Scott Styris

New Zealand became the first side to qualify for the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy when they eased past Pakistan by 51 runs to register their second win of the tournament.

Ross Taylor, the Central Districts batsman, will fly to India on Saturday to join New Zealand's Champions Trophy squad if Scott Styris is forced to return home due to a recurrence of a back injury

Cricinfo analyses the performance of the New Zealand batsmen as they registered a 64-run victory over Baroda in the practice game at the MIG Ground in Mumbai

Despite boasting of one of the world's topmost fast bowlers in Shane Bond, Scott Styris, New Zealand all rounder, feels that spinners would play a key role in the success of his team in the Champions Trophy tournament

Scott Styris has been declared fit for the Champions Trophy that starts in India on October 15 after recovering from a back injury that forced him to return early from his stint at Middlesex during the 2006 county season

Scott Styris, the allrounder, is struggling to make New Zealand's squad for the Champions Trophy in India next month

Martin Williamson looks at the players who have been hauled up in front of the match referee the most times

New Zealand's selectors face a nervous wait over the fitness of Scott Styris before next month's Champions Trophy

Scott Styris, the New Zealand allrounder, is doubtful for the Champions Trophy in India next month after injuring his back while playing for Middlesex against Yorkshire

A round-up from the latest Pro40 matches

A round-up from the latest County Championship matches

Ed Smith and Scott Styris hit defiant centuries as Middlesex took their game with Lancashire into a fourth day at Lord's, making 426 in their second innings

Brad Hodge hits 161 as Lancashire enjoy a strong opening day against Middlesex at Lord's

Ben Hutton, the Middlesex captain, has dropped himself for their next Championship match, against Yorkshire at Southgate

A rapidly fluctuating Test has been left intriguingly poised as New Zealand fought back strongly through Chris Martin and a scrapping performance from their batsmen

Ashwell Prince and Scott Styris brightened an otherwise dull final day at Cape Town with two attractive innings, and Dale Steyn bowled an impressive spell, as the second Test petered out into a draw

John Bracewell's approach to selection is similar to that of John Mitchell

Scott Styris has accused the West Indies players of "laughing and joking" when he and three of his teammates were hit on the helmet

Scott Styris was stranded on 103 as West Indies dismissed New Zealand, in spite of a wayward bowling performance, for 275 on the opening day at Auckland