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Kiwis grab defeat from the jaws of victory

South Africa celebrate their unlikely win.
Ryder - back in the Black Caps squad.

Black Caps ready for 'huge match'

It may be just another Twenty20 International without a significant trophy up for grabs, but Brendon McCullum insists that New Zealand's clash with South Africa on Wednesday is a "huge match".

Oram - sidelined by cranky calf muscle.

Oram out for at least two weeks

New Zealand have lost the services of Jacob Oram for the final Twenty20 International and ODI series against South Africa.

Ryder - long-awaited return.

New Zealand name ODI squad

New Zealand on Monday announced their squad for the ODI series against South Africa, with fast bowler Andy McKay, all-rounder James Franklin and opening batsman Jesse Ryder all back in the fold.

Levi - a century off just 45 balls.

Devastating Levi crushes Black Caps

Richard Levi hammered the fastest hundred in T20I cricket as his unbeaten 117 guided South Africa to a comprehensive eight-wicket win in Hamilton.

Ontong launches a six during his knock on Friday.

Ontong chipper ahead of second T20

Proteas middle-order batsman Justin Ontong is confident the tourists can bounce back to level the series in the second T20 International against New Zealand.

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SoapboxPeter May looks forward to Andrew Strauss and Ian Bell's head-start in Sri Lanka and reckons Eoin Morgan's form should face more scrutiny...

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soapboxTanuj Khosla looks at the issues being discussed by Indian armchair critics, and argues that they are all being blown out of proportion...

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A round of applause for MasterG absolutely!! Well said sir!!

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