Community News

Junior Secondary Boys’ 2024 Preview

The Junior Secondary Boys’ national cricket tournament returns to Palmerston North later this month (18 – 22 March 2024), welcoming the top year 9 & 10 schoolboy talent across Aotearoa.

Domestic News

Jensen to lead strong New Zealand A Women’s squads

Seven players with WHITE FERNS experience have been named in the New Zealand A squads to take on England A in three T20s and three One Day matches, starting in Queenstown next week.

International News

Mair, Halliday return for England | Kasperek included for T20Is

Rosemary Mair and Brooke Halliday will return to the WHITE FERNS squad for the upcoming Life Direct T20I and Dulux ODI series against England.

Domestic News

Coaches on the move

The Otago Volts and the Auckland Aces will both have fresh mentors at the helm next season, after announcements over the past two days

Community News

Kiwi veterans impress at International Masters Cricket

New Zealand’s Over-40 and Over-60 cricket sides have impressed at recent International Masters Cricket events, finishing second and third in their respective World Cups.

International News

Sears called in to replace O’Rourke | Conway set for surgery

BLACKCAPS pace-bowler Will O’Rourke has been ruled out of this week’s second Tegel Test against Australia in Christchurch, after scans revealed a left-hamstring strain.

Domestic News

Wellington Firebirds are new Plunket Shield leaders

Muhammad Abbas has a second first-class century before his 21st birthday while allrounder Nathan Smith steps up again, as the Wellington Firebirds snatch a narrow lead atop the Plunket Shield championship ladder

Match Reports

Dramatic draw in Dunners

The Plunket Shield clash between the two cellars dwellers turned into a last-ball thriller, with Otago Volts captain Dean Foxcroft producing his biggest first-class knock yet and the Auckland O'Donnell brothers continuing their strong form in all formats

Match Reports

Firebirds pull off great escape

When your opponent piles on one of their biggest first innings totals, the odds swing out of your favour. But the Wellington Firebirds weren't about to let the laws of cricket probability stop them against Canterbury in Rangiora

Match Reports

Last-day rain frustrates ND, Central Stags

ND had headed in with the Plunket Shield lead, defending champion the Central Stags with an uncapped player on the cusp of a magical debut - and a chance to gain valuable ground from third on the first-class ladder. After the Stags worked their way into a good position, weather would ultimately deny both teams at Bay Oval

Domestic News

Special day for Ajaz Patel in the Plunket Shield

Renowned left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel has become the second most successful first-class wicket-taker in the Central Stags’ 74-year history with a career-best 7-for, while Nathan Smith turned the tables on Canterbury in Rangiora with a new career best six-for

Domestic News

Fairytale knock gets Angus Schaw a century on debut

The Central Stags are making a habit of racking up centuries on first-class debut, after 29-year-old late bloomer Angus Schaw became the latest to join the exclusive club, this afternoon at Bay Oval

Domestic News

Plunket Shield resumes with impressive feats

A rare cricket/rugby first-class cap double, and a player reaching a century before lunch for the second time were two of the unusual stats popping up as the back half of the national Plunket Shield got underway

Domestic News

Rising Domestic stars compete for T20 title

A host of emerging talent will feature in the women’s three-match North v South T20 Series, which starts in Napier on Friday

Community News

All Abilities programme opening doors in Cricket

Canterbury Cricket’s “All Abilities” programme was created to provide young disabled people an opportunity to try cricket in an inclusive environment. Young Cantabrian, Zac Baxter, is an example of someone who has thrived through the initiative.

Community News

NZC prioritises understanding of Female Athlete Health

New Zealand Cricket with support from Sport New Zealand, have adopted a multi-pronged approach to help female athlete's better understand how to support their health.

International News

Conway ruled out of first Australia Test | Nicholls called in

BLACKCAPS opener Devon Conway will miss the first Tegel Test against Australia, starting at the Cello Basin Reserve in Wellington on Thursday.

Community News

Aotearoa Māori Invitational XI to take on Rotorua Boys'

NZC have announced an Aotearoa Māori Invitational XI to compete against Rotorua Boys’ Invitational XI this Friday (1st March) in Rotorua.

International News

Neil Wagner retires from international cricket 

Neil Wagner has called time on his illustrious 64-Test career for the BLACKCAPS and will bow out following the Tegel Test series against Australia, starting in Wellington on Thursday

Match Reports

Hawke's Bay fends off big rival Canterbury Country

An epic Baylee Foote century saw Hawke Cup holder Hawke's Bay deny its big rival Canterbury Country a chance to return the Hawke Cup to Rangiora

Match Reports

Black and blue: Sparks win Hallyburton Johnstone Shield

The Otago Sparks proudly lift the national one-day championship title for the second time in three years, beating defending champs Wellington Blaze in a close match - and Emma Black finishing as the summer's runaway top wicket-taker

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