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Otago Volts stroll to an early lead
The Otago Volts brush off travel troubles to lead the early Ford Trophy points table, taking the only bonus point of the 2026/27 opening round with a comfortable win in Wellington
30 October, 2026 in Domestic News
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Ford Trophy teams named for split Round Two
Free admission Ford Trophy is on the menu this Saturday at Mount Maunganui and at the Cello Basin Reserve, while early leader the Otago Volts play their first home game in Dunedin on Sunday
30 October, 2026 in Domestic News
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Five tons on day one of The Ford Trophy
The Ford Trophy summer has opened with a bang after centuries studded the first two games of Round One, including a 22-year-old debutant slaughtering records and Northern Districts busting out their biggest all-time total
29 October, 2026 in Domestic News
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New ball trial set to invigorate Ford Trophy
When the men’s one-day Ford Trophy kicks off the NZC Domestic season tomorrow in Auckland and Nelson (and Wellington on Thursday), players will get to test their game under revised Playing Conditions designed with an eye to the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup
28 October, 2026 in Domestic News
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Debuts, new captains as Ford Trophy squads named
Domestic debuts are guaranteed tomorrow and Thursday - meet the newcomers as the The Ford Trophy begins for 2026/27
28 October, 2026 in Domestic News
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Wellington Ford Trophy match rescheduled to Thursday
Flight cancellations affecting the Otago Volts' ability to travel to Wellington today has seen their scheduled Round One Ford Trophy match against the Wellington Firebirds rescheduled to this Thursday - free admission
27 October, 2026 in Domestic News
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Eleven BLACKCAPS named in New Zealand A red-ball squad
An extended 19-man New Zealand A (NZ A) squad featuring 11 BLACKCAPS has been named to play three four-day matches against India A starting tomorrow at Bert Sutcliffe Oval in Lincoln.
23 October, 2026 in Domestic News
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International success continues for NZ match officials
New Zealand’s leading cricket match officials continue to make their mark on the world stage, with Chris Gaffaney, Jeff Crowe, Kim Cotton and Wayne Knights featuring prominently in New Zealand Cricket’s Match Official panels for the 2026/27 season.
19 October, 2026 in Domestic News
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Patel contracted at ND
A week out from the season, Northern Districts has another first-time contracted Domestic men’s player after a further flow-on effect from Central contract recarding
18 October, 2026 in Domestic News
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Super Smash back to where it began
The 2026/27 Super Smash schedule is here with a full circle moment for New Zealand’s premier domestic T20 competition this summer
12 October, 2026 in Domestic News
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Hanging up the bat: Jeet Raval
Openers love big numbers, and Jeet Raval produced quite the tally. A distinguished career that produced more than 10,000 first-class runs; national titles in every format; and 24 Test caps for the BLACKCAPS has come to a close with today's formal retirement from the game
09 October, 2026 in Domestic News
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Hanging up the bat: Ed Nuttall
One of the quickest fast bowlers to come out of Canterbury this century has announced his retirement ahead of the forthcoming summer
05 October, 2026 in Domestic News
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An overview of the new ICC Playing Conditions
From time-wasting penalties to pink Test match balls and wickets in the last over, catch up on all the rule tweaks that have been introduced into the game this week by the International Cricket Council
03 October, 2026 in Domestic News
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ND, Firebirds Announce Replacement Contracts
Changes to the BLACKCAPS and Wellington Firebirds' contracted player groups have in turn led to contracted opportunities for two more players at Domestic level this summer
16 September, 2026 in Domestic News
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Hanging up the bat: Caitlin Blakely
The preseason retirement announcement of Caitlin Blakely means three familiar faces are now missing from the Otago Sparks class of 2027
08 September, 2026 in Domestic News
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Red ball fans rejoice | Plunket Shield schedule announced
A feast of red ball cricket is on the horizon with today’s Plunket Shield schedule announcement confirming 24 first-class games will be played across nine venues in Aotearoa this summer.
01 September, 2026 in Domestic News
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The lasting legacy of Richard Hayward
A 'true gentleman of the game' is how former Central Stags captain and NZC Match Referee, Richard Hayward, is being remembered, following his passing at the age of 72 in Nelson this week.
29 August, 2026 in Domestic News
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New Academy model enhances women's high performance pathway
With support from New Zealand Cricket, Cricket Wellington has launched a Wellington Blaze Academy — a new initiative and Domestic model designed to provide a clear high performance pathway to the top of the game
24 August, 2026 in Domestic News
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Cricket across Aotearoa! | Ford Trophy and Hallyburton Johnstone Shield schedules announced
Cricket fans can again look forward to Ford Trophy and Hallyburton Johnstone Shield matches in every region of Aotearoa during the 2026-27 summer.
17 August, 2026 in Domestic News
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Former cricketer to helm Otago Cricket
Otago Cricket Association has announced the appointment of former representative cricketer David Hunter as its new Chief Executive, to succeed Mike Coggan
15 August, 2026 in Domestic News
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