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Ice-cool Williamson wins New Zealand a thriller

This was the match the 2015 World Cup was crying out for, a competitive contest between two major sides, and the co-hosts played out a thriller in front of a packed and partisan Auckland crowd

28-Feb-2015•The Report by George Binoy

New Zealand embrace expectation and attention

This World Cup has already been an unprecedented experience for New Zealand. It is not about to calm down as they face Australia at Eden Park

27-Feb-2015•Andrew McGlashan in Auckland

Warner hopes to force McCullum 'brain explosion'

David Warner has great respect for Brendon McCullum, but thinks the secret to countering his influence this Saturday will be to force him to have a "brain explosion"

24-Feb-2015•Brydon Coverdale in Auckland

IPL cuts into New Zealand Test preparation

The issue of the IPL clashing with the international calendar has arisen once again with the news that several key members of the New Zealand side are likely to arrive in England just two days before the start of the first Test between the two countries i

23-Feb-2015•ESPNcricinfo staff

Southee, McCullum trample England

Tim Southee produced one of the great displays of ODI bowling and Brendon McCullum hammered a World Cup record 18-ball fifty as New Zealand produced a display of scarcely believable dominance in Wellington

20-Feb-2015•The Report by Andrew McGlashan

McCullum has sympathy but no slack for mate Morgan

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum was genial when asked about the struggles of one of his "better mates," England counterpart Eoin Morgan, who has scored two runs in his last five innings leading up to Friday's clash in Wellington

19-Feb-2015•George Binoy in Wellington

'I wouldn't change Kane for anyone in the world at 3'

Brendon McCullum attempts to suppress his excitement about Williamson's potential, but he can't help but predict great things for the batsman

16-Feb-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Dunedin

Anderson, McCullum set up massive win

In an opening-day display as emphatic as any in previous World Cup, New Zealand mauled Sri Lanka by 98 runs at the Hagley Oval

13-Feb-2015•The Report by Karthik Krishnaswamy

Great build-up, but slate is now clean - McCullum

None of the New Zealand players have been afraid to laud the side's recent performances, least of all Brendon McCullum, but on the eve of the World Cup he knew the time for looking back was finished

13-Feb-2015•Andrew McGlashan in Christchurch

McCullum named NZ sportsman of the year

Brendon McCullum has been named the New Zealand sportsman of the year, becoming the first cricketer to win the title since Martin Crowe in 1991

11-Feb-2015•ESPNcricinfo staff

McCullum confident of NZ chances

Brendon McCullum, the New Zealand captain, believes the momentum the current team has built over the last few months could help them cross the line this time

06-Feb-2015•ESPNcricinfo staff

McCullum rues New Zealand's running meltdown

New Zealand were guilty of cracking under the pressure created by the Sri Lanka fielders, Brendon McCullum said, after four run-outs in New Zealand's innings prevented his side from posting a competitive total

15-Jan-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Hamilton

Dilshan, spinners, run outs foil NZ

Sri Lanka sauntered to their first victory of the New Zealand tour, after Tillakaratne Dilshan hit a breezy 116 on a fine batting surface at Seddon Park

15-Jan-2015•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Williamson could be our greatest ever batter - McCullum

A double-century from Kane Williamson helped turn the Wellington Test and his focus has impressed captain Brendon McCullum

07-Jan-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Wellington

Better defence aiding McCullum's aggression

Brendon McCullum has said a better-rounded defence has allowed him to unlock his potential as an attacking batsman

02-Jan-2015•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Wellington

McCullum's pride at New Zealand's record revival

In a sports ecosystem often dominated by the All Blacks, the New Zealand cricket team has begun to generate considerable buzz among the public ahead of their long home summer

29-Dec-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando at Hagley Oval

McCullum, the most destructive NZ batsman - McMillan

On a day when Brendon McCullum shattered New Zealand batting records, coach Craig McMillan has described him as the most destructive batsman to have played for his country

26-Dec-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando at Hagley Oval

McCullum 195 flays Sri Lanka

Brendon McCullum KO-ed Sri Lanka on Boxing Day with the fastest century in New Zealand Test history

25-Dec-2014•The Report by Alagappan Muthu

McCullum mulls opener's role for World Cup

New Zealand's regular captain Brendon McCullum has suggested that he could play as an opener during the 2015 World Cup, even as the side look for a settled combination before the tournament in February-March

16-Dec-2014•ESPNcricinfo staff

New Zealand continue to build Test reputation

The win in Sharjah continues a terrific 2014 for New Zealand, which included home-and-away wins over West Indies and a home victory against India

30-Nov-2014•Chandresh Narayanan

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