Community News

Whanganui Collegiate cricket stalwart calls time

The Whanganui Collegiate School scorebook will not be the same following this season’s retirement of long-standing scorer, Robert Wake.

International News

Allen and Milne ruled out of Pakistan T20 Series | Blundell and Foulkes in

Finn Allen and Adam Milne have been ruled out of the BLACKCAPS T20 Series against Pakistan. Allen suffered a back injury and Milne an ankle injury while training ahead of this evening's departure

International News

Obituary - Jack Alabaster (June 11, 1930 – April 9, 2024)

Jack Alabaster, who died in Cromwell on Tuesday aged 93, will be remembered fondly for his services to education and cricket, having played in New Zealand’s first four Test victories

Domestic News

Seth Rance retires from Domestic cricket

After a career that took him from small town Wairarapa to the Central Stags to the BLACKCAPS, swing bowler Seth Rance has officially called time on his NZC Domestic representative cricket career

International News

Christchurch, Wellington, and Hamilton awarded England Tests

Hagley Oval, the Cello Basin Reserve, and Seddon Park will host the BLACKCAPS’ three ICC World Championship Tests against England at the end of this year

Domestic News

Hay leaves big shoes to fill

After an impressive and intriguing career, Central Stags captain Greg Hay announced his retirement during the final round of the 2023/24 Plunket Shield — then put an exclamation mark on it with one of his greatest knocks

Domestic News

Pulling up stumps

As the pages turned towards the end of the 2023/24 cricket season, it was also the final chapter on the field for one of New Zealand Cricket's most respected umpires

International News

Devine to return for final ODI against England | Bezuidenhout ruled out

Sophie Devine will return to captain the WHITE FERNS for the third and final Dulux ODI against England at Seddon Park on Sunday.

International News

Mair ruled out of ODI series against England | Penfold called in

WHITE FERNS bowler Rosemary Mair has been ruled out of the remainder of the Dulux ODI series against England due to a back injury.

Domestic News

First-class debut was a tough act to follow

The past season marked the end for Wellington’s loyal paceman, Ollie Newton. The 35-year-old put away his bowling boots in February, but will always remember the incredible match that marked his first-class debut

International News

Michael Bracewell to lead T20I Squad in Pakistan | Tim Robinson wins maiden call-up

Michael Bracewell is set to captain New Zealand in his first international match since last March when the BLACKCAPS tour Pakistan for a five match T20I series later this month

Domestic News

Sparks farewell Sophie Oldershaw

Devastating on her day, the Otago Sparks leg-spinner has announced her retirement from Domestic cricket at just 25, after 89 appearances for the Sparks across both female formats  

International News

Devine ruled out of 1st ODI against England

Sophie Devine will not feature in the first Dulux ODI against England at the Cello Basin Reserve tomorrow.

International News

Devine ruled out of fifth T20I against England | Plimmer called in

WHITE FERNS captain Sophie Devine has been ruled out of the fifth Life Direct T20I against England following a quad injury sustained while bowling in the fourth T20I in Wellington yesterday.

International News

NZC & Sony Pictures Networks sign seven-year India broadcast deal

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has acquired the television and digital rights to broadcast and stream all New Zealand-based BLACKCAPS and WHITE FERNS matches into India and associated territories for the next seven years

Domestic News

Unbeaten Wellington Firebirds are Plunket Shield champions

The undefeated Wellington Firebirds have been crowned as the 2023/24 national first-class champions after wet weather on the final day in Hamilton prevented any further play, the big match with Northern Districts ending in a draw

International News

Fans to show support with poi at WHITE FERNS matches in Wellington

Cricket fans will be able to show their support with poi during the WHITE FERNS matches against England at the Cello Basin Reserve in Wellington starting this week.

International News

Poi Are A Taonga

Poi will be introduced to celebrate key moments in the upcoming WHITE FERNS v England T20 and ODI matches at Cello Basin Reserve in Te Whanganui-a-tara Wellington.

Domestic News

All eyes on Hamilton on penultimate day

Plunket Shield leader the Wellington Firebirds head into today’s penultimate day still with their nose in front of Northern Districts on the points table, but nothing is in the bag just yet

Domestic News

Plunket Shield going down to the wire!

Northern Districts now needs an outright win to lift the Plunket Shield, anything less will see the Wellington Firebirds celebrating later today. Meanwhile, Central Stags captain Greg Hay is bowing out in style after a significant domestic career

Domestic News

Final countdown: first-class form

Plunket Shield contenders the Wellington Firebirds and Northern Districts both head into the decisive round with the most wins under the belt - but which team boasts the best performances? Peruse some of the season's key stats to decide who you're backing over the next four days

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