Cricket: Class act after win as well
From World Cup bolter to semifinal hero - it has been quite a journey for Black Caps journeyman Grant Elliott. Cricket writer Adrian Seconi reports.
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Cricket: Replacing McCullum, Vettori key before next Cup
Cricket: Replacing McCullum, Vettori key before next Cup
Just like that, the World Cup is over. There are a couple of big questions remaining, and cricket writer Adrian Seconi attempts to answer them.
'One hell of a ride'
'One hell of a ride'
New Zealand cricket fans probably muttered to themselves something like ''it's going to be OK, it's going to be OK'' when Brendon McCullum was bowled for a duck in the opening over of the World Cup final.
Cricket: Attraction of opposites makes Black Caps tick
Cricket: Attraction of opposites makes Black Caps tick
Where one is analytical, calculating and measured, the other is instinctive, daring and dramatic.
Warm welcome home for Black Caps
Warm welcome home for Black Caps
The Black Caps may not have brought the trophy home with them, but they returned to New Zealand as heroes after an emotional an eventful Cricket World Cup.
Catch cash to go on mortgage, but Italy beckons
Catch cash to go on mortgage, but Italy beckons
Call it a windfall. Call it a gift from the heavens.
Cricket: Daniel Vettori calls time on international career
Cricket: Daniel Vettori calls time on international career
Daniel Vettori exited cricket in the same way he tended to play the game.
Cricket: Give send-offs the send-off - Richardson
Cricket: Give send-offs the send-off - Richardson
Batsmen should be able to leave the cricket field without "tasteless" send-offs, former Black Cap and cricketing commentator Mark Richardson says.
Cricket: Hesson not pushing anyone out the door
Cricket: Hesson not pushing anyone out the door
New Zealand coach Mike Hesson has said he will not put pressure on any of his players to make up their minds about their playing futures in the wake of the team's disappointing World Cup final loss to Australia.
Bridge too far for Black Caps
Bridge too far for Black Caps
The dream died hard for New Zealand at the Melbourne Cricket Ground last night.
Cricket: 'Welcome home' planned for Black Caps
Cricket: 'Welcome home' planned for Black Caps
The Black Caps will touch down in New Zealand tomorrow afternoon after making it to Melbourne for the Cricket World Cup final.
Cricket: How much did the Black Caps earn?
Cricket: How much did the Black Caps earn?
The Black Caps are set to pocket up to $210,240 each for their performance in the Cricket World Cup.
Cricket: Aussie sledging sours final
Cricket: Aussie sledging sours final
The sportsmanship displayed by Black Cap Grant Elliott during the Cricket World Cup's semifinal was thrown back in his face last night, after Australian players appeared to taunt him when he was dismissed in the Melbourne final.
Cricket: Fitting farewell for Vettori
Cricket: Fitting farewell for Vettori
A cricket career that has inspired millions is set to culminate in one of sport's grandest cathedrals tomorrow when New Zealand play their inaugural World Cup final against Australia.
Cricket: NZ to win more trophy matches
Cricket: NZ to win more trophy matches
More regular Chappell-Hadlee Trophy cricket against Australia is in the pipeline.
Cricket: Running the rule over the Black Caps
Cricket: Running the rule over the Black Caps
David Leggat rates how the New Zealand players performed going into the World Cup final.
Cricket: Melbourne, here we come...
Cricket: Melbourne, here we come...
The path to the Black Caps reaching the ICC Cricket World Cup final in Melbourne tomorrow has seen strangers embrace - and now a group of Dunedin mates are travelling to continue spreading the love.
'We'll give our guts'
'We'll give our guts'
Four million New Zealanders will burst with pride when the Black Caps play Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground tomorrow - and it will be a particularly special occasion for two proud sons of Dunedin. On the eve of the Cricket World Cup final, New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum and coach Mike Hesson sent this message to Otago Daily Times readers.
Cricket: 'The two sons I never had'
Cricket: 'The two sons I never had'
Ailing cricket legend Martin Crowe has set a heart-wrenching scene for the Cricket World Cup final, revealing it may be the "last" match he watches.
Cricket: Australia the perfect opponent - McCullum
Cricket: Australia the perfect opponent - McCullum
New Zealand have the World Cup final opponent they wanted in co-hosts Australia, according to skipper Brendon McCullum.