Domestic News

Domestic News

World class practice nets at the Basin

Almost 18 months worth of planning has gone into creating brand new top class practice wickets at the Basin Reserve and it won’t be long till international and First Class teams are using them.

02 December, 2009 in Domestic News

Domestic News

Synergy for the Knights

Getting a team to work in synergy can be a tough challenge. However one team that has worked hard during the preseason has formed a strong bond, which will hopefully continue throughout the long summer.

01 December, 2009 in Domestic News

Domestic News

The summer of cricket is here

Today is the first official day of summer and over the last few weeks the weather has been variable . However the question is will we really have a summer of cricket? The short answer is yes.

01 December, 2009 in Domestic News

Domestic News

From South Africa to Southland

Wagner’s goal is to continue to do well within the Otago team and gain experience within the game in hope of playing for the BLACKCAPS when he finally becomes a fully fledged Kiwi in three years time.

30 November, 2009 in Domestic News

Domestic News

Young debutant shines

Young Wellington Firebirds wicketkeeper Joe Austin-Smellie came agonisingly close to scoring his maiden First Class ton on debut, with 97 runs in the second innings against the Northern Knights in last week’s third round Plunket Shield match.

30 November, 2009 in Domestic News

Domestic News

The history behind the University Oval

This week the BLACKCAPS are facing Pakistan at the picturesque University Oval in Dunedin and you wouldn’t think that 100 years ago it was all under water.

28 November, 2009 in Domestic News

Domestic News

Auckland Cricket open day

Can you imagine running in and bowling your fastest ball at Auckland’s top cricketers? How about taking the catch that will win the game? Or face some of the best bowlers? Well now you don’t have to imagine.

27 November, 2009 in Domestic News

Domestic News

Wells wowing cricket world

In only his third season Otago Volts fringe player Sam Wells is starting to be noticed for his talent with the ball.

27 November, 2009 in Domestic News

Match Reports

Day 4: Canterbury Wizard take first innings points in drawn match

After three engrossing days of cricket the match between the Canterbury Wizards and Auckland Aces ended in a draw at QEII Park in Christchurch.

27 November, 2009 in Match Reports

Match Reports

Day 4: Otago take first innings in high scoring draw

The match between the Otago Volts and Central Stags took a number of twists and turns before ending in a draw at Nelson Park in Napier.

27 November, 2009 in Match Reports

Domestic News

Women’s domestic squads announced for 2009-10 season

The six Major Associations have confirmed their squads for the Women’s domestic cricket competitions in 2009/10.

26 November, 2009 in Domestic News

Match Reports

Day 4: Wellington Firebirds sneak home by 38 runs

The Wellington Firebirds squeezed out a 38 run win on the final day of the Plunket Shield match against the Northern Knights at Seddon Park in Hamilton.

26 November, 2009 in Match Reports

Domestic News

The Captain's Blog - 3rd Edition

Each week we go behind the scenes to find out what the captains think about up coming games, their team performance in the latest games and stand out players.

24 November, 2009 in Domestic News

Domestic News

Family affair

The names Latham and McEwan may seem familiar to those who love cricket, but there are two young players coming through the ranks who have inherited their fathers’ talent for cricket.

23 November, 2009 in Domestic News

Domestic News

Spinning sensations

When it comes to spin bowling in New Zealand there is only one spin king and that is Daniel Vettori. The great news for the BLACKCAPS, however, is that there are some emerging young players nipping at his heels to become the country’s premier spin bowler.

20 November, 2009 in Domestic News

Match Reports

Comfortable win for Wellington

The Wellington Firebirds bowled out the Auckland Aces to record a 99 run win at the Basin Reserve in Wellington.

20 November, 2009 in Match Reports

Match Reports

Outright win for Canterbury

The Canterbury Wizards took the ten wickets required today to record an outright win over the Otago Volts at MainPower Oval in Rangiora.

20 November, 2009 in Match Reports

Domestic News

Canterbury Cricket launch Hall of Fame

Cricket in Canterbury is steeped in history and tradition and now there is a place for that to be celebrated.

19 November, 2009 in Domestic News

Domestic News

Surprise call up for youngster

The Auckland Aces have two New Zealand keepers, so it was a surprise for one young Auckland keeper to get the call up this week.

19 November, 2009 in Domestic News

Domestic News

World wicketkeeping record an outstanding achievement – NZC

New Zealand Cricket has congratulated Northern Districts and BLACKCAPS wicketkeeper Peter McGlashan on achieving a world record for the most catches in a first class match.

19 November, 2009 in Domestic News