Players / Chris Martin

Ford Trophy 2012-13

Auckland enter Ford Trophy final

Mar 24, 2013: A round-up of the Minor Preliminary Finals of the Ford Trophy 2012-13

New Zealand in South Africa 2012/13

Boult thrust into leading from the front

Jan 9, 2013: With just nine Tests under his belt, Trent Boult is suddenly the leader of New Zealand's attack but it's a role he's encouraged by

'For a small guy, he carried so much power'

Dec 3, 2012: Ricky Ponting exhausted and exasperated many a bowler during his career. Four of them look back at their battles with him

Champions League T20 2012

Auckland pin hopes on preparation

Oct 7, 2012: Auckland were hurt when they failed to move out of CLt20 qualifiers last year and this time around have made sure they a better prepared

India v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Bangalore, 4th day

Disappointing to lose, but plenty of positives - Hesson

Sep 4, 2012: New Zealand coach Mike Hesson has said his side should be proud of the fact that they managed to put pressure on India, despite losing an evenly matched Bangalore Test by five wickets

New Zealand in India 2012-13

Martin places emphasis on swing

Aug 22, 2012: If New Zealand are to be effective in the Test series against India, it will be important to get the ball to swing for as long as possible, according to pace-spearhead Chris Martin

West Indies v New Zealand, 1st Test, Antigua

Martin expects plenty of swing

Jul 24, 2012: The veteran fast bowler Chris Martin believes discipline will be the key for New Zealand's attack if they are to turn their tour around with victory in the first Test against West Indies in Antigua

New Zealand v South Africa, 2nd Test, Hamilton, 2nd day

New Zealand attack allows South Africa off the mat

Mar 16, 2012: New Zealand had South Africa reeling at 88 for 6 but their bowlers were unable to deliver the fatal blow, allowing South Africa to steal a first-innings lead

New Zealand v South Africa, 1st Test, Dunedin, 1st day

'Feeling of calmness' playing South Africa - Martin

Mar 7, 2012: Chris Martin has taken a measured view of why he was able to trouble a highly-rated South Africa batting line-up, yet again

New Zealand v South Africa, 1st Test, Dunedin, 1st day

Martin burst turns first day New Zealand's way

Mar 7, 2012: A Chris Martin triple-strike just after tea justified Ross Taylor's decision to bowl first on a placid Dunedin surface, as New Zealand first toppled South Africa's top order giants, then made headway into the tail, to leave the visitors on 191 for 7 at st

South Africa in New Zealand 2011-12

Martin looks ahead to fast-bowling duel

Mar 4, 2012: Chris Martin warned batsmen on both sides that they will be caught in the crosshairs of a furious fight between the quicks operating in favourable conditions

Lessons from Zimbabwe

Feb 13, 2012: It has been smooth sailing for New Zealand in their first series of the year but the real test lies ahead, in the form of South Africa

New Zealand v Zimbabwe, Only Test, Napier, 3rd day

Four quicks have 'venom in every spell' - Martin

Jan 28, 2012: Chris Martin, who claimed career-best figures of 6 for 26 against Zimbabwe in Napier, has said New Zealand's success in the Test had much to do with a four-pronged pace attack

New Zealand v Zimbabwe, Only Test, Napier, 3rd day

New Zealand bowl out Zimbabwe twice in a day

Jan 28, 2012: On a manic third day New Zealand pulled off their biggest Test win sending Zimbabwe to their biggest Test defeat

Australia v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Hobart, 2nd day

A day for the bowlers - Martin

Dec 10, 2011: Chris Martin believes Phillip Hughes will be under serious pressure when it comes time for Australia to begin their chase at Bellerive Oval

Australia v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Hobart, 2nd day

New Zealand in unexpected command

Dec 10, 2011: New Zealand find themselves in an unexpectedly commanding position following an eventful second day of the second Test

Australia v New Zealand, 1st Test, Brisbane, 3rd day

Bracewell needs to work on no-balls - Martin

Dec 3, 2011: Doug Bracewell must use the error of dismissing Australia captain Michael Clarke with a no-ball as a spur to ensure it does not happen again, Chris Martin has said

New Zealand in Australia 2011-12

Chance to put Australia under pressure - Martin

Nov 22, 2011: Chris Martin, the New Zealand fast bowler, has said that Australia's underwhelming recent form in Tests provides an opening for his team to exert pressure on a side under intense scrutiny at home

New Zealand news

Martin bags Sir Richard Hadlee Medal

Nov 10, 2011: Chris Martin, the New Zealand fast bowler, has become the first recipient of the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal, an honour given to the country's best player of the year

New Zealand news

Martin one of NZ's best-ever Test bowlers - Vettori

Nov 6, 2011: Former New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori has showered generous praise on fast bowler Chris Martin, who became only the fourth New Zealand bowler to take 200 Test wickets