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Black Caps star's message to NZ: 'Sorry we let you down'

Cricket hero Trent Boult has apologised to New Zealand fans for "letting everyone down" as the first group of Black Caps touched down in Auckland following their heartbreaking World Cup final...

Neesham hails school coach who died during final

Black Caps all-rounder Jimmy Neesham says his former high school coach had an infectious love for...

Neesham hails school coach who died during final

Black Caps all-rounder Jimmy Neesham has paid tribute to his high school coach, who died during the last minutes of the thrilling Cricket World Cup final.

Campaign to rename Basin Reserve

Crowdfunding campaign to rename Basin Reserve

A crowdfunding campaign is being launched to call the country's most famous cricket ground the Support Women's Sport Basin Reserve.

Umpires ignored overthrows plea

Ben Stokes reacts after a throw from Martin Guptill hit his bat and deflected to the boundary....

Umpires ignored Ben Stokes' overthrows plea

Ben Stokes created arguably the most pivotal moment in ODI history during the Cricket World Cup final.

Who will be there to bring it home next time?

Who will be there to bring it home next time?

Maybe it will be third time lucky for the Black Caps when India hosts the World Cup in 2023.

Black Caps say no thanks to welcome home reception

A disappointed Kane Williamson (left) waits with the Black Caps for their medals . Photo: Action...

Black Caps say no thanks to welcome home reception

The Black Caps have turned down a welcome home parade, but say they're "overwhelmed" by Kiwis' support after their agonising World Cup final loss.

British PM hosts victorious England team

England captain Eoin Morgan and Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May hold the trophy as they pose...

British PM hosts victorious England team

British Prime Minister Theresa May has hosted the England cricket team at Downing St, describing their World Cup win as "one of the great sporting spectacles of our time".

Black Caps didn't lose final: Williamson

Kane Williamson during the Cricket World Cup final loss. Photo: Getty Images

Black Caps didn't lose final: Williamson

Kane Williamson has declared that no one lost the World Cup final, even though England are the new champions.

Please, no more heartache

Was this a one-off or a start of a year of horrors for the New Zealand sports fan?

Cricket was the winner

They always say you learn more from defeat than from victory. So, what did we learn from the Black Caps' "loss" to England in yesterday's astonishing Cricket World Cup final?

PM wants heroes' welcome for Black Caps

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the Black Caps deserve a "heroes' welcome" home after a "remarkable" World Cup final.

'Absolute disgrace': Bookie refunds Black Caps bets

Chris Woakes of England offers his support to Martin Guptill. Photo: Getty Images

'Absolute disgrace': Bookie refunds Black Caps bets

A leading bookmaker has refunded those who put money on the Black Caps to win the Cricket World Cup final against England, describing the fashion in which the match was decided as an "absolute disgrace".

Black Caps miss out by the closest of margins

Martin Guptill reacts as he is run out on the final ball of the Super Over by Jos Buttler. Photo:...

Black Caps miss out by the closest of margins

After the closest Cricket World Cup final in history there was nothing to separate the two teams with the Black Caps only losing because they scored fewer boundaries.

Experts, fans clash over overthrows rule

The ball deflected off Ben Stokes' bat in the final over adding a crucial four runs to England's...

Experts, fans clash over overthrows rule

As the dust settles and the analysis pours in on the "greatest ODI match of all time", Kiwi cricket fans have been left wondering just how robbed they were of their first World Cup title.

Williamson: 'The guys are shattered, it's truly devastating'

New Zealand Captain Kane Williamson said the loss was "truly devastating". Photo: Getty Images

Williamson: 'The guys are shattered, it's truly devastating'

Moments after being named Player of the Tournament at the Cricket World Cup, Black Caps skipper Kane Williamson opened up on the heartbreak in his camp.

Five magic Black Caps moments

Carlos Brathwaite of the West Indies is consoled by New Zealand fielders Ross Taylor and Kane...

Five magic Black Caps moments

New Zealand cricket fans were on the edge of their seats overnight as their team took on England in the World Cup final at Lord's. Here are five key steps which helped us reach the big dance.

The scores were tied - so why does England win?

England's Ben Stokes reacts. Photo: Reuters

The scores were tied - so why does England win?

England won the Cricket World Cup but the Black Caps didn't lose. Yes it's all very confusing following the most dramatic World Cup final played at Lord's this morning.

'Stuff the Poms': ABs urge Black Caps

'Stuff the Poms': ABs get in behind Black Caps

The All Blacks have thrown their support in behind the Black caps for tonight's cricket World Cup final, with captain Kieran Read urging Kane Williamson's side to "stuff the Poms".

England favourites but 'anything is possible'

Kane Williamson at a net session at Lord's in London. Photo: Reuters

England favourites but 'anything is possible'

NZ captain Kane Williamson has no problem that England have been branded favourites for the World Cup final, but he says anything is possible.

Neesham's public appeal to Indian fans

Neesham's public appeal to Indian fans

Black Caps all-rounder Jimmy Neesham has made a public appeal to Indian cricket fans on the eve of the Cricket World Cup final.

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