Lynn McConnell

Roger Twose came through an indoor batting session at Hamilton's WestpacTrust Park today better than he expected although he was not prepared to say he was a 100% chance to play in tomorrow's fourth One-Day International against Sri Lanka

Twose hopeful that he can help New Zealand's recovery

New Zealand sport does not have a great record for utilising its resources, and cricket is no different to many others

Mistakes of the past need not be repeated

Getting positive, was New Zealand's goal in their bid to turn around the loss of winning form in the build-up to tomorrow's fourth National Bank Series One-Day International with Sri Lanka in Hamilton

Trist calls on the power of positive thinking

No-one in the New Zealand camp was saying yesterday whether beleagured captain Stephen Fleming would have to live out Sir Richard Hadlee's view that Fleming should open the batting against Sri Lanka tomorrow in Hamilton

Fleming not suited to taking up opening option

Geoff Howarth, Glenn Turner, Steve Rixon, former New Zealand coaches all, said it and David Trist is also saying it - New Zealand's cricketers are not good at self-sufficiency, an asset that allows them to adjust to differing circumstances

Self-sufficiency and adaptability lacking in Kiwis

Sri Lankan captain Sanath Jayasuriya produced a performance to rank alongside the greats who have graced Eden Park in Auckland with their batting when hitting his side to a crushing nine-wicket win over New Zealand today

Jayasuriya produces an innings to rank among the greats

It is now official, New Zealand's Black Caps form has hit rock bottom

Fleming in unfamiliar territory with team situation

Central Districts defied Auckland's bid to dismiss them for less than 131 runs in order to qualify to host the final of the State Insurance Cup on Saturday

Canterbury wins right to host women's final

New Zealand Under-19 go into tomorrow's final day of the second Youth Test with South Africa Under-19 at Bert Sutcliffe Oval needing 244 runs to complete a series victory

New Zealand has chance to tie up Youth series

Cricket legend Bert Sutcliffe's memory, and his sporting deeds, will be perpetuated by the naming of the Oval at Lincoln University as the Bert Sutcliffe Oval

Bert Sutcliffe Oval tag for cricket academy ground

Otago gained its first win of the State Insurance Cup today while Auckland assured itself of a final against Canterbury on Saturday

Auckland women ensure final berth while Otago gain first win

All the talk about desire, attitude and commitment goes on the line for New Zealand at Eden Park tomorrow when they try to regain their winning form

Time for talking has stopped, actions speak louder

New Zealand Cricket's benefactor Michael Watt issued a challenge to those people who had made money from television sports rights in New Zealand to put something back into the sports they profited from

Sports beneficiaries should put something back

Canterbury Cricket Association chairman Maurice Ryan has resigned his position and is leaving to live and work in Australia at the end of the month

Canterbury chairman resigns, moving to Sydney