is under investigation for a suspect bowling action in the wake of New Zealand's 10-wicket defeat to the West Indies at Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain this week.

New Zealand News

Cricket365 21 Jun 2014

Opinion: Start grooming Williamson now

A batsman of pure grace, poise and class are the reasons why Kane Williamson is fast becoming a serious candidate to take over the New Zealand Test captaincy within the next few years.

Features New Zealand

Cricket365 21 Jun 2014

McCullum praises new 'favourite' Watling

New Zealand may have lost the second Test against the West Indies by 10 wickets, but skipper Brendon McCullum chose to look at the positives, particularly wicketkeeper BJ Watling's batting effort.

New Zealand News