Cricket

Mitchell McClenaghan

McClenaghan NZ's secret weapon

The parallels between Shane Bond and Mitchell McClenaghan offer more than a passing interest.

Root puts England in charge

In a rollicking day's cricket in the Leeds sun, England advanced to 337-7 at stumps on day two.

Maiden century on home turf

England's Joe Root has long been talked up as a future cricketing star, today he confirmed it in front of an adoring home crowd.

Chennai official arrested

C.RAJSHEKHAR RAO - AP

India's cricket chief Narainswamy Srinivasan has dismissed calls for his resignation after his son-in-law was arrested by police for his alleged role in spot-fixing during the IPL.

Rain washes out first day

MARK GEENTY IN LEEDS - © Fairfax NZ News

The first day of the second cricket test has been washed out, with a brighter forecast for the weekend.

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