Sodhi gets `rare opportunity` to learn leg-spin under `idol` Warnie for one day

Last Updated: Saturday, December 14, 2013, 18:53

Thanks to a nod and a wink from his employer, Northern Districts chief executive Peter Roach, New Zealand leg-spinner Ish Sodhi is off to Melbourne on December 28 to hang out with his idol Shane Warne.

Embarrassed, lack of fight, says Windies coach Gibson

Last Updated: Saturday, December 14, 2013, 14:53

West Indies coach Ottis Gibson pulled no punches in the dressing room after his team capitulated to New Zealand inside three days in the second test at the Basin Reserve.

Black Caps in pole position against Windies at Basin Reserve

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 16:15

New Zealand appeared to be in pole position in the Basin Reserve second Test against the West Indies on Thursday, when they snared the crucial wicket of veteran batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul to leave the visitors somewhat struggling at 158 for the loss of four wickets at the close.

Taylor scores ton to hold together NZ innings

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 12:47

Ross Taylor scored his 10th test century and surpassed 4,000 career runs to anchor New Zealand`s 307 for six at the close of play on the first day of the second test against the West Indies at the Basin Reserve on Wednesday.

Richie Richardson says Windies have lost their warrior spirit

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 10:49

Manager of the West Indies cricket team Richie Richardson says the regional side has lost its warrior spirit and the desire to be the best in the world.

West Indies cricketers shaken by terrifying flight

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 10:19

West Indies captain Darren Sammy has admitted that his plane flight from Dunedin to Wellington for the second Test against New Zealand was his scariest for some time.

Ruling on legality of Windies bowlers due mid-Test

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 15:04

The West Indies have appealed to the ICC not to rule on the legality of spinners Shane Shillingford and Marlon Samuels during the second Test against New Zealand starting tomorrow.

Windies target worn-out NZ attack

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 18:50

The West Indies are hoping to take advantage of an exhausted New Zealand attack in the second Test starting Wednesday after the home side`s bowlers sent down more than 200 overs without a break in the series opener.

Bravo double ton ensures New Zealand will bat again

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 15:31

A maiden double-century by Darren Bravo stalled New Zealand`s victory drive Friday as the West Indies ended day four of the first Test in Dunedin at 443-6, a lead of 47.

New Zealand break stubborn West Indies stand

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 10:51

New Zealand snapped a stubborn fifth-wicket on West Indies partnership between Darren Bravo and Narsingh Deonarine just before the tea on Friday as they edged towards wrapping up the first Test in Dunedin.

Chris Gayle embarks on long, bizarre, `sexist` Twitter rant filled with `dating advice`

Last Updated: Monday, December 2, 2013, 12:07

West Indies batting sensation Chris Gayle has reportedly embarked on a lengthy, bizarre and almost sexist Twitter posts, which are fast approaching `outrageous` status.

Kane Williamson named in Kiwi Test squad against Windies despite injury

Last Updated: Friday, November 29, 2013, 16:00

New Zealand cricketers Kane Williamson has reportedly been included in the Test squad for the series against the West Indies even as he battles from a hand injury.